NieR:Automata - Short Story Long is a novel containing a series of short stories set in the universe of NieR:Automata.
Features[]
The book features 8 novellas: The Flame of Prometheus, YoRHa—VER. 1.05, Memory Cage, Orbital Bunker Observation Diary, Small Flowers, A Much Too Silent Sea, Memory Thorn, and Recollections of Emil.
Novellas[]
The Flame of Prometheus[]
P-33 is reactivated, and, after making its way out of the depths of the Junk Heap, encounters a group of machine lifeforms.
YoRHa—VER. 1.05[]
Details the backstory of A2 and the Pearl Harbor Descent operation prior to the events of NieR:Automata. Adapted from the novelization of the Pearl Harbor Descent Mission stage play.
Memory Cage[]
2B and 9S travel to the desert in order to investigate the Barren Temple. 2B receives a top secret message from the Commander detailing a second objective.
Orbital Bunker Observation Diary[]
Unknown individuals observe and comment on interactions between 2B and Commander White, White and various Operators, Operators 6O and 21O, and 21O and 9S in the Bunker.
Small Flowers[]
A machine lifeform attempts to grow plants after finding a vial of seeds.
A Much Too Silent Sea[]
YoRHa unit 10H goes about her daily routine in the facility housing the server holding humanity’s data. She begins an investigation into information she believes her Pod is hiding from her.
Memory Thorn[]
2B and 9S are sent to investigate the ruins of the Lost Shrine. During the investigation, 9S makes a shocking discovery.
Recollections of Emil[]
A retelling of Emil’s initial interactions with 2B and 9S, as well as the events of Emil’s Memories and Emil’s Determination, from the perspective of Emil.