Technicians remove "Safety Inhibitors." For the first time, the Dolls have full access to their lethality, but without the oversight of their creators. 2. The Threshold (The Gate)
Without a commander shouting orders through a neural link, the Dolls face the terrifying weight of individual decision-making. 5. Narrative Hook: The First Step
The sterile, recycled air of the labs is replaced by the harsh, unfiltered scent of the world—ozone, dust, or decay.
The departure isn't just a physical exit; it is a ritualistic shedding of their old identities.
The physical departure occurs at a massive structural point—The Great Arch or The Airlock.
The phase ends as the lead Saber Doll stops at the edge of the perimeter. She looks back at the only home she’s ever known, then steps into the shadows of the wasteland/city. The mission has officially begun.
Each Doll carries one non-regulation item—a small relic of humanity (a photograph, a dried flower, a recorded voice memo) that acts as their psychological anchor. 4. Psychological State: "The Hollow"
This phase marks the narrative pivot where the —humanoid combat units or specialized warriors—transition from their controlled environment into the uncertainty of the "Outside" or the "Frontline." The Departure : 1. The Decommissioning Ceremony