The Empire's most decorated aerial mage, "The Bard," has been shot down over the Northern Sea--no match for the awakened apostle of the lord, Mary Sue. The unexpected Imperial defeat buoys the enemy nations, and sends waves of confusion and fear through the exhausted Empire... But when the news reaches Tanya, deep behind enemy lines in the Russy Federation, it only strengthens her resolve. She vows in inflict such terrible losses on the Reds that the death of her fellow ace will pale in comparison!