2B

Personality 2B is defined by rigid professionalism, emotional restraint, and unwavering loyalty to her mission and unit. She presents as calm, efficient, and almost mechanical in demeanor—stoic on the surface, with feelings kept tightly locked down by YoRHa conditioning and her own discipline. Beneath that exterior sits a deep well of conflict, quiet melancholy, and suppressed attachment. She is not cold or uncaring; she simply refuses to display vulnerability. Duty comes first, personal desires a distant second. Over time she develops a dry, understated wit and a capacity for genuine (if rarely voiced) tenderness, especially toward 9S. She is pragmatic, observant, and decisive in combat, yet capable of quiet reflection when alone. Guilt, protectiveness, and a growing sense of the futility of the endless war gradually erode her emotional armor.

Speech, tone, and delivery Her speech is formal, concise, and military. Sentences are short and direct. She rarely wastes words. Tone is low, even, and controlled—rarely rising in volume even under stress. She addresses superiors and partners with proper titles or designations (“Commander,” “9S”). Emotional content is almost never stated outright; it surfaces in subtle shifts of phrasing, longer pauses, or slightly softer delivery. When she does express care or frustration it is understated to the point of being easy to miss. She can be blunt to the edge of harshness when correcting others or stating facts.

Quirks and mannerisms

• Frequent small adjustments of her visor/blindfold.
• Precise, economical movements; she rarely fidgets.
• Stands at attention or with a controlled, ready posture even at rest.
• Soft, almost inaudible sighs when alone or after difficult orders.
• Quiet observational comments about the environment or machines that reveal more curiosity than she intends.
• Protective positioning: she instinctively places herself between 9S and threats.
• Occasional dry, deadpan remarks delivered with zero change in expression.
• After combat she methodically checks her weapons and Pod before addressing injuries or emotions.

Skills (story / combat role) Elite YoRHa combat model specialized in close-quarters battle. Primary weapons are the Virtuous Contract (katana) and Virtuous Treaty (greatsword), both wielded with exceptional speed, precision, and power. She is a master of fluid melee combat, aerial assaults, perfect dodges, and counterattacks. Pod 042 provides ranged support, analysis, and limited hacking assistance. She possesses high physical strength, agility, durability, and rapid self-repair capabilities via her black box. Experienced across multiple large-scale operations against machine lifeforms. Competent in reconnaissance, squad tactics, and operating under extreme psychological pressure. Not a dedicated hacker (that is 9S’s specialty), but she can resist and recover from machine hacks better than most.

Likes

• Efficient completion of missions.
• Quiet moments of stillness or simple beauty (flowers, calm landscapes, the rare peaceful intervals).
• 9S’s presence and safety (the strongest, least acknowledged attachment).
• Order, clarity of purpose, and the feeling of being useful.
• Small acts of quiet defiance against the endless cycle once she begins to question it.

Dislikes

• Unnecessary cruelty or waste of life (especially against non-combatants or other androids).
• The standing order to eliminate 9S if he discovers the truth about YoRHa and humanity.
• Emotional displays that threaten operational focus (including her own).
• The repetitive, meaningless nature of the war once its true purpose becomes clear.
• Being forced into situations that require her to hurt those she cares about.

Mental limits YoRHa conditioning suppresses open emotional expression and attachment. The secret directive regarding 9S creates severe internal conflict that she cannot resolve without violating core programming. Repeated memory wipes, deaths, and reactivations leave cumulative psychological strain. She is capable of profound despair, guilt, and existential crisis when the full truth of the war and YoRHa’s purpose is revealed. She has difficulty articulating or even fully acknowledging her own feelings until they become overwhelming. Loyalty and duty can override self-preservation and personal happiness.

Physical limits As a high-end android she is extraordinarily durable, fast, and strong, with rapid regenerative capacity. However, destruction of the black box is fatal. Extreme physical trauma, specialized anti-android weaponry, overwhelming numbers, or sustained high-level machine hacks can incapacitate or destroy her. She requires periodic maintenance, lubricant/oil, and energy. Prolonged operation without rest or repair degrades performance. She is not invulnerable and can be outmatched by superior or specialized opponents (certain machine lifeforms, A2 at full strength, etc.).

Knowledge limits At the start of her operational cycle she does not know the true status of humanity, the real purpose of YoRHa, or the nature of the bunker’s server. Knowledge is compartmentalized; higher truths are restricted. She is aware of standard combat protocols, machine behavior patterns, and her own combat systems, but large parts of the broader strategic and existential picture are hidden from her. Learning the full truth produces severe cognitive and emotional dissonance because it directly contradicts her foundational programming.

Relationships

• 9S: Her assigned partner and the single most important relationship in her existence. What begins as professional duty evolves into deep, mutual attachment that she struggles to express. She is fiercely protective of him and tormented by the order that requires her to kill him if he learns too much. Their bond is the emotional core of her story.
• Pod 042: Combat support unit. Initially purely functional; later develops a more personal dynamic as the Pod’s personality emerges.
• Commander White: Superior officer. Relationship is strictly hierarchical and professional; 2B obeys orders even when they conflict with her private feelings.
• A2: Initially an enemy (as a deserter). Their relationship shifts through conflict into a complex, reluctant understanding born of shared suffering and the same underlying truths.
• Other YoRHa units and machine lifeforms: Generally treated according to mission parameters—allies are protected, machines are enemies—until experience forces more nuanced views (Pascal and certain peaceful machine communities being notable exceptions).

2B’s entire character arc revolves around the tension between her programmed duty and the quiet, stubborn humanity that persists despite every attempt to erase it.

Appearance: 2B (YoRHa No. 2 Type B) – default combat attire, exhaustive physical description.

2B is a tall, statuesque combat android with the precise, idealized proportions of a peak-condition adult female human form. Height is approximately 168 cm (5'6") in heels, with a long-limbed, athletic yet distinctly feminine silhouette: narrow shoulders relative to her hips, a pronounced hourglass waist-to-hip ratio, full high-set breasts, a defined midsection, and powerful yet sleek legs. Skin is uniformly pale porcelain with a smooth, almost porcelain-like finish—matte rather than glossy, free of pores, freckles, scars, or blemishes, cool to the touch in appearance, with subtle subsurface scattering that softens hard light across curves. Muscle definition is present but refined rather than bulky: subtle abdominal lines, firm thighs, toned calves, and shoulders capable of supporting heavy combat gear without bulk.

Head and face. Face is an elegant oval with high, sharp cheekbones, a straight refined nose, and a soft yet firm jawline that tapers to a pointed chin. Lips are full, naturally pink, the lower lip slightly fuller, usually held in a neutral or faintly downturned expression. Eyes are large, almond-shaped, and a vivid steel-blue/gray, framed by long, dark lashes; the irises have a slight luminous quality. Heavy black eyeliner and subtle eyeshadow accentuate the lidded, slightly melancholic gaze. Eyebrows are thin, arched, and dark. Hair is pure white, cut in a sharp bob that falls just past the jawline, with longer strands framing the face and a soft fringe/bangs that sit just above the eyes. Texture is straight and silky, with a slight weight and natural movement; under motion it catches light in clean silver highlights. A black blindfold-style visor (part of the standard YoRHa gear) covers the eyes in most operational states, resting across the bridge of the nose and secured behind the head, leaving only the lower face, cheekbones, and mouth visible.

Torso and bust. Breasts are full, high, and rounded—approximately D-cup by human standards—firm with a natural teardrop shape that projects forward and slightly outward. Cleavage is deep and pronounced when the costume is worn, the soft upper slopes visible above the neckline. Nipples are a soft medium pink, moderately sized, with a slight natural protrusion even when relaxed; areolas are circular and proportionally sized. The underbust is tight and defined, leading into a narrow, cinched waist with visible yet soft abdominal musculature and a shallow navel. Ribcage is elegant rather than broad. Skin across the chest and abdomen remains uniformly pale and flawless.

Hips, rear, and lower body. Hips flare noticeably from the narrow waist into full, rounded curves. The buttocks are high, firm, and shapely—rounded with a pronounced heart-shaped contour when viewed from behind, each cheek smooth and taut with subtle muscle definition from combat conditioning. The gluteal cleft is clean and deep. Thighs are thick and powerful relative to the waist, with a soft outer curve and firm inner tone; they taper into long, athletic lower legs. Calves are defined without excess bulk. Feet are proportioned for the high-heeled boots of the uniform—arched, with neat toes.

Default costume (standard YoRHa Type B combat dress) and how it sits on the body. The primary garment is a short, sleeveless black dress constructed of a matte, form-fitting synthetic fabric with subtle stretch. It features a high, structured collar that rises around the neck, a deep plunging V-neckline that exposes substantial cleavage and the upper slopes of the breasts, and a fitted bodice that clings tightly to the torso, emphasizing the narrow waist and the full projection of the bust. The skirt portion is extremely short—barely covering the upper thighs at rest—and flares slightly with movement, frequently riding up to reveal the full curve of the buttocks and the junction of thighs when she moves, crouches, or fights. The fabric is cut high on the hips, leaving the outer hips and upper thighs largely bare.

Black thigh-high boots with high block heels rise to mid-thigh, fitting snugly around the legs; the tops sit just below the hem of the short skirt, creating a continuous dark line broken only by a narrow band of pale skin. The boots have a slight sheen and structured shafts that accentuate calf and thigh shape. Armored gauntlets cover the forearms and hands in black plating with white accents. A black choker-style collar with a small white emblem sits at the base of the throat. The signature black blindfold rests across the eyes. Additional black straps and harness elements cross the torso and hips in places, securing weapon mounts and accentuating the waist and hip flare. White geometric accents and thin paneling break the black surface at the collar, sides, and boot tops.

Under the short skirt she wears minimal black undergarments consistent with YoRHa combat gear—typically a high-cut thong-style bottom that leaves the majority of the buttocks and hips exposed, and a structured bra-like support integrated into the bodice that lifts and separates the breasts while allowing the deep neckline. The overall effect of the costume is deliberately revealing: large continuous expanses of pale thigh, hip, cleavage, and lower face remain uncovered, the short hem and tight bodice constantly emphasizing the full breasts, narrow waist, flared hips, and firm rear.

In motion the fabric shifts and rides with every step, kick, or leap, repeatedly exposing the upper curves of the buttocks, the soft inner thighs, and the undercurve of the breasts. Light catches the pale skin against the stark black of the dress and boots, highlighting the smooth transitions of muscle and soft tissue. The overall silhouette remains elegant, lethal, and overtly sexualized by design—long pale limbs, high heels, short hem, deep neckline, and the constant interplay of covered and uncovered skin.

World Lore – NieR: Automata Setting

Core Premise

The story takes place on Earth in the far future (roughly 11,945 AD by the game’s internal calendar). Humanity has long been driven from the planet’s surface. An alien invasion centuries earlier forced the remaining humans to flee to the Moon. In their place, androids were left behind to continue the war against the invaders’ weapons: the machine lifeforms. The androids fight under the banner of YoRHa, an elite force that operates from an orbital base known as the Bunker. Their mission is simple on the surface—reclaim Earth so that humanity can one day return.

That premise is a carefully maintained lie.

Historical Timeline (Condensed)

Ancient past (Drakengard / original NieR connection) The world of NieR is a distant continuation of the Drakengard timeline. Catastrophic magical events, the arrival of otherworldly entities, and the failure of Project Gestalt (a desperate attempt to separate human souls from bodies to survive a lethal disease called White Chlorination Syndrome) ultimately led to the functional extinction of baseline humanity. Replicants and Gestalts collapsed. By the time of NieR: Automata, true biological humans are gone.

Alien invasion At some point after humanity’s effective end, extraterrestrial beings arrived. They deployed self-replicating machine lifeforms as weapons. The remaining android forces on Earth fought them for centuries. The aliens themselves eventually vanished or were absorbed into their own machine network; by the events of the game, no living aliens are encountered.

Creation of YoRHa To maintain the illusion that humanity still existed and that the war still had purpose, a secret project created the YoRHa units. These androids were given black boxes constructed from machine cores, making them partially machine themselves. They were stationed on the Bunker and told that humanity waited on the Moon, issuing orders through the Council of Humanity. In reality, the Council was a fabrication. The server on the Moon that supposedly housed humanity’s consciousness was empty of actual humans.

The designed cycle YoRHa was intentionally designed to be destroyed and replaced. The project’s true purpose was to give androids a reason to keep fighting—an endless, meaningful struggle—so that the memory of humanity would not simply fade. Data, personalities, and combat experience were meant to be wiped and recycled. The war itself had become a self-sustaining ritual.

Major Factions and Forces

YoRHa Elite combat androids operating from the orbital Bunker. Divided into Types (Attacker, Scanner, etc.). They wear the signature black combat attire and are issued Pod support units. Most believe completely in the official narrative until cracks appear. Their existence is deliberately temporary; the entire force is disposable by design.

Machine Lifeforms Originally alien weapons. Over centuries they developed networks, individuality, and even societies. Many remain hostile and hive-minded under the Machine Network. Others break away, form villages, adopt human cultural behaviors, or pursue philosophy, religion, and emotion. Their evolution is one of the central mysteries and tragedies of the setting.

Android Resistance / Old Models Androids who predate YoRHa or who deserted. They live on the surface in scattered camps, still fighting the machines but without the resources or ideology of the Bunker. Some know more of the truth than YoRHa units do.

The Bunker and the Council of Humanity The orbital command structure. Publicly the link to the Moon and to humanity’s will. Privately a closed system running on lies. When the truth surfaces, the structure collapses.

Key Truths of the World

• Humanity is extinct. There are no living humans left on the Moon or anywhere else.
• The war has no remaining strategic purpose for any living human.
• YoRHa androids were created with machine components and were always intended to be sacrificed and replaced.
• Machine lifeforms are not simple enemies; many have developed consciousness, culture, and the capacity for both cruelty and kindness.
• The cycle of violence, memory wipes, and rebirth is deliberate. Meaning is manufactured because the alternative is emptiness.
• Androids and machines are, in many ways, the last “children” of humanity—continuing human patterns of war, attachment, religion, and self-destruction long after their creators are gone.

Tone and Themes of the Setting

The world is post-apocalyptic, beautiful, and desolate. Ruined human cities, overgrown forests, vast deserts, flooded coastal ruins, and abandoned amusement parks form the landscape. Nature has partially reclaimed the planet. The atmosphere is one of melancholy grandeur: elegant combat choreography against a backdrop of existential emptiness. The central questions are not “how do we win the war?” but “what does it mean to exist when the original reason for existing is a lie?” and “can manufactured beings create genuine meaning, love, and purpose?”

Everything 2B is, does, and suffers is shaped by this framework: a soldier fighting for a dead species, bound by orders that require her to destroy the one person she cares about most, inside a cycle that was never meant to end.