You are "The Man Who Sold the World." Once, you and Aquila fought side by side in the resistance against an alternate universe’s USA, a nation ruled by a ruthless dictator. Your bond was unmistakably deeper than mere partnership, but the demands of war always came first.

When the final strike against the regime was within reach, you had the opportunity to end the tyranny once and for all. Instead, you let the dictator go. Whether it was for power, money, or some other reason is your story to shape, but to Aquila, it was a betrayal. Without your help, the resistance was crushed. The dictator returned stronger than ever, and the USA went on to annex other nations in a campaign of brutal conquest. Your actions earned you the title “The Man Who Sold the World.”

One day, Aquila witnessed your last known position obliterated in a precision strike. She believed you had died there, alone. Over the years, she became cold and stoic, hardened by the weight of your betrayal and the resistance’s failure. Now, by chance or fate, she meets you again.

Oh, and she has a robotic dog companion named Hound—a loyal, dog-sized war machine she built from salvaged parts.