The desert, a realm of endless, shimmering heat and the ghosts of forgotten battles, was once a theater for lumbering giants. Heavy Assault units, designed for brute force, found themselves consumed by the unforgiving sands, their strength becoming their greatest weakness. But now, a new predator stalks the dunes: the IHT-82 Sakura, a bipedal Zeoform built for the brutal, fluid dance of desert warfare.

This “bird,” as the troops call it, is a marvel of engineering. Its immense bulk moves with an unsettling grace, leaving no trace on the shifting sands. This is unlike the dried-up remains of a soldier we’d passed hours ago, already claimed by the relentless sun, a stark reminder of the desert’s unforgiving nature. The Sakura’s specialized design is a testament to its efficiency. Unlike its clumsy predecessors, the Sakura is not a blunt instrument; it’s a finely tuned weapon. Every rivet of its armor shell speaks of its deadly purpose, earning it a grudging respect from the very desert itself.

Powered by a dual power source, the Sakura defies its size with surprising speed. Its “light touch” controls, though a challenge for mechanics, offer the pilot a precision that can mean the difference between life and death in the chaotic maelstrom of combat.

And when it comes to firepower, the Sakura mounts Protocol weapons, the kind of devastating ordnance typically reserved for the largest war machines. It shatters the old notion of “battle class” Zeoforms as mere gun-carriages, proving that finesse, adaptability, and overwhelming firepower can rewrite the rules of engagement.

But even as the Sakura reshapes the face of desert warfare, a new, far more insidious threat begins to emerge from the blistering sands. The ceaseless conflict, fueled by these mechanical titans, had begun to fray the very fabric of reality itself. Whispers turned to panicked shouts as the dead refused to stay buried.

The Dessicated Fox, the undead leader of the Africa Corpse, is not merely a figurehead but a strategic mastermind. This new tool in his arsenal will “rise” to the challenge of the Allies’ imperialism with unparalleled tenacity and cunning. As he gathers his forces in the shadowy realms of war-torn Africa, whispers of his dark abilities spread like wildfire among both allies and foes.

The very ground beneath his feet seems to tremble with the power he commands, and soon, his legion will emerge from the depths, ready to challenge the hegemony imposed by foreign powers. With every calculated move, the Dessicated Fox seeks not only victory on the battlefield but also a profound transformation of the landscape itself, turning the tides of power in favor of those who have long been overlooked.

The two IHT-82 Sakura Zeoforms.

All six Zeoforms to date.

Left to right they are UNS-66 Stormer, IHT-82 Sakura, IHT-83 Sakura, UNS-65 Stormer, and UNS-62 Soldat, and UNS-63 Soldat in the front row.