In Episode 14, the machine lifeforms, having lost their leaders Adam and Eve, are left leaderless and disorganized. Commander White seizes this opportunity and authorizes the use of satellite lasers and advanced weapons to launch the largest attack on Earth thus far. The production facilities of the machine lifeforms are destroyed from orbit, showcasing YoRHa's overwhelming power.
9S, who has been reprogrammed as the manager of all S-type units, oversees the hacking of enemy units, including the colossal Goliaths. Although the battle initially favors YoRHa, 9S feels isolated, as his comrades are paired with B-type companions while he works alone—2B having been assigned to an assault team.
The tide suddenly turns with the appearance of the mysterious Red Girls, who infiltrate the Bunker and manifest as red butterflies within android soldiers like 2LO. These units are subjected to a "reverse hacking," driving them into a frenzy of madness and laughter, causing them to slaughter each other.
As the situation escalates, Lily and Jackass order their forces to retreat. YoRHa suffers heavy losses, rendering another large-scale attack impossible in the near future. Despite the absence of Adam and Eve, unseen forces maintain the stalemate.
9S remains unaffected by the massive hacking and EMP attack, as he had not synchronized with the YoRHa network during his coordination efforts. This oversight shields him from the virus, which infiltrated through the synchronization protocol. However, 2B's fate remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold for humanity's champions.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.