In an alternate 21st century, the robotics industry experiences rapid global advancement. By 2050, Japan, led by Daiwa Heavy Industries, has firmly established itself as the world's premier robotics manufacturer. As technology evolves to incorporate robotic enhancements into the human body, the increasingly blurred line between man and machine provokes a sudden shift in global opinion. In response, the United Nations enacts a unilateral ban on further robotics research and development in 2067. Japan strongly objects to the ban but cannot prevent its passage. In protest, Japan withdraws from international politics and adopts a high‑tech national isolation policy. Trade continues, yet...