Yumi Ikoma and Ryou Masaoka are young cadets selected for a clandestine assignment, tasked with piloting the first Fafner combat units; this is humanity's ultimate chance for survival. Their adversary is ruthless, remorseless, and possesses the terrifying ability to read human minds. Because of this threat, every detail of the operation is shrouded in secrecy even from those directly involved. The teenage pilots must draw upon all their courage, resolve, and unwavering faith to endure the perilous battles, accomplish the mission objectives, or else the future of mankind will be irrevocably doomed forever.