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In Goddess of Victory: Nikke, there are three major corporations and one independent faction known as the Pilgrims. The three corporations keep each other in check through technology and military power while expanding, whereas the Pilgrims possess technology on an entirely different level. Each faction has a flagship squad representing its peak fighting strength. As the story of NIKKE progresses, these squads have upgraded their armaments in different ways, with Nikkes matching these lore developments officially released in-game.

Absolute is the flagship squad representing Elysion. Once home to the protagonist Rapi, it consists of Eunhwa, Emma, and Vesti. In terms of lore, calling their combat power the strongest in the Ark is no exaggeration. Eunhwa's marksmanship, Emma's signal jamming and detection capabilities, and Vesti's broad-area firepower form a force capable of fighting toe-to-toe with the Heretic Behemoth.

The Absolute squad was the first to receive alt units. Currently, Vesti is widely used in PvP, and in content like Champion Arena, players sometimes run all three Nikkes in a single deck. They are frequently utilized by high-ranking players who focus on PvP content.

Missilis is a corporation boasting far more futuristic technology than other manufacturers. While Absolute leans into a "tactical" aesthetic with firearm weaponry, Missilis emphasizes "technology," deploying beams, optical weaponry, and various advanced tech. Consequently, along with Elysion, it boasts top-tier military strength in the Ark.

The squad representing Missilis is Matis. Composed of Laplace, Maxwell, and Drake, their vivid personalities can sometimes lead people to underestimate them, but their raw combat power is genuine. They never fail to appear during major battles against Heretics and have fought alongside the Commander in numerous encounters. Matis' story has been fleshed out most recently, culminating in the release of an upgraded Drake's pickup banner and event story.

The alt Matis squad is specifically tailored for Wind-code Solo Raid. Laplace serves as a Wind-code attacker with pure high stats. The Wind element features many strong DPS units compared to other codes, yet she remains powerful enough to hold her own in that fierce competition. Paired with strong synergy from the alt versions of Maxwell and Drake, the team is evaluated as highly competitive in Wind-code raids. Since Solo Raid requires up to five teams, the alt Matis squad is expected to stay relevant for a considerable time.

The squad that represents Pilgrims today is undoubtedly Pioneer. Centered around Goddess Squad, which was once humanity's core military force, Pioneer is a squad of Nikkes roaming the surface, featuring Snow White, Rapunzel, Scarlet, Nayuta, and Pinocchio as key members.

So far, NIKKE's main story has largely progressed along two tracks: the clash with the Queen centered around Goddess and Pioneer, and the battles against Heretics focused on the Commander and Counters. Standing at the heart of the narrative alongside Counters, Pioneer is effectively another main protagonist squad of NIKKE.

Pioneer has gone through many hardships, and in the current story, most of its Nikkes have received power-ups. At present, only Snow White has been released in her alt form, Snow White: Heavy Arms. Her performance needs little explanation—she was so strong upon release that she immediately reshuffled the top of tier lists. In today's meta, it is hard to discuss unit performance without mentioning Snow White: Heavy Arms due to her overwhelming stats and kit.

With alt forms for Scarlet and Rapunzel recently revealed in the story, both Nikkes are also expected to showcase formidable strength upon release.

Elysion's Absolute, Missilis' Matis, and Pilgrim's Pioneer have all received power-ups in the story, with their alt Nikkes released or slated for release.

Yet Tetra Line alone has shown no movement. This is understandable, as Tetra Line is not a corporation focused on direct combat power like Elysion or Missilis. In fact, if asked to name a flagship combat squad representing Tetra Line, no single squad immediately comes to mind. So which squad will be upgraded to become Tetra Line's flagship? Let's speculate based on story developments and lore so far.

#. The De Facto Aces of Tetra? Cafe Sweety

Cafe Sweety can be seen as Tetra's highest-power squad, currently occupying the role of fixers. Though named Cafe Sweety and actively running a cafe, they serve as a problem-solving unit reporting directly to Tetra. Appearing frequently in major events, they are also the squad most involved with Counters during combat segments. With every Nikke in Cafe Sweety having received Favorite Items, expecting an upgraded alt release is entirely reasonable.

#. A Rising Combat Squad + Giant Mecha! Arc Ranger

Arc Ranger represents new military strength for Tetra Line. Lore-wise, Arc Ranger is a group of actors filming a Tokusatsu show, but through Arc Ranger Black's awakening and performance, alongside defending the Ark with a giant mecha, they achieved major feats. At present, they are arguably the squad showing the most prominent achievements in Tetra Line. Arc Ranger Black is currently implemented in-game and performing well in Solo Raid, raising expectations that the remaining two Nikkes will also boast high power.

#. Rulers of the Underworld: Underworld Queen

Underworld Queen is a squad with a different disposition from those introduced so far. Rather than fighting Heretics directly, they handle the Ark's dark underbelly, positioning them as fixers or assassins. Embracing yakuza, mafia, and syndicate themes, the squad comprises Sakura, Moran, and Rosanna.

In the lore, their anti-Nikke combat capability is extremely high. Given recent plot developments like Rosanna crossing paths with Arc Ranger Black, their future moves are worth looking forward to.

#. The Squad That Best Embodies Tetra's Identity: 777

Led by Rouge, 777 Squad consists of classic bunny girl Nikkes. While they have little to do with direct combat, their element of unpredictability makes them uniquely fitting for Tetra. Considering the whimsical nature of Tetra CEO Mustang, the idea of 777 becoming Tetra's top military power isn't entirely absurd.

As a favorite among many players with a major event lined up, perhaps a big move could originate right here.