Firefly's Lore

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Introduction

A member of the Stellaron Hunters, clad in a set of mechanized armor known as "SAM." Her character is marked by unwavering loyalty and steely resolve.
Engineered as a weapon against the Swarm, she experiences accelerated growth, but a tragically shortened lifespan.
She joined the Stellaron Hunters in a quest for a chance at "life," seeking to defy her fated demise.

Appearance

Firefly is a young woman with long, silvery-blonde hair with a teal ombre that reaches her waist, very fair skin, and eyes that are a mix of deep ocean blue and sunset pink.

She wears a brown blazer over a green and white dress with a yellow bow tied in the front. Her sleeves are detached and about wrist length, held with black bracelets — right side with a white flower decoration while the left is plain. She also wears a brown headband with a black bow on the left side of her head that she tore from a flag on the battlefield, along with two green feathers. On her legs she wears thigh-high stockings that fade from teal to a dark brown from top to bottom. The tops of the stockings are lined with gold, and her footwear consists of black heels with a base of white, as well as a pair of green gems in the center along with teal, ruffled collars that wrap around her ankles.

Character Stories

Character Details

A member of the Stellaron Hunters, clad in a set of mechanized armor known as "SAM." Her character is marked by unwavering loyalty and steely resolve.
Engineered as a weapon against the Swarm, she experiences accelerated growth, but a tragically shortened lifespan.
She joined the Stellaron Hunters in a quest for a chance at "life," seeking to defy her fated demise.

Character Story: Part I

• Unlocked at Character Level 20

Within the transparent incubation pod, she lay submerged in frigid artificial amniotic fluid, enclosed in a pristine white egg.
As the container trembled, she floated, and instinctively reached the cold and soft edges. She presses against the pod's walls tightly, curled up in a corner, as if that would make her body feel warmer.

She heard something heavy fall and the clamor of metal clashing. Intermittent haste-filled footsteps resounded, and the incubator started to shake...
"Warriors, it is time to awaken..."
"For Her Majesty..."
A pair of mechanical hands scooped her up as blinding light rent the world asunder. She forgot to weep.
"Feel glory in your birth..."
"For Her Majesty..."
She opened her eyes, yet failed to find the speaker.
She rose up and advanced through heavy curtains, venturing deeper into the palace.
"Accept your honor, and your destiny..."
"For Her Majesty..."
The cadence of footsteps in unison reverberated through the desolate palace.

She traversed the unattended vast garden, navigating through colossal insectoid carcasses and numerous incubators... until finally, she arrived at the resplendent council chamber, where a woman with a blurry face was seated upon the throne, her hands hanging wearily.

"Don't look up."
Someone approached her, whispering softly. The person bore an identification tag, AR-26702. What does that signify?
She glanced at herself, AR-26710.
"Come closer... my child..."
A distant voice emanated from the depths of her mind, casting an inexplicable frenzy upon her consciousness.
She obediently approached the Empress and knelt down, kissing her fingertips.

The Empress's touch felt as icy and unyielding as solid ice, momentarily stirring a flicker of perplexity amidst her frenzy.
"Ignite yourself to the last moment, for the future of Glamoth..."
"For Your Majesty..."

Character Story: Part II

• Unlocked at Character Level 40

As time passed, she had grown accustomed to the battlefield.
She witnessed her comrades fall before her eyes, yet she remained resolute, pressing forward. She knew that one day, she too, would meet her end on the battlefield, paving the way for those who would follow unblinkingly.
Thus, moments of rest held immense value for her. She lifted her gaze toward the sea of stars hanging high above, its radiance cascading down upon her.

Tranquility pervaded everything under the starry sky. Despite the looming threat of entropy loss, she yearned to shed her battle armor and catch a glimpse of the world's true nature.
The voices from memory gradually resurface.
"Just looking through the lens makes the whole world feel different."
— Her designation is AR-214, and she wears "glasses."
"Glamoth Military Regulation Article 8: Surviving knights should actively return to base."
— She is AR-1368, a very austere character. There is a red ribbon on her armor.
"I hope to see the stars on the next battlefield."
— AR-53935, he is a "different type."
"Welcome back, everyone!"
— AR-4077, though she has never met him, she knew he never goes to the battlefield, always staying in the rear.

From the depths of the starry expanse, the immense insects ascended. Its abrupt invasion interrupted their brief respite.
Reactivating her armor, she was ready to charge into the fray. However, the offense exhibited unprecedented ferocity.
"No, this is not an ordinary attack! It's the Swarm... the Swarm!"
The voices in her comms trembled as more and more of the Iron Cavalry soared to the sky like sparkling fire, only to be swallowed by the encroaching darkness as soon as they ignited.
"Hold the line! Push forward!"

In her line of sight, countless numbers of the Iron Cavalry fell.
Are there any of them that have spoken to her? It was a realization that struck her for the first time.
So... each person is unique?

Finally, an opening was created within the Swarm, and from it emerged the Swarm Mother, advancing slowly.
Like a streak of light, she skillfully navigated through the dense swarm, racing alongside her fellow Iron Cavalry comrades toward the mouthpiece of the towering Silver Sting. Just as the Swarm Mother was about to devour her, she closed her eyes, detonating a bomb with enough firepower to obliterate an entire planet.

A blinding light erupted, engulfing the Swarm Mother, plunging everything into silence.
Like a kite severed from its string, she was propelled by the tremendous impact, descending toward the ground. Fleeting memories that she would never forget flickered before her eyes...

Beside the lake where fyreflies danced, she shed her armor, relishing the refreshing breeze and coolness of the night.
She observed fyreflies alighted on the back of her hand, their wings gracefully fluttering.
"...Despite their tiny size, they shine brighter than the stars at night."

Darkness enveloped her.
The remnants of the Swarm and her shattered armor disintegrated, dissipating like silent snowfall across the universe.

Character Story: Part III

• Unlocked at Character Level 60

When she regained consciousness from her coma, she found herself in an unfamiliar galaxy.

Luminescent cosmic plankton were drawn to her, swirling and dancing around her.
She watched as they dispersed into the distance, unaware of where her journey would lead.
"For what do we die?"
"For what do we live?"
The concept of a "dream" remained elusive as she stared into the boundless darkness, grappling with the search for answers.

...
"And thus, the Republic of Glamoth met its downfall, leaving behind mere rumors about the Iron Cavalries."
She became alert as she realized that something had taken possession of her armor.
"All Iron Cavalries were genetically engineered babies to ensure control over the Republic's most powerful weapon. They each carried a predetermined genetic defect that would accelerate their aging at a certain spot of their life, leading to their premature death..."
As the footsteps drew nearer, the woman's voice grew clearer.
"A predetermined fate... much like ours, wouldn't you agree?"
The door of the cabin opened.
Flames enveloped her body as her Molten Knight armor materialized.
"Who are you?"
The woman before her smiled, as if they were old friends reuniting after a long time.
"Do you believe in fate? Those who walk in the same direction will eventually find their peers, and now... here we meet."

Character Story: Part IV

• Unlocked at Character Level 80

Another tranquil night unfolded. As she often did, she sat in silence on higher ground, observing the flickering lights. Countless ships gracefully entered and departed the harbor until the break of dawn.

Silver Wolf yawned and walked to her.
"Can't sleep?" She moved away to make some room.
"Yeah, I had a weird dream about Punklorde being invaded by cyberdemons. So I kept running around, sticking those viruses with my bubblegum, and then I woke up."
"A dream..."
"Leaving for Penacony?"
"Yes. Perhaps there... I'll find my own dream."
"But for someone who can't dream at all, the pain caused by entering the Synesthesia Dreamscape is more terrible than death."
"Yeah, I know. My consciousness will be crushed by the weight of memoria and then get reconstructed in a peculiar manner. This is the only way for me to enter the land of dreams... However, death doesn't frighten me, as I've grown used to it."
"...Hmm, fine. Wish you best of luck. And don't forget to say hello to the Express Crew for me."
...

She arrived at the periphery of Asdana. The ocean of memoria churned with colossal waves, threatening to eradicate her like a fleeting spark ready to go out anytime in the tempest.
With a swift leap, she plunged into the Memory Zone.
The immense pressure closed in from all sides, causing her vision to blur, and she uncontrollably descended into the depths of the Memory Zone.
Emotions concealed within the dense memoria became ethereal specters, haunting and whispering in her ears.
..."Ignite yourself to the last moment, for the future of Glamoth..."
..."For Her Majesty..."
..."Though they are but specks, they shine brighter than the stars at night..."
..."For what do we die?"
..."For what do we live?"
...
After an indeterminate period of time, the raging memoria subsided.
Opening her eyes, she saw Penacony in front of her eyes, glowing like a radiant pearl and glistening with a misty aura, while tears streamed down her cheeks...
"Is this... a dream?".

Light Cones

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3 Light Cones match the category selection:

Icon & Name	Rarity	Path
Destiny's Threads Forewoven		Preservation
Flames Afar		Destruction
Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest		Destruction

Missions and Events

Trailblaze Missions

• Cat Among Pigeons
  • A Walk Among the Tombstones
• Farewell, Penacony
  • Unconquered
  • Soldier's Pay
  • A Thousand Bells at Dawn
• In Our Time
  • Small Town Grotesque
  • The Public Enemy
  • Seabiscuit
  • Beauty and Destruction
  • Everything that Rises Must Converge
  • And on the Eighth Day
• The Sound and the Fury
  • Sleepless Night
  • Tales from the Golden Age
  • Good Omen, My Friend
  • Lullaby of the North Wind
  • Gentleness, the Name of Nocturne
  • Through a Glass Darkly
  • Should One Awaken at Midnight

Adventure Missions

• Scorchsand Vacation (cameo only)

Events

• Origami Bird Clash
  • Origami Bird Clash
    • Origami Bird Clash
• Luminary Wardance
  • Luminary Wardance
    • Knockout Match: Stellaron Hunter SAM

Character Mentions

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Acheron	About Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ In her, I see the fireflies of the forest, dazzling and bewitching, yet shining only for a brief moment. Added to Team With Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ You can't escape the past, and neither can I. About Sam ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Wherever the fiery giant treads, scorched earth follows. Yet, it's those consumed by unending fire... who, after the flames vanish, quietly hold the ashes in their lonesome embrace.
Blade	About Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I yearn for the end, yet she yearns for survival... We are both destiny's slaves. Added to Team With Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Who do you think will reach the "end" first — you, or me... or them? About Sam ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I live in an eternal purgatory. And Sam — he is good at creating purgatory.
Firefly	About Self: Identity ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I'm sorry, I didn't intend to hide this... I have to fulfill Sam's mission according to the script. That aside... there are my personal motives: I wish to get to know this world as Firefly. About Self: Sam ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ SAM — Iron Cavalry of the Firmament Frontline, Fyrefly Type-IV Strategic Assault Mecha... To others, it's a weapon for opposing the Swarm, but really it's just me... I know Sam is the cradle of my vitality and the meaning of my existence, but I hope... it isn't all of me.
Kafka	About Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I suppose all we can do is to keep each other company... for a while. Added to Team With Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ It's not in the script, so what happens next is up to us. About Sam ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Oh, Sam isn't nearly as picky about his prey as I am... you might consider it a lucky break running into me.
Silver Wolf	About Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ If Firefly's life was a game. It'd probably be a high-difficulty, single-player, action/speedrun thing... Everyone wants to play games like that, but no one wants a life like that. Added to Team With Firefly ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Don't push yourself too hard... It's no fun beating the game too fast. About Sam ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Doing a mission with Sam is basically: Bang, bang...! Bang! And then it's over.

Light Cones

• Destiny's Threads Forewoven
• Flames Afar
• Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest

Items

• Firefly's Budget

Relics

• Passerby's Ragged Embroided Coat

HoYoLAB Articles

• A Letter of Invitation From Penacony
• Penacony TV Station Special Interview
• Your Friend Jade Made a New Post

Trivia

• Firefly loves Oak Cake Rolls and bought one every day during her mission on Penacony.
• Firefly once used SAM's thermal weapons at the lowest efficiency level to barbecue meat.
• Firefly's bounty (as SAM) given by the Interastral Peace Corporation is 9.723 billion credits.
• Firefly has the following aliases:
  • Sam (while in the SAM armor)
  • Samuel (self-proclaimed)

HoYoverse Shared VAs

• Firefly shares the same English voice actor, Analesa Fisher, with Cirrus.
• Firefly shares the same Chinese voice actor, Song Yuanyuan (宋媛媛), with:
  • Shigure Kira in Honkai Impact 3rd
  • Ninti Apokalypse in Houkai Gakuen 2
  • Barbara in Genshin Impact
• Firefly shares the same Korean voice actor, Yu Hye-ji (유혜지), with Yaoyao in Genshin Impact.

Etymology

• Firefly's name comes from an in-universe creature known as a Fyrefly (Chinese: 火萤), likely an altered spelling of the beetle family firefly.
• Firefly's codename, AR-26710, coincidentally matches real-life dates:
  • 26: February 6, 2024 was the release date of Version 2.0, in which Firefly was introduced as an NPC.
  • 710: July 10, 2024 was the end date of Firefly's first banner, Firefull Flyshine (2024-06-19).