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== Introduction ==

AN-94 is an elite T-~~doll~~ from ~~Defiance squadron~~. ~~She believes~~ that she is a side product and a reference model of AK-12, ~~she~~ constantly and quietly ~~provides~~ AK-12 with ~~supports and help. She has~~ a doll-like behaviour ~~and can~~ only ~~react~~ with ~~her~~ cold, emotionless expressions and speech, effectively masking over all her detailed thoughts and emotions. ~~But all of~~ her ~~actions still prove that even~~ as ~~a doll incapable~~ of ~~laughter and tears, she is still an unyielding character who moves ever forward~~.

AN-94 is an elite T-Doll from [[Task Force DEFY]]. Originally, she believed that she was a side product and a reference model of AK-12, constantly and quietly providing {{doll name|AK-12|AR|5}} with support with a doll-like behaviour, only reacting with cold, emotionless expressions and speech, effectively masking over all her detailed thoughts and emotions. This self-perception was caused by her abandonment by [[Shaw|her creator]], who treated Dolls as mere objects and favored the other members of DEFY.<ref name=AN943 />

At the time of her introduction alongside AK-12, AN-94 showed her excessive attachment to AK-12 in both her quotations and story interactions, stating that AK-12 is an important being who she sworn to protect/serve. Overall, AN-94 appears to be obedient and hardworking, she would carry out orders from AK-12 and [[Angelia]] without delays or questions. AK-12 normally shows little emotional/physical attachment to AN-94, but their connection is certainly not one-way: AK-12 decided to partner with AN-94 over {{doll name|AK-15|AR|5}} because of their affinity,<ref name=AN944 /> and 12 was attempting to make 94 grow out of her self-assigned role as her shadow and become her own individual.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Notebook/Night of Sweetness and Surprise]]}}</ref>

In contrast to her stoic, serious, reserved and expressionless behavior, she possesses a sensitive personality and a keen awareness of her surroundings, even making her susceptible to external influence in certain situations. The emotional side of AN-94 became more visible after she took over 12 as DEFY's field leader in [[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]] (particularly in Chapter 14), but it was also displayed earlier, when 94 was the only member of DEFY who decided to keep [[Nadia]] in her memories when 12 and 15 had utterly rejected her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[AK-12]]'s Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref> She also started displaying an affinity for things considered cute—particularly small animals such as cats—as well as similar items like plush toys.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|Quotes, [[Crew Deck]] interactions}}</ref> This trait was originally hinted in [[Notebook/Baywatch]], where 94 was drawn to {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}'s pet ferret, wanting to pet its fur.

===Artist canon===

Duoyuanjun commented on how he envisioned AN-94's character setting while illustrating the character, he would comment that this was inspired by the actual weapon's history.<ref name="weibo">[https://weibo.com/2034868604/G1ZbL8E5G?from=page_1005052034868604_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment Artist weibo post regarding character design inspiration]</ref>

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"94 was instructed the same but she could not reach that state, while AK-12 did. (而94尽管接受了灌输但并没有能达到，而12达到了)"

This is likely inspired by the fact that Project Abakan intended to produce a newer, more modern, higher performing standard service rifle, as a weapon AN-94 met and/or exceeded all the criteria but was still unable to replace the Soviet gold standard AK-74 and thus in a sense "failed" all the expectations. AK-12 however ~~replace~~ the servicing standard AK-74M in 2018, 94 feels inferior to 12 because 12 managed to do what 94 could not.

This is likely inspired by the fact that Project Abakan intended to produce a newer, more modern, higher performing standard service rifle, as a weapon AN-94 met and/or exceeded all the criteria but was still unable to replace the Soviet gold standard AK-74 and thus in a sense "failed" all the expectations. AK-12 however replaced the servicing standard AK-74M in 2018, 94 feels inferior to 12 because 12 managed to do what 94 could not.

Introduced along side AK-12, AN-94 showed her excessive attachment to AK-12 in both her quotations and story interactions, stating that AK-12 is an important being who she sworn to protect/serve. AK-12 however showed very little emotional/physical attachment to AN-94 except on rare occasions. Overall behavior of AN-94 appears to be obedient and hardworking, she would carry out orders from AK-12 and Angelia (Defiance's human Commander) without delays or questions.

== Main story ==

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Not able to cope with the fact of being a prototype, [[AN-94]] approaches [[AK-15]] and calls her out on a duel in the training grounds. After that she wakes up in the repair tank, not understanding fully what happened she recalls the memory of fighting [[AK-15]] and being defeated. After realizing this fact, she screams at the top of her lungs, forcing Doctor [[Shaw]] to ask [[Nadia]] to shut her down. In the office, [[Angelia]] tells Doctor [[Shaw]] that she made a mistake by not allowing [[AN-94]] to participate in missions.

{{StoryQuote|My only mistake was making her too human.|Dr.Shaw<ref~~>{{cite|gfl|Neural Upgrade story 3}}<~~/~~ref~~>}}

{{StoryQuote|My only mistake was making her too human.|Dr.Shaw<ref name=AN943 />}}

She then asks half-jokingly [[Nadia]] if she is human, to which her AI assistant replies that she is an AI, therefore, not human. A couple days later in a StateSec lab, [[AN-94]] drags her battered body and sits down in front of a one-way mirror and notices [[AK-12]] "Snow Wolf" being assembled in an assembly tank. She then asks [[Nadia]] what was the point of her creation if [[Wolf Pack]] was supposed to have only two members, being [[AK-12]] and [[AK-15]]. [[Nadia]], not knowing what to answer simply observes as 94 curls up into a ball on the ground and almost bursts into tears.

{{StoryQuote|If I'm not needed... If I have no value, then what is my purpose?|AN-94<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|5|}} Neural Upgrade story 3}}</ref>}}

{{StoryQuote|If I'm not needed... If I have no value, then what is my purpose?|AN-94<ref name=AN943>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 3}}</ref>}}

In the training grounds [[AN-94]] gives advice on combat to [[SKS]] and [[OTs-12]], when [[AK-12]] appears and tells her that she and [[AK-15]] can't work together at all, and asks if [[AN-94]] would be her combat partner. After that, the neural log shows what happened during Paldiski Submarine Base Incident. Under the command of [[Angelia]] [[Task Force DEFY]] prepares to engage [[Yegor]]'s [[Ares]] "Sinner" mech in battle. The neural log changes to the present time of [[AK-15]] MOD 3 and [[AN-94]] MOD 3 having a conversation. 94 remembers how 12 dragged her out the abyss and proved that she is needed. [[The Commander]] summons them and this time, in this operation, she will be standing at the forefront, in the lead.

{{StoryQuote|I will no longer ask myself, "What would AK-15 or AK-12 would do?". Instead, I'll ask, "What can AN-94 do at the time like this?".|AN-94<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref>}}

{{StoryQuote|I will no longer ask myself, "What would AK-15 or AK-12 would do?". Instead, I'll ask, "What can AN-94 do at the time like this?".|AN-94<ref name=AN944>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref>}}

====[[Battle of Frankfurt]]====

===[[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]===

====Odesa events====

[[File:CG 26 Unarmed Turnaround.png|thumb]]

AN-94 is introduced in [[Deep Oblivion]] with the name [[Alva]].

====Lviv events====

==Side-stories==

===[[Notebook]] - Baywatch (The Diving Bell and the Doll costume)===

===[[Girls' Frontline]]===

===[[Notebook]] - Night of Sweetness and Surprise (Silent Rouge)===

====[[Notebook]] - Baywatch (The Diving Bell and the Doll costume)====

====[[Notebook]] - Night of Sweetness and Surprise (Silent Rouge)====

===[[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]===

====[[Artifact Recovery]] - Ashen Tales====

Alva is featured in the Homeward Bound story path.

====In-Game Mail - February 14 2026====

'''Whispers Across the Snowfield'''

Dear Commander,

...I hope this encrypted message does not intrude upon you.

Today appears to be a day when humans customarily exchange their feelings. I had not intended to make contact at such a time - according to Voymastina, doing so would "lack necessary rational justification."

Nonetheless, while following traces left by "them", I detected certain movements - signals that feel deliberately planted, like a fuse awaiting ignition. I have a premonition that before long, we may cross paths again, somewhere.

Please remain vigilant. We will do the same.

DEFY will continue to move in the dark. Not to become anyone's shadow, but to ensure that beneath the light you stand in, no lethal traps lie hidden. This is both a hope, and my promise to you.

...One more thing.

I have sent you a sealed "high-energy tactical supply unit." I am...not entirely certain whether this qualifies as a "Valentine's Day gift." Still, I thought you might have use for it.

Everything on our end remains unchanged. The wind and snow are fierce, but the path ahead is clear.

I look forward to the day we stand side by side again.

==Other media==

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 == Introduction ==
-AN-94 is an elite T-doll from Defiance squadron. She believes that she is a side product and a reference model of AK-12, she constantly and quietly provides AK-12 with supports and help. She has a doll-like behaviour and can only react with her cold, emotionless expressions and speech, effectively masking over all her detailed thoughts and emotions. But all of her actions still prove that even as a doll incapable of laughter and tears, she is still an unyielding character who moves ever forward.
+AN-94 is an elite T-Doll from [[Task Force DEFY]]. Originally, she believed that she was a side product and a reference model of AK-12, constantly and quietly providing {{doll name|AK-12|AR|5}} with support with a doll-like behaviour, only reacting with cold, emotionless expressions and speech, effectively masking over all her detailed thoughts and emotions. This self-perception was caused by her abandonment by [[Shaw|her creator]], who treated Dolls as mere objects and favored the other members of DEFY.<ref name=AN943 />
+At the time of her introduction alongside AK-12, AN-94 showed her excessive attachment to AK-12 in both her quotations and story interactions, stating that AK-12 is an important being who she sworn to protect/serve. Overall, AN-94 appears to be obedient and hardworking, she would carry out orders from AK-12 and [[Angelia]] without delays or questions. AK-12 normally shows little emotional/physical attachment to AN-94, but their connection is certainly not one-way: AK-12 decided to partner with AN-94 over {{doll name|AK-15|AR|5}} because of their affinity,<ref name=AN944 /> and 12 was attempting to make 94 grow out of her self-assigned role as her shadow and become her own individual.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Notebook/Night of Sweetness and Surprise]]}}</ref>
+In contrast to her stoic, serious, reserved and expressionless behavior, she possesses a sensitive personality and a keen awareness of her surroundings, even making her susceptible to external influence in certain situations. The emotional side of AN-94 became more visible after she took over 12 as DEFY's field leader in [[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]] (particularly in Chapter 14), but it was also displayed earlier, when 94 was the only member of DEFY who decided to keep [[Nadia]] in her memories when 12 and 15 had utterly rejected her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[AK-12]]'s Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref> She also started displaying an affinity for things considered cute—particularly small animals such as cats—as well as similar items like plush toys.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|Quotes, [[Crew Deck]] interactions}}</ref> This trait was originally hinted in [[Notebook/Baywatch]], where 94 was drawn to {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}'s pet ferret, wanting to pet its fur.
+===Artist canon===
 Duoyuanjun commented on how he envisioned AN-94's character setting while illustrating the character, he would comment that this was inspired by the actual weapon's history.<ref name="weibo">[https://weibo.com/2034868604/G1ZbL8E5G?from=page_1005052034868604_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment Artist weibo post regarding character design inspiration]</ref>
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 "94 was instructed the same but she could not reach that state, while AK-12 did. (而94尽管接受了灌输但并没有能达到，而12达到了)"
-This is likely inspired by the fact that Project Abakan intended to produce a newer, more modern, higher performing standard service rifle, as a weapon AN-94 met and/or exceeded all the criteria but was still unable to replace the Soviet gold standard AK-74 and thus in a sense "failed" all the expectations. AK-12 however replace the servicing standard AK-74M in 2018, 94 feels inferior to 12 because 12 managed to do what 94 could not.
+This is likely inspired by the fact that Project Abakan intended to produce a newer, more modern, higher performing standard service rifle, as a weapon AN-94 met and/or exceeded all the criteria but was still unable to replace the Soviet gold standard AK-74 and thus in a sense "failed" all the expectations. AK-12 however replaced the servicing standard AK-74M in 2018, 94 feels inferior to 12 because 12 managed to do what 94 could not.
-Introduced along side AK-12, AN-94 showed her excessive attachment to AK-12 in both her quotations and story interactions, stating that AK-12 is an important being who she sworn to protect/serve. AK-12 however showed very little emotional/physical attachment to AN-94 except on rare occasions. Overall behavior of AN-94 appears to be obedient and hardworking, she would carry out orders from AK-12 and Angelia (Defiance's human Commander) without delays or questions.
 == Main story ==
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 Not able to cope with the fact of being a prototype, [[AN-94]] approaches [[AK-15]] and calls her out on a duel in the training grounds. After that she wakes up in the repair tank, not understanding fully what happened she recalls the memory of fighting [[AK-15]] and being defeated. After realizing this fact, she screams at the top of her lungs, forcing Doctor [[Shaw]] to ask [[Nadia]] to shut her down. In the office, [[Angelia]] tells Doctor [[Shaw]] that she made a mistake by not allowing [[AN-94]] to participate in missions.
-{{StoryQuote|My only mistake was making her too human.|Dr.Shaw<ref>{{cite|gfl|Neural Upgrade story 3}}</ref>}}
+{{StoryQuote|My only mistake was making her too human.|Dr.Shaw<ref name=AN943 />}}
 She then asks half-jokingly [[Nadia]] if she is human, to which her AI assistant replies that she is an AI, therefore, not human. A couple days later in a StateSec lab, [[AN-94]] drags her battered body and sits down in front of a one-way mirror and notices [[AK-12]] "Snow Wolf" being assembled in an assembly tank. She then asks [[Nadia]] what was the point of her creation if [[Wolf Pack]] was supposed to have only two members, being [[AK-12]] and [[AK-15]]. [[Nadia]], not knowing what to answer simply observes as 94 curls up into a ball on the ground and almost bursts into tears.
-{{StoryQuote|If I'm not needed... If I have no value, then what is my purpose?|AN-94<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|5|}} Neural Upgrade story 3}}</ref>}}
+{{StoryQuote|If I'm not needed... If I have no value, then what is my purpose?|AN-94<ref name=AN943>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 3}}</ref>}}
 In the training grounds [[AN-94]] gives advice on combat to [[SKS]] and [[OTs-12]], when [[AK-12]] appears and tells her that she and [[AK-15]] can't work together at all, and asks if [[AN-94]] would be her combat partner. After that, the neural log shows what happened during Paldiski Submarine Base Incident. Under the command of [[Angelia]] [[Task Force DEFY]] prepares to engage [[Yegor]]'s [[Ares]] "Sinner" mech in battle. The neural log changes to the present time of [[AK-15]] MOD 3 and [[AN-94]] MOD 3 having a conversation. 94 remembers how 12 dragged her out the abyss and proved that she is needed. [[The Commander]] summons them and this time, in this operation, she will be standing at the forefront, in the lead.
-{{StoryQuote|I will no longer ask myself, "What would AK-15 or AK-12 would do?". Instead, I'll ask, "What can AN-94 do at the time like this?".|AN-94<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref>}}
+{{StoryQuote|I will no longer ask myself, "What would AK-15 or AK-12 would do?". Instead, I'll ask, "What can AN-94 do at the time like this?".|AN-94<ref name=AN944>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|AN-94|AR|6|costume=costume3}} Neural Upgrade story 4}}</ref>}}
 ====[[Battle of Frankfurt]]====
 ===[[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]===
+====Odesa events====
 [[File:CG 26 Unarmed Turnaround.png|thumb]]
 AN-94 is introduced in [[Deep Oblivion]] with the name [[Alva]].
 {{clr}}
+====Lviv events====
 ==Side-stories==
-===[[Notebook]] - Baywatch (The Diving Bell and the Doll costume)===
+===[[Girls' Frontline]]===
-===[[Notebook]] - Night of Sweetness and Surprise (Silent Rouge)===
+====[[Notebook]] - Baywatch (The Diving Bell and the Doll costume)====
+====[[Notebook]] - Night of Sweetness and Surprise (Silent Rouge)====
+===[[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]===
+====[[Artifact Recovery]] - Ashen Tales====
+Alva is featured in the Homeward Bound story path.
+====In-Game Mail - February 14 2026====
+'''Whispers Across the Snowfield'''
+Dear Commander,
+...I hope this encrypted message does not intrude upon you.
+Today appears to be a day when humans customarily exchange their feelings. I had not intended to make contact at such a time - according to Voymastina, doing so would "lack necessary rational justification."
+Nonetheless, while following traces left by "them", I detected certain movements - signals that feel deliberately planted, like a fuse awaiting ignition. I have a premonition that before long, we may cross paths again, somewhere.
+Please remain vigilant. We will do the same.
+DEFY will continue to move in the dark. Not to become anyone's shadow, but to ensure that beneath the light you stand in, no lethal traps lie hidden. This is both a hope, and my promise to you.
+...One more thing.
+I have sent you a sealed "high-energy tactical supply unit." I am...not entirely certain whether this qualifies as a "Valentine's Day gift." Still, I thought you might have use for it.
+Everything on our end remains unchanged. The wind and snow are fierce, but the path ahead is clear.
+I look forward to the day we stand side by side again.
 ==Other media==