# Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 14
## Part I: The Ultimatum and Preparation
- The Ultimatum from the Central Government
- Conditions for the Survival of the Survey Corps
- The necessity to prove the effectiveness of Vertical Maneuvering Equipment
- Political pressure and internal conflict within the Survey Corps
- Training and Development of New Equipment
- Introduction to Vertical Maneuvering Equipment (VME)
- Testing phases and technical challenges
- Soldiers’ adaptation to new technology
- Psychological Challenges
- Fear of the unknown: Titans as humanity's greatest foe
- Mental preparation for facing Titans directly
- Leadership strategies to boost morale and resolve
## Part II: Understanding the Enemy
- Expedition Outside the Walls
- Mission objectives: Observe and document Titans
- Strategic planning and risk assessment
- Deployment of advanced scouting units
- First Encounters with Titans
- Physical descriptions and behavioral patterns of Titans
- Shock and awe among soldiers upon seeing Titans up close
- Documentation of Titan weaknesses and strengths
- Emotional and Psychological Impact
- Personal accounts of soldiers facing their fears
- Group dynamics during high-stress situations
- Reflections on humanity’s position in the fight against Titans
## Part III: Proving the Equipment’s Worth
- Combat Trials Against Titans
- Initial attempts to use VME in battle
- Successes and failures in real-world application
- Adjustments and improvisations during combat
- Key Battles and Turning Points
- A pivotal confrontation that tests the limits of VME
- Sacrifices made by members of the Survey Corps
- Lessons learned from direct engagement with Titans
- Validation of the Survey Corps’ Mission
- Reporting back to the Central Government
- Evidence gathered to justify continued funding and support
- Public perception shifts regarding the feasibility of reclaiming territory
## Part IV: Aftermath and Future Implications
- Rebuilding Trust and Momentum
- Strengthening alliances within the military hierarchy
- Gaining public trust through transparency and results
- Recruiting new members inspired by recent victories
- Technological Advancements
- Further refinements to VME based on field experience
- Research into Titan biology and potential vulnerabilities
- Collaboration with engineers and scientists for future innovations
- Preparing for Larger Expeditions
- Planning for expanded missions beyond the Walls
- Training programs for incoming recruits
- Long-term goals for humanity’s survival and expansion
## Epilogue: Humanity’s Resolve
- Reflections on the Cost of Progress
- Honoring fallen comrades and their sacrifices
- Renewed determination to overcome adversity
- Philosophical musings on fear, courage, and hope
- Foreshadowing Greater Challenges Ahead
- Hints at larger threats lurking beyond known territories
- Teasers for upcoming volumes in the series
- Setting the stage for humanity’s next major offensive