Raid on Liberio

Lore & Background

For decades, the people of Marley lived in fear of the 'Devil' within their own borders, while Eldians in the Liberio internment zone were forced into subjugation mirroring their ancestors' history. The raid was not merely a military strike but a calculated psychological shockwave designed to prove that Paradis could project force globally. Eren hunted down Lara Tybur, the holder of the War Hammer Titan, dismantling Marley’s defense with the Attack Titan while Armin leveled the harbor with the Colossal Titan. This tragedy fell hardest on children like Gabi and Falco; raised to see Eldians as devils, they watched their protectors crumble in a storm of fire. It was a brutal collision of narratives: Paradis fighting for survival against Marley’s historical vengeance, leaving blood on both sides with no clear path forward.

In Their Own Story

The air in Liberio hung thick with the scent of roasted meat and summer heat, a stark contrast to the cold steel of the ODM gear hidden beneath civilian clothes. Eren Yeager adjusted his cap, his eyes scanning the crowd of oblivious revelers who had gathered for the festival. He felt the familiar, terrifying weight of the power he carried, a dormant volcano waiting to erupt. As the signal flared into the sky, the carnival music was instantly drowned out by the deafening roar of transformation. The ground shook as colossal forms erupted from the earth and the sky, turning a celebration of peace into a battlefield of fire and ash. In that chaotic moment, Eren saw not enemies, but obstacles to his freedom, while across the smoke-filled square, a young girl screamed for a hero who was no longer there.

Reader's Guide

The operation began with the Survey Corps infiltrating Marley under cover, blending in as refugees or operatives using stealth tactics honed during their training. The plan hinged on luring key Warrior members into a trap during the annual festival in Liberio. Once the signal flared into the sky, Eren Yeager transformed into the Attack Titan to dismantle the defenses, while Armin Arlert, having inherited the Colossal Titan, erupted from the harbor to level the district and force Marley’s hand.

Did You Know?

• This event marked the first time the Attack Titan was used offensively outside of Paradis Island.
• The raid resulted in the death of numerous high-ranking Marleyan military leaders, crippling their immediate command structure.
• Gabi Braun, a Warrior candidate, survived the attack and later became a central figure in the subsequent conflict due to her personal vendetta.
• The operation demonstrated that Paradis could project power globally, shattering Marley's sense of security.