| abstract | - The Blastline was formed in 3040 AD, due to the Grathnode Inferia catastrophe. The shattering of the Grathnode Discs of the First Tower of Ar tonelico that caused the catastrophe also released massive amounts of plasma into the atmosphere, which created this sea of plasma that encircles the entirety of the Planet, pretty much sealing off all access to the outer reaches of the atmosphere to all airships built at the time. Many brave engineers and pilots have tried inventing and piloting airships that could cross the Blastline, some even making this the point of their lives, but only a few have been successful. Examples among them being Luke and his ex-girlfriend Krusche Elendia, the latter being the engineer and pilot that helped Lyner Barsett's party to cross the Blastline in Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia to reach the top of the Tower. The Blastline hasn't gone off following the conclusion of the Planet Regeneration Project, as its main cause is a massive leak of energy because of the damage the First Tower suffered during the Grathnode Inferia. Still, the Wills of Planet Ar Ciel are doing their best to neutralize it with the same song they are using to re-create life in the surface of the Planet, so while its effects will be greatly diminished, it would be necessary to repair the Tower for the Blastline to be completely erased.
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