At the time Ishgria's Recon Squad departed for the other world, a war was slowly building between the Randall Empire and the Elgaia Federation.In order to prevent this conflict, the Akras Summoners' Hall sprang into action across both nations, with activities centered around the Summoners of Old.

It was only after these events had concluded that the Summoners of Old noticed the destruction of the return gate.Accordingly, all members of Ishgria's Recon Squad were treated as missing in action until the existence of the sole survivor was confirmed.