Overwatch

History of D.Va

D.Va is a former professional gamer who now uses her skills to defend her country at the controls of an ultra-modern mech.

Twenty years ago, South Korea was attacked by a colossal omniatic monstrosity that rose from the eastern depths of the China Sea. This huge, clumsy assemblage inflicted catastrophic damage on coastal cities before being pushed under the waters. Following this event, the South Korean government developed an armored drone unit, MEKA, to protect urban environments in preparation for future battles against the omniaid threat.

The government's fears proved to be well-founded, as the attacks occurred at regular intervals. Every so often, the monstrosity would emerge from the sea to attack South Korea and its neighbors. The omniak would learn from the confrontations and often reconfigure itself, appearing in a new form with different weapons and abilities. Each incident ended in a draw, the monstrosity defeated but not destroyed.

As the omniak continued to adapt, it eventually destroyed the MEKA drone control network, forcing the military to install pilots in the mechs. In a desperate search for suitable candidates, the government turned to the nation's professional gamers, who had the reflexes and instincts to operate the mech's advanced weapon systems. The biggest stars were enlisted, including the reigning world champion, Hana Song, aka "D.Va. Known for her unparalleled skills, D.Va was a fierce competitor who played to win, no matter the cost, and she had a well-deserved reputation for being ruthless to her opponents.

Treating her new missions as a game, D.Va charges into battle with the rest of her MEKA unit, ready to defend her country at any moment. She has recently started broadcasting her combat operations live to her fans, so many that she has become a worldwide celebrity.