And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven
and did cast them to the earth:
and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered,
for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Revelation - Chapter 12:4
Just like in the forecast data.
Excuse me.
I hope the anesthesia did no harm to her.
Sir, Deunan Knute is secured!
Such a beauty...
8 hours 12 minutes, she slept so long.
This legendary soldier is so cute even when she's asleep.
About what happened to your body?..
She will be surprised!
When we get to Utopia.
Utopia, eh...
Did we get a landing permit from Olympus A5?
Don't get too close before ID is confirmed or the multi-legged cannon will fire at us.
Here is Olympus A5.
Lading permit confirmed.
ESWAT109 landing.
Briareos
I'll take a look up ahead.
I will go with you.
You stay here.
Don't worry. I'll be back soon.
Briareos...
Such a detailed inspection this time.
It's according to the order from the legislative institute.
Still sleeping... perhaps a wrong dosage of anesthesia?
Don't move or I'll break your neck!
Deunan Knute, second team captain, stand down!
Briareos
I can't believe it.
I can't blame you. But it is the truth...
So after such a large scale World War, there is no winner?
Yes. After that, the previous administration took over. In other words, Olympus is now controlling the world.
That means I blindly...
...kept fighting for months with no cause?
That's how war is, isn't it?
But it's different here.
Olympus is the ideal government that mankind has searched for for ages.
Why did you bring me here?
Because you are an elite soldier.
Your name is on the top of ESWAT's human enhancement list.
My mission is to bring people on the list from the outside world to Olympus.
ESWAT?
I know you must have lots of questions.
But please, take a good rest tonight.
We will continue tomorrow. I will show you around the city.
I'm sure, Deunan, you will fall in love with our Utopia.
Here is the bedroom.
You haven't slept on a soft bed for a long time, haven't you?
I'll pick you up at 10 am tomorrow.
You are Hitomi, right?
Yeah.
Haven't we met before?
I don't think so. Good night.
When..?
In the battle of North Africa,
I lost my body.
It's been over one year.
This is Carl's...
Your father left it for you.
Don't let them get it.
Call me if you have trouble.
Briareos
Do you know those who attacked me?
No.
So sad.
Athena you arranged that attack, didn't you?
It's impossible for mercenaries to confront with ESWAT.
Did you forget the mission of the Bioriod?
If the military knows of this,
General Uranus will be pleased.
We won't be able to control them by ourselves.
Gaia might have reached her limit.
Athena, we don't have much time left.
Nike
They've found out.
I'm so sorry.
Nike
We need our man inside ESWAT.
I'll start preparations right now.
But the worst thing is,
we didn't find it.
Then..?
It's not yet the time to use the last resort.
But the fire has to be put out before it grows.
Secure Deunan Knute by all means!
Yes Ma'm!
Humans are such strange creatures, that they will fall into their own traps.
I never thought Captain Hades would come here personally.
Imagine how ESWAT is chasing after the fake information...
Preparations are now 98% finished.
Wonderful...
The problem with the special leg parts was also solved.
General Uranus will be pleased.
Now, the Bioriod will no longer be able to do as they wish.
We should not be protecting wolves.
Instead we should protect the sheep-like humans, shouldn't we?
Indeed that was the principle for our first generation Bioriod.
However, some wolves are wearing sheep's clothing.
No matter if it's a wolf or a sheep, there should not be any sacrifices.
It's sad. We've always known the answer to this.
But still, we have to debate with Gaia like this.
Then, let's continue our debate with Gaia.
Deunan!
Briareos!
Morning, Deunan.
It looks good on you. Come on, let's go.
Your entry permit was approved this morning.
So Deunan, you are now offically a member of our Olympus.
Beautiful city, isn't it?
Compared to where I was only yesterday,
it's like a dream.
From today on, this is the reality.
Everyone seems so happy.
That's because in this city 50% of the population are Bioriod.
Bioriod?
Man-made humans.
Clones?
No, not simple clones,
But man-made human with carefully selected human genes.
Does it mean that this city is controlled by clones?
It's not polite to say "clone".
I am a Bioriod myself.
And, although being elite,
Bioriod do not control humans.
Bioriod's aim is to coexists peacefully with humans.
And become an integral part of human to human relations.
Half of them are Bioriod...
This car is sort of strange.
The experimental ultravibrate gravity system is installed on this car.
Ultravibrate gravity?
Yes, it's like hovering.
It's said the driver will have a longer life.
So the ultravibrate gravity control technology is finished.
But, you still control the car by a steering wheel?
In this city, automation technology has reached a very high level.
But this wheel is a symbol of the "for the people" idea.
"Simple theory, complicated structure, makes humans more human."
What's that all about?
The city's planners used to say that.
Those are the symbolic buildings.
Tarutarus and Tartarus.
Inside there, is the enormous I.N. structure that controls Olympus.
I.N.?
Means "Intellectual Network".
Commonly called Gaia.
Gaia grows with the network and monitors all of Olympus.
Especially us Bioriod.
Why?
Humans have emotions.
They argue and start wars.
Bioriod emotions are restrained.
They don't feel hate towards others. So there won't be any fighting.
On the top of Tarutarus, there is a perfect defense system protecting the "D-Tank" virus storage system.
It is said that if the virus is let out, all Bioriod will die.
It's the product of human defense instinct.
But it's a insult to the Bioriod.
You mean humans are more dangerous.
That's why the balance between humans and Boiriod is very important.
Gaia monitors the effects of Bioriod on humans.
But the ones realy being monitored are still the human beings.
You sound just like General Uranus.
Who is he?
General commander of Olympus military.
An extremist that hates all Bioriod.
Sounds like he's unfit for this Utopia.
Bioriod control Olympus.
Premier Athena is a Bioriod too.
Athena?.. Athena...
You know her?
Probably not.
The Premier is just like a president.
However the military is controlled by humans.
Scary, right?
Recently though the ESWAT, which is under Athena's control, is growing stronger.
And the relations with the military have gone from bad to worse.
But all decisions of Olympus are controlled by Gaia.
Is something wrong?
We've got company.
Hitomi, are you okay?
Yes I'm fine.
But who are...
They sure know what to do.
So I am the target.
No question about it.
Then I'll have to deal with them.
Briareos.
...cannot unseal the Appleseed...
How are you doing, grandpas?
Hitomi, are you alright?
Are you hurt?
I am okay.
And I bring you the long awaited Deunan Knute.
Ahh, the legendary beauty!
Goddess of fighting.
Your eyes remind me of Carl's.
Did you know my father?
Not only that,
most Bioriod in Olympus have inherited a part of Carl Knute's genes.
Which means Hitomi is kind of like your sister.
We heard you met with some unpleasant things.
Recently, it has become very complicated to control people from outside.
We are worried that the balance will be broken.
So, now let us introduce you to Gaia.
Enemies of the general...
The legislative institute and administrative institute have begun to confront each other
over the issues of Bioriod population increasing, etc.
Athena is really targeting Carl's daughter?
Absolutely. All preparations are made.
Degree of the information source?
It's level 5.
General, Please decide soon!
Human souls cannot be used as tools any more.
So this is Gaia...
Gaia lets the network grow and controls all of Olympus.
Gaia speaks with the Seven Elders and the conclusion becomes the consciousness of Olympus.
Gaia is the combined product of many scientists' intelligence and consciousness.
However a machine is still a machine.
It's absolutely stable,
a reliable tool.
But it has no emotions and no feelings.
Only when combined with the Seven Elder's feelings
Gaia can think more like a human.
But recently your opinions differ greatly from Gaia's.
Our work is to argue with Gaia.
Only the conclusion of debate can lead Olympus to the correct direction for future development.
Deunan, you were still in battlefield yesterday, right?
What did you fight for?
Well...
Human beings will not stop fighting as long as they have emotions and desires.
That's why we built Olympus.
The last hope for human beings is the coexistence of humans and Bioriod.
Gaia continously monitors this balance.
Bioriod are totally different from humans.
Without reproductive ability, they cannot have children.
No sex.
No love, no desires, and therefore no hatred.
However if a life-prolonging procedure is not performed regularly,
they will get old really fast and die.
We wanted to make Bioriod different from humans, so we supressed their reproductive ability,
And changed their life cycle.
Hitomi, aren't you late for the life-prolonging procedure?
No problem, I will have it done soon.
Hopefully, someday Bioroids won't have to go through these troublesome procedures anymore.
Kudo, all your team members are dead.
You are still too green, sorry for that.
She started with only one knife and killed 16 men in ten minutes.
You brought in a really good newcomer!
You gloat too much.
Your team members might save your life some day.
You shouldn't talk to them like that.
We haven't seen eachother for so long, and thats all you can say?!
Nothing nicer?
Such as: "How have you been these two years?"
Or: "Nice to see you again".
Someone has an interest in you.
I know. But why would any one be interested in me, and who are these people?
I don't know.
What is "Appleseed"?
I don't know.
Stop giving me such mechanical answers!
I'm sorry.
Right now, my mission is to protect you.
Mission...
Tomorrow we meet at 9.
So... you are the legendary fighter Deunan Knute.
It's said that you died during the Great War.
Your story in the War of North Africa became a legend.
May I sit here?
Sure.
Deunan, can you tell me about your father, Carl Knute?
He died before the Great War.
Sorry to hear that.
And your mother?
I cannot remember anything about her.
My father didn't tell my anything either.
You and Briareos were lovers, right?
That's when he was still human.
So the body is that important for love.
That's not what I meant.
But to men, the female body is a very important sex symbol.
Well...
What is it like to be in love?
Ahh...
You know Bioriod emotions have been restrained.
So we don't know what love feels like.
I can read about it in books...
But I have never experienced it personally.
So I become more and more curious.
On this point, I really envy human beings.
What would it be like, to be in love?
The feeling of loving someone.
You bastard! You are only a Bioriod! How dare you get in my way!
Olympus military, annoying guys.
Always trying to make a scene.
Synchro-test finished. No problems found.
The only thing left is to adjust the safety belt.
I want to confirm one more time before that.
The reason for the reduction of shock-absorbing is..?
I told you already.
Dynamic structures can absorb shock.
But the cartilage has many structures,
the joints, bearings and depressor mechanism are self-restrained,
they will dislocate under too much stress.
Yoshitsune, don't worry. This is Deunan Kunte.
But I've never seen a woman who can operate a Land Mate.
Ok, let me try. Help me adjust the safety belt.
Deunan, Yoshitsune is one of the best mechanics in Olympus.
Only limited to Land Mates though.
But now you are studying teh Hecatonchires structure, right?
Next time could I please see the inner structure?
Forget it, I am blushing already.
All secured?
Hmmm, no problem.
Ok, this is the start switch.
First you need to practice, slowly.
Right.
What's happening?
The emergency launch alarm.
Unidentified Land Mates invading Gaia Research Center!
ESWAT launch immediately!
Stop wasting time, let's move!
Ok like this is fine. I'm moving out.
Like that?!
Deunan
Stop!
They're coming...
Targeting...
Deunan
Hold on, don't come here!
Drop your weapon!
Briareos
I'm sorry
What a waste...
The third generation Bioriod are all destroyed.
The DNA systems for life-prolonging procedures are all destroyed as well.