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What do you think of the current situation?
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Their response was quicker than I had expected.
They aren't stupid, they know how serious the situation is.
We usually have a long wait at this stage, while the police are carrying out anti-terrorism operations...
REACTIVATION
Everyone, prepare for cyberbrain infiltration.
Make sure to set up firewalls to avoid detection.
Twenty-three minutes ago, an armed group seized control of the Chinese Embassy on this building's forty-sixth floor.
While the actual number of hostages is unknown at this time, it has been confirmed that there were
at least ten employees in the Embassy when it was attacked.
The precise number of terrorists is also unknown.
Although I hesitate to rely heavily on their statement to provide an accurate count,
they claimed responsibility for the action as the "Particular Eleven."
So, they've barricaded themselves within the Embassy?
That means that Section 9 is released from the indefinite standby order.
Yes, although we can't be certain until we receive an official order to sortie.
In any case, what do the "Particular Eleven" demand?
Immediate revocation of immigration privileges for Asian refugees
and a complete shutdown of the five residential refugee relief sectors scattered across the country.
Those demands can't be met that quickly, is this some kind of joke?
Well, the Chinese government provides a regular flight to Dejima
in order to avoid accepting the recent flood of Asian refugees.
I guess the Embassy was chosen because of that.
That would be my conclusion if we take the evidence at face value.
However, we cannot do so, as long as we do not know their true intentions.
Ishikawa, are you ready?
I tapped into the facility's network as soon as I got here.
What does the police's plan look like?
In addition to censoring the media, they seem to have initiated communication jamming.
Radio transmissions are being blocked.
I'm also detecting interference in inter-cyberbrain transmissions.
All the security cameras inside the building have been disabled.
The terrorists are conducting negotiations with the police over a voice-only feed.
All right. Once you've tapped that line, get back to the van.
Roger.
Saitou.
I have arrived at the target area.
The building's windows are visually screened; I am unable to confirm the situation inside.
I will prioritize the neutralization of the curtain.
All right. The rest of you, prepare for assault.
We'll wait for the order from the Chief.
If the Chief is unable to persuade the leadership to let us go,
we'll halt our surveillance, retreat from the building and go get smashed at a strip club!
The problem is the timing of this terrorism.
Along with the upcoming repeal of the Refugee Special Treatment Act,
we had intended to announce, at the repeal address, the indefinite suspension of refugee immigration
along with a step-wise reduction of the residential refugee relief sectors.
Since it is arguably the first major post- war change in policy towards refugees,
you wish to avoid, at any cost, having the populace believe that the government succumbed to terrorist demands.
Thus, you must subdue the terrorists before the media learns their demands.
It would seem that such considerations could be the reason for summoning me as well.
The rumors about your intelligence appear to be true.
Let us not waste time with idle praise.
This situation demands fast action.
Very well.
I will get straight to the point.
I believe I can request that funds for rebuilding Section 9 be included in the budget at the next Dietary Council.
However, there must be zero casualties among the current hostages.
This is an absolute requirement.
I will make your condition a reality as soon as you allow me to order the assault.
Calm down, Aramaki-kun.
We are currently in the process of contacting the relevant agencies
and having them sign documents approving the revision of the Special Forces Control Bill.
You are doing the behind-the-scenes work right now?
Do you truly believe there is time for that?
Even if the mission succeeds, if Section 9 acts without proper approval, it will be crucified by the media.
Not much time has passed since the fiasco which included Section 9's dissolution, either.
Unless our request to provisionally revise the bill finds enough support, you don't stand a chance.
Unfortunately, the Minister of the Interior is correct.
You must wait until the necessary documents have been prepared.
How is it?
Nothing yet.
Damn, I feel like we should become the terrorists here and go after this pansy Cabinet.
Terrorists: unauthorized armed organizations that mobilize without knowledge of the police.
Just look at the facts, we're already there.
The Kayabuki Cabinet, which replaced the so-called Yakushima regime,
is said to be a conservative regime that is a reaction against the post-war democratic track, isn't it?
If I recall, the step-wise dismantling of the current refugee policy
was a promise the Prime Minister made in his inaugural address.
A policy similar to what the terrorists are currently demanding would've been implemented even if they didn't act.
While refugees were useful as a source of cheap labor in the post-war reconstruction era,
now the domestic unemployment rate continues to increase every year, while tax rates continue to escalate.
Consider also the wanton use of taxpayer money to fund the current policy towards
refugees, who continue to stream into the nation,
and it's not too difficult to see why restless elements have appeared.
When all is said and done, it is the taxpayer who has been saddled with the cost of accepting and aiding refugees,
which was a ploy by the government to maintain a good image in the international community.
Actually, some of the refugees are taxpayers.
Still, I suppose this means the point of view wherein we suffer heavy taxation in order to support these people,
who could very well take our employment opportunities, has come to prevail amongst the general populace.
Even so, it's pretty nearsighted of them to turn directly to terrorism.
For that matter, it's also nearsighted that after being forcibly disbanded,
we get called out the minute there's a case that the police can't handle.
The Chief must be having an audience with the new regime's power brokers by now. He's probably seething.
To think that the Minister of the Interior got away without any reprimand...
I can't stand it.
At present, the Ministry of the Interior itself only serves as a cushion for domestic government agencies.
That the Minister hasn't been replaced is basically proof that no one sees him as a threat, I'm sure.
Until now, that fact has been a shield for Section 9.
By the way, have you heard that we'll get a few new recruits, in the event that we succeed in this mission?
New recruits?
Major, while it may not be my place to say this, I find it hard to believe that there are many who could keep up with us.
Well, it's only going to be an issue if we can accomplish this mission as planned.
Major, I have neutralized the visual curtains,
but they are using blinds as an additional obstruction.
Seems like they know what they're doing.
Ishikawa.
Set up a bypass in the phone line you've tapped.
We'll use the eyes of those inside to see what's going on.
Roger that, leave it to me.
All right, we've got him.
What's wrong?
Hm, that was strange.
It wasn't from the police.
I see.
What's that?
Heh, sending in scouts...
Seems like they want to speed up the deadline.
We've lost contact.
There are nine other terrorists.
Who is the leader?
This guy... he's all flesh aside from his cyberbrain.
Prime Minister!
What is it?
We are in a meeting.
We received a call from the Embassy.
It appears that there's been contact between the police and the terrorists. Both sides have incurred casualties.
What?
They had orders not to attack.
It appears that the shootout occurred inadvertently while they were attempting
to gather intelligence inside the building.
To make matters worse, one policeman was taken hostage,
and the terrorists have announced that they will first execute the policeman and
then the hostages one by one at ten minute intervals
unless you publicly announce within an hour that you will acquiesce to their demands.
So, the incident has needlessly exacerbated the situation.
We do not have any time to lose.
Make a decision! Let me act with the flexibility that the situation now demands.
The media censorship will not last much longer.
If anyone posts on the local guerilla network and starts a thread,
the current strategy will lose all meaning.
Are the documents still not prepared?
No, I'm sorry.
Prime Minister, allow me to give you an alternate perspective:
this terrorist attack can only be resolved by a paramilitary assault.
If we do not stray from this scenario,
is it not possible for you to order an assault, based on your personal authority?
We will carry out our operation in secret under the guise of the SWAT team.
During our operation, however, you will have to prepare the documentation necessary to justify our actions after the fact.
I can promise you that, however, what if you fail to subdue the terrorists?
I assure you that we will succeed, but we can only prove it to you if you trust us.
If you still cannot cast aside your doubts, you may say that all subsequent actions by Section 9
were undertaken at my own command.
Then, only I will need to be placed on trial in the worst case scenario.
After all, even if the public were to seek blame in the government, no one is aware of Section 9's actions.
Isn't that right?
Very well.
But, Prime Minister!
Minister, I would like you to contact the Police Inspector-General immediately.
All right.
Major.
Something has been set in motion, it seems.
Exactly fifteen minutes from now, the SWAT team will initiate an assault on the Embassy.
Before that happens, infiltrate the Embassy and immobilize the terrorists.
If you must, you are authorized to use lethal force.
Rescuing the hostages is our highest priority.
I leave the assault team selection to you.
Fifteen minutes...
You say it so casually, after making us wait for so long.
Saitou, bring the chopper back for now.
All right everyone, you heard the Chief.
You've seen what it's like inside.
There are nine terrorists, one of which is now dead.
Memorize the building's structural layout.
At most, we have ten minutes to carry out our operation.
Think of the short time period we've been given as an indication of the Chief's faith in us.
Jeez...
Who's going in?
Batou, you're with Togusa. Pazu, you're with Saitou.
We'll infiltrate the Embassy via a different route than the SWAT team..
Right up front, using the elevators.
You two teams go on ahead,
we'll follow after making preliminary preparations.
Roger!
An assault in fifteen minutes?
We don't even have a clear picture of the inside, what is the brass thinking?
What are the other assault routes?
The rooftop... and the fire escape...
Let's move half of the hostages to the fire escape.
Yeah.
What a strange group...
They take care of tactical requirements without any leadership,
but they don't have organization, either.
I'm also unable to find substantial information on the group,
despite the fact that this one's cyberbrain has no firewall to speak of.
Get up.
Major, we're going in.
All right, I'll draw their attention until the last second,
and then make them attack each other.
After that, each of you will be on your own to hit your target.
Make absolutely sure not to hit any hostages!
Stay standing.
An elevator is moving!
I'll go.
Keep watch on the hostages.
What's your--
What the hell do you think you're--
Batou, you missed one!
I know!
We're going in early!
Hey you, come here.
Damn!
Hey, where are the others--
Major, the SWAT team came in early!
Damn, the SWAT team's in the way.
We are the Particular Eleven!
Even if we are to perish here, particularist egos will carry on our ideals!
A such, death has no meaning for us!
Oh, is that right?
Die, then.
Outside the window!
You've done very well.
The proposed budget has been fully accepted,
we hereby authorize you to reconstruct Section 9.
These are the documents.
Thank you.
Are you the Major who took charge of the assault?
Chief, it's not like you to not make even a single sarcastic remark.
Was that because the Prime Minister is a woman?
She is not the one toward whom verbal abuse should be directed.
Besides, I haven't heard of anyone getting indigestion
because they swallowed a sarcastic remark they would've otherwise said out loud.
Isn't having a leader like her going to be trouble?
She's the type to want a leash on her dogs.
In addition, it appears she used the assault order to get you to do what she wanted, while avoiding responsibility.
Indeed, she does not seem to be the mere figurehead that the ruling coalition initially produced.
For now, let's just be happy that Section 9 was reinstated.
You're right.
Hey, you're late. Did the requested budget go through?
Fully and completely!
Togusa, you did well.
Your marksmanship has improved.
Thank you.
Now I guess you don't have to be humiliated if new, sharp-shooting members join.
Oh, yeah. So what about these new recruits?
Yes, allow me to introduce them to you.
Come in!
Nice to meet you. I am Tachikoma.
You...
I was just kidding, Batou-san!
Were you surprised? Say yes!
Oh, Batou-san!
We reconstructed the Tachikoma who've undergone structural analysis at the lab.
From now on, they're part of Section 9.
Well, well...
We're looking forward to working with you, Batou-san.