Early 21st century. Worldwide the Robot industries undergoes a period of rapid advancement.
By the year 2050, Japan has firmly established itself as the leader
in Robotic technology and manufactuer.
From consumer electronics to military grade weaponry,
Japan dominates the market.
As the technology is evolves to include robotic enhancements to the human body
the blurring of the line between men and machine triggers a sudden shift in world opinion.
The potential for creation of human like androids
is seen as a threat.
In response the U.N. passes an accord
strictly prohibiting android develoment.
Japan fiercely oposes the U.N. ruling
but despite repeated challenges the restirctions will not be eased.
In protest Japan resorts to the extreme step of withdrawing from the U.N.
Choosing instead to pursue a policy of high tech national isolation.
2067, Continued technological advancements makes Japan's goal of totally national isolation a reality.
Japan's borders are sealed,
And strict controls are placed on all international communications.
The resulting information blackout shrouds the entire country in a veil of secracy.
In the ten years since that time,
no outsider has been allowed to see the true face of Japan.
All my holiday plans are ruined.
I take it your family has already left Washington ahead of you back to Denver, is it?
Don't these damn Japanese
understand it's Christmas?
Dragging us all the way upto here, its outrageous.
Even so do we have a choice?
Right final stand-by. We go live on my mark.
How do we get stuck with this shit today,
What you've got somewhere better to be, to be another christmas next year?
Go in do your job and get out.
You'll be back in time for Mom's Turkey.
Now gentlemen the future of human evolution that is the issue before us this evening.
The International Scientific Communities has reached a conceses.
Nature has run its course,
It is left to men to determine his own fate.
As you know we at Daiwa have a vision for the future
if we have your full support in this matter please show it now by round of applause.
Huh! I Didn't think so...
Our target is Saito at Daiwa Robotics.
We're working of a tip. theres a chance its a trap.
So everyone stay on your toes.
You're kiddin'. Whats with the robots? I made it clear we didn't need max support.
Don't ask me. Its the chief who wants us to test it now.
Looks like the latest Daiwa models.
Ya I still don't trust them.
I hate these damn machines.
S.W.O.R.D.?
Maria...
Move, Out of the way!
Damn it.
Get rid of the bodies.
Whats the meaning of this?
Who gave the order for SWORD to attack?
Answer me. You, Don't you know who I am?
You're all making a terrible mistake, I want names and serial numbers of everyone here.
Leon!
Well, It's a flagrant violation of international treaties.
Care to be more Specific?
No need, they ignored just about everyone I can think of.
So what, you mean this whole thing is made of metal?
Essentially, it's bio-metal.
Is there a chance his leg was the only robotic part?
We can hope that's the case.
What do you mean? It has to be. We confirmed his bio-signature during the raid, right?
We cant rule out the possiblity that it was artifically imprinted.
Wait, Is that possible?
Not with our technology, No.
So, If Japan really is manufacturing androids of this far advanced
Christ, Its gonna be a bigger threat than nukes.
So what, you think they are building some kind of android army? That's crazy.
In any case,
Issues of legality aside, Its an amazing feet of technology.
I imagine it would take years to reverse-engineer it.
Its like same page are all over again, Huh!
Hi Zak...
Look out there millons of pepole living in this city near hardly know it.
Only ones we ever talk to talk to are ones wearing this badge or do our darn computers,right?
It's the same everywhere.
It's the age we live in.
You heard from Irene?
Not since she left.
Sorry...
So, whats up? Leon never told you about San Pedro last month?
Really...
Its that where the tip for this mission from, San Pedro?
Yeah
I didn't think it was a secret.
Is there really a reason for us to be on the guard duty?
Over there. New shipment of sentry robots.
What i mean is whos gonna still?
Japan is selling these things to everybody.
They are the ones controlling the maraket. Yeah and they know it too. Not shy about throwing the wait around thats for sure.
Its gonna comeback and bite'em some day.
Warning, Cease pursuit and withdraw immediately.
You've got to be kidding.
I repeat, cease pursuit immediately. This is your final warning.
This is our turf, buck off
Zak!
Hey, careful with this guy.
SWORD...
24th....December... Mt. Filar...
A meeting....beware
Mari...a...
It was like the message was been specifically for Leon. He didn't doubt it, not even for a second.
The best part is,
This fugitive..
Guess what he turned out to be
An android.
Yeah, but just lookin damned you could tell it wasn't human.
There any chance that he was? No, none. Not even a hint of bio-signature.
But those eyes...
What about the Autopsy?
What autopsy?
They bagged that android and shipped it back to Japan the very same day
we couldn't even touch it.
Political pressure they said. Though personally i think thats a load of shit.
Huh!
Maria...
For ten years, Japan has operated below the radar.
In recent months however we have observed
a surge of new activity.
Of suspicious nature which we no longer can ingore.
the purpose of the secret meeting on Mt. Filar is still unknown.
By authority of the State Dept. our primary witness the politician we apprehanded
must granted complete immunity.
In addition, we received strong pressure from Japan for return of Saito's confiscated leg.
Our intial analysis has yielded some trobuling results.
We have determined the leg to be Suedo organic metallic composition.
There is also some evidence to suggest the bio signature was affixed artifically.
Our conclusion, theres a high probability that Saito was an android.
As you know, android development in disregard of U.N. accord is a serious international crime.
But untill further evidence is obtained Our governement feels discrtion of the utmost importance.
From the white house the official stands any action that
may even slightly harm the relations with Japan, is forbidden.
However, the risk of doing nothing are abunduntly clear.
To maintain appearances, As of now our actions are considered independent.
In the event we are discovered,
The American governement will deny all prior knowledge.
Nevertheless, its for out nations security that we must act.
perhaps for the security of the entire world.
Mission before us:
to infiltrate Japan.
The time has come to lift the veil of secrecy
And expose the true face of Japan to the world.
I'm counting on all of you to do your part.
These are the most recent images of Tokyo, taken just over 10 years ago.
Current conditions are unkwon and all access to Japan has been cut off.
What we know at the time this photos were taken, Japan's largest corporation,Daiwa Robotics,
Was largely in control of country's
economy and national politics.
Our guess is they were the ones who began the intial push towrad
the policy if high tech isolastionism which was ultimatley relies
through the construction of an electro-magnetic network known by the acronym R.A.C.E.
The R.A.C.E. network comrises of 270 dedicated ocean-based antennas that surrounds the entire nation.
The signal pattern this antennas produce serves to filter all light
and electro magnetic waves entering Japan
and completely difuses any outgoing signals. This effectively makes communication with Japan
through non official channels as well as satellite surveillence impossible.
The primary objective of this mission will be to penetrate the electromagnetic field
and transmit a special trace signal from inside to analyse the diffusion pattern.
If successful,
It will enable our spy satellites to take direct images of
Japan in their postion in orbit. Upon arrival in Tokyo
the Insertion team will only need to transmit the signal for 3 minutes in order to supply us the data we need.
The problem is the route of entry.
In addtion to rays a sensor wall is
capable of detecting even the latest micro scouting devices guards all physical routes of entry by water and air.
Our only potential access point, a single heavily secured border gate
Which allows shipping trafic into the country.
As stated our first priority will be transmission of the signal.
Once successful, we'll move onto our second primary objective.
simply put gather as much on Daiwa as possible.
72 hours after insertion the team will be extracted from a predetremined sight.
Leading the team on this dangerous mission Commander Leon Fayden 182 00:29: 31,725 --> 00:29:33,461 has graceisoly volunteered
10 years ago the commander was dispatched to Japan
As part of an anti-terrorist unit in co-operation with the Bureau of the public security.
He was one of the last foreginers
to remain after the closure of the border untill such time they commanded his deportation.
Why didn't you tell me?
I'm sorry. I didn't want you to worry.
Not about volunteering...
that you were in Japan.
I don't know. I never really had a chance.
Thats the only reason?
Thats all.
I'm sorry. I didn't need for you to get involved...
What happened? Bring up the deck monitor!
The vessel is not under attack. Zero damage to report.
There has been an explosion on American freighter nearby.
We are looking into the cause now.
Understood. Stay alert just in case.
Freight inspections completed, sir. All clear.
They cleared the border gate.
Ten seconds to communications blackout.
3 minutes to analysis completion.
Signal received. Scanning now.
Ok, 3 minutes...
Analysis is in progress...
1 minute down.
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
Analysis completed. 10 seconds.
9,8,7...
What happened?
The signal. We've lost it.
- What about the analysis. - No Insufficient data.
Scan again.
System alert...
Vexille, this way.
Zak!
I congratulate your effort,
you are the first foreign visitors to set foot on Japanese soil in 10 years.
We've have a warm welcome plan for you.
On my mark, make a break for the water.
No way, I'm not leaving you behind.
Damn it. You've got the back-up transmitter. You'll go.
Don't worry.We'll be right behind you.
Leon...
It's okay, Miss.
It's just me. You're safe here. No ones going to hurt you.
Oh don't worry, Maria changed your clothes, not me.
Maria?
No, Don't go out there!
Leon...
Keep quiet and Do exactly as I say.
Maria...
You shouldn't go wandering around. They're still combing the city looking for you.
I'm Sorry, Maria. It was my fault.
To think SWORD would come here.
Oh! you got So much...
The rest of my team?
- Put this in cold water. - Yeah, Sure.
Where are Leon and the others?
Leon Fayden? What happened to him?
Theres been no word about your colleagues.
We're still looking.
This is the real thing.
You dont get that to often around here.
You are asleep for 2 days.
You should probably eat something.
Were you the one who sent the messenger to America, About the meeting?
One more thing.
Where are we?
Downtown Tokyo. Whats left of it anyway.
Tokyo...
Captain, we're picking up a second transmission.
Is that from our people?
Affirmative. The back-up transmitter.
The signal is coming in strong, sir.
Good, lets hope it stays that way.
Never used chopsticks before huh, Miss?
Thats cheating.
Wow, thats pretty neat.
Hey, where are you hiding that?
Its Saito. He is on his way here.
Nice entrance, scary
Oops, i take that back. Sending 5 guys out for 1 little girl?
Please, that's just weak.
The SWORD women? Where is she?
Huh! guess she is not under the tabel.
Wanna check the couch next?
The boss may choose to go easy on you
Don't expect that from me.
I don't know what you and your little erchant friends are planning
but whatever it is it's only a matter of time.
I'll be seeing you soon.
You're right.
It's only a matter of time.
They look serious today. Bastards.
What is it?
Just this place.
I've never seen anywhere like it before.
I mean its so full of life.
Shit.
Hey, This way.
Down here.
Analysis completion...
Captain, I am complete. We have it, sir.
Right, you all know what to do.
Strings one and two, I want visuals from satellites JC17 & JD15.
Analysis program initiated. 289 00:49: 26,046 --> 00:49:31,159 Analysis is in progress.
Theres nothing there...
No mountains... no rivers...
Cities...
What does it look like in Tokyo? Show me.
That's it. Thats all there is?
Daiwa Robotics...
Sir
Lt. Commander Vexille Serra's bio-signature. I've got her. Shes in Tokyo.
What? Can we check her status? Yes sir. Satellite is locking onto her position. Standby for visual.
Any other survivors?
None yet confirmed.
Captain, you need to see this.
Screen three.
The red point is Lt. Commander Sara.
She's being pursued?
JD14 is tracking her movements.
- Captain? - What is it?
The bio-signature map... it's unfiltered, sir.
We are not reading any other bio-signature Hers is the only one.
Only one?
What in the hell is going on?
Run the Scan. Search the entire country!
Maria.
Oh, my god.
We'll wait her for few minutes. Make sure we're not being followed.
Some view, Huh! They say everything outside the city's a wasteland.
Besides us the only thing left is Daiwa's HQ. Out in the bay.
Here. I'll show you.
See. That island out there. Thats Daiwa.
They are the ones who did this. It's their fault all the people are gone.
The Japanese race is all but extinct now.
But you...
Huh! We're not really human. Not any more.
Not human...
You could say that, more like fragments of humanity.
Fragments?
Thats all we have and Pretty soon they'll be gone too.
You saw it, the final change when the last traces disappear.
As it is, We are mostly machine now. Theres no red blood left iin our veins.
So all these people down there, None of them are human?
I don't think I've ever seen
a place more alive.
They all are just trying to make the most of it
while they can.
Like the way we still eat food eventhough we don't need to.
It was 10 years ago, just after the government instituted the whole isolation policy.
We began hearing reprots of a mass epidemic some unknown disease sweeping the country.
The details were vague at first, nothing in the cars or transmission of the disease
Only that it was highly contagious
and in most cases fatal. Before the general public
even had time to react, the government declared a state of emergancy and ordered a mandatory vaccination program.
For our protection they said. As it turns out that was the beginning of our nightmare.
The disease was complete government fabrication.
And the supposed vaccin they were ingecting into everyone,
in reality it was a cyber-virus developed by Daiwa.
The virus has a mutating effect on the cells of the body.
It alters the molecular structure and converts them into bio-metal.
Essentially turning us into machines from the inside out.
There is no way to stop it and to make things worse the cyber virus was still early in its experimental phase.
What do you mean?
Daiwa didn't even know if it would work, it had never been tested in a large scale.
So they turned Japan into their own private laboratory.
When it does work, the virus gradually progresses through the body until it finally reaches the brain.
At that point we become perfect androids under Daiwa's contorl.
The speed of the process differs from person to person
Those of us who've yet to be fully assimulated as best we can we hold on to those fragments of our humanity that still remain.
But even now we can still feel them sleeping further and further away.
Since the technology was still experimental,
In the end most of us were basically be reduced to scrap metal. But it makes little difference
At best we are still mindless machines
with our memories erased.
So either way,
we're all just Daiwa's guinea pigs trapped and waiting to die.
Do you know how long do you have?
No, What we do know is, Daiwa won't stop when
they're done with Japan, they'll target America next.
They've already started planting androids in key positions.
That politician...
Hey, thats Saga!
go!
We call those things "Jags"
they're side effects of the cyber virus.Its what happens when happens when the mechanisation process goes bad.
They pretty much try to asimultae any kind of metal they can find.
Crazy, huh! The wasteland is full of 'em.
If sometimes we are lucky they throw up some really cool stuff.
We should get moving.
Come on we have a secret base underground.
I trust you've come bearing news on the SWORD woman.
She got away, sir.
You mean like the informant
you let escape to America?
We think Maria is hiding us away.
Leave them.
We also have reason to believe SWORD has penetrated the RACE net.
No matter, by the time thte Americans act it'll be too late.
Relax, Saito.
Our decade-long experiment
is at last nearing completion.
Group G32 Beta in the slums
is developing better then we anticipated. They're perfect in every way.
Maria and her co-hearts are part of that group.
Left alone they'll join us in time.
But, sir...
What do we have to fear, there is nothing anyone can do to stop us.
But just in case, Summon that chairman Itakura.
Here.
Fresh piece of scrap for you
What do you think can you get the part you need out of that?
Perfect, thanks. I'll make it work.
Where's Maria?
We've got a visitor, Vexille from SWORD.
Taro, is it ready?
You have to ask?
My suit...
I got it all fixed it up, good as new, should be ready to go whenever you are.
This what you're looking for?
- I already sent the signal. - For how long?
Three minutes plus.
That's why they took out the R.A.C.E. net.
All Daiwa had to do was to reconfigure the the diffusion pattern.
Damn it.
It doesn't matter,only needed to be down for a few minutes. Should be enough to get SWORD moving.
Oh! Another thing, they're holding one of your team mate at Daiwa HQ.
Leon?
Yeah, thats right, Leon Fayden.
What've they done with him? Is he hur?
Sorry, that's all I know.
Taro, what's your source?
Daiwa's main stream, i pulled it myself. Its legit.
- Its Just Leon? - Yeah
Scan complete sir, its come up empty not a single bio-signature.
Correction, I'm picking up one reading in addition to Lt. Commander Sera.
Its fade but..wait, theres something else
What's wrong?
A shift in the electro-magnetic diffusion pattern, sir.
Damn.
Attempting to re-analyse
Thats it. Prep Minerva to retrieve any survivors.
Captain Borg, a call on the hotline
Secretary of Defence? Tell'em our 72 hours isn't up yet.
It...it's the President, sir.
Borg, here.
Yes, Mr. President. That's correct. 7 agents.
Yes, understood, sir.
Its over, stand down.
Takashi, hey, whats everyone gettin' ready for?
There's going to be an earthquake.
What?
A quake, this is it, our last big chance.
We're gonna go smash up Daiwa.
Maria says i get to help fight too.
Heres the deal, Daiwas' got these huge freight tunnels that connect to the mainland. Three of 'em.
The main one line feeds directly into the city.
The other two open out to the wasteland.
So these tunnels are of metal, ceramic?
Right, now theres a mid-scale earthquake forcasted to hit sometime within the next 24 hours.
Which means the cuplinks on these tunnels are already being released.
As a resistance measure.
Yup. But turns out this also exposes a weakness
With the cuplinks released,
the tunnel segments are switched over to independent battery powered operation and heres the key, so are the five security gates.
Theres an extended delay, about 1.5 times longer than normal
between the time the intruder gates are tripped and gate activation.
So, whats our window. How long before total lockdown?
- 18 seconds. - How far between gates?
About 2,500 meters.
Even if the fighter suit's top speed thats cutting it close.
Yeah its not much better With our air-buggies.
But its our only shot.
And after you make it to Daiwa?
If We make it through we'll be pulling this wire.
The Jags.
We get'em to Daiwa's front door and they do the rest.
We just need a few Jags to take the bait. Now we lead'em down to tunnel and Daiwa is the history.
Maria, Chairman Itakura's called an emergency council session.
- Is that all you have to say? - It is.
I thought we had been over all these before.
Those of you who choose to sit back and wait for the end
We respect their decision.
But we both know what'll happen if Daiwa reaches America.
I choose to do something.
So, if there is nothing else, we're little short on time.
And if you fail?
Think about what you're doing, the reprecautions, Daiwa could open the gates to the wasteland and the wipe us out.
What and destroy their precious experiment, now.
I doubt they'd willing to do that.
Listen, in the end we're all trying to protect the same thing
It's Daiwa we should be fighting.
Thats what we intend to do.
until the moment we become scrap metal.
Chairman, if you want an outsider's opinion,
for what i've seen you're all fighting, but most of you are fighting to hold on to someting thats already been lost
and
it seems to me Maria and her friends are
the ones fighting for whats still left.
What do you mean all foreigners are being deported?
It doesn't make any sense.
Leon...
Maria, come to America with me.
Is there a problem?
Your need a valid departure permit.
I have one, Lt. Commander Leon Fayden requested it.
No, ma'am, I show no record of that.
So check again, theres been a mistake.
I'm going to have ask you to come with me, lets go.
- Step out of the car please. - Easy now.
I'm telling you, atleast let me call him.
Any engage with the airport is currently restricted.
I'm going with you
Your mission, I wanna help.
No, its our problem.
This is bigger than that now and you know it.
You and your people had your chance already.
We never asked for your help.
What about Leon, he volunteered to come here because of you.
Maria, I'm begging, take me to Daiwa with you.
My decision is final, its nothing personal.
You want to help Leon as much as i do.
What's wrong?
Hey! Takashi, its allright, hang on.
Takashi!
How could you? you're inhuman.
Please, try to understand
It had to be done, otherwise Daiwa would know our plans.
Vexille
We need a replacement for Takashi.
Once we're in the tunnel, its going to be tight.
Even at full throttle we barely have a speed to make it.
As much as you can, hold the straight line down the middle. Touch the brakes even for an instant and you're done.
We'll be mounting a two promed assault.
Team red will follow me to the tunnel 1 in the east, Team black will head to west foot saga to make a run at tunnel 3.
This is the first time We've moved so many units all at once.
Theres no way of knowing how many Jags will pick up along the way.
Just remember, no matter what happens, keep moving, don't give up.
Our plan will succeed if even one of us will makes it through.
Daiwa, they can rob us of our country,
Take our bodies and minds,
But right now we're still human. Lets show them they can't take our pride.
Maria,
Those Jags are running a little to close.
Murata
Got it. I'll fall back and take them off to you.
Black to Red
Go ahead, Black. We're coming up on the tunnel now.
We're going in
Good luck
Murata, Break off
Murata!
Black here, We're through the gate.
I got this one
2nd gate cleared!
I passed the 3rd gate, just me. Rest of my team didn't make it.
Maria, the gate is cleared. I'll keep 'em off you.
Circle back and make another run
on it
The Jags are on the the wire, they already crossed the gate, they're right on my ass.
Maria!
Vexille.
One left.
Maria.
No...
Now, theres an entrance.
But it looks like you weren't expecting the tunnel to be so far from the main facility.
Thats too bad
Jags aren't much in the way of Jumpers.
Your Chairman Itakura told us everything.
Leon!
Nice to see you again, Maria.
We've come a long way since our old school days.
I still remember our last meeting
In 10 years you haven't changed a bit. Still as beautiful as ever and as dangerous.
Kisaragi...
Europe Public Security. This is an illegal facility
You don't move, hands in front.
Maria...
I warned you this day was coming.
Ah! the irony of fate
to think you see this face one last time.
No get away from him.
"Insufficent evidence"?
It seems we're too late. Daiwa is already beyond the reach of public law enforcement.
Forget the number of treaties they violated,
that research is a danger to the human race.
They were aquitted this morning.
This is the dawn of a new age in human evolution.
At long last the time has come to realise our potential,
to free our species from the shackels places upon it by nature.
You call this evolution?
Don't you understand, the bodies we now posses represent perfection.
We have harnessed the power of our intellect, unhabited by emotion.
We need neither food nor sleep.
And most of all, immortality is now within our grasp.
Seriously, whats not to like?
Oh! Maria, you'll see things my way soon enough.
Natural selection will run its course
Only the most worthy will evolve and the new human race will be born.
Man, recreated in his own image.
This is the work of a god and that god is me.
He's insane.
still, there is much to be done
and test subject here are in short supply.
Fortunately for me, your country has plenty.
Like Leon, an entire nation of ideal guinea pigs.
So you're a god, huh!
But you still bleed like a human.
And what would we've done if something happened to me. It would've been disastorous
Listen, once the experiment was a success and my safety could be guaranteed,
of course i was going to take part in evolution.
Oh! for what, man's sick delusion.
Think of all we've accomlished, think of all i've given you, eternal life.
Its thanks to me, thanks to my research. You're perfect now.
Cured of human impulse. This is beneath you.
Stop, Taito. This is a mistake.
We've breach to the outer wall, the city gates are opening
Sir, you have the citizens' full support.
This is Chairman Itakura.
Today as you now know, many of our comrades were betrayed by
hesitation of the part of myself and the council, but because of your courageous decision
we now have a chance to retoun for those mistakes.
Thank you everyone.
Chairman Itakura...
Cut the cetral tunnel from the main facility.
Sir, A-7 we still have a carrier is en route.
Should we wait for it to clear? No, dont put it through, detach the tunnel.
Do not let the carrier reach the HQ.
Too late
Piece of junk.
This is just a temporary setback, as long as I have my research
the world will still be mine.
Be sure to say goodbye to the Jags for me when they get here.
I'll go after Kisaragi, take care of Leon.
No, Kisaragi is mine.
You can't run with that leg.
Keep him safe.
Maria...
Why didn't you come to the airport? I waited.
You know as much as I hate machines
Its people like you who really piss me off!
Vexille!
Where's Maria?
Stay back, you hear me, don't come any closer.
You little bitch! the Jags are coming.
Maria
No, Maria, run!
Now, this time i'm not letting go.
Maria!
In the end the Jags came from all over Japan to get a piece of Daiwa HQ.
then sank into the sea.
Maria and her people are wiped out.
But what they did, their sacrifice, it won't be forgotten. They'll live on in our hearts, shining example to the world.
It was Maria who taught us
what we are as more than just flash of blood
As long as we have our spirit, than nothing, no one can ever can take away our humanity