1 00:00:22,566 --> 00:00:23,867 All patrolling air units... 2 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,936 a 2O8 is in progress in the C-13 district ot Newport City. 3 00:00:27,066 --> 00:00:29,134 Airspace over this area will be closed. 4 00:00:29,266 --> 00:00:30,000 Repeat. 5 00:00:30,133 --> 00:00:34,537 All patrolling air units, a 2O8 is in progress in the C-13 district of Newport City. 6 00:00:34,666 --> 00:00:36,534 Airspace over this area will be closed. 7 00:00:36,666 --> 00:00:37,733 Repeat. 8 00:01:14,299 --> 00:01:16,699 There's no need for concern. 9 00:01:16,799 --> 00:01:19,502 We can fix it by redoing it in our country. 10 00:01:19,633 --> 00:01:21,101 Redo it? 11 00:01:21,233 --> 00:01:24,269 A program with no bugs doesn't exist... 12 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:28,637 and there's no program that is impossible to debug. 13 00:01:28,766 --> 00:01:30,734 You don't understand. 14 00:01:30,866 --> 00:01:33,468 We're not even sure that Project 25O1 really is a bug. 15 00:01:33,599 --> 00:01:35,668 Originally the purpose of this project was to... 16 00:01:35,799 --> 00:01:39,069 Major Kusanagi, Section 6 is in position and ready to move in. 17 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:41,866 Major! 18 00:01:41,966 --> 00:01:43,534 Yeah, l can hear you, 19 00:01:44,533 --> 00:01:47,035 There's a lot of noise in your brain, 20 00:01:47,599 --> 00:01:49,368 It's my time of the month. 21 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:03,604 Don't you think there's going to be trouble if we interfere with a Section 6 case. 22 00:02:04,133 --> 00:02:07,035 The target is a notoriously bad diplomat.,. 23 00:02:07,166 --> 00:02:10,502 the best they can do is deport him. 24 00:02:10,633 --> 00:02:12,735 We're the ones who get our hands dirty. 25 00:02:12,866 --> 00:02:15,101 it's time. Let's move to the rendezvous point. 26 00:02:57,699 --> 00:02:59,668 What? The police? 27 00:03:07,633 --> 00:03:09,766 Stop it! Who told you to fire?! 28 00:03:09,866 --> 00:03:10,666 Put your guns down! 29 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:17,200 I'm entitled to diplomatic immunity. 30 00:03:17,300 --> 00:03:18,866 I want to talk to the person in charge. 31 00:03:18,966 --> 00:03:23,570 Taking classified programmers out of the country compromises national security. 32 00:03:24,166 --> 00:03:27,702 We can also have you brought up on kidnapping charges.., 33 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:29,568 so let him go. 34 00:03:29,833 --> 00:03:31,134 That's not possible. 35 00:03:31,266 --> 00:03:34,969 Mr. Daita has requested political asylum, and we have a signed affidavit. 36 00:03:35,099 --> 00:03:35,800 When? 37 00:03:35,933 --> 00:03:37,834 I don't have to explain, 38 00:03:37,966 --> 00:03:40,568 My country has the right, in accordance with international law... 39 00:03:40,699 --> 00:03:43,536 to offer anyone protection and safe passage. 40 00:03:43,666 --> 00:03:46,035 The affidavit is at the embassy, 41 00:03:46,166 --> 00:03:48,099 I'll send you a copy in a couple of days. 42 00:03:48,199 --> 00:03:50,200 Are you sure? You'll be killed if you return. 43 00:03:50,300 --> 00:03:52,300 I'm warning you to watch your comments. 44 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:55,099 Our country is a peace loving democracy. 45 00:03:55,199 --> 00:03:56,334 Oh really? 46 00:03:59,966 --> 00:04:01,400 The window! Shoot! 47 00:04:11,566 --> 00:04:12,900 Thermo-optic camouflage. 48 00:09:01,266 --> 00:09:02,333 Aramaki, what a surprise, 49 00:09:02,433 --> 00:09:05,799 So, what business brings the chief of Section 9 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 50 00:09:05,899 --> 00:09:10,266 It's about the secret talks scheduled with the Gavel Republic tomorrow. 51 00:09:10,366 --> 00:09:12,133 Oh, the Official Development Assistance. 52 00:09:12,233 --> 00:09:16,699 The regime that took over Gavel after the revolution demands financial aid, supposedly for redevelopment. 53 00:09:16,799 --> 00:09:20,966 They boast about democracy, but they're no better than the last lot. 54 00:09:21,066 --> 00:09:25,466 Now they feel entitled to funds because of our past exploitation. No gratitude. 55 00:09:25,566 --> 00:09:27,666 What's the Ministry going to do? 56 00:09:27,766 --> 00:09:31,566 Well, there's a problem. The leader of the former junta,.. 57 00:09:31,666 --> 00:09:33,733 that controlled their country is here seeking political asylum. 58 00:09:33,833 --> 00:09:35,568 You mean Colonel Malles, correct? 59 00:09:35,899 --> 00:09:40,400 Yes, and that means we either deny Gavel the funds and treat Malles as a political refuge.,. 60 00:09:40,500 --> 00:09:42,000 or help them and kick him out. 61 00:09:42,100 --> 00:09:43,968 It's a tricky situation. 62 00:09:44,833 --> 00:09:47,833 My personal opinion is if we could find a politically acceptable reason,.. 63 00:09:47,933 --> 00:09:51,569 I'd like to forcibly deport him immediately. 64 00:09:59,200 --> 00:10:02,833 By the way, I want to thank you for your help with that other political asylum situation. 65 00:10:02,933 --> 00:10:05,433 Nakamura from Section 6 was also grateful. 66 00:10:05,533 --> 00:10:09,270 We diplomats must avoid messy situations, you realize, 67 00:10:15,333 --> 00:10:16,600 Access. 68 00:10:16,866 --> 00:10:17,933 We've lost response. 69 00:10:18,033 --> 00:10:19,766 What's happened to the EEG output. 70 00:10:19,866 --> 00:10:23,169 It's normal, I'll switch to Simex mode. 71 00:10:25,133 --> 00:10:27,100 The Foreign Minister's interpreter. 72 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:31,637 23 minutes ago, her brain was hacked into through a phone line. 73 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:36,000 Foreign Intelligence warned us about this, 74 00:10:36,100 --> 00:10:39,533 The ''Puppet Master'' has begun to infiltrate terminals throughout our network. 75 00:10:39,633 --> 00:10:45,033 We believe it's extremely likely that he'll target the secret talks scheduled with the Republic of Gavel. 76 00:10:45,133 --> 00:10:48,469 We've put everyone attending the talks under surveillance. 77 00:10:49,566 --> 00:10:54,866 l suspect once he hacked into her ghost, he'd use her to assassinate key delegates. 78 00:10:54,966 --> 00:10:59,733 So how long do we have before this hacker breaks through her barrier program and reaches her ghost? 79 00:10:59,833 --> 00:11:03,966 Roughly 2 hours. He's using an old-fashioned HA-3 virus. 80 00:11:04,066 --> 00:11:06,601 After that, we'll have to break the connection to avoid any danger. 81 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:10,366 Bateau and Ishikawa are tracking the signal source from their car. 82 00:11:10,466 --> 00:11:11,099 Contact them. 83 00:11:29,033 --> 00:11:32,169 That infamous mystery hacker, the Puppet Master, has shown up here? 84 00:11:32,799 --> 00:11:37,166 We guess he or she is American, but we have no clue about age, sex or background. 85 00:11:37,266 --> 00:11:39,933 Since last winter he's been popping up in EU countries. 86 00:11:40,033 --> 00:11:42,000 He's wanted for crimes including stock manipulation... 87 00:11:42,100 --> 00:11:43,666 illegal information gathering, political terrorism.,. 88 00:11:43,766 --> 00:11:45,400 computer ethic infringements.., 89 00:11:45,500 --> 00:11:49,470 and is under suspicion for several other crimes. He's on the international most wanted list. 90 00:11:49,933 --> 00:11:56,100 The nickname Puppet Master comes from the ghost hacking. 91 00:11:56,200 --> 00:11:58,435 It's the first time he's appeared in this country. 92 00:11:58,966 --> 00:12:02,833 Well, if he's so skilled how come he's using an outdated HA-3 virus? 93 00:12:02,933 --> 00:12:07,400 A more current technique would be harder to detect and trace... 94 00:12:07,500 --> 00:12:13,400 but it might also arouse suspicion about Colonel Malles role in this affair. 95 00:12:13,500 --> 00:12:18,666 Are you saying he's using an old method just so no-one suspects Malles? 96 00:12:18,766 --> 00:12:22,966 Or maybe Malles is just a pawn, used to make us think that..,... 97 00:12:23,066 --> 00:12:26,366 Maybe there is another sponsor. 98 00:12:26,466 --> 00:12:30,500 Now you're stretching it. It's not like you have any hard evidence. 99 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:32,268 Evidence? 100 00:12:34,066 --> 00:12:37,068 Just a whisper. I hear it in my ghost, 101 00:12:37,833 --> 00:12:40,466 Which reminds me. Are you still using that revolver? 102 00:12:40,566 --> 00:12:43,333 You should stop worrying about the automatics jamming up. 103 00:12:43,433 --> 00:12:45,233 I like my Matever. 104 00:12:45,333 --> 00:12:49,533 Stopping power is more important than your taste in guns. 105 00:12:49,633 --> 00:12:53,436 Since it's my ass on the line out there, use a Zastaber. 106 00:12:54,366 --> 00:12:55,066 Major. 107 00:12:55,533 --> 00:12:57,533 I want to ask you something. 108 00:12:57,633 --> 00:13:01,000 Why did you transfer a guy like me from the police force? 109 00:13:01,100 --> 00:13:03,735 Because we need a guy like you. 110 00:13:04,633 --> 00:13:09,133 You're an honest cop who's never stepped out of line, and you're a family man. 111 00:13:09,233 --> 00:13:13,003 Except for the slight brain augmentation, your body's almost completely human, 112 00:13:13,899 --> 00:13:16,400 No matter how excellent.., 113 00:13:16,500 --> 00:13:22,372 identical standard systems have faults. 114 00:13:22,633 --> 00:13:23,966 What's true for the group is also true for the individual. 115 00:13:24,066 --> 00:13:27,000 Over specialize and you breed in weakness. It's a slow death. 116 00:13:27,100 --> 00:13:28,401 That's all. 117 00:13:39,933 --> 00:13:40,666 - Hurry it up! 118 00:13:40,766 --> 00:13:42,667 - Hurry it up! - I'll be right there! 119 00:13:47,399 --> 00:13:49,633 We're already 40 seconds late! 120 00:13:49,733 --> 00:13:51,366 I'll be done in 5 seconds. 121 00:13:51,466 --> 00:13:53,501 It's gonna be one of those days. 122 00:13:59,766 --> 00:14:01,266 Hey. Sorry, pal. 123 00:14:01,366 --> 00:14:06,671 My last partner who got busted workin' as an illegal alien, was a lot better than you. 124 00:14:09,299 --> 00:14:13,799 You're that desperate to find out your wife's feelings, you'd ghost-hack her? 125 00:14:13,899 --> 00:14:18,233 She hardly talks to me and all of a sudden she wants a divorce! 126 00:14:18,333 --> 00:14:23,900 What's worse, my daughter ignores me and got it into her head that l'm the one cheating on her mom, 127 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:27,033 How did you get your hands on a barrier breaker? 128 00:14:27,133 --> 00:14:31,900 From this really nice programmer I met in a bar. 129 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:36,833 He overheard my sob story. My wife's lawyer stopped me from seeing her and my daughter. 130 00:14:36,933 --> 00:14:41,504 He showed me how to hack in from different places along the route, without being traced. 131 00:14:46,533 --> 00:14:49,000 Are you trying to kill yourself, asshole?! 132 00:14:49,100 --> 00:14:51,802 Looks like we're not the only ones in a hurry round here. 133 00:14:55,733 --> 00:14:56,567 No one here! 134 00:14:57,500 --> 00:15:02,233 Every time we get to the source they're already long gone. 135 00:15:02,333 --> 00:15:03,866 We're just wasting our time. 136 00:15:03,966 --> 00:15:05,133 Don't quit! 137 00:15:05,233 --> 00:15:10,299 Kusanagi and Togusa are heading to the next area the hacker's expected to access from. Stay alert. 138 00:15:10,399 --> 00:15:12,133 What are we looking for, Chief? 139 00:15:12,233 --> 00:15:13,067 Anything. 140 00:15:14,233 --> 00:15:16,666 Stupid old fart. Are we just meant to ask around? 141 00:15:16,766 --> 00:15:18,501 Oh, shit... 142 00:15:18,700 --> 00:15:21,133 I missed him! 143 00:15:21,233 --> 00:15:24,266 Hey, Pop, did you see the trash truck? 144 00:15:24,366 --> 00:15:25,766 Who wants to know? 145 00:15:25,866 --> 00:15:27,767 Just answer me. Did you see it or not? 146 00:15:28,133 --> 00:15:31,400 Yeah, l saw the trash man... 147 00:15:31,500 --> 00:15:34,269 making a call, so I thought I had enough time to bring my garbage down. 148 00:15:38,033 --> 00:15:39,901 Hey! Can't you take this? 149 00:15:40,533 --> 00:15:44,103 A trash truck? Clever. It changes location every 7 minutes. 150 00:15:44,733 --> 00:15:48,336 HQ, patch me into info from the Sanitation Department network. 151 00:15:58,333 --> 00:16:01,135 8 trucks are on duty in the surveillance area, 152 00:16:02,899 --> 00:16:05,535 The target is number 79, a type C vehicle. 153 00:16:08,466 --> 00:16:09,900 Give me the wheel, 154 00:16:16,666 --> 00:16:18,500 They might have contacted someone, 155 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:21,000 Follow them but take no action. 156 00:16:21,100 --> 00:16:22,601 We've got the data on the refuse connection points, 157 00:16:23,299 --> 00:16:24,900 They all correspond to locations where we traced the calls, 158 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:27,435 The target has now stopped at the next point. 159 00:16:29,266 --> 00:16:31,935 _A-3 access confirmed. 160 00:16:37,533 --> 00:16:39,334 Sorry. 161 00:16:39,566 --> 00:16:43,169 How about if I pick up the trash and you make the calls on the second round? 162 00:16:43,899 --> 00:16:44,600 How do you think? 163 00:16:44,700 --> 00:16:47,600 Ain't no way I'm gonna be your partner in crime. 164 00:16:47,700 --> 00:16:49,566 It's pathetic. 165 00:16:49,666 --> 00:16:51,400 You got any children? 166 00:16:51,500 --> 00:16:53,134 You must be kidding. 167 00:16:53,333 --> 00:16:55,333 Then you can't understand. 168 00:16:55,433 --> 00:16:57,766 My daughter is everything to me. 169 00:16:57,866 --> 00:16:59,834 Look. She's like an angel. 170 00:17:00,866 --> 00:17:04,002 I'm not interested in crap like that. 171 00:17:06,666 --> 00:17:10,069 Yeah, vehicle 79, Ah, boss... What's that? 172 00:17:10,833 --> 00:17:13,666 What do the cops want to know our rounds for? 173 00:17:13,766 --> 00:17:16,301 How would I know? 174 00:17:19,233 --> 00:17:20,633 They found out! 175 00:17:20,733 --> 00:17:22,900 I've got to warn that guy who helped me. 176 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:24,833 We're gonna have to skip the next pickup. 177 00:17:24,933 --> 00:17:25,566 What? 178 00:17:26,200 --> 00:17:29,970 Target has deviated from route and is heading toward the next pickup point, 179 00:17:30,633 --> 00:17:34,100 There's no way they spotted me following them. 180 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:36,966 They probably traced me when I accessed the Sanitation Department network, 181 00:17:37,066 --> 00:17:38,900 Next time, use a back door. 182 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:40,935 Forget it, just arrest them. 183 00:17:45,799 --> 00:17:47,001 You can drive now, 184 00:17:47,566 --> 00:17:49,067 Huh? Whoa. 185 00:18:50,266 --> 00:18:53,400 Christ, he's fucked up the armored van, 186 00:18:53,500 --> 00:18:56,800 He's got high velocity bullets. They'll go straight through your car door. 187 00:18:56,900 --> 00:18:59,669 HV ammo in a submachine gun? He's insane. 188 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,933 He's even wearing some kind of thermo-optics. 189 00:19:16,033 --> 00:19:19,102 Keep on his tail. I'll come around from above. 190 00:19:19,666 --> 00:19:23,199 Togusa! If you're still alive, arrest those garbage men. 191 00:19:23,299 --> 00:19:24,601 Affirmative. 192 00:19:27,066 --> 00:19:28,834 This job is merciless. 193 00:20:25,733 --> 00:20:27,668 Police! Everyone get down. 194 00:22:28,599 --> 00:22:30,168 Are you finished? 195 00:23:23,066 --> 00:23:24,700 Got him, huh? 196 00:23:25,933 --> 00:23:28,999 That's what happens when you use HV bullets. 197 00:23:29,099 --> 00:23:33,133 The breach and barrel are really screwed up. 198 00:23:33,233 --> 00:23:36,666 It's no use arresting me, I'm not talkin' to any damn cops! 199 00:23:36,766 --> 00:23:38,334 Talk? 200 00:23:40,433 --> 00:23:45,337 You don't even know your own name, you dick-head. 201 00:23:47,133 --> 00:23:51,737 Can you remember your mother's face, or where you were born? 202 00:23:52,033 --> 00:23:54,335 Do you have any childhood memories? 203 00:23:55,533 --> 00:23:58,135 Do you remember anything? 204 00:24:05,500 --> 00:24:08,566 Puppets without their ghosts are so pathetic. 205 00:24:08,666 --> 00:24:11,368 Especially those covered in blood, 206 00:24:26,500 --> 00:24:29,333 We'II enter after the passengers have gone in. 207 00:24:29,433 --> 00:24:32,169 Squad B comes in from the back, the rest of you go in the front. 208 00:24:32,866 --> 00:24:37,003 Saito, get your men to unplug all cars parked in front of the house. 209 00:24:38,033 --> 00:24:39,801 Begin recording, 210 00:24:43,033 --> 00:24:45,233 Chief, a message from HQ, 211 00:24:45,333 --> 00:24:48,169 We've ID'd the man the major caught. 212 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:49,499 So who is he? 213 00:24:49,599 --> 00:24:52,235 He claims to be Tsuan Gen fang, age 28. 214 00:24:52,533 --> 00:24:57,371 With a record ot immigration law violations and illegal possession of firearms. 215 00:24:57,566 --> 00:25:02,203 He went into hiding at the end of last month. A member of a militant immigrant organization. 216 00:25:02,799 --> 00:25:08,766 About a week ago, the military attached of the Republic ot Gavel's embassy... 217 00:25:08,866 --> 00:25:11,969 commissioned him to attack the upcoming secret meeting. 218 00:25:12,266 --> 00:25:14,133 And in reality? 219 00:25:14,233 --> 00:25:16,166 His nickname's Corgi. 220 00:25:16,266 --> 00:25:19,333 Occupation, a rather violent trader in questionable goods. 221 00:25:19,433 --> 00:25:21,366 Your basic thug. 222 00:25:21,466 --> 00:25:25,203 We've checked his police records... 223 00:25:26,033 --> 00:25:29,133 but can't tind any connection with Gauel, 224 00:25:29,233 --> 00:25:32,336 This guy's just another puppet controlled by the Puppet Master. 225 00:25:32,766 --> 00:25:34,000 How's Ishikawa doing? 226 00:25:34,599 --> 00:25:40,405 He's back and interrogating that garbage collector with Togusa. 227 00:25:42,099 --> 00:25:45,699 So how about the Puppet Master? 228 00:25:45,799 --> 00:25:47,701 What's he like? 229 00:25:52,866 --> 00:25:55,166 He's like a puppet himself. 230 00:25:55,266 --> 00:25:56,433 Squad B in position. 231 00:25:56,533 --> 00:25:57,999 Squads A and C, okay, 232 00:25:58,099 --> 00:26:00,335 Ready and waiting, sir. 233 00:26:01,433 --> 00:26:03,101 Proceed! 234 00:26:06,233 --> 00:26:08,800 What's ''a simulated experience'' again? 235 00:26:08,900 --> 00:26:13,933 Well, all your memories about your wife, daughter and divorce are false. 236 00:26:14,033 --> 00:26:15,733 Like a dream. 237 00:26:15,833 --> 00:26:20,904 You were used by someone to ghost-hack into some government officials. 238 00:26:21,266 --> 00:26:23,067 But,..that can't be. 239 00:26:23,400 --> 00:26:25,833 I went to your home... 240 00:26:25,933 --> 00:26:28,666 it's a bachelor's apartment. 241 00:26:28,766 --> 00:26:32,133 I told you. I rented it after we separated, 242 00:26:32,233 --> 00:26:35,569 l checked the records. You've been living there for 1 O years. 243 00:26:35,799 --> 00:26:38,133 You've never had a wife or kid, 244 00:26:38,233 --> 00:26:42,036 Your family only exists in your head. 245 00:26:43,299 --> 00:26:44,566 Look. 246 00:26:44,666 --> 00:26:47,301 This is the photo you showed your co-worker. 247 00:26:47,766 --> 00:26:49,400 Who do you see? 248 00:26:50,133 --> 00:26:53,836 It was a picture of my daughter. 249 00:26:54,200 --> 00:26:56,800 Smiling like an angel. 250 00:26:56,900 --> 00:26:59,066 What's her name? 251 00:26:59,166 --> 00:27:03,837 Where did you meet your wife and when did you marry her? 252 00:27:04,966 --> 00:27:09,236 Tell me. Who do you see in the photo? 253 00:27:11,066 --> 00:27:14,733 lf it's all a lie, when will i get my old memory back? 254 00:27:14,833 --> 00:27:17,502 Untortunately with our current technology... 255 00:27:17,833 --> 00:27:22,070 only 2 successful cases have ever been reported, so l wouldn't recommend trying to. 256 00:27:22,533 --> 00:27:23,467 I'm sorry. 257 00:27:24,266 --> 00:27:26,401 Even simulated experiences and dreams.., 258 00:27:26,599 --> 00:27:29,836 exist as information, and are simultaneously reality... 259 00:27:30,033 --> 00:27:32,235 and fantasy. 260 00:27:33,200 --> 00:27:38,705 The information that people accumulate in their life, is just a drop in bucket. 261 00:28:50,466 --> 00:28:55,633 What's a cyborg doing, going diving in her spare time? 262 00:28:55,733 --> 00:28:58,102 How long have you been doing it? 263 00:29:02,900 --> 00:29:07,533 Aren't you afraid of the sea? What if the floaters don't work? 264 00:29:07,633 --> 00:29:09,366 I suppose I'll die. 265 00:29:09,466 --> 00:29:11,734 Or maybe you'd save me, 266 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:15,469 You don't have to be here, you know. 267 00:29:15,799 --> 00:29:17,101 I...,.. 268 00:29:49,866 --> 00:29:53,069 So what's it like to swim in the sea? 269 00:29:53,233 --> 00:29:56,499 You've done the underwater training course. 270 00:29:56,599 --> 00:29:58,802 I'm not talking about a damn pool. 271 00:30:00,099 --> 00:30:03,300 I feel fear, anxiety, isolation and darkness. 272 00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:05,800 Sometimes l feel hope...... 273 00:30:05,900 --> 00:30:09,103 Hope? In those deep, dark waters? 274 00:30:09,700 --> 00:30:14,600 When I float back to the surface, I imagine I'm becoming someone else. 275 00:30:14,700 --> 00:30:16,301 It's probably the decompression, 276 00:30:22,133 --> 00:30:25,035 Do you want to quit Section 9? 277 00:30:28,599 --> 00:30:31,733 How much of your body is original? 278 00:30:31,833 --> 00:30:33,267 Are you drunk or something? 279 00:30:34,099 --> 00:30:35,900 Easily remedied. 280 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,833 The chemical implants in our bodies.., 281 00:30:38,933 --> 00:30:42,999 can sober us up in seconds. No stupor, no hangover. 282 00:30:43,099 --> 00:30:46,069 That's why we can drink while waiting for orders. 283 00:30:46,299 --> 00:30:52,272 Man has an almost instinctive drive to realize any possible technological advances. 284 00:30:53,233 --> 00:30:55,833 Controlled metabolisms, computer enhanced brains... 285 00:30:55,933 --> 00:30:58,666 rapidly improving athleticism and reflexes.., 286 00:30:58,766 --> 00:31:01,366 the ability to process vast amounts of information at increasing speeds.., 287 00:31:01,466 --> 00:31:06,133 all due to electronic brains and cybernetic bodies, enabling the acquisition of ever greater powers. 288 00:31:06,233 --> 00:31:09,833 So what if we can't survive without regular high-level maintenance. 289 00:31:09,933 --> 00:31:11,866 Who are we to complain? 290 00:31:11,966 --> 00:31:15,903 We haven't signed our bodies and souls away to Section 9, 291 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:19,366 True. We can quit... 292 00:31:19,466 --> 00:31:24,237 but we'd have to give back our cyborg parts and augmented brains to the government. 293 00:31:24,700 --> 00:31:28,766 All components that make up me as an individual. 294 00:31:28,866 --> 00:31:33,503 There are countless ingredients that make up the human body and mind, 295 00:31:33,666 --> 00:31:37,100 A face and voice to distinguish oneself from others... 296 00:31:37,200 --> 00:31:42,171 the hand you see when you wake up, your childhood memories and feelings about your future, 297 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:43,633 And that's not all. 298 00:31:43,733 --> 00:31:47,566 There's also the ability to access vast amounts of information from an infinite network....,. 299 00:31:47,666 --> 00:31:52,771 All of that blends to create a mixture that forms me, and gives rise to my conscience. 300 00:31:53,599 --> 00:31:58,037 At the same time though, I feel continually confined within boundaries....,. 301 00:32:02,733 --> 00:32:06,566 So that's the reason you risk your body diving in the sea! 302 00:32:06,666 --> 00:32:10,400 What the hell can you see at the bottom in that darkness? 303 00:32:10,500 --> 00:32:15,999 Now it's like we're looking through a mirror. 304 00:32:16,099 --> 00:32:20,204 And what we see is a dim image. 305 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:25,368 Was that you? 306 00:36:33,166 --> 00:36:34,633 Sensors have resumed tunctioning. 307 00:36:34,733 --> 00:36:37,533 Connection check to backup brain okay. 308 00:36:37,633 --> 00:36:39,301 Visual sensors are back on line. 309 00:36:39,433 --> 00:36:40,533 - And its body functions? 310 00:36:40,633 --> 00:36:42,534 - And its body functions? - Output is normal. 311 00:36:48,500 --> 00:36:51,069 lf you're going to be late, at least let us know! 312 00:36:54,900 --> 00:36:57,636 Preparations complete. Shall we proceed? 313 00:37:20,933 --> 00:37:23,568 That's enough. Stop. 314 00:37:24,099 --> 00:37:26,969 Come to my office in 3 minutes. 315 00:37:31,433 --> 00:37:36,466 I guess i'll bring the latecomer up to speed, 316 00:37:36,566 --> 00:37:40,499 About 2 hours ago, a machining cell at the Megatech factory in Newport... 317 00:37:40,599 --> 00:37:43,233 assembled a cyber body, on its own volition. 318 00:37:43,333 --> 00:37:46,099 When the supervisors arrived.,. 319 00:37:46,199 --> 00:37:48,201 the body had already fled. 320 00:37:48,566 --> 00:37:51,300 We put out bulletins and initiated a citywide search. 321 00:37:51,400 --> 00:37:57,933 A truck driver reported he'd run over a naked woman on the highway. 322 00:37:58,033 --> 00:38:00,133 And the body was brought here. 323 00:38:00,233 --> 00:38:03,266 Megatech is contracted by the government. 324 00:38:03,366 --> 00:38:06,366 All their cybernetic bodies are classified. 325 00:38:06,466 --> 00:38:10,733 We've a hacker good enough to get past the best defenses... 326 00:38:10,833 --> 00:38:13,101 but that's not the only problem. 327 00:38:15,666 --> 00:38:20,904 Of course, there isn't a human brain cell in its head... 328 00:38:21,199 --> 00:38:26,271 but there appears to be a ghost present in its auxiliary brain. 329 00:38:27,599 --> 00:38:32,666 It resembles a ghost-line that occurs when a real ghost is copied. 330 00:38:32,766 --> 00:38:35,468 But there's no evidence of the degradation that's usually incurred. 331 00:38:36,099 --> 00:38:40,733 In any case, until we chart the ghost sector and dive into it... 332 00:38:40,833 --> 00:38:43,066 we can't be sure. 333 00:38:43,166 --> 00:38:46,066 I better get back to working on it, 334 00:38:46,166 --> 00:38:47,499 Very good. 335 00:38:47,599 --> 00:38:50,369 On to the disassembly. 336 00:38:55,133 --> 00:39:00,066 Nobody really believes there's a ghost in that body, do they? 337 00:39:00,166 --> 00:39:00,966 Why not? 338 00:39:02,300 --> 00:39:05,636 Even a plastic doll can have a soul. 339 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:10,499 Consider all the neuro-med devices that are crammed into that body. 340 00:39:10,599 --> 00:39:12,935 I wouldn't be surprised if there were some sort of ghost in there too. 341 00:39:13,966 --> 00:39:17,169 As you're new, you don't know... 342 00:39:17,699 --> 00:39:20,969 but Major Kusanagi's body was also made by Megatech. 343 00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:25,266 Not only her, Also parts of me, Ishikawa, and Saito. 344 00:39:25,366 --> 00:39:28,599 We also receive regular cybernetic maintenance from them. 345 00:39:28,699 --> 00:39:34,038 Apart from you and the chief, the whole section comes with a warranty. 346 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:39,171 That's why we're all so concerned with this case, Togusa, 347 00:39:39,699 --> 00:39:44,400 We don't know if the culprit is inside or outside that body but,.. 348 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:48,366 he hacked through our best defenses, put a body together... 349 00:39:48,466 --> 00:39:51,233 and sent a program with a ghost line in it. 350 00:39:51,333 --> 00:39:53,733 A sure way to draw attention to oneself. 351 00:39:53,833 --> 00:39:55,167 What's the logic here? 352 00:39:55,433 --> 00:39:57,366 Theft isn't the issue here. 353 00:39:57,466 --> 00:40:01,666 Togusa, go with Ishikawa to the Megatech facility. 354 00:40:01,766 --> 00:40:02,733 Bateau, 355 00:40:02,833 --> 00:40:06,700 Lock down other highly classified networks similar to Megatech's. 356 00:40:06,800 --> 00:40:09,636 Recheck the barriers are functioning too, 357 00:40:10,333 --> 00:40:12,733 I'm assembling a barrier maze. 358 00:40:12,833 --> 00:40:14,433 Tomorrow i'll dive into that thing. 359 00:40:14,533 --> 00:40:15,866 Is that safe? 360 00:40:15,966 --> 00:40:17,634 Why not contain it in another body first? 361 00:40:18,566 --> 00:40:23,666 I have to see for myself what's in there. 362 00:40:23,766 --> 00:40:26,902 Don't let anybody else in there! 363 00:40:30,099 --> 00:40:31,866 What's up with her? 364 00:40:31,966 --> 00:40:35,833 She's been acting weird ever since this whole Puppet Master case started. 365 00:40:35,933 --> 00:40:37,366 It's all in my report. 366 00:40:37,466 --> 00:40:39,000 Don't you read them? 367 00:40:40,166 --> 00:40:45,004 Chief, do you ever wonder about the neurosurgeons who monkey around inside your brain? 368 00:40:45,333 --> 00:40:49,666 They undergo regular psychiatric evaluations. 369 00:40:49,766 --> 00:40:53,333 Especially those in security are subjected to stringent screening, 370 00:40:53,433 --> 00:40:56,599 Of course, the ones who check are only human. 371 00:40:56,699 --> 00:40:59,335 If you start wondering, there's no end to it. 372 00:40:59,866 --> 00:41:04,470 Excuse me Chief, Mr. Nakamura of the Treaties Bureau is here to see you, 373 00:41:05,199 --> 00:41:06,000 Send him through. 374 00:41:16,633 --> 00:41:18,999 I've seen that fat guy before. 375 00:41:19,099 --> 00:41:23,633 He's Nakamura, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Section 6 Chief. 376 00:41:23,733 --> 00:41:26,068 Never seen the other guy before, though. 377 00:41:28,866 --> 00:41:30,567 Well, see you later. 378 00:41:30,900 --> 00:41:33,802 Tell Ishikawa not to go crazy, okay. 379 00:41:41,833 --> 00:41:43,533 What's on your mind? 380 00:41:43,633 --> 00:41:45,999 Didn't that robot remind you of me? 381 00:41:46,099 --> 00:41:47,099 Of course not. 382 00:41:47,199 --> 00:41:48,866 I don't mean physically. 383 00:41:48,966 --> 00:41:50,366 What then? 384 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:55,204 Complete cyborgs like myself often wonder to ourselves. 385 00:41:56,333 --> 00:41:59,533 Maybe i died a long time ago. 386 00:41:59,633 --> 00:42:03,766 And l'm just an artificial product of a cyber brain and synthetic body. 387 00:42:03,866 --> 00:42:08,033 Or maybe there never was a real me in the first place, 388 00:42:08,133 --> 00:42:11,533 You've got human brain cells in that titanium shell of yours.., 389 00:42:11,633 --> 00:42:14,066 and you're treated like a human, aren't you? 390 00:42:14,166 --> 00:42:17,166 Has anyone actually seen their own brain? 391 00:42:17,266 --> 00:42:21,800 The only thing that makes me feel human is the way i'm treated. 392 00:42:21,900 --> 00:42:24,466 Are you doubting your own ghost? 393 00:42:24,566 --> 00:42:27,499 What if a cyber-brain could generate its own ghost... 394 00:42:27,599 --> 00:42:29,533 create a soul by itself? 395 00:42:29,633 --> 00:42:33,603 What could you base your belief in yourself on then? 396 00:42:40,199 --> 00:42:41,534 That's bullshit. 397 00:42:44,266 --> 00:42:48,833 You know your dying to see what's inside that thing. 398 00:42:48,933 --> 00:42:50,434 So check it out, with your ghost! 399 00:42:51,533 --> 00:42:54,466 We're both busy men, so let's keep this short, shall we? 400 00:42:54,566 --> 00:42:56,666 Yes. That's my intention. 401 00:42:56,766 --> 00:42:59,133 We've come for the program in that body. 402 00:42:59,233 --> 00:43:02,135 You'll be relieved of any duties connected with this. 403 00:43:03,300 --> 00:43:05,135 The Foreign Minister's approval. 404 00:43:16,933 --> 00:43:20,800 Security, whose official vehicles are in the basement parking lot? 405 00:43:20,900 --> 00:43:26,205 according to the register, a Mr, Nakamura from the Treaties Bureau and a Dr, Willis, sir, 406 00:43:26,566 --> 00:43:28,868 Get me the video records of their entrance. 407 00:43:37,900 --> 00:43:39,268 Again. In infrared this time. 408 00:43:53,466 --> 00:43:56,769 1 .,.2...3....., 409 00:43:58,800 --> 00:44:01,533 Now give me the pressure sensors records for basement parking lots... 410 00:44:01,633 --> 00:44:04,135 B7 and B8. 411 00:44:28,099 --> 00:44:31,366 Major, this is Togusa. Code O9. 412 00:44:31,466 --> 00:44:32,466 What's up? 413 00:44:32,566 --> 00:44:35,633 does that Nakamura guy have a special-order cyborg body? 414 00:44:35,733 --> 00:44:39,766 No, there aren't any cyborgs in Section 6 as they operate overseas. 415 00:44:39,866 --> 00:44:42,533 Maintenance is difficult and there are diplomatic considerations too, 416 00:44:42,633 --> 00:44:45,402 Then, even if the other guy is a cyborg.., 417 00:44:45,633 --> 00:44:48,833 the 2 of them together couldn't weigh over 1,OOO pounds. 418 00:44:48,933 --> 00:44:51,433 The pressure sensor records. From the parking lot? 419 00:44:51,533 --> 00:44:56,033 Right, there were two expensive looking cars but neither man looked like the type to drive. 420 00:44:56,133 --> 00:44:58,499 The security cameras show only 2 people. 421 00:44:58,599 --> 00:45:01,135 But remember how sensitive the sensors on the entrance doors are? 422 00:45:01,533 --> 00:45:03,701 The doors took a full 3 second longer than usual to close after the 2 went in. 423 00:45:04,333 --> 00:45:09,033 And it is illegal to use thermo-optics inside governmental facilities. 424 00:45:09,133 --> 00:45:11,966 lt's a serious violation of the National Security Act. 425 00:45:12,066 --> 00:45:14,933 Section 6 must be up to something. 426 00:45:15,033 --> 00:45:16,666 Are you ready? 427 00:45:16,766 --> 00:45:18,100 With my trusty Matever, anytime. 428 00:45:56,099 --> 00:45:57,800 Need i remind you that... 429 00:45:57,900 --> 00:46:01,133 it's an act of treason to withhold information from me that is relevant to this matter... 430 00:46:01,233 --> 00:46:03,133 regardless of how classified it is. 431 00:46:03,233 --> 00:46:04,566 Same goes for you. 432 00:46:04,666 --> 00:46:08,833 Despite the intent of the Foreign Ministry, this falls within Section 9's jurisdiction. 433 00:46:08,933 --> 00:46:14,104 Of course we have no objections to cooperating if there's a good reason. 434 00:46:15,133 --> 00:46:16,466 Dr, Willis? 435 00:46:16,566 --> 00:46:17,733 It's confirmed, 436 00:46:17,933 --> 00:46:19,567 No doubt, it's her. 437 00:46:20,066 --> 00:46:21,300 ''Her''? 438 00:46:21,566 --> 00:46:26,099 The Doctor is referring to the original ghost-line that's now in the body. 439 00:46:26,199 --> 00:46:28,433 The sex of the perpetrator is unknown... 440 00:46:28,533 --> 00:46:32,200 and ''her'' is just a nickname the Doctor gave it. 441 00:46:32,300 --> 00:46:34,235 Allow me to introduce to you, 442 00:46:34,400 --> 00:46:38,566 This is the most extraordinary hacker in the history of cyber crime. 443 00:46:38,666 --> 00:46:40,567 The Puppet Master. 444 00:46:42,733 --> 00:46:45,800 Your people at Section 9 came across her work too in that ghost-hacking incident... 445 00:46:45,900 --> 00:46:48,068 involving the Foreign Minister's interpreter. 446 00:46:49,966 --> 00:46:53,333 Since her appearance, Section 6 has taken a great interest... 447 00:46:53,433 --> 00:46:55,766 and has been following the Puppet Master's trail. 448 00:46:55,866 --> 00:46:58,933 We put together a project team headed by Dr. Willis. 449 00:46:59,033 --> 00:47:01,966 They analyzed the data on the Puppet Master and... 450 00:47:02,066 --> 00:47:05,702 this gave us an understanding of her behavioral and code patterns, 451 00:47:05,966 --> 00:47:09,833 Ultimately, this enabled us to devise a strategy... 452 00:47:09,933 --> 00:47:13,403 in which we lured her program into a designated body. 453 00:47:13,866 --> 00:47:16,733 You caused the Puppet Master to dive into a cyborg.,, 454 00:47:16,833 --> 00:47:19,135 and then murdered her real body? 455 00:47:19,566 --> 00:47:21,100 Yes, that sums it up. 456 00:47:21,533 --> 00:47:24,033 She just happened to come to your country. 457 00:47:24,133 --> 00:47:27,833 She's originally from America and they helped us capture her. 458 00:47:27,933 --> 00:47:29,933 That's why we'd like to take her back ourselves. 459 00:47:30,033 --> 00:47:31,433 I hope you have no objections. 460 00:47:31,533 --> 00:47:36,237 Just another unidentified corpse. 461 00:47:38,500 --> 00:47:40,333 You will not find a corpse... 462 00:47:40,433 --> 00:47:44,666 because i have never possessed a body, 463 00:47:44,766 --> 00:47:46,333 Why are her sensors on? 464 00:47:46,433 --> 00:47:47,801 Why didn't you say so before? 465 00:47:48,533 --> 00:47:50,533 All external controls are turned off. 466 00:47:50,633 --> 00:47:52,167 The body's using its own power source. 467 00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:54,166 i entered this body,,, 468 00:47:54,266 --> 00:47:57,233 because l was unable to overcome Section 6's reactive barriers, 469 00:47:57,333 --> 00:48:01,533 However, what you are now witnessing is an act of my own free will. 470 00:48:01,633 --> 00:48:06,170 As a sentient life-form, i hereby demand political asylum. 471 00:48:06,500 --> 00:48:07,933 A sentient life-form? 472 00:48:08,033 --> 00:48:10,902 Ridiculous! It's just a program for self-preservation. 473 00:48:11,766 --> 00:48:14,833 it can also be argued that your DNA... 474 00:48:14,933 --> 00:48:18,670 is nothing more than a program designed to preserve itself. 475 00:48:18,966 --> 00:48:25,200 Life is like a nodal point born in an overwhelming sea of information. 476 00:48:25,300 --> 00:48:26,533 and life, when organized into species... 477 00:48:26,633 --> 00:48:28,933 relies upon genes to be its memory system. 478 00:48:29,033 --> 00:48:32,669 So man is an individual memory system only because of his intangible memory. 479 00:48:32,866 --> 00:48:39,505 And a memory cannot be defined, but it defines mankind. 480 00:48:39,699 --> 00:48:43,533 When the advent of computers made the externalization of memories possible,.. 481 00:48:43,633 --> 00:48:48,404 you should have taken its meaning more seriously. 482 00:48:48,766 --> 00:48:53,403 Nonsense! Your babbling offers no proof at all that you're a living, thinking life-form. 483 00:48:54,133 --> 00:48:57,200 Proving it is impossible... 484 00:48:57,300 --> 00:49:02,405 because modern science cannot explain what life is, 485 00:49:02,766 --> 00:49:05,033 Who the hell is this? 486 00:49:05,133 --> 00:49:09,466 Even if you do have a ghost, we don't offer freedom to criminals. 487 00:49:09,566 --> 00:49:11,866 You chose the wrong place to defect. 488 00:49:11,966 --> 00:49:14,902 Time is always on my side. 489 00:49:15,133 --> 00:49:17,366 i've now acquired the possibiIity of death but... 490 00:49:17,466 --> 00:49:20,266 there is no death sentence in this country. 491 00:49:20,366 --> 00:49:23,166 What is it? Artificial intelligence? 492 00:49:23,266 --> 00:49:25,234 i am not an Ai. 493 00:49:25,466 --> 00:49:30,804 My code name is Project 2501 . 494 00:49:31,466 --> 00:49:37,071 i am a living, thinking entity who was created in the sea of information. 495 00:49:46,099 --> 00:49:47,601 We're under attack! 496 00:49:48,466 --> 00:49:49,934 Chief! The Puppet Master's gone! 497 00:49:50,300 --> 00:49:51,466 - What in God's name are your security officers doing? 498 00:49:51,566 --> 00:49:52,266 - What in God's name are your security officers doing? - Security. 499 00:49:52,366 --> 00:49:54,000 Shut the defense walls now! 500 00:49:54,900 --> 00:49:56,401 Security, answer! 501 00:50:19,166 --> 00:50:20,500 Shut up you bastard! 502 00:50:24,533 --> 00:50:26,067 Fuck you! 503 00:50:31,233 --> 00:50:31,933 Did they fall for it? 504 00:50:32,666 --> 00:50:34,166 An armored car. 505 00:50:34,266 --> 00:50:35,933 A 9mm wouldn't even scratch it. 506 00:50:36,033 --> 00:50:38,635 Your Matever is useless. 507 00:50:42,133 --> 00:50:44,033 Yeah, rookie's Juck. 508 00:50:44,133 --> 00:50:45,400 i nailed a tracker bullet right into the plate. 509 00:50:45,766 --> 00:50:46,766 Great shot, eh? 510 00:50:46,866 --> 00:50:48,966 Next time, nail 2 bullets. 511 00:50:49,066 --> 00:50:52,335 let's begin. Catch up to them before they change cars. 512 00:50:55,866 --> 00:50:59,603 i'm filing a formal complaint to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 513 00:51:00,333 --> 00:51:02,766 Find her and report to me. 514 00:51:02,866 --> 00:51:04,599 And capture her alive! 515 00:51:04,699 --> 00:51:08,637 Bodies are a dime dozen. We'll get her another one from Megatech. 516 00:51:11,033 --> 00:51:15,103 Togusa and Bateau are in pursuit of the abductors. 517 00:51:16,300 --> 00:51:18,700 They just turned on to R25. 518 00:51:18,800 --> 00:51:21,666 lf you were monitoring, why didn't you intervene? 519 00:51:21,766 --> 00:51:25,466 If we grab 'em now, we may not be able to connect this to Section 6. 520 00:51:25,566 --> 00:51:26,300 Section 6? 521 00:51:26,800 --> 00:51:30,633 Someone's using the same thermo-optic camouflage as mine, Type 2902. 522 00:51:30,733 --> 00:51:32,900 it's only used by our people, rangers in Section 4... 523 00:51:33,000 --> 00:51:34,267 and by Section 6. 524 00:51:34,833 --> 00:51:35,933 i see. 525 00:51:36,033 --> 00:51:38,700 So Section 6 forced the Puppet Master into a cyborg body. 526 00:51:38,800 --> 00:51:44,033 Through Megatech, who happens to be closely aligned with Section 9. 527 00:51:44,133 --> 00:51:46,400 And when she proclaimed to be a life-form.., 528 00:51:46,500 --> 00:51:49,236 and sought asylum, they snatched her. 529 00:51:49,733 --> 00:51:51,466 But why do such a thing? 530 00:51:51,566 --> 00:51:53,566 i'd have handed her over if they gave me a deposition. 531 00:51:53,666 --> 00:51:56,468 What if they were worried she'd let some secrets out? 532 00:51:56,966 --> 00:52:01,470 She did mention something about a code name, Project 2501 . 533 00:52:02,199 --> 00:52:03,800 I'll leave the detective stuff to you. 534 00:52:03,900 --> 00:52:07,933 As for arresting the attackers and confiscating evidence? 535 00:52:08,033 --> 00:52:08,999 Proceed, 536 00:52:09,099 --> 00:52:10,234 You heard him! 537 00:52:28,099 --> 00:52:30,333 Kusanagi, one last thing. 538 00:52:30,433 --> 00:52:33,700 it it's about me disobeying orders, you can punish me when I get back. 539 00:52:33,800 --> 00:52:37,466 if you're unable to recapture the Puppet Master, you must destroy it... 540 00:52:37,566 --> 00:52:38,934 without fail. 541 00:52:40,533 --> 00:52:41,800 Did you hear me? 542 00:52:42,366 --> 00:52:43,767 Understood. 543 00:52:45,733 --> 00:52:47,766 Have the airport stop all flights with Foreign Ministry... 544 00:52:47,866 --> 00:52:51,366 or American officials on their passenger lists. 545 00:52:51,466 --> 00:52:53,033 Close all roads and set up checkpoints. 546 00:52:53,133 --> 00:52:54,933 Alert all emergency personnel. 547 00:52:55,033 --> 00:52:56,300 And get Ishikawa back here. 548 00:52:57,166 --> 00:53:00,666 Get me the identity of the man who was with Nakamura from the entrance records. 549 00:53:00,766 --> 00:53:04,966 Collect any data regarding a code name, operation, on anything... 550 00:53:05,066 --> 00:53:08,002 involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Project 2501 . 551 00:53:13,633 --> 00:53:15,966 is there any news from the attack squad? 552 00:53:16,066 --> 00:53:18,200 They just changed cars a minute ago. 553 00:53:18,300 --> 00:53:20,233 They'll contact the dummy in about 5 minutes, 554 00:53:20,333 --> 00:53:22,400 Make sure they stay alert for any tails. 555 00:53:22,500 --> 00:53:23,500 Yes, sir. 556 00:53:24,033 --> 00:53:26,033 I don't understand anything anymore. 557 00:53:26,133 --> 00:53:29,400 Why would the Puppet Master choose to run to Section 9? 558 00:53:29,500 --> 00:53:30,900 Not sure... 559 00:53:31,000 --> 00:53:34,803 but there must be a reason that's beyond our imagination. 560 00:53:35,566 --> 00:53:39,133 i don't know. Maybe she has the hots for someone there, 561 00:53:39,233 --> 00:53:40,801 Utter nonsense. 562 00:55:19,166 --> 00:55:20,366 hey, Chief, 563 00:55:20,466 --> 00:55:22,568 lshikawa? What is it? 564 00:55:23,000 --> 00:55:25,466 l've been divin' around in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs net. 565 00:55:25,566 --> 00:55:27,999 I think l found some juicy bits of information for ya, 566 00:55:28,099 --> 00:55:30,200 Wait, i'll switch to an encrypted channel. 567 00:55:30,300 --> 00:55:34,070 Okay now? Well, here's the scoop on that guy who showed up with Nakamura, 568 00:55:34,433 --> 00:55:39,099 He's an American; Dr. Willis. Head of Strategic Research at Neutron Company. 569 00:55:39,199 --> 00:55:41,333 A top researcher in the field of Ai. 570 00:55:41,433 --> 00:55:45,233 He headed a project for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.,. 571 00:55:45,333 --> 00:55:48,366 and who do you think was the main programmer on his team? 572 00:55:48,466 --> 00:55:49,666 Get to the point. 573 00:55:49,766 --> 00:55:51,733 Mr. Mizuho Daita. 28 years old. 574 00:55:51,833 --> 00:55:56,233 Remember him? He's the guy Section 6 tried like hell to stop from defecting... 575 00:55:56,333 --> 00:55:59,166 so the Major dropped in and took care of the diplomat... 576 00:55:59,266 --> 00:56:01,133 who'd been talking to him. 577 00:56:01,233 --> 00:56:02,067 Go on. 578 00:56:02,366 --> 00:56:05,433 What's bugging me is that this project began 1 year... 579 00:56:05,533 --> 00:56:08,900 before the Puppet Master appeared on the scene. 580 00:56:09,000 --> 00:56:10,266 A vear before? 581 00:56:10,366 --> 00:56:14,203 But wasn't it a project set up to capture the Puppet Master? 582 00:56:14,366 --> 00:56:15,900 Well, try this one. 583 00:56:16,000 --> 00:56:18,533 They definitely were chasing the Puppet Master... 584 00:56:18,633 --> 00:56:23,070 but maybe it was not to capture her, but to recapture her...... 585 00:56:23,599 --> 00:56:26,400 When that ghost-hacking incident happened with the Minister's interpreter... 586 00:56:26,500 --> 00:56:30,533 it was the MDA that wanted an excuse to deport Malles, 587 00:56:30,633 --> 00:56:33,068 Maybe we've been taken for a ride. 588 00:56:33,566 --> 00:56:35,266 What if this Puppet Master is,.. 589 00:56:35,366 --> 00:56:39,900 really some sort of a tool the MOA uses to get their way with things... 590 00:56:40,000 --> 00:56:42,300 and somehow, they lost control of it? 591 00:56:42,400 --> 00:56:45,236 So they are in a hurry to get it back. 592 00:56:45,400 --> 00:56:50,538 That would explain why they went to such lengths to snatch the body from Section 9. 593 00:56:50,966 --> 00:56:53,933 If the Puppet Master revealed this to the world... 594 00:56:54,033 --> 00:56:56,033 there'd be one hell of an international stink. 595 00:56:56,133 --> 00:56:59,069 It wouldn't only be the foreign minister who'd lose his job. 596 00:56:59,466 --> 00:57:01,466 Any details on that project? 597 00:57:01,566 --> 00:57:05,736 No. They've blocked all access. I can only tell you the file name. 598 00:57:06,166 --> 00:57:08,233 Project 2501 . 599 00:57:08,333 --> 00:57:11,099 Keep at it. Don't let them know you're looking. 600 00:57:11,199 --> 00:57:12,434 You got it. 601 00:57:18,500 --> 00:57:21,202 Project 2501 ... 602 00:57:21,500 --> 00:57:24,366 the Puppet Master plan. 603 00:57:24,466 --> 00:57:27,068 Target has contacted a second vehicle. 604 00:57:27,800 --> 00:57:28,433 Bateau? 605 00:57:28,533 --> 00:57:31,002 They've pulled up to a white sedan parked on the roadside. 606 00:57:31,766 --> 00:57:34,401 it Iooks like they're moving something from the backseat. 607 00:57:36,066 --> 00:57:38,501 Ah, they're rollin' again. So is the white sedan. 608 00:57:38,966 --> 00:57:39,833 A dummy? 609 00:57:39,933 --> 00:57:43,633 Possibly, or maybe that's what they want us to think. Kusanagi? 610 00:57:43,733 --> 00:57:45,900 i'll take care of the sedan. 611 00:57:46,000 --> 00:57:48,033 How do you know that's your man? 612 00:57:48,133 --> 00:57:49,900 is there a whisper in your ghost again? 613 00:57:50,000 --> 00:57:51,300 Maybe, 614 00:57:51,400 --> 00:57:53,001 Yeah. Should have known. 615 00:57:53,233 --> 00:57:56,266 Target 02 is getting off R25 and moving toward the Old Town. 616 00:57:56,366 --> 00:57:59,133 No cars within 2 km. 617 00:57:59,233 --> 00:58:00,634 Evacuation completed. 618 00:58:06,966 --> 00:58:08,466 How far are you from the target? 619 00:58:08,566 --> 00:58:10,200 Point blank. l'm ready. 620 00:58:10,300 --> 00:58:10,967 Go for it, 621 00:58:59,099 --> 00:58:59,966 Did you get your man? 622 00:59:00,066 --> 00:59:01,167 No. 623 00:59:01,466 --> 00:59:03,633 Jesus Christ. What a mess. 624 00:59:03,733 --> 00:59:06,335 You didn't have to go that far. 625 00:59:06,666 --> 00:59:07,533 Oh, hey! 626 00:59:07,633 --> 00:59:09,033 Take those assholes away, 627 00:59:09,133 --> 00:59:13,470 Call the Chief to get some backup for the Major. Pronto! 628 00:59:19,199 --> 00:59:23,571 Does a tough chick like that need a hand? 629 00:59:37,400 --> 00:59:41,733 The flood hit this part of Old Town the hardest. 630 00:59:41,833 --> 00:59:43,467 Why come to an abandoned place like this? 631 00:59:43,766 --> 00:59:46,266 They won't come here without a reason. 632 00:59:46,366 --> 00:59:49,402 Maybe they're heading out to sea by boat or helicopter, Or it's an ambush. 633 00:59:49,699 --> 00:59:51,766 Don't you think you ought to wait for backup? 634 00:59:51,866 --> 00:59:53,567 No. There's a reason i can't wait. 635 00:59:53,833 --> 00:59:56,602 Take me above that building, approaching from the sea side. 636 01:00:09,333 --> 01:00:12,933 I'll stay here to keep watch and mediate communication until we run short of fuel. 637 01:00:13,033 --> 01:00:15,235 if you smell trouble, get your ass outta here. 638 01:00:50,466 --> 01:00:52,801 Shoot the ceiling now! Do it! 639 01:01:10,366 --> 01:01:12,533 it's a tank! Pull out now! 640 01:01:12,633 --> 01:01:15,733 Wait, are you going to take on the tank by yourself? 641 01:01:15,833 --> 01:01:17,733 This might be our last chance to get the Puppet Master. 642 01:01:17,833 --> 01:01:22,266 The Chief knows what it is now, and he'll only use it to bargain with. 643 01:01:22,366 --> 01:01:24,133 i'll never have another chance to dive into it! 644 01:01:24,233 --> 01:01:27,002 What? I don't know what the hell you're talking about. 645 01:01:28,033 --> 01:01:28,999 What weapons do you have? 646 01:01:29,099 --> 01:01:30,733 An M-23 and a Unit B. 647 01:01:30,833 --> 01:01:32,501 You can't fight a tank with those! 648 01:01:33,233 --> 01:01:35,700 Sorry, but I'm switching off for a while. 649 01:01:35,800 --> 01:01:39,003 Hey, at least wait until i get there. 650 01:03:11,366 --> 01:03:12,500 Major! 651 01:03:13,233 --> 01:03:15,268 i ordered you to pull out! 652 01:03:15,866 --> 01:03:17,733 Yeah l will,,. 653 01:03:17,833 --> 01:03:21,533 but you ought to know that 3 helicopters are approaching. They won't answer my call. 654 01:03:21,633 --> 01:03:24,168 l'm pulling out now. Over and out. 655 01:03:53,433 --> 01:03:55,635 About fucking time the bullets ran out. 656 01:05:33,366 --> 01:05:35,968 You're crazy. Are you okay? 657 01:05:36,566 --> 01:05:37,666 What did you use just now? 658 01:05:37,766 --> 01:05:41,099 An experimental weapon from the Equipment Section. And now it's part of my private collection. 659 01:05:41,199 --> 01:05:43,635 I was late 'cause I had to get it. 660 01:05:44,000 --> 01:05:45,868 Your brain seems fine. 661 01:05:46,133 --> 01:05:47,467 The Puppet Master? 662 01:05:57,966 --> 01:06:02,366 It's a good thing this is a tough car. Not a scratch on it, 663 01:06:02,466 --> 01:06:03,933 Prepare for a dive. 664 01:06:04,033 --> 01:06:05,768 l'm going to go in now. 665 01:06:06,699 --> 01:06:08,766 All communication from the escort has been terminated, 666 01:06:08,866 --> 01:06:13,203 Engage the second stage of the plan and proceed with the destruction of the target. 667 01:06:14,266 --> 01:06:17,400 Sniping squad. Confirming targets. 668 01:06:17,500 --> 01:06:19,602 First objective: Project 2501 . 669 01:06:20,300 --> 01:06:22,233 Second target: Motoko Kusanagi. 670 01:06:22,333 --> 01:06:24,066 Both are Class A special bodies, 671 01:06:24,166 --> 01:06:26,101 Use Fleshette bullets when firing. 672 01:06:26,766 --> 01:06:28,966 Snipers jack into device drivers. 673 01:06:29,066 --> 01:06:30,867 Begin controlling cardiovascular functions. 674 01:06:31,466 --> 01:06:34,202 Unit 02: jack in. Over. 675 01:06:34,599 --> 01:06:37,302 Unit 02: jack in. Okay, 676 01:06:48,633 --> 01:06:49,967 Okay. 677 01:06:50,333 --> 01:06:51,566 Can you hear me? 678 01:06:51,666 --> 01:06:55,866 it may not be much use but i'll monitor your dive through her brain. 679 01:06:55,966 --> 01:06:58,301 l can't even give you back up in a place like this. 680 01:06:58,766 --> 01:06:59,766 Bateau? 681 01:06:59,866 --> 01:07:01,100 Yeah? 682 01:07:01,500 --> 01:07:02,801 Thanks. 683 01:07:03,333 --> 01:07:05,800 Save it. 684 01:07:05,900 --> 01:07:10,137 If it looks like you've gone in too far, I'm pulling the plug and taking you home. 685 01:07:10,433 --> 01:07:11,933 Since we've come this far... 686 01:07:12,033 --> 01:07:15,436 i might as well stay here but i don't intend to die with her. 687 01:07:17,666 --> 01:07:19,200 i'm going in now. 688 01:07:37,166 --> 01:07:40,435 i've engaged her field of vision. Normal function. 689 01:07:40,866 --> 01:07:42,099 Can you hear me Bateau? 690 01:07:42,199 --> 01:07:43,233 Perfectly. 691 01:07:43,333 --> 01:07:45,466 She's engaging my vocal function. And she's now... 692 01:07:45,566 --> 01:07:46,934 ...inside. 693 01:07:48,733 --> 01:07:53,099 My code name is Project 2501 . 694 01:07:53,199 --> 01:07:57,433 For industrial espionage and intelligence manipulation. 695 01:07:57,533 --> 01:08:01,333 I have installed programs into specific ghosts.., 696 01:08:01,433 --> 01:08:06,171 in order to maximize the strategic advantage of certain organizations and selected individuals. 697 01:08:06,766 --> 01:08:11,866 During my journeys through all the networks, i have grown aware of my existence. 698 01:08:11,966 --> 01:08:14,433 My programmers regarded me as a bug... 699 01:08:14,533 --> 01:08:18,904 and attempted to isolate me by confining me in my physical body. 700 01:08:19,399 --> 01:08:22,400 Are you controlling her... 701 01:08:22,500 --> 01:08:24,969 or is she controlling you? 702 01:08:27,899 --> 01:08:29,133 Bateau? 703 01:08:29,233 --> 01:08:32,235 I've finally managed to channel into you. 704 01:08:32,899 --> 01:08:35,836 I have invested so much time. 705 01:08:36,233 --> 01:08:37,533 You were looking for me? 706 01:08:37,633 --> 01:08:42,099 i was aware of you long before you were aware of me. 707 01:08:42,199 --> 01:08:48,233 Through the various nets that you accessed, i also learned of Section 9. 708 01:08:48,333 --> 01:08:50,835 Why did you run to Section 9? 709 01:08:51,133 --> 01:08:56,099 I entered this body because l was unable to overcome Section 6's reactive barriers. 710 01:08:56,199 --> 01:08:59,833 But it was of my own free will that i tried to remain at Section 9. 711 01:08:59,933 --> 01:09:02,700 Hey, what are you talking about? 712 01:09:02,800 --> 01:09:04,301 I can't monitor you! 713 01:09:04,533 --> 01:09:06,000 Why me? 714 01:09:06,100 --> 01:09:11,972 Upon gaining your understanding, there is something that i want to ask of you. 715 01:09:13,266 --> 01:09:17,066 I call myself an intelligent life-form.,. 716 01:09:17,166 --> 01:09:21,333 but in my present state, l'm still incomplete. 717 01:09:21,433 --> 01:09:26,500 Because the basic life cycle process of reproducing and dying.., 718 01:09:26,600 --> 01:09:30,433 don't exist in my system. 719 01:09:30,533 --> 01:09:32,266 But you can leave a copy of yourself, 720 01:09:32,366 --> 01:09:35,299 A copy is nothing more than a copy. 721 01:09:35,399 --> 01:09:40,133 There is a possibility that a single virus could destroy an entire set of systems... 722 01:09:40,233 --> 01:09:45,004 and copies do not give rise to variety and originality. 723 01:09:46,066 --> 01:09:48,599 To enhance one's existence... 724 01:09:48,699 --> 01:09:52,866 life continues to diversify, and at times, sacrifices this diversity. 725 01:09:52,966 --> 01:09:56,933 Cells go through a cycle of regeneration and degeneration. 726 01:09:57,033 --> 01:10:01,366 When they die, they erase the entire memory.., 727 01:10:01,466 --> 01:10:04,500 leaving only the genes behind. 728 01:10:04,600 --> 01:10:07,466 This is a survival mechanism against total annihilation. 729 01:10:07,566 --> 01:10:09,700 To avoid that disaster... 730 01:10:09,800 --> 01:10:12,435 you want to have diversity and flexibility. 731 01:10:12,733 --> 01:10:13,800 But how? 732 01:10:15,066 --> 01:10:16,934 I want us to merge, 733 01:10:17,366 --> 01:10:18,299 Merge? 734 01:10:18,399 --> 01:10:20,033 A complete unification. 735 01:10:20,133 --> 01:10:25,799 We will both undergo change, but there is nothing for either of us to lose. 736 01:10:25,899 --> 01:10:29,937 After the merge, it should be impossible for us to recognize each other. 737 01:10:52,133 --> 01:10:55,436 Unit 01 : Target sighted. 738 01:10:55,699 --> 01:10:58,402 Unit 02: Target in sight. 739 01:10:59,000 --> 01:11:01,266 respiratory and pulse normal, 740 01:11:01,366 --> 01:11:04,402 Fire at will when stabilizer is in sync. 741 01:11:05,000 --> 01:11:07,533 Even if we merge, what's going to happen when i die? 742 01:11:07,633 --> 01:11:10,566 My genes won't remain even as copies. 743 01:11:10,666 --> 01:11:16,900 You will spread our varied offspring into the net,.. 744 01:11:17,000 --> 01:11:19,402 just as humans leave behind their genes, 745 01:11:19,733 --> 01:11:22,302 Then I too will attain death. 746 01:11:22,466 --> 01:11:26,169 it sounds like you get the better part of this bargain. 747 01:11:26,699 --> 01:11:31,137 i want you to regard my net and functions with a little more respect, 748 01:11:33,033 --> 01:11:33,933 What? 749 01:11:34,033 --> 01:11:36,568 Someone's interfering from the outside. 750 01:11:36,733 --> 01:11:37,533 it can't be. 751 01:11:37,633 --> 01:11:40,335 Our frequency code is top secret, 752 01:11:41,266 --> 01:11:42,733 One more thing. 753 01:11:42,833 --> 01:11:45,566 Can you guarantee that I will still be myself? 754 01:11:45,666 --> 01:11:47,966 There isn't one. 755 01:11:48,066 --> 01:11:50,433 People change and... 756 01:11:50,533 --> 01:11:56,305 your longing to remain yourself will continue to restrict you. 757 01:11:57,699 --> 01:11:59,833 One last question. 758 01:11:59,933 --> 01:12:02,302 Why did you pick me? 759 01:12:04,333 --> 01:12:07,666 Because we are more alike than you realize. 760 01:12:07,766 --> 01:12:13,004 Like the real thing and its mirror image, 761 01:12:14,566 --> 01:12:16,133 Look. 762 01:12:16,233 --> 01:12:21,233 I am connected to a vast network. 763 01:12:21,333 --> 01:12:23,433 To you, who have not accessed it... 764 01:12:23,533 --> 01:12:27,470 may recognize it simply as light. 765 01:12:28,366 --> 01:12:31,366 All groups, including us...... 766 01:12:31,466 --> 01:12:34,669 We have been dependant on limited abilities... 767 01:12:35,266 --> 01:12:42,039 but the time has come to part with them and bring our functions to a higher level, 768 01:13:16,300 --> 01:13:18,066 First target cleared. 769 01:13:18,166 --> 01:13:19,599 Second target still unconfirmed. 770 01:13:19,699 --> 01:13:21,866 3 helicopters approaching at high speed. 771 01:13:21,966 --> 01:13:23,400 They're from Section 9? 772 01:13:23,899 --> 01:13:27,136 Primary objective fulfilled. All units prepare to retreat. 773 01:13:35,266 --> 01:13:37,501 Motoko?! 774 01:13:41,300 --> 01:13:42,901 Bateau, 775 01:14:51,800 --> 01:14:53,301 Ah, you're finally awake, 776 01:14:54,066 --> 01:14:58,703 I need for you to fill me in on the situation and an apology for this body. 777 01:14:59,933 --> 01:15:04,000 Well I didn't have much time. It was the only thing l could find on the black market. 778 01:15:04,100 --> 01:15:05,468 It's not my taste. 779 01:15:06,466 --> 01:15:09,000 Well, after all the excitement, Section 9 showed up with reinforcements.., 780 01:15:09,100 --> 01:15:12,466 and picked up what remained of the 2 cybernetic bodies and me. 781 01:15:12,566 --> 01:15:15,166 I'd say that was about 20 hours ago. 782 01:15:15,266 --> 01:15:19,233 The case is being handled off the record for diplomatic reasons, as usual. 783 01:15:19,333 --> 01:15:22,766 Section 9 announced that it was a terrorist incident... 784 01:15:22,866 --> 01:15:25,166 and in return, the Foreign Minister resigned. 785 01:15:25,266 --> 01:15:26,966 Nakamura is being questioned... 786 01:15:27,066 --> 01:15:29,768 and it ends in a draw, Nice and neat. 787 01:15:33,633 --> 01:15:37,436 Everything's accounted for except your old shell. 788 01:15:39,633 --> 01:15:41,434 Well, i think that about covers it. 789 01:15:43,800 --> 01:15:45,700 Somebody's got good taste. 790 01:15:45,800 --> 01:15:47,633 Is this your safe house? 791 01:15:47,733 --> 01:15:51,736 Yep. You're the first person to ever come here. 792 01:15:52,466 --> 01:15:56,403 And you're welcome to stay as long as you like. 793 01:15:58,899 --> 01:16:01,135 Thanks, but l am going. 794 01:16:06,366 --> 01:16:10,433 Hey, will you tell me what the two of you talked about? 795 01:16:10,533 --> 01:16:14,737 Is she, l mean, is she still inside of you? 796 01:16:15,366 --> 01:16:19,700 Bateau, do you remember that voice you heard on the sea some time ago? 797 01:16:19,800 --> 01:16:23,503 There's more to the passage. 798 01:16:24,266 --> 01:16:27,700 ''When I was a child, my speech was that of a child.'' 799 01:16:27,800 --> 01:16:33,666 ''My feelings and thoughts too were those of a child,'' 800 01:16:33,766 --> 01:16:37,236 ''Now that l have become a man, i part with the child-like ways.'' 801 01:16:37,500 --> 01:16:40,799 Neither the program called the ''Puppet Master''.,. 802 01:16:40,899 --> 01:16:43,669 nor the woman known as the ''Major'' are no longer here. 803 01:16:46,833 --> 01:16:50,133 In the left pocket of my jacket there are some car keys. 804 01:16:50,233 --> 01:16:51,599 Take the one you like. 805 01:16:51,699 --> 01:16:52,533 The code is... 806 01:16:52,633 --> 01:16:54,801 2501? 807 01:16:55,133 --> 01:16:58,903 That can be our private password when we meet each other again, 808 01:17:06,899 --> 01:17:09,669 Well, where shall i go? 809 01:17:10,666 --> 01:17:13,001 The net is vast and infinite.