WEBVTT 00:01:18.994 --> 00:01:19.829 AD 2042 00:01:19.954 --> 00:01:22.081 The Great 4 (American Empire, China, Russia, and EU) 00:01:22.164 --> 00:01:23.708 sought economic sustainability for its members. 00:01:23.958 --> 00:01:27.670 Using AI Code 1A84, the American Empire initiated war as an industry. 00:01:27.753 --> 00:01:30.172 The world dubbed it "sustainable war." 00:01:30.965 --> 00:01:34.176 However, each nation put its own economic interests first, 00:01:34.260 --> 00:01:36.929 and the world soon found itself in a dire straits. 00:01:37.555 --> 00:01:39.265 AD 2044 The Global Simultaneous Default 00:01:39.348 --> 00:01:41.684 caused financial firms to halt all transactions. 00:01:41.767 --> 00:01:43.686 Paper currency became worthless, 00:01:43.769 --> 00:01:47.231 and all virtual currency and e-money vanished from the net. 00:01:47.773 --> 00:01:50.609 This triggered a rapid escalation in war as an industry. 00:01:50.693 --> 00:01:53.988 Even advanced nations suffered riots, terrorism, separatist movements, 00:01:54.071 --> 00:01:54.905 and civil war. 00:01:55.823 --> 00:01:58.784 Sustainable war slowly but surely began to spread, 00:01:58.868 --> 00:02:01.412 threatening the human race with extinction. 00:02:03.372 --> 00:02:06.333 AD 2045 00:02:45.164 --> 00:02:49.084 NO NOISE, NO LIFE Sustainable War 00:03:10.512 --> 00:03:12.473 Wonderful not to have any noise. 00:03:14.391 --> 00:03:16.769 If only it would stay like this forever. 00:04:02.481 --> 00:04:05.025 Batou, you get the special gear I requested? 00:04:05.109 --> 00:04:07.569 Everything you asked for, Major! 00:04:09.113 --> 00:04:10.489 This ain't for cyborgs! 00:04:11.365 --> 00:04:14.493 This is the real deal! Bona fide beer, no funny stuff added! 00:04:15.035 --> 00:04:16.120 Not too shabby. 00:04:16.431 --> 00:04:20.351 Ishikawa, are you telling me that chick is your squad leader? 00:04:21.394 --> 00:04:22.228 Hang on. 00:04:22.603 --> 00:04:26.691 If she's full-prosthetic, she could be as strong as a gorilla! 00:04:27.233 --> 00:04:29.193 You might be half right there. 00:04:30.194 --> 00:04:32.655 And which half might that be, Ishikawa? 00:04:33.990 --> 00:04:37.285 I think our young, beautiful squad leader overheard us! 00:04:37.869 --> 00:04:39.954 When did I get hacked? 00:04:40.038 --> 00:04:42.373 You're the new guy? What's your name? 00:04:43.249 --> 00:04:47.045 Standard, but you can call me Stan! Nice to meet you, boss lady! 00:04:47.128 --> 00:04:49.464 Saito, what's your take on this guy? 00:04:50.757 --> 00:04:53.509 Well, I guess his name says it all. 00:04:53.593 --> 00:04:57.680 Like hell it does! I'm as deluxe a standard as it gets! 00:04:58.806 --> 00:05:01.851 Hate to break it to you, but you're a clown. 00:05:02.685 --> 00:05:03.811 Clown? 00:05:05.146 --> 00:05:06.397 What the hell? 00:05:06.939 --> 00:05:10.485 Okay, your call sign starting today is Clown. 00:05:11.235 --> 00:05:12.945 Why's it gotta be Clown? 00:05:13.029 --> 00:05:15.073 It means you're the coolest. 00:05:16.282 --> 00:05:18.201 Then why are you jerks laughing? 00:05:18.910 --> 00:05:20.453 -Clown! -Major? 00:05:20.912 --> 00:05:24.749 Major, what's the plan? Is that briefing barbecue still on? 00:05:27.126 --> 00:05:30.213 Looks like our barbecue in Palm Springs is canceled. 00:05:48.439 --> 00:05:51.651 Who the hell are these guys? Nomads? 00:05:55.571 --> 00:05:58.991 I'll brief you on today's mission while we smack them down. 00:06:00.785 --> 00:06:04.330 Shit, all this beer is gonna get warm now. 00:06:05.373 --> 00:06:07.125 Prepare for a brain dive. 00:06:15.049 --> 00:06:17.844 Major, you had a beer without us, didn't you? 00:06:19.303 --> 00:06:23.683 Won't we get hacked if we go wireless? We can talk normally given the distance. 00:06:23.766 --> 00:06:26.727 I don't use bargain-bin tech like yours. 00:06:27.728 --> 00:06:29.564 This is a seek-and-destroy op. 00:06:29.647 --> 00:06:33.192 Our target is the hideout of a group of plunderers planning 00:06:33.276 --> 00:06:34.986 a major raid on Gated Town. 00:06:35.069 --> 00:06:37.488 So no pulling punches? 00:06:38.698 --> 00:06:41.576 We're going to capture as many of them alive as possible. 00:06:42.994 --> 00:06:43.828 Seriously? 00:06:44.454 --> 00:06:45.997 Those are our orders. 00:06:46.414 --> 00:06:49.083 Seems the police have some questions for them. 00:06:52.253 --> 00:06:54.714 -Ishikawa, take the wheel. -Got it. 00:06:57.508 --> 00:06:58.426 Major! 00:06:59.177 --> 00:07:00.011 Comin' over! 00:07:01.679 --> 00:07:04.640 They're probably here to take part in the raid. 00:07:14.192 --> 00:07:18.196 Sustainable war victims strutting about as if they're the aggressors? 00:07:26.996 --> 00:07:30.833 The more the merrier in the sustainable war game! 00:07:33.002 --> 00:07:36.005 Batou is always so happy-go-lucky. 00:07:36.297 --> 00:07:41.219 Mr. Ishikawa, I wanna join the others and feel the wind on my body as I fight. 00:07:41.344 --> 00:07:42.970 Me too! 00:07:43.679 --> 00:07:46.307 Not so fast. You're overloaded with gear. 00:07:46.390 --> 00:07:50.102 Fight now and you'll drain your batteries before the main event. 00:07:50.770 --> 00:07:53.606 The only one of us fit to fight right now is me! 00:07:54.148 --> 00:07:55.149 Get going, then. 00:07:55.650 --> 00:07:59.070 But don't forget your real role as our protective outfits. 00:07:59.904 --> 00:08:00.738 Roger! 00:08:12.375 --> 00:08:14.418 Tachikoma, cover Ishikawa! 00:08:14.710 --> 00:08:15.545 Batou! 00:08:20.800 --> 00:08:22.134 That's more like it! 00:08:23.970 --> 00:08:26.305 Time for some war gaming! 00:08:38.693 --> 00:08:40.236 Ishikawa, the one on the right. 00:08:40.653 --> 00:08:42.613 No, your other right! 00:08:43.114 --> 00:08:44.865 They're screwing with me. 00:08:49.328 --> 00:08:52.123 -What was that? -You're a lousy shot. 00:08:52.206 --> 00:08:55.459 -Boo! -Shut up, you two! 00:08:59.297 --> 00:09:02.008 C'mon, Mr. Ishikawa, let us deploy too! 00:09:02.091 --> 00:09:04.802 Can't right now! Sit tight! 00:09:13.102 --> 00:09:14.020 Tachikoma, do it! 00:09:14.437 --> 00:09:15.271 Roger. 00:10:09.367 --> 00:10:11.410 You got your role here down pat. 00:10:42.233 --> 00:10:43.984 Hey, dumb* 00:10:45.152 --> 00:10:48.030 Learn to shoot straight before you join a gun battle. 00:10:49.407 --> 00:10:51.701 Hey, wasn't I amazing? 00:10:53.661 --> 00:10:55.454 Yeah, you did pretty good. 00:10:56.038 --> 00:10:58.708 Then how about petting me? 00:10:59.333 --> 00:11:00.626 All right, fine. 00:11:02.837 --> 00:11:04.714 Die, you one-percenter lapdog! 00:11:05.881 --> 00:11:06.716 Huh? 00:11:09.552 --> 00:11:10.970 Don't delude yourselves. 00:11:11.846 --> 00:11:15.391 Sustainable war is a game of chicken between major nations. 00:11:16.267 --> 00:11:18.310 Politicians who stink at negotiating 00:11:18.394 --> 00:11:21.147 and amateurs who don't know how the game is played 00:11:21.230 --> 00:11:23.858 get swept in and spit out by the war machine. 00:11:23.941 --> 00:11:25.401 Fine with me. 00:11:25.526 --> 00:11:28.112 If somebody wants to die, let's help 'em along. 00:11:28.195 --> 00:11:33.492 I'd love it if I could make a living going 'round the world playing war like this. 00:11:35.035 --> 00:11:37.913 I don't want to end my military career either. 00:11:39.707 --> 00:11:41.542 Go back the way you came! 00:11:42.501 --> 00:11:46.338 Even if you've nowhere to call home, you still have your lives. 00:12:15.159 --> 00:12:16.535 Makes my eyeballs ache. 00:12:19.580 --> 00:12:21.665 So, this is the real world? 00:12:26.253 --> 00:12:28.756 Togusa here. I'm at the specified address. 00:12:29.173 --> 00:12:30.341 Perfect timing. 00:12:30.633 --> 00:12:34.845 The target's still entirely focused on his virtual currency server attack. 00:12:34.929 --> 00:12:36.180 An illegal immigrant? 00:12:36.889 --> 00:12:40.601 Most likely, but he doesn't seem to be in with those other guys. 00:12:40.684 --> 00:12:42.102 You going in alone? 00:12:42.394 --> 00:12:45.356 I'd let the local police take him in if I were you. 00:12:46.190 --> 00:12:48.234 Relax, this isn't my first rodeo. 00:12:48.943 --> 00:12:51.987 Oh, right. You used to be a detective. 00:12:54.198 --> 00:12:58.744 Send a message to his terminal saying, "I'm coming to get you." 00:12:58.828 --> 00:13:00.162 Won't he make a scene? 00:13:00.621 --> 00:13:02.790 That's what I'm counting on. 00:13:10.005 --> 00:13:12.091 Japan used to be a peaceful place. 00:13:12.466 --> 00:13:14.260 You always kept me safe. 00:13:15.469 --> 00:13:19.431 Now everybody has to pack heat these days, even private security cops, Major. 00:13:20.724 --> 00:13:21.600 What the--? 00:13:32.987 --> 00:13:33.821 Don't move! 00:13:36.991 --> 00:13:38.409 Where are your clothes? 00:13:42.204 --> 00:13:43.330 Don't mess with me! 00:14:15.070 --> 00:14:16.030 Chief? 00:14:20.910 --> 00:14:21.744 Hello? 00:14:22.703 --> 00:14:25.331 It's been a while, Togusa. How have you been? 00:14:25.789 --> 00:14:29.627 Fine. Sorry I haven't been in touch. How've you been, Chief? 00:14:29.752 --> 00:14:32.880 I was able to stay with the Interior Ministry 00:14:32.963 --> 00:14:35.591 even after Section 9 was disbanded. 00:14:36.050 --> 00:14:39.553 I heard you became an adviser to the Public Security Bureau. 00:14:39.720 --> 00:14:44.308 That's right. And I heard you got divorced. 00:14:45.517 --> 00:14:46.518 How did you...? 00:14:46.852 --> 00:14:49.897 Nothing ever gets by you, Chief. 00:14:50.397 --> 00:14:53.817 Do you still hold a grudge against the Major and the others 00:14:53.901 --> 00:14:55.611 for leaving you behind? 00:14:56.111 --> 00:14:57.363 That's in the past. 00:14:58.447 --> 00:15:03.661 But not a day went by when I didn't think about what could've been. 00:15:04.912 --> 00:15:05.746 I see. 00:15:08.624 --> 00:15:11.794 Well, I have a special favor to ask you. 00:15:13.337 --> 00:15:14.880 What sort of favor, sir? 00:15:15.673 --> 00:15:21.136 The prime minister made a request of a rather complicated nature. 00:15:21.679 --> 00:15:24.181 -The prime minister? You mean... -Yes, him. 00:15:25.557 --> 00:15:28.352 Can you come by my office tomorrow? 00:15:29.019 --> 00:15:30.646 This is all so sudden, sir. 00:15:32.815 --> 00:15:35.401 All right, I'll come by tomorrow at 1:00. 00:15:35.734 --> 00:15:37.569 Good. I'll see you there. 00:15:38.070 --> 00:15:38.988 Yes, sir. 00:15:47.830 --> 00:15:51.667 Pretty sure I've never used a single one of my paid vacation days. 00:15:58.424 --> 00:16:02.636 This might end up being my last job. 00:16:14.273 --> 00:16:17.234 The latest raids have left a bad taste in my mouth. 00:16:17.735 --> 00:16:21.363 I feel for those poor civvies at the mercy of the G4's agenda. 00:16:22.072 --> 00:16:26.869 That said, those willing to die in the act of plundering 00:16:26.952 --> 00:16:29.747 are no different than someone with a death wish. 00:16:30.456 --> 00:16:33.459 Between the pros, this game of war is sustainable. 00:16:34.251 --> 00:16:38.756 But it's not worth battling amateurs who are willing to die to take you out. 00:16:39.840 --> 00:16:41.008 You may be right. 00:16:58.586 --> 00:16:59.796 How's business? 00:17:00.463 --> 00:17:03.675 I'm turning a tidy profit thanks to you people. 00:17:04.187 --> 00:17:08.441 The country's making money off this war, so we should too. 00:17:08.900 --> 00:17:09.901 You got a point. 00:17:09.985 --> 00:17:12.654 -Feel free to look around. -Have you been here before? 00:17:13.196 --> 00:17:14.906 Nope, this is my first time. 00:17:18.405 --> 00:17:19.239 Thanks. 00:17:20.574 --> 00:17:22.826 I'll have three of those. 00:17:23.744 --> 00:17:25.579 That'll be $1,000. 00:17:25.662 --> 00:17:30.334 A thou-- Talk about exploiting the whole sustainable war thing. 00:17:30.417 --> 00:17:31.418 Why wouldn't I? 00:17:31.960 --> 00:17:34.379 Gotta hustle hard like everyone else. 00:17:34.546 --> 00:17:36.548 -Suppose you do. -Thanks. 00:17:37.132 --> 00:17:39.301 You can see the front line from here, 00:17:39.384 --> 00:17:41.345 but it's still business as usual. 00:17:41.762 --> 00:17:44.306 You know things aren't that bad 00:17:44.389 --> 00:17:47.184 -as long as those girls are around. -I suppose. 00:18:05.781 --> 00:18:06.782 That's the place? 00:18:07.032 --> 00:18:09.034 Yeah, I've hacked in. 00:18:12.913 --> 00:18:15.916 What? They turned back for some reason? 00:18:16.166 --> 00:18:18.502 They made us wait so long for nothing? 00:18:18.585 --> 00:18:19.419 Shit! 00:18:20.045 --> 00:18:22.547 This is why you can't trust those damn Nomads! 00:18:22.631 --> 00:18:24.675 They break even the most basic rules! 00:18:25.217 --> 00:18:28.720 There's 17 men and one armored combat vehicle 00:18:28.804 --> 00:18:30.305 packing a 105mm tank gun. 00:18:30.972 --> 00:18:34.309 Seems the intel from our man on the inside was spot on. 00:18:34.893 --> 00:18:39.189 They also have an anti-tank missile and an M72. 00:18:40.315 --> 00:18:43.193 And each man is armed with a rifle. 00:18:43.902 --> 00:18:46.822 Sounds like they were counting on that crew we took out, 00:18:46.905 --> 00:18:49.825 so their fighting strength is already down to about a third. 00:18:49.908 --> 00:18:50.909 What's the plan? 00:18:51.451 --> 00:18:53.954 I wonder where they got those weapons. 00:18:55.163 --> 00:18:56.373 What's in that box? 00:18:56.998 --> 00:18:58.208 It's pretty small. 00:18:58.625 --> 00:19:00.168 Even if it's a robot, 00:19:00.252 --> 00:19:03.130 Tachikoma should be able to handle one that size. 00:19:03.505 --> 00:19:06.258 -Run a search just in case. -Way ahead of you. 00:19:08.260 --> 00:19:10.387 Obsidian, this is GHOST. 00:19:10.721 --> 00:19:11.847 This is Obsidian. 00:19:12.681 --> 00:19:14.266 Commencing operation. 00:19:15.600 --> 00:19:18.478 Roger that. I'll await the good news. 00:19:19.771 --> 00:19:20.897 -Tachikoma! -Roger! 00:19:28.340 --> 00:19:30.092 That was not my fault! 00:19:30.175 --> 00:19:32.636 No, it's totally on you! 00:19:35.472 --> 00:19:36.306 What the hell? 00:19:42.980 --> 00:19:44.231 Thanks for the intel. 00:19:46.149 --> 00:19:49.361 These guys look too old to be students. 00:19:49.444 --> 00:19:53.407 They're former college football players bankrupted by student loans. 00:19:53.699 --> 00:19:54.825 Such model students. 00:19:54.991 --> 00:19:57.243 The default didn't reset their lives, 00:19:57.327 --> 00:20:00.997 so they want to take it out on those beyond the gilded gates. 00:20:01.081 --> 00:20:03.208 Can't say that I blame them. 00:20:03.875 --> 00:20:06.461 So, how'd they get all the weapons? 00:20:07.879 --> 00:20:08.713 About that... 00:20:09.089 --> 00:20:12.300 Word is they have a patron called the Good One-percenter. 00:20:12.383 --> 00:20:15.720 A delivery service suddenly showed up with the weapons two days ago. 00:20:17.263 --> 00:20:19.057 The Good One-percenter? 00:20:19.182 --> 00:20:22.977 He gave 'em an armored vehicle too? What kind of nutjob does that? 00:20:23.061 --> 00:20:26.648 Never found out how they communicated, let alone his true identity. 00:20:26.731 --> 00:20:29.275 Wish I'd peeked inside their leader's cyberbrain. 00:20:29.734 --> 00:20:30.777 Why didn't you? 00:20:31.486 --> 00:20:34.823 Our job is to stop raids before they happen. 00:20:35.365 --> 00:20:37.325 Let someone else investigate. 00:20:56.187 --> 00:20:57.772 I think I'm done here. 00:20:58.314 --> 00:21:00.733 A think-tank is standing by up top. 00:21:00.859 --> 00:21:02.068 Thanks. 00:21:02.318 --> 00:21:03.736 -Hey. -Wait. 00:21:05.822 --> 00:21:08.450 Hey, that's a guard dog robot! 00:21:09.200 --> 00:21:10.577 Why didn't you warn us? 00:21:11.453 --> 00:21:12.495 You blew it! 00:21:13.696 --> 00:21:16.282 Our optical camouflage doesn't seem to fool it.