Is this a zoo?
A place where strange animals are trapped
inside the cages they've built for themselves.
Fleia?
I guess she's in the atelier.
Fleia?
Fleia!
In the aftermath of World War III, a group known as the General Management Control Office formed in order to rebuild and unify the ruined world.
They constructed an experimental model city named "Olympus."
The new city was a sanctuary for humanity's survivors.
It was also home to a new sub-species: Half-Human, Half-Robot beings called Bioroids.
The Bioroids were responsible for all aspects of administration.
This city was meant to finally represent all of mankind's utopian dreams.
Dreams which underestimated the eternal human desire for absolute freedom.
A freedom which for some was still gained, at any price...
No doubt about it, they're inside.
All right, let's go!
Damned terrorists! We'll show them a thing or two.
Police! Nobody move!
Damn, why do they always call us when something goes wrong?
Would you rather be unemployed?
If that would mean peace, yes.
Team A in position.
Team B, preparations okay.
Team C, okay.
The armored vehicle you've requested won't be ready soon!
We can guarantee you safe passage to the airport!
At least release the children!
Shut up! We're sick of your stalling!
I'll give you ten minutes, then we'll waste the kids first!
Okay.
Fall in. Time for the operation briefing.
On the way to the airport, we'll split into two groups.
Follow the route. Stay on the main road.
- Where do you think you're going? - To the toilet.
Who the hell does he think he is?
They're using gas while we have hostages?
No, this is...
Everyone down!
Damn you!
You're lucky. You're only getting arrested.
Mama!
Tomomi!
You two stay there. Briareos!
Evans! Evans!
Damn!
Get down!
A booby trap?
What was that explosion?
Team leader! Team leader! Two of ours are down at the rear entrance!
He fooled us! He let himself be captured so he could escape.
Probably had strengthened cybernetic limbs.
He really pulled a fast one.
But what could be so important that he'd leave his partners behind?
Son of a bitch!
Who's there?
I'd like to thank you for this afternoon.
I told you not to come here!
As you must be aware, all of our men were killed.
I need replacements.
How about the Landmates?
As soon as we get the troops, we'll hit the Tartarus block.
Take a look at this guy.
- Neleus? Who is he? - An informant.
An informant? In this day and age?
Even in a united world, there's still you the spy,
and me, the cop.
Why not informants?
Okay Briareos, take if off.
The images captured in your special retina match the picture that Deunan ID'd.
Good grief. All right, who is he?
Alias "A.J. Sebastian."
You could call him a freelance terrorist.
A real pro with a reputation.
When he came to Olympus yesterday,
Special Investigations got a lead on him and went in.
You know the rest.
I wonder if something major is going down.
- Hey, Deunan. - Briareos. Done so soon?
Haven't you filed your report yet? Hurry up.
We won't make it before Hitomi comes back.
Gotcha. Just about done.
"Pick up the package next week"?
Yeah, that's what the memo found at the crime scene said.
- What does it mean? - A code, probably.
- It's not our problem anymore. - Why?
Special Investigations snatched it out of our hands.
The department connected to the administrative Inspector General?
You got it. They said SWAT should stick to shooting.
Hey, what was that paperwork?
Transfer request to Special Investigations.
What did you say? Are you serious?
I'm gonna track the bastard down and kill him!
She's empty-handed this time.
When Hitomi brings a guinea pig, we've got to increase observation.
It's an additional expense.
It can't be helped.
The legislature is acting on approval of the assembly.
Excuse me for a moment.
Damn them.
As if I didn't have my hands full with terrorists.
Calling it an "experiment" is noble,
but they insist upon encouraging the immigration of unstable elements.
Where's their concern for the peace we've finally achieved?
Speaking of which.
I hear the two that were recently brought in are working out well.
Yes, as police officers they're excellent.
As people, they're eccentric.
Excuse me.
Inspector General?
What? Wiped out...? And you let him get away?
Nike, the names of the two we were talking about?
Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires.
Can we use them?
You mean, as our pawns?
Everybody got a drink?
I'd like to propose a toast to the return of Hitomi,
the girl who rescued us from the wastelands! Cheers!
Cheers!
Everyone here is someone Hitomi brought in from the Badside.
Even I was rescued by Hitomi a few months back.
When Briareos and I were wandering the wastelands.
When she's back in town,
she takes care of new immigrants as a caseworker.
She says it's her job. That makes her a civil servant.
Hello handsome! You drinking?
You're not drinking, are you!
I've got to work the night shift. I'm a regular "9 o'clock Cinderella."
You're no fun. Call in sick.
What are you babbling about now?
C'mon, stop pestering him.
Wha-a-a-t?
Calon, cheer up, okay?
Here, Hitomi, have some water.
H-Hey, aren't you leaning on the wrong person?
Hey, look! Over there!
It's near Tartarus!
My God! Tartarus! That's where I was born!
- Calon? - Shit, wish I was on duty!
Hurry, we've reached the target.
- Still warm. - Move it, he should be close!
It's one of ours.
The legs are damaged.
Hey! You okay?
The electronics went out when I got hit.
One of them went up the stream. Go after him!
Right! Leave it to us!
Hello, this is OTV.
Hey!
I am prepared to give a statement.
Today, we the Free Human Liberation Alliance,
have attacked the so-called "Center for Bioroids."
The Tartarus block.
This is a warning.
The bioroids were created to serve as tools for humanity.
But they took over the world, and now act as our masters!
This can't be forgiven.
The plan to install robot police and multi-legged tanks
in various locations around the world in the name of public safety
proves the blind ambition of the bioroids to dominate Earth!
All in the name of "justice."
It's not too late. Stop the new police systems.
Restore power to humans. We are prepared to strike again!
Freedom to humans!
Is that all?
Your average, garden variety terrorist statement.
He infiltrated Olympus and put himself at risk just for that?
And what of the damage?
Ah, right. Information facilities were hit hardest.
The lost programs and bioroid personnel data
are under investigation using the twin banks.
The nursery escaped damage.
No adverse effects observed in the newborns.
Repairs are underway at top speed.
Seven days will be required.
I wouldn't want to go up against that.
Hey, Briareos. About yesterday's Tartarus incident...
I know. It was probably him.
If only we hadn't let him get away.
I've also requested a transfer to Special Investigations.
Briareos!
If it doesn't go through, we'll go after him on our time off!
The multi-legged tank you see here is a prototype
fitted with a cockpit for human control.
Next year, the tanks used will be computer-controlled robots.
The on-board computers will make the decisions.
Override control is to be retained by Olympus' supercomputer, Gaia.
As for the placement of the robot police, there is some opposition.
In light of recent protests, some increase in public safety measures
may be necessary to avoid another age of wars.
And in other news...
The multi-legged tank will return to the dock after today's test.
That's when we'll hit it.
Are Deunan and Brio here?
What the hell is this?
What if an emergency call comes in?
Deunan and Briareos have orders to see the Inspector General.
Olympus police, south quadrant, 4th precinct. Chief Bronx here.
Briareos?
Briareos is out.
Okay, then leave a message.
Whoever that was, they should fix that camera already!
It's been three days since we put in for transfer and still no word.
No change in the enemy, either.
The council won't change their minds about the robot police.
They'll have to do something soon.
It'll be our chance to act.
Hmm...
What is it?
Calon!
Hi!
You've had some bad luck.
Not really. Are you paying respects, too?
Yeah. To Evans.
How about you?
These are for my wife.
Today's the anniversary of Fleia's death.
Thank you. She would've been pleased that you came.
If only she'd had your vitality, she might not have died.
What happened to her?
She committed suicide. She couldn't adjust to this city.
Threw herself from our window.
No, maybe she was murdered.
She was too delicate to live.
The utopian environment suffocated her to death.
But why? This is such a magnificent city!
I thought that too.
Living here there are no hardships, no inconveniences.
Anything can be obtained with the slightest effort,
and there's no longer any competition.
For anything.
But it's not like there aren't any problems.
Everyday conflicts of ordinary life are denied us.
We have no control over our environment.
Wouldn't you say that makes this place a zoo?
That's what Fleia used to say.
I thought it was foolish. Until she died.
But it doesn't seem to me that everyone feels like that.
Because 80% of the people in this city are bioroids.
They were programmed to live here before they were born.
Because 80% of the people in this city are bioroids.
They were programmed to live here before they were born.
- Hey! - Yo.
Is it done?
Yeah. Just finished it.
It was a complicated job. Took longer than I thought.
Sorry about that.
I made the armor half as thick as normal, like you asked.
Are you sure it's what you want?
It won't do much good against bullets.
Doesn't matter. With the increased speed,
all you do is deny your opponent a chance to strike back.
But if your superiors find out, you'll get busted.
It's against specs.
Naturally, you'll keep quiet.
That's why you were paid up-front in cash, with a big bonus.
Kids shouldn't worry so much.
What's that?
That? Deunan's Guges.
She's rough on the Landmates.
Told her a Guges would be faster than always repairing her Cadmos.
She bought it reluctantly.
With a bank loan, of course.
I see. She's a tough adversary.
You mean rival, don't you?
I guess so.
Where you goin' all dolled up?
- What kept you? - Sorry. Had to shower.
But we're going to see a woman, not a guy.
That's why.
Welcome.
Make yourselves comfortable. Have a seat.
As of today, you two will be working for me in our investigation.
You'll arrest a man you know well.
You mean A.J. Sebastian.
My men were involved in an investigation.
It turned out they moved too soon and were killed.
It's not standard operating procedure, but because of your...
...exceptional skills, I've cleared it with your superiors.
Get the information by stating your name at Special Investigations.
Get on it right away.
But...
Keep it quiet.
- She was transparent. - A 3D hologram.
Too good to talk directly to us humans, huh?
More like she doesn't trust us.
Well, shit... what do we do now?
We do it, we're public servants.
Call my lawyer, you bastards!
It's Deunan and Briareos.
One minute, you're on vacation and the next, passed out on the couch.
Maybe it was their honeymoon.
I heard she was fishing for men.
Oh yeah. Briareos!
There are messages for you in memory.
Maybe one's from a woman!
You sure you can handle it by yourself?
We've got no time for recruiting more men.
All you have to do is get the multi-legged tank on schedule.
Our target is the same house as those two.
I know them pretty well.
It'll be easier to go by myself.
Are they that good?
- You were just lucky. - And smart.
Yes, Olympus police. 4th precinct.
Sorry to have kept you.
- Shall we go? - I've got to do something first.
Where is Briareos Hecatonchires?
What? On vacation?! When's he coming back?
Hello? Hello?
Were you aware he was selling information to us
and the police at the same time?
Yeah. He wasn't cut out for running a business and leading a normal life.
The thrill of being a double spy
gave him the satisfaction no possession ever could.
This is where we split up. It's unlikely we'll meet again.
I haven't asked you your name yet. I'm Sebastian.
Calon. Calon Mautholos.
Briareos. It's been a long time, so please excuse the camera.
Neleus?
Briareos. It's been a long time, so please excuse the camera.
I've got some hot information.
Interested? You set the price. It's an open market.
- Is he still playing the snitch? - Who is he?
He used to be my informant. His stuff's good, but...
My information concerns the hit on the Tartarus block.
You've got nothing to lose.
I'll be waiting. This is the place.
I've got a bar downtown called "Neleus."
When was this?
When we met the Inspector General.
Briareos, you haven't gotten in touch with me.
You doubt me.
Here's a free taste: One of them is a cop!
I know the guy.
He's the one who sold information to the terrorists who hit Olympus.
How about it? The price goes up every day. Better come soon!
Yahoo! It's me, Hitomi.
Sorry to bother you at work.
I'm staying at Tabitha's.
Will you check the lock on my door before you go to bed?
Putting in overtime again, huh?
It'll be finished today.
How about a drink tomorrow after work?
Sounds good. See you later.
Oh, no!
Hello, it's me.
What? Hitomi's data is missing?
It was taken before the area was destroyed?
All right, well done.
It's me. Get me the ESWAT commander.
Freeze!
Drop your weapon!
Easy does it...
Don't try it!
Want to test my aim?
Briareos!
Got 'em!
Hold it! Drop your weapon!
W-What the hell are you doing?
Do as you're told!
It's all over, A.J. Sebastian. This time I won't be so nice.
Let the hostage go. What do you want with the girl?
Answer me!
W-What the...?
W-Wait!
Don't move!
Stop it! He's got a hostage!
After him!
Hitomi!
Office to driver. Office to driver.
Over.
This is driver; go ahead.
I got the shipping label. Repeat, got the shipping label.
Understood. I've just finished the wrapping.
E-Even if you could pilot it,
you can't use the weapons without Gaia's authorization.
I'm aware of it.
Gaia is programmed to shift Olympus into dormancy
upon receiving DNA information from Hitomi.
No more accurate key exists.
The attack on Tartarus was for the data.
The destruction was only a camouflage.
The true goal was using Hitomi to stun the city into quiescence.
What does that have to do with our arrest?
You are under suspicion of being spies.
That's ridiculous.
We began to suspect someone was leaking information to the terrorists,
so we initiated a secret investigation.
Then there was the matter of A.J. Sebastian...
We had him with a 99% certainty, but somehow he managed to escape.
Suppose the officers leaked the information,
pretending not to know each other once they got there?
There's also your immigration from Badside.
You're the one who had Hitomi bring us into this city!
I decided to place you where I could keep an eye on you.
During the abduction of Hitomi, you managed to show up!
We were fighting!
Another camouflage, perhaps?
Why prevent ESWAT from firing? She could've been hit!
She can be replicated. Before she falls into wrong hands,
she might need to be killed.
But it's a human life!
No! We are bioroids, created as tools of humanity.
Tools that no longer serve their purpose
or that are dangerous to mankind, must be cast aside!
Hitomi is our friend!
We've located the Landmate and trailer involved in Hitomi's abduction.
We've found no trace of her.
Inspector General, we have a strong lead on the case.
We can clear our names!
Put us under surveillance, if you want.
"Dead men tell no tales"...
No, he's already given us an important clue.
"One of them is a cop," remember?
So what do we do now?
Something big's about to happen. We've been 188 defensive.
We can't act with bare hands. We need weapons!
Everybody listen up.
We arrive in Olympus in exactly 12 hours to pickup a package.
We are to take no other action. Do not engage the enemy.
If we cannot complete the mission, we are to return home. That is all.
G-17 demolition complete.
R-1 complete.
P-17 complete.
All the "R" blocks except for one have been destroyed.
Very well.
This is the only place where Hitomi's DNA can be used to stop Gaia.
So it's Athena Arayas.
Are you Calon Mautholos?
We are from the legislature.
We would like to talk to you about your wife's suicide.
She was in treatment for a minor nervous breakdown, correct?
We'd appreciate information not contained in her files.
Such as things she did or said at home.
Anything at all. No matter how insignificant.
You leave us no choice.
W-What are you doing? What is this?
It's nothing.
Where are we going? I demand an explanation! Say something!
What is this for? What are you doing?
Hey! What are you looking at?
- "Come on, Calon!" - "Fleia!"
It's impossible... that can't be!
How can you look into my memories?
Stop it! What right do you have to do this?
This is just like...
...being a guinea pig!
Come with me.
No! Why should I listen to a terrorist?
I won't go. I won't do what you want.
Bioroids aren't just tools!
I know that. I want you to help me as a human.
You're relieved.
It's Calon!
I brought backup Landmates. Here are the papers.
Hey! Calon!
Deunan?
Right, move along.
What's wrong?
"One of them is a cop"...
Damn! Come on!
W-What happened?
Hey! Call mobile HQ!
What's going on, Brio?
- Hitomi's in that truck. - What?!
Remember Neleus' message.
But that's...! It's Calon?
Don't let emotions cloud your judgment!
They've sprung the trap. Or is it that...?
Fire!
Check the driver's condition!
You bastard!
Release Hitomi, traitor!
Calon!
Deunan, we can't let things go on this way!
What are you talking about?
Olympus isn't a place fit to live in!
We've got to make sure the world doesn't repeat this mistake!
That's why I stole the tank that can bring forth world domination.
What?
What happens if Gaia stops?
Of course the tank won't operate, but... oh, no!
What is it?
The prototype has manual controls!
Even with Gaia fully operational, the unit can still maneuver.
It leaves Olympus. But...
Calon, have you lost your mind?
I'm sane enough. We should be the only victims of the experiment!
Deunan! Briareos!
We are the guinea pigs!
Hitomi, stop!
Shit!
Run, Hitomi!
Go in!
Please go in!
Brontos Team, Algos Team. Head for multi-legged tank dock.
I'm heading for Gaia.
Emergency... Emergency!
Gaia is enabling the special disaster program and will activate self-defense systems!
Damn! Call the air units!
The tank... Now I understand. Slow it down!
- Inspector General! - Go to Gaia.
Now they've done it...
Comparing Gaia and the tank, we can deal with Gaia!
But it's in disaster mode!
If you go in, no matter who you are,
you'll be identified as a terrorist.
You'll be killed by the self-defense systems!
Inspector General!
The tank is trying to leave the city.
Our firepower can't stop it.
The only way is to reactivate Gaia.
- You two...? - We'll go in with you.
It's useless. Don't even try it.
Damned insects! Don't you have faith in your own machine?
Our firepower isn't enough!
- Where are we? - One of the databanks.
There's no self-defense system here.
Attacking would be like giving yourself a lobotomy.
Might be easier than we thought.
Up ahead is the hardware storage section.
We can find a way to reactivate Gaia there.
Hope nothing happens 'til then.
Are you all right?
Briareos!
Multi-legged tank proceeding toward the end of the city.
Is there any way to stop it?
Three hours until we reach Olympus.
200 meters to the end.
With how many traps?
We can't stay. I'll cover you.
Run for it!
Briareos!
I'm okay, but with this leg, I can't go on.
After this is over, we'll go shopping.
For a new leg, of course.
Don't stop for anything. Don't even look. Run straight through!
Go!
Briareos, we made it!
This way!
Damned Gaia turned off the power to the data room!
Gaia, we're on your side!
Damn it!
Damn...
...it!
Tank is one kilometer from city boundary.
Found it!
Good!
- This way. - Now up?
Multi-legged tank has passed the boundary!
Right on schedule.
There.
If you break that circuit, Gaia will reactivate.
I'll leave it to you.
But my right hand...
I believe more in your left hand than in my right, Deunan.
Miss! One o'clock.
Miss! Five o'clock.
Relax!
Miss!
There's no spare magazine.
Don't pull the trigger. Squeeze it.
Close.
Don't aim it! Point at it with the gun!
W-What the...?
Shit!
What happened to the helos that came for the tank?
Police air defense found them in time to scramble and chase them away.
I wonder what country they were from?
There's still work for us here.
Deunan, I'm sorry, I...
Don't worry about it.
But...
I couldn't have said no if a handsome guy had asked me.
- What? - Do I detect a note of jealousy?
No way, not me!
"This is a zoo".
"A place where strange animals are trapped inside the cages they've built for themselves".
The shard of glass that cut my finger during the night,
cross to you, scattering memory
The blue skies laugh at selfishness
Feel so blue...
Even the shining fades
It's a crystal celebration at the speed of light
It's a crystal celebration if there is hope
Once again embraced by the warmth of that day,
the hesitating heart...
A silk carpet...
The spreading wonder night...
I could never see your heart
Come to me...
So won't you tell me, once again?
The gasping beat of the stagnant cities is
the prism of loudness
I could never see your heart
Show it to me
So won't you tell me once again?
The hesitating heart...
A silk carpet...
The spreading wonder night...
I could never see your heart
Show it to me
So won't you tell me once again?