Ekusu makina (Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina AKA Appleseed 2) Page #4

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Anything happens to her,

I hold you responsible.

Can't believe

he just kicked his ass like that.

We've determined

the unidentified data frequency...

...detected during the incident were

being transmitted by the robotic doves.

We believe they were responsible.

They transmitted a virus program

to the cyborgs, triggering the uprising.

What we don't know...

...is how regular non-cyborg humans

were involved in the attack as well.

But the investigation is still under way

and we should know more soon.

Right now, evidence suggests

cyborg terrorists were behind this attack.

Whether or not Aeacus was collaborating

with the terrorists remains to be seen.

At the same time,

we can't ignore the possibility...

...that E-S.W.A.T.'s

virus-protection programs for cyborgs...

...may have been compromised.

So effective immediately, we will suspend

participation of cyborg troops.

What?

- This is bullshit.

Non-cyborgs were involved as well.

- You treat us like criminals for this.

As long as the enemy's objectives

remain unclear, we have no choice.

That is all. Dismissed.

Man, forget this. I'm out of here.

I don't need this crap.

I'm with you.

Yoshitsune.

Yeah?

Would you run some tests on this?

Some sort of biochip?

Where did you get this from?

Off one of the rioters.

Just check it out for me, will you?

No problem. I'll check it out.

- Thanks a lot.

Tereus.

Let's have a drink.

No, thanks, I'm busy.

The backup always follows the point man.

You heard the lady.

Centralized management of each country's satellites...

...along with the proposed system

of information sharing...

...could be a first step towards fulfilling

the wishes of those who long for peace...

...in our postwar society.

So where do we go?

Feel like a pub or sports bar?

Sports bar.

Pub. That's what I meant to--

We go now live to a message

from Prime Minister Athena.

Momentarily, we will demonstrate...

...what can happen when the satellites

of 32 nations come together...

...to form a willing alliance.

According to Greek mythology...

...the olive tree

is a symbol of peace and prosperity.

It is my belief

that mankind's desire for peace...

...will soon unite our world.

It's like a carnival.

- Yeah. Looks like fun.

Look out!

Briareos!

Nobody's driving it.

What's happening to him, Deunan?

- I don't know.

He wants that terminal. Why?

Stop it. What's gotten into you?

What's wrong with you?

Look out!

Tereus!

What's happening to you?

Briareos, stop it.

I said, stop, Briareos!

What are you doing?

Briareos!

Damn.

- Error in satellite monitoring system.

Electrical supply system malfunction.

What the hell?

We're being hacked into from the outside.

Code yellow.

Go to subsystem B, just to be safe.

Copy that. Switching to B.

Back online now.

The unidentified data frequency

wasn't detected in that area.

So they ruled that out as the cause.

I think they wanna conduct drug tests

and a psych exam on him.

So where is he now?

He's here, in the isolation ward.

Did you see him?

He didn't want me to, so no.

I see.

I can do that.

- Of course.

I'll go on my rounds and be right back.

Turn around.

Okay. Be gentle.

This birthmark.

Briareos had the same one.

What's happening to him, Tereus?

I feel like I can't help him.

That biochip you wanted me

to check out? Part of a Connexus.

Take a look at this.

I put a Connexus on this lab rat.

Watch what happens

when I transmit the same frequency...

...from one of the robotic doves

to this rat.

Whoa.

It's like he has no control.

And now he can be controlled.

When activated, the Connexus emits

a signal that stimulates nerve tissue.

In other words,

it can potentially be used...

...to manipulate

both humans and cyborgs at will.

That would explain why non-cyborgs

were involved in the attack.

Exactly.

So that means Aeacus

was innocent, then.

Just being used

like the people in the riots were.

This thing that's happening

isn't just some kind of cyborg virus.

This is something much bigger.

Then the terrorist attack on Tartaros

was just some kind of test.

I don't know how, but we gotta

get these things off the street.

Is it true?

Did I really attack Deunan?

Mm-hm.

What's happening to me?! What?!

They don't know,

and that's why she's worried.

She wants to see you.

No.

Not now.

Maybe there's something I can do.

Richard Kestner.

He's been with the Olympus

Science Academy since 2135...

...but he worked for Poseidon

before that.

Poseidon?

Keep going. What else does it say?

Let me try to access

Olympus' host computer.

Okay, I'm in Gaia.

Chief Technician of New Technology

Elizabeth Xander.

Halcon Laboratory.

Halcon?

- Yeah.

Give me a sec.

"No data selec--" It's been erased.

Is Kestner behind this?

That's impossible.

Kestner never would have been able

to remove that amount of data...

...from a global network on his own.

Someone else must be behind this.

Kestner. Poseidon.

Hitomi, cover your ears. And get back.

Briareos, no! Stop it.

I need to pay the good doctor a visit!

Please, don't do this! You could get--

I want these patients out of here!

- What's happening?

Doctor, Levels 4 and 6 have been cleared!

Hey! Where do you think you're going?

We have to evacuate the hospital.

You get out, I have to find someone. Go.

- You can't. We have to leave.

Aren't you listening to me?

Leave me alone.

Hang on.

Attention, citizens:

The Connexus is now considered

to be a harmful product.

If you are a Connexus user...

...please turn in the device to your nearest

government facility at once.

Repeat, the Connexus is considered

to be a harmful product.

We'll be lucky if even 10 percent

of the population turn them in.

I want enforcement measures

taken as early as tomorrow.

Of course.

Nike.

- What is it?

Briareos has escaped

from the hospital.

He's taken Vice Minister Hitomi hostage.

You're all aware of Briareos' capabilities.

Don't you ever let your guard down.

All right, move out.

Deunan Knute.

I want you to withdraw

from this assignment.

What are you talking about?

- That's a direct order. You understand me?

Remain here on standby. Got it?

Pull your vehicle

to the side of the road immediately.

Surrender or we will take hostile action.

What do we do?

- Do what they want.

I repeat, stop your vehicle immediately.

- Just not right away.

Thanks for the lift.

Do you want a gun?

- Don't need one.

We've taken the hostage

into protective custody.

The fugitive's whereabouts

are still unknown.

So where is he? Where did he go?

Are you asking me?

How would I know?

I don't care if you're the vice minister

or not, you're aiding and abetting a fugitive.

And that makes you

just as guilty as he is.

It looks like

the fugitive took Harbor Way Number 4...

...and exited somewhere near Cygnus.

We're currently inspecting all vehicles

within a 1-kilometer radius of the area.

I see that you're going

for that bachelor-pad look.

I can tell you live alone.

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