"And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven
and did cast them to the earth:
and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered,
for to devour her child as soon as it was born".
Revelation - Chapter 12:4
Just like in the forecast data.
Excuse me.
I hope the anesthesia did no harm to her.
Sir, Deunan Knute is secured!
Such a beauty...
8 hours 12 minutes, she slept so long.
This legendary soldier is so cute even when she's asleep.
About what happened to your body?
She will be surprised!
When we get to the Utopia.
Utopia, eh...
Did we get the landing permit from Olympus A5?
Don't get too close before ID is confirmed
or the multi-legged cannon will fire at us.
Olympus A5, kom in.
Lading permit confirmed.
ESWAT 109 landing.
Briareos.
I'll take a look up ahead.
I will go with you.
You stay here.
Don't worry. I'll be back soon.
Briareos...
Such a detailed inspection this time.
According to the order from legislative institute.
Still sleeping... perhaps wrong dosage of anesthesia?
Don't move or I'll break your neck!
Deunan Knute, second team captain, stand down!
Briareos...
I can't believe it.
Can't blame you. But this is the truth...
So after such a large scale World War, there is no winner?
Yes. After that, the previous administration took over. In other word, Olympus is now controlling this world.
That means I blindly
kept fighting for months with no cause?
That's how war is, isn't it?
But it's different here.
Olympus is the ideal government that mankind has search for ages.
Why bringing me here?
Because you are an elite soldier.
Your name on the top of ESWAT's human enhancement list.
My mission is to bring people on the list from outside world to Olympus.
ESWAT?
I know you must have lots of questions.
But, please take a good rest tonight.
We will continue tomorrow. I will show you around the city.
I'm sure Deunan you will fall in love with our Utopia.
Here is the bedroom.
Haven't slept on a soft bed for a long time, haven't you?
I'll pick you up at 10 am tomorrow.
You are Hitomi, right?
Yeah.
Haven't we meet before?
I don't think so. Good night.
When...
In the battle of North Africa,
I lost my body.
It's been over one year.
This is Carl's...
It's what your father left behind.
Don't let them get it.
Call me if you have trouble.
Briareos...
Do you know those who attacked me?
No.
So sad.
Athena you arranged that attack, didn't you?
It's impossible for the mercenaries to confront with ESWAT.
Did you forget the mission of Bioriod?
If the military knows,
General Uranus will be pleased.
We won't be able to control them by ourselves.
Gaia might have reached its limit.
Athena, we don't have much time left.
Nike.
They've found out.
I'm so sorry.
Nike,
We need our man inside ESWAT.
I'll prepare right now.
But the worst is,
we didn't find that thing.
Then
It's not yet the time to use the last resort.
But the fire has to be put out before it grows.
Secure Deunan Knute by all means!
Yes sir!
Human is such a strange creature that will fall into its own traps.
Never thought Captain Hades will be here personally.
Imagine how ESWAT is chasing after the fake information...
Preparation is 98% finished.
Wonderful...
The problem of special part on the leg was also solved.
General Uranus will be pleased.
Now, Bioriod won't be able to do as they wishes.
We should not be protecting wolves.
instead we should protect the sheep like human, shouldn't we?
Indeed that's the principle for our first generation Bioriod.
However some wolves are under sheep's skins.
No matter if it's a wolf or a sheep, there should not be any sacrifices.
So sad. We've already known the answer to this.
Even then, we have to debate with Gaia like this.
Then let's continue to debate with Gaia.
Deunan!
Briareos!
Morning, Deunan.
It fits well. Come on, let's go.
our entry permit was approved this morning.
So Deunan you are offically a member of our Olympus.
Beautiful city, isn't it?
Comparing with where I was yesterday,
it's like a dream.
From today on, this is the reality.
Everyone seems happy.
Because in this city 50% population are Bioriod.
Bioriod?
Man-made human.
Clones?
No, not simple clones,
but man-made human with carefully selected human gene.
Does it mean that the city is controlled by clones?
It's not polite to say "clone".
I am a Bioriod myself.
And, although being elite,
Bioriod doesn't control human.
Bioriod aims to coexists with human peacefully.
and become an integral part of human to human relations.
Half of them are Bioriod...
This car is sort of strange.
The experimental Damysos system is installed on this car.
Damysos System?
Yes, like hovering.
It's said the driver would have a longer life.
So the ultravibrate gravity control technology is finished.
But, you control the car by that steering wheel?
In this city, the use of automation technology has reached such level,
this wheel is a symbol of the "for the people" idea.
Simple theory, complicated structure,
makes human more human.
What's that all about?
makes human more human. City planners used to say that.
That is the symbolic building.
Tarutarus and Tartarus.
Inside there, an enormous I.N. structure that controls Olympus.
I.N.?
Means "Intellectual Network".
Commonly called Gaia.
Gaia grows with the network and monitors all of Olympus.
Especially we Bioriod..
Why?
Human has emotions.
They argue and start wars.
Bioriod is restrained on emotions.
They don't hate others so there won't be any fighting.
On the top of Tarutarus, there is a perfect defense system protecting the "D-Tank" virus storage system
It is said that if the virus is spread out, all Bioriod will die.
It's the product of human defense instinct.
But it's a insult to Bioriod.
You mean human is more dangerous.
So the balance between human and Boiriod is more important.
Gaia monitors the effect of the Bioriod with human.
But the one being monitored are still human being.
You spoke like General Uranus.
Who?
General commander of Olympus military.
An extremist that hates Bioriod.
An being that's unfit in Utopia.
Bioriod controls Olympus.
Premier Athena is a Bioriod too.
Athena?
You know her?
Probably not.
Premier is just like the president.
However the military is controlled by human.
Scary, right?
Recently the ESWAT under Athena's control is growing bigger.
The relations with military has gone from bad to worse.
But all decisions of Olympus are controlled by Gaia.
Something wrong?
We've got company.
Hitomi, are you okay?
Sure.
But they are...
They sure know what to do.
So I am the target.
No question about it.
Such is the reality.
Briareos!
Cannot unseal the Apple Seed.
How are you doing, grandpas?
Hitomi, are you alright?
Are you hurt?
I am okay.
And I bring you the long awaited Deunan Knute.
Ahh, the legendary beauty!
Goddess of fighting.
You have the same eyes like Carl..
You know my father?
Not only that,
Most Bioriod in Olympus have inherited part of Carl Knute's gene.
That means Hitomi is your sister.
We heard you met some unpleasant things.
Recently, it's very complicated to control people from outside.
We are worried that the balance will be broken.
First let's introduce Gaia to you.
Enemies of the general...
he legislative institute and administrative institute began to confront each other
over the issues of Bioriod population increasing, etc.
Athena is really targeting Carl's daughter?
Absolutely.
All the preparation is done.
Degree of the information source?
It's level 5.
General, Please make a decision!
Human cannot be the tool of souls any more.
This is Gaia.
Gaia lets the network grow and controls Olympus.
Gaia speaks with the seven elders and the conclusion becomes the consciousness of Olympus.
Gaia is the combine product of many scientists' intelligence and consciousness.
However a machine is a machine.
It's absolute stable,
a reliable tool.
But it has no emotions and no feelings.
Only if combine with seven elder's feelings
Gaia could think more like a human.
But recently you have very different opinions with Gaia.
Our work is to argue with Gaia.
The conclusion of the debate can lead Olympus to the correct direction for future development.
Deunan, you were still in battlefield yesterday, right?
What did you fight for?
Well...
Human being will not stop fighting as long as there are emotions and desires.
That's why we built Olympus.
The last hope for human being is the coexistence of human and Bioriod.
Gaia continously monitors this balance.
Bioriod is totally different from human.
Without the reproductive ability, they cannot have children.
No sex.
No love, no desire, and therefore no hatred.
However if the life-prolonging procedure is not performed regularly,
they will get old really fast and die.
We wanted to make Bioriod different from human, so we supressed their reproductive ability,
and changed their life cycle.
Hitomi, aren't you late for the life-prolonging procedure?
No problem, I will have it done there soon.
Hopefully, someday Bioroids don't have to go through such troublesome procedure.
Kudo, all your team members are dead.
You are still too young, sorry for that.
Started with only one knife, she killed 16 men in ten minutes.
You brought in a really good newcomer!
You bloat too much.
Your team members might save your life some day.
You shouldn't say those words to them.
So long haven't seen you, can't you say something else?
Something nicer?
Such as "how have you been in two years?"
Or "Nice to meet you again".
Someone has an interest on you.
I know. But why would any one be interested in me, and who are these people?
I don't know.
What is "AppleSeed"?
I don't know.
I don't want hear such mechanical answer.
Sorry.
Right now, my mission is to protect you.
Mission...
Tomorrow we meet at 9.
So... you are the legendary fighter Deunan Knute.
It's said that you died during the Great War.
Your story at the War of North Africa became a legend.
May I sit here?
Sure.
Deunan, how about your father Carl Knute?
He died before the Great War.
Sorry to hear that.
Your mother?
I cannot remember anything about her.
My father didn't tell my anything either.
You and Briareos were lovers, right?
That's when he was still human.
So the body is more important for love.
That's not what I mean.
But to men, the body is a sex symbol none the less.
Well...
What is it like to be in love?
You know Bioriod's emotions are restrained.
So we don't know what love feels like.
I can learn about it from the readings...
But I never experienced personally.
So I become more and more curious.
On this point, I really envy human beings.
People in love, what are they like?
The feeling of love someone.
You bastard! You are only a Bioriod! How dare you be in front of human!
Olympus military, annoying guys.
Always make a scene.
Synchro-test finished, No problem found.
Only thing left is to adjust the safety belt.
I want to confirm one more time before that.
The reason for the reduction of shock-absorbing is...
I said that already.
Dynamic structure can absorb shock.
But the cartilage has many structures,
joints, bearings and depressor mechanism are self-restrained,
they will dislocate under too much stress.
Yoshitsune, don't worry. This is Deunan Kunte.
But usually no woman can operate a Land Mate.
Ok, let me try. Help me adjust the safety belt.
Deunan, Yoshitsune is the best mechanics in Olympus.
Only limited to Land Mate though.
Now you are studying the Hecatonchires structure, right?
Next time let me see the inner structure please.
Forget it, I am blushing.
All secured?
Hmmm, no problem.
Ok, this is the start switch.
First you need to practice, slowly.
Right.
What's happening?
The emergency launch alarm.
Unidentified Land Mates invaded Gaia Research Center!
ESWAT launch immediately!
Stop wasting time, let's move!
Ok like this is fine. I'm moving out.
Like that?!
Deunan!
Stop!
The are coming...
Targeting is...
Deunan...
Hold on, don't come here!
Drop the weapon!
Briareos.
Sorry
Such foolish actions.
The third generation Bioriod are all destroyed.
The DNA system for life-prolonging procedures are all destroyed as well.
They came in from the underground elevator shaft.
Seven levels of security system are broken through in one shot.
No sign of insurgents from outside of Olympus.
We don't know who owns those land mates.
This is too much!
Looks like it is fate that we have to take on the burden of today's human reality.
No other choice.
From now on, block all surrounding of Tarutarus and Tartarus.
No one is permitted to access the D-Tank on the top.
Yes.
Emergency meeting right now!
I wonder if Deunan is okay...
Hitomi!
Don't tell me...
You exceeded your life-prolong procedure limit for more than three days!
Hitomi!
We are still not sure who owns the Land Mates that attacked Gaia Research Center.
This is the end of ESWAT report for this attack.
All Bioroid, please remain calm.
We are trying to restore the life-prolonging system.
Please do not panic and be patient!
Premier Athena, isn't it beyond ESWAT's authority to block all surrounding of Tarutarus and Tartarus?
Under extreme circumstances, this is the only option under martial law.
It is our responsibility to protect Gaia.
Not to protect the D-Tank?
It is to protect Gaia!
Totally disregarding us Olympus military?
I only chose the best option.
What do you mean? Are you insulting me?
Please, we have no time to argue!
Everyone, this terrorist attack is targeting Bioriod's existence, an unforgiving tragedy in Olympus.
If this continues, Bioriod's fate would be to perish from the surface of earth.
There is an only one way to save them as well as protect Olympus.
It took a long time to make the decision.
We discussed with Gaia for a long time.
Gaia has made a decision.
Gaia wanted to make Bioriod alive.
Make Bioriod to have reproductive ability.
About the technology to restore Bioriod's reproductive ability,
I heard that Dr. Gillian who developed the technology erased all data.
That made the development impossible.
That's true, General Uranus.
If that technology's data was indeed erased,
it's impossible to develop it again.
However, the lost data, which we called "Apple Seed", does exist.
Soon we will find the lost AppleSeed,
and restore Bioriod's reproductive ability,
allowing them to evolve to be the new human being,
and build a new Utopia.
Hitomi!
She's fine.
Only sleeping...
Are you sure she could be saved?
As long as we find the lost Apple Seed.
If not...
Her body will degenerate very quickly.
She'll die within 24 hours.
Not only Hitomi herself,
all Bioriod will have the same destiny.
Premier Athena Reyes. you are Deunan Knute, right?
Deunan.
Do you know Dr. Gillian?
No.
We did research over twenty years.
But still couldn't match Dr. Gillian's researches.
But, if we get Dr. Gillian's AppleSeed,
the Bioriod reproductive ability can be restored.
We can become the new human being regardless of D-Tank.
Gaia made the final decision.
Athena, we all depended on you now.
Deunan, we need your help.
This old disc is the only clue?
Is it real that the first generation Bioriod was born in this research center we are headed?
Yes, according to my superior.
Why did Athena cover the secret of this disc up until now?
Why did Dr. Gillian restrain the reproductive ability of Bioriod?
Deunan, this a secretive and dangerous mission.
We need to concentrate to do our job.
Be able to save Hitomi. Won't that be enough?
Don't think too much.
Can I ask you a question?
During that terrorist attack, your last shot...
Ah, never mind.
Deunan, Redon, here.
No mistake about it, this is it.
Kudo, back off.
Dr. Gillian, there's no time to waste, please escape now!
Athena, there's still some data left, I have to erase every last little bit.
We'll try to defend the first attack, please be hurry.
Mommy
What is it? Did you wake up?
How come...
What is it, Deunan...
Mother
Deunan, listen carefully.
Mommy hid the most important research data inside this pendant.
But bad guys wanted to use mommy's research for bad things.
Therefore, mommy had to hide it.
Bad guys?
Yes.
Bad guys who want to take away Deunan's future.
So Deunan must make sure she protects this pendent.
Nmmm, Deunan will protect it.
Good girl.
Deunan, but if Athena says she wants this pendent, give this pendent to Athena.
Only Athena is an exception.
I know. Only Athena is exception.
Deunan, protect the "AppleSeed".
Deunan, do you remember the thing we are looking for?
Do you remember?
Carl's pistol... is AppleSeed inside that pendent?
Dr. Gillian, please don't move.
Don't move!
I beg you, don't move!
Mommy, what is it, mommy!
Deunan, don't come here!
Don't shoot!
Mommy
Trouble. Olympus military. When did they...
How did they know this place?
Too many enemies! Seaside is already occupied!
Only way is go to the top.
To the roof!
Everybody stay calm!
Position: Room D at 5th floor.
Redon, you betrayed us!
I always hated Bioriod.
As for the traitor,
that guy is the first one!
Hades.
Deunan, long time no see.
I regretted I couldn't kill Carl myself.
No surpises, you smell like Bioriod yourself.
And, even with this Cyborg body,
you two are still together.
Tell you the truth, I was a little scared of seven elder's trick.
But, over trust your men is always your weakness, Briareos.
Briareos, what's going on?
Let me tell you, Deunan.
The one behind the terrorist attack of Gaia,
is this Briareos.
You still remember my Land Mate got away from him?
Because of him, many Bioriod died.
Is that true?
Answer her, you dog!
Come on, give that pendent to me.
Deunan!
Hurry, go to the top!
Hurry!
Kudo!
Let's go!
Don't come any closer!
Stay away from me!
Deunan, give me the pendent now!
They want the pendent, not you.
This is what my mother protected with her life.
You know everything from the beginning, don't you?
Deunan.
Deunan!
Deunan, you finally start to know him. The true identity of that monster.
Deunan Knute.
I am general commander of Olympus military, Senator Edward Uranus.
Carl Knute was my old friend, so was Dr. Gillian.
I've seen you a few times when you were a child.
We don't want to hurt you.
Just give the research data to us.
We prepare to overthrow the legislative institute, destroy D-Tank and eliminate all Bioriod.
Turning the human society back into human's hand.
But the data in your hand will destroy our plan.
Could you please give it to us?
I refuse.
Deunan!
Deunan.
Olympus is not the Utopia in Carl and Dr. Gillian's dream any more.
I learned my fighting skills from my father Carl.
But I didn't understand why father trained me to become a fighting machine.
Now, I finally know why.
General, my mother's last words are that I should not give this to anyone else except Athena.
Bioriod are not trust worthy.
They will only continue to control human being.
Maybe they are not to be trusted.
However, one thing is clear.
Bioriod will not kill each other.
General, we don't have that much time.
Deunan, it's a pity.
Athena was protecting human society.
So were Carl and Dr. Gillian.
They tried to hide AppleSeed to protect human.
They wanted to prevent the rapid evolution of Bioriod.
Because Bioriod is a dangerous being.
No. Continue Dr. Gillian's research,
Athena is making Bioriod to evolve slowly, step by step.
General...
Bioriod is always protecting human society.
The reason I help Hades on that terrorist attack,
is to help Athena to slow down the evolution process of Bioriod.
And keep Deunan's lost memories lost.
Athena wanted to hide the secret until the last.
My mission is to give AppleSeed to seven elders.
That's how I get the job to protect Deunan.
If so, that pendent must be destroyed.
General, isn't it rather strange?
Seven elders doesn't only want the AppleSeed.
They want to use AppleSeed to destroy D-Tank.
Athena must have some reason behind her protection of the D-Tank.
General, don't let D-Tank be destroyed!
Briareos!
Don't be fooled by the machine's word.
This is revenge, Deunan.
Can you imagine the life I had
after I was dismissed from ESWAT?
This is the revenge to Carl for dismissing me!
I will kill all Bioriod with his DNA.
I will kill all Bioriod!
Hades...
If you want to hate someone, hate your father, Deunan!
Sorry.
Don't speak any more.
Although it's the latest Cyborg cell,
I still feel pain when hit by bullets.
Please, don't speak anymore.
Always want to see you again.
When I was dying in the battlefield,
just wanted to see you one more time.
Then, I was saved by seven elders.
If I can protect you,
nothing else matters.
I know.
My body and soul became a monster like this.
You didn't change.
Still yourself.
But I cannot protect you any more
I won't let you die.
Deunan, human being...
Briareos!
There won't be a single human sacrifice.
Seven elders promised that.
However they must be planing something under the table.
Therefore, go!
But, I cannot leave you here.
The future of this planet is in your hands.
I don't need a future without you.
Deunan, don't let your mother die in vain.
Enough. Don't speak any more.
Deunan -
Briareos...
Briareos!
Briareos sent SOS signal when he was hit.
Hecatonchires is really something, the special structure is all different.
Stil have time to restore the tissues.
We can still save him.
Please save him.
The fuel is enough for the trip.
Lade Mate's Ultravibrate Gravity System is already in use now.
Flying is more stable.
The center of gravity has some offset,
but shouldn't have any problem for 60 degree rotation.
Deunan, we Bioriod,
still have a little feelings of love left.
Please save Hitomi.
Deunan Knute. Mission accomplished.
Good work.
Deunan.
Deunan, good work!
Finally we Bioriod have reproductive ability.
Hitomi has the same life cycle as a human now.
This way, Hitomi is saved.
I am so happy.
No need to worry any more.
Deunan...
It's you guys who killed my mother, isn't it?
Did you have my mother killed?
Deunan please forgive us.
That really was an accident.
If Dr. Gillian were alive,
We would only have more options.
Why did mother hide AppleSeed?
We got our only hope from Dr. Gillian.
The final chance to allow human race to exist.
Coexistence of human and Bioriod is the only way.
But, human never give up fighting.
They are afraid and hate the superior race.
With vehemence.
Human race has no ability to rule this planet anymore,
they are a disgrace to Dr. Gillian's ideal.
According to Gaia's prediction, human race will be destroyed with earth in three generations.
Deunan, it's time for us human race to step out of the way.
Step out of the way?
We human must give the future of the earth to Bioriod.
Dr. Gillian's virus,
will finally have its destiny fullfilled.
Virus developed by my mother?
Yes, on the top of Tarutarus.
Sealed inside D-Tank.
This virus can destroy the reproductive ability of human being.
No human being will be sacrificed.
We will peacefully end human's history.
This is the euthanasia of human race.
My mother objected that idea.
She disagreed with the rapid evolution of Bioriod.
That's why you killed her.
There used to be two options for Olympus.
Coexistence with Bioriod or evolution to the new human race.
To make the correct and fair judgment,
Gaia was produced.
Dr. Gillian made great effort to produce Gaia.
Gaia worked in the way Dr. Gillian designed.
If Gaia has a different opinion,
it's impossible to release the virus.
Just then, human started then World War.
this planet was turned to a wasteland.
The Olympus which rules the world became like this.
General Uranus' hatred towards Bioriod only added to Gaia's anger.
Then, Gaia made the final judgment.
Using AppleSeed to make Bioriod the new master race,
and erase human race from the history.
You used me.
You used me as the decoy to make Briareos obedient.
Our effort is only to make Gaia to come to the conclusion
Gaia is a hoax.
This is the fate of human, Deunan!
As soon as I press this button,
D-Tank on top of Tarutarus will explode.
Virus will spread all over the world.
Stop there, old men!
It's 984G, please act as soon as possible!
The button has no use now.
What are you doing, Athena?
Bioriod was created to prevent the destruction of human race.
Did you forget that?
Bioriod was set to obey the orders of humans.
We are not Bioriod anymore. Please call us the "New Human".
Athena, this is Gaia's decision!
It's the rage against Uranus's rebellion,
the punishment to human being's atrocity.
General Uranus gave up the rebellion just a moment ago.
He is seeking to coexist with us peacefully.
General Uranus did?
This event, Gaia would not have not known.
Deunan, Gaia no longer exists here.
Gaia doesn't exist anymore?
The vehemence of human race is decreasing.
Gaia should have reconsidered the judgment.
But these old men stopped Gaia,
working on their own will.
Athena you are pretty smart.
New human is really perfect.
By stopping Gaia, your life-sustain system would be affected also.
That' right. We are going to step out of history together with human race.
The multi-legged cannon?
All multi-legged cannons are proceeding toward Olympus headquarter!
The multi-legged cannons are waling toward the top of Tarutarus!
No one can stop them now.
All ESWAT Land Mates move out now!
Attack the cannons!
Stop them by all means!
The defense system of D-Tank will hold, right?
If hit by multi-legged cannon at zero distance, it still will break.
The most powerful sword against the perfect shield,
It's a tragedy to worship power.
At this speed, they will reach Tarutarus in 15 minutes.
How about the evacuation of citizens?
We are trying our best.
That's the top priority.
Once the cannons enter no-man's zone, attack them immediately!
No 7 cannon is the control center of all cannons.
Hitomi!
Hitomi...
I am sorry, grandpas.
If you send control abort signal from the the control box inside No 7,
all cannons will stop.
But don't ever destroy it!
No 7 has to be stopped manually.
The password for control abort is hitomi.
Briareos!
Deunan, we have a promise.
Deunan, time to go. Jump...
You won't make it.
Human race will only make the planet perish.
Deunan, human race cannot turn back any more.
Why not let the new human bear the sin of the human race?
We will survive even it's not an utopia.
We will shape our own future using our own hands.
Deunan!
Not good, they have no weakness anywhere.
Multi-legged cannon is now 2000 meters from Tarutarus!
We cannot hurt them at all!
Jilas Captain, we are approaching No 7! Cover us!
No 7 is...
The one in the middle.
Concentrate your attack on the legs of No 6 and No 8!
How about the No 5 in front?
Don't worry about that one. Concentrate all of your firepower on No 6 and No 8!
No 6 is stopped!
Good.
How about No 8?
That's the one. I will attract its fire.
Deunan you approach it from below.
Understood.
Briareos!
Deunan!
Multi-legged cannons has reached Tarutarus.
They started to climbing towards the top.
Deunan the time is up.
Multi-legged cannon No 3 is approaching the top.
There's no way to stop it.
How come...
Why...
Briareos!
Deunan, let go of my hand...
No, I can't do such a thing.
Hurry, enter the password!
Mother...
They stopped.
All multi-legged cannons has stopped. D-Tank is safe.
Briareos!
Deunan!
Hitomi!
WHow about the grandpas?
O,zo...
The the last letter of the access code...
It's entrusted... it's entrusted to us now.
Nothing has changed.
It must be the unchanging that added to human race's sins.
Even so, I will continue to fight.
For our children,
for the true new human race...