Vexille

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00:00:47 Early 21st century. Robot technology
00:00:54 By mid-century,
00:00:57 in robot knowledge and application.
00:01:00 From domestic uses to weaponry,
00:01:03 Japan dominates the world market.
00:01:06 As the technology is extended
00:01:09 the mood of
00:01:12 turns againtst use of humanoids.
00:01:14 Just as with nuclear power
00:01:18 U.N regulations are proposed
00:01:22 to limit robot technology.
00:01:25 Japan fiercely
00:01:29 but the will of the U.N.
00:01:33 Japan takes the extreme step
00:01:38 And begins a new policy
00:01:43 Japan uses it high technology
00:01:47 10 years go by.
00:01:50 The resulting information blackout
00:01:53 turns Japan into a total enigma.
00:01:59 For an entire decade,
00:02:02 no foreigner penetrates the veil.
00:02:43 This is disrupting
00:02:45 Now that your family has alredy
00:02:50 Don't the Japanese
00:02:52 understand it's Christmas?
00:02:55 Dragging us miles out here...
00:02:58 At least the British, French
00:04:47 "S.W.O.R.D."
00:04:55 The R.A.C.E.
00:05:01 Final stand-by. We go in on my mark.
00:05:07 Dumb gig. Dumb time of year.
00:05:10 Just some Christmas party, right...
00:05:14 Do the job quick
00:05:16 and you'll home
00:05:38 Each of the wolrd's nations has
00:05:44 and come to
00:05:48 Thus we can say that this result
00:05:52 represents a true and just future
00:05:59 If we at Daiwa Heavy Industries
00:06:05 I'd appreciate a round of applause.
00:06:17 Didn't think so...
00:06:44 The primary target is Saito
00:06:49 We're working on a tip-off.
00:06:52 Keep zour eyes open.
00:06:57 I said we didn't need 'em.
00:07:01 No idea. Ask the chief...
00:07:04 They're the latest Daiwa models.
00:07:07 Latest or not,
00:07:10 I don't trust them.
00:09:32 S.W.O.R.D.?
00:09:36 Darn you, Maria...
00:10:25 Get out of my way!
00:12:46 Darn.
00:13:01 Dispose of all the bodies.
00:13:17 What the heck's going on?
00:13:19 What's SWORD doing here?
00:13:22 Answer me.
00:13:25 For God's sake, I demand to know.
00:13:37 Leon!
00:14:24 "VEXILLE"
00:16:36 "SWORD HQ, Los Angeles"
00:17:02 It's a flagrant violation
00:17:06 Wich ones?
00:17:07 They ingnored just about every one.
00:17:12 Which part is metallic?
00:17:15 Well, it's bio-metal.
00:17:18 So this was his only robotic part?
00:17:21 I hope that's the case.
00:17:24 But during the raid
00:17:27 It might've been added later.
00:17:30 Is that even possible?
00:17:33 Not with our technology.
00:17:36 If Japan is manufacturing
00:17:41 It would pose a threat
00:17:44 This mean Saito's an android?
00:17:50 In any case,
00:17:53 there's nothing comparable
00:17:56 It'll take forever
00:18:01 This reminds me of San Pedro
00:18:15 Zak...
00:18:39 Despite all the people
00:18:42 We only talk to people with
00:18:49 It's not the city's fault.
00:18:51 It's the age we live in.
00:18:55 Anything from Irene?
00:19:02 Not a word.
00:19:04 Sorry...
00:19:07 Hear anything about San Pedro
00:19:15 Really...
00:19:19 Was the tip-off for this misson
00:19:22 Correct.
00:19:24 Not that it's a secret any more.
00:19:34 "Port of San Pedro"
00:20:22 Why the need for us to guard this?
00:20:25 That's the latest
00:20:29 But any enemy would have 'em, too.
00:20:32 The battlefield is Japan's
00:20:35 It's not right that everyone
00:20:41 Some day, they'll get
00:21:27 Cease pursuit and withdraw.
00:21:30 You've got to be kidding.
00:21:32 I repeat, caese pursuit immediately.
00:21:36 This is our turf.
00:22:09 Zak!
00:23:18 Be careful.
00:23:21 SWORD...
00:23:23 December...23rd...Mt. Filar...
00:23:27 Beware...of a meeting.
00:23:31 Maria...
00:23:47 Leon trusted
00:23:54 I mean,
00:23:55 even now I can't belive
00:24:00 Function-wise?
00:24:01 You couldn't tell it wasn't human.
00:24:04 Might it have been?
00:24:06 There was
00:24:09 But those eyes...
00:24:13 Autospy results?
00:24:15 They sent the android back to Japan
00:24:17 after political pressure.
00:24:19 In the end...
00:24:22 they hardly laid a finger on it.
00:24:28 Really...
00:24:35 Maria...
00:24:36 Japan. Completely off our screens
00:24:40 But we ignore its
00:24:43 recent suspicious
00:24:47 We still don't know
00:24:48 the purpose of
00:24:51 But a State Dept. Order says
00:24:56 must be returned to his duties.
00:25:00 There's also strong pressure
00:25:10 As for the results of the autospy,
00:25:13 it's composed of
00:25:17 Judging from bio-signature analysis,
00:25:22 we strongly suspect Saito is
00:25:29 Android production is a grave
00:25:37 Nonetheless, the White House
00:25:41 Any action that
00:25:45 might harm good relations
00:25:54 But Japan is up to something.
00:26:00 Henceforth we at SWORD
00:26:06 No matter what happens,
00:26:08 you can forget about
00:26:14 We are to face this threat
00:26:19 and neutralize it by our own means.
00:26:25 Our mission this time:
00:26:30 to infiltrate Fortress Japan.
00:26:34 Japan has been veiled in mystery
00:26:38 The time has come to unmask it.
00:26:51 These images are of Tokyo
00:26:57 As you know, no-one has been there
00:27:02 Its most powerful corporation,
00:27:04 has dominated the economy
00:27:07 Daiwa dictates Japan's politics
00:27:11 We also guess that it's behind
00:27:16 Japan's high-tech seclusion
00:27:19 by an electro-magnetic network
00:27:22 It relies on 270 sea-based antennas
00:27:30 As you know, it filters out
00:27:35 and scrambles outbound signals
00:27:39 to create a total barrie
00:27:43 rendering even satellite
00:27:47 Your mission is to penetrate
00:27:51 then transmit a reverse beacon
00:27:56 If successful,
00:27:58 this will facilitate
00:28:03 The beacon transmission from Tokyo
00:28:06 must last at least 3 minutes
00:28:12 One problem is your entry route.
00:28:15 All waters and airspace
00:28:18 are guarded by a warning system
00:28:22 Not even a micro-recon craft,
00:28:27 can get through.
00:28:50 After you send
00:28:54 the infiltration team will press
00:28:58 to gain as much information
00:29:02 72 hours later you'll meet at a
00:29:27 Commander Leon Fayden
00:29:30 has volunteered
00:29:34 10 years ago
00:29:38 leading an anti-terrorist task unit
00:29:42 They suddenly shut the borders
00:29:45 but he was there
00:29:59 Why didn't you tell me?
00:30:02 I didn't want you to worry.
00:30:04 Not about volunteering...
00:30:06 the fact that you were in Japan.
00:30:10 I never had a chance to.
00:30:12 Is that the only reason?
00:30:16 Yes, it is.
00:30:32 Didn't want you involved...
00:32:02 Bring up the deck monitor!
00:32:06 This vessel is not damaged
00:32:09 A nearby US cargo ship
00:32:13 We are investigating the cause.
00:32:15 Just in case,
00:33:07 Freight inspections all complete.
00:33:23 Safely past border security.
00:33:25 We'll lose radio contact shortly.
00:34:32 3 minutes to analysis completion.
00:34:37 Receiving beacon transmission.
00:34:42 Please guys, just 3 minutes...
00:34:45 Analysis is in progress...
00:34:52 1 minute passed.
00:35:02 2 minutes, 30 seconds passed.
00:35:11 10 seconds to completion.
00:35:13 9,8,7...
00:35:17 What is it?
00:35:19 Signal's lost, sir.
00:35:21 -Find out why.
00:35:23 Scan again.
00:35:32 System alert...
00:35:39 System alert...
00:36:01 Vexille, this way.
00:36:33 Zak!
00:37:09 In an entire decade,
00:37:12 you are our first foreign guests.
00:37:18 We've quite a welcome for you.
00:37:24 On my signal, rush for the water.
00:37:28 I won't go by myself.
00:37:29 You're the only one with a back-up
00:37:35 We'll join you later.
00:38:44 Leon...
00:38:58 Don't worry, Miss.
00:39:01 I'm alone. Nothing to be afraid of.
00:39:07 Maria changed your clothes, not me.
00:39:11 Maria?
00:39:17 Don't go outside!
00:39:49 Leon...
00:40:15 Do exactly as I say.
00:40:27 Maria...
00:40:31 Don't you dare go out again
00:40:35 Sorry, Maria. It was my fault.
00:40:42 I never thought SWORD would turn up.
00:40:51 So much food...
00:40:55 What about my colleagues?
00:40:59 -Go cool this.
00:41:02 What about Leon and the others?
00:41:07 What happened to Leon Fayden?
00:41:11 His whereabouts unknown.
00:41:19 We're still looking.
00:41:39 This is real.
00:41:41 It's really rare, y'know...
00:42:06 You slept for 2 days.
00:42:09 Get some food in you.
00:42:19 It was you who sent the messenger
00:42:32 One more question.
00:42:35 Where are we?
00:42:40 Thie used to be known as Tokyo.
00:42:48 Tokyo...
00:43:03 Captain, a second transmission.
00:43:07 Are you certain?
00:43:09 Certain, sir.
00:43:11 It's still coming in.
00:43:14 We're counting on you this time...
00:43:25 Never used chopsticks before, Miss?
00:43:34 Tasty?
00:43:50 That's like magic.
00:43:52 Where did you hide it?
00:44:05 Saito's heading this way.
00:44:32 Most impressive...
00:44:42 On second thoughts, not.
00:44:48 That's kinda pathetic.
00:44:52 Where's the SWORD women?
00:45:02 Any chick would run
00:45:04 from a tacky tie like that.
00:45:06 The boss goes soft on you
00:45:12 but I don't have his problem.
00:45:15 I don't know what you're planning
00:45:18 but whatever you do
00:45:38 I'll see you at headquarters.
00:45:47 He's right.
00:45:51 It's just a matter of time.
00:46:24 Daiwa's serious about finding you.
00:46:34 What is it?
00:46:38 This place is so full of life.
00:46:48 I've never seen anywhere like it.
00:46:54 It makes me nostalgic somehow...
00:47:56 Bad news.
00:48:51 Come here...
00:48:54 Get in there.
00:49:04 Analysis completion...
00:49:06 Captain, 3 minutes completed.
00:49:09 Okay, let's run the analysis.
00:49:15 Run the feeds from satellites
00:49:22 Running analysis.
00:49:26 Analysis is in progress.
00:49:45 Nothing there...
00:49:48 No mountains...no rivers...
00:49:53 No human habitation...
00:49:56 What's going on in Tokyo?
00:50:10 That's all that's left of Tokyo?
00:50:21 Daiwa Heavy Industries...
00:50:23 We've got
00:50:25 Lt. Commander Vexille Serra's
00:50:28 Satellite JD14
00:50:34 Any other survivors?
00:50:35 None confirmed.
00:50:37 Captain, look at this.
00:50:39 Put it up on screen.
00:50:41 The red dor is her.
00:50:43 She's being pursued?
00:50:45 JD14 is tracking her.
00:50:47 -Captain?
00:50:49 The bio-signature map...
00:50:56 Her bio-signature
00:51:01 How can that be?
00:51:09 They aren't human?
00:51:12 Scan the entire country!
00:51:33 Maria.
00:52:11 What's this?
00:52:23 Let's wait to see
00:53:03 They say everything
00:53:06 Daiwa escaped
00:53:11 Come here.
00:53:13 That's Daiwa out to sea.
00:53:23 It's their fault no people are left.
00:53:29 The Japanese race is extinct.
00:53:33 But you guys...
00:53:36 We're not human any more.
00:53:40 Not human...
00:53:43 Just fragments of humanity.
00:53:53 Fragments?
00:53:55 Fragments that will soon be gone.
00:54:01 You saw it, right? The final step
00:54:15 No red blood left in our veins.
00:00:16 But I'd never seen
00:00:18 anywhere so alive.
00:00:22 Trying to hold on
00:00:23 to their humanity.
00:00:27 Like eating food
00:00:36 10 years ago, just before
00:00:42 an unknown disease spread out
00:00:49 Infection brought a raging fever
00:00:52 with a high mortality rate.
00:00:55 There was no information about
00:01:00 just a mandatory
00:01:07 That was the beginning
00:01:15 The disease
00:01:18 And the vaccination we all received
00:01:21 was a Daiwa cyber-virus.
00:01:30 It invades every cell of the body
00:01:33 converting its molecular structure
00:01:36 so that the human body
00:01:41 What was worse, the virus
00:01:48 Meaning what?
00:01:50 We were a nation of guinea pigs.
00:01:54 Japan was their laboratory.
00:02:00 Finally the brain is owerwritten
00:02:04 the person becomes an android
00:02:12 The speed of the process
00:02:15 Some of us still cling
00:02:23 to the fragments of our humanity.
00:02:29 The technology is half-baked,
00:02:32 so most turn into junk.
00:02:36 At best
00:02:38 we become lumps of metal
00:02:41 In either case,
00:02:43 we're miserable specimens
00:02:51 How long do you have?
00:02:55 Daiwa's not done.
00:02:57 The next target is America.
00:03:04 They've alredy planted
00:03:10 That politician...
00:03:16 My buddy, Saga!
00:04:11 Let;s go!
00:04:32 We call those, "Jags". Failed
00:04:33 experiments
00:04:37 They search around for any kind of
00:04:47 The wasteland's crawling with them.
00:04:51 They throw up some neat stuff
00:05:52 We should get going.
00:05:57 Our base is underground.
00:06:18 Saito, what about that SWORD woman?
00:06:24 We lost her.
00:06:26 Failure's dogging you
00:06:28 since you let that informant
00:06:31 Maria is harboring the girl.
00:06:39 Leave them alone.
00:06:42 SWORD may have penetrated
00:06:47 Even so, America won't do a thing.
00:06:54 Relax, Saito.
00:06:56 Our decade-long experiment
00:06:59 nears fruition, at last.
00:07:01 That group, G32 Beta, in the slums
00:07:06 they alone are perfect specimens.
00:07:12 Maria is a part of that group.
00:07:16 Left alone they'll join us
00:07:19 But, sir...
00:07:21 We need not fear any act of man.
00:07:39 Very well. Summon Itakura,
00:08:06 Hello.
00:08:11 Here.
00:08:13 A fresh piece of junk.
00:08:15 It should contain the part you need.
00:08:17 Thanks, it's just in time.
00:08:21 Where's Maria?
00:08:25 Everyone,
00:08:49 Taro, is it ready?
00:08:51 Darn right it is.
00:08:59 My suit...
00:09:01 I fixed it up and
00:09:11 Looking for this?
00:09:18 -I sent out a beacon signal.
00:09:20 Longer than 3 minutes.
00:09:21 The R.A.C.E. net's down?
00:09:24 Daiwa already reconfigured
00:09:27 Darn.
00:09:28 SWORD only needs
00:09:35 Another thing, there's one more
00:09:40 Leon?
00:09:41 Yes, Leon Fayden, I believe.
00:09:49 Where exactly is he? Any injuries?
00:09:51 Sorry, that's all I know.
00:09:53 Taro, what's your source?
00:09:55 Daiwa's main stream. It's reliable.
00:09:59 Just Leon, no-one else?
00:10:14 No luck. No bio-sigmature
00:10:19 I found an additional signature.
00:10:24 There's just one other.
00:10:32 What's wrong?
00:10:33 The electro-magnetic diffusion
00:10:36 Darn.
00:10:37 I'll re-run the analysis.
00:10:49 Have Minerva ready to rescue them.
00:10:55 Captain Borg, a call on the hotline.
00:11:01 The Defense Secretary alredy?
00:11:05 No...it's the President.
00:11:21 Borg, here.
00:11:23 Yes, Mr. President.
00:11:31 I understand, sir.
00:11:49 We must abort the mission.
00:12:30 Takashi, what on earth's going on?
00:12:33 There's going to be an earthquake.
00:12:35 There is?
00:12:36 Yes, it's our last chance.
00:12:40 We're going to smash Daiwa.
00:12:43 Me, Maria and the guys...
00:12:48 3 freight tunnels connect Daiwa
00:12:56 Only the main one links to the city.
00:12:58 The others conect to the wasteland.
00:13:01 They're all ceramic?
00:13:03 Yes. A mid-size 'quake is forecast
00:13:08 All communication gates are open.
00:13:12 All communication gates are open?
00:13:13 Correct. And we found a weak point.
00:13:17 During the earthquake stand-by,
00:13:19 all tunnel gates
00:13:25 which creates a 50% delay
00:13:29 and the gates sealing in response.
00:13:33 How soon
00:13:35 -18 seconds.
00:13:37 2,500 meters.
00:13:39 That's pushing it
00:13:41 With our air-buggies, too.
00:13:44 But it's that or nothing.
00:13:46 And after you break in?
00:13:52 We drag this cable behind us.
00:14:00 The Jags.
00:14:06 They finish the job
00:14:09 This is enough metal to lure them
00:14:15 Chairman Itakura's called
00:14:34 -Is that all?
00:14:38 Don't make me repeat myself.
00:14:41 We don't wish to obstruct
00:14:43 those who calmly
00:14:48 But surely you know Daiwa
00:14:51 is planning to take America next?
00:14:57 There's so little time. Excuse me.
00:15:04 You're determined to go?
00:15:11 Suppose Daiwa responds
00:15:18 This is their precious laboratory.
00:15:22 They'd never do that.
00:15:29 In the end
00:15:34 trying to protect the same thing.
00:15:40 It's just that we choose to fight...
00:15:42 until the very moment
00:16:00 As an outsider,
00:16:04 your city seems to celebrate
00:16:16 But Maria...
00:16:18 she fights for
00:16:20 the sake of what's not yet gone.
00:17:26 Foreigners are to be expelled?
00:17:29 What on earth for?
00:17:34 Leon...
00:17:58 Maria, come to America with me.
00:18:05 What do you mean?
00:18:07 Your departure permit is invalid.
00:18:10 Lt. Commander L. Fayden
00:18:13 No such request was filed.
00:18:16 That can't be right.
00:18:18 It comes up negative.
00:18:23 Get out.
00:18:24 What for? Let me call him.
00:18:27 Calls to the airport are forbidden.
00:18:32 I'm going with you.
00:18:36 Let me join your mission.
00:18:39 It's a Japanese domestic matter.
00:18:41 Surely it's gone beyond that?
00:18:44 You're a foreign guest; behave.
00:18:48 Americans never learn...
00:18:51 Leon chose to return here
00:19:03 Maria, please take me into Daiwa.
00:19:12 Keep personal matters out of this.
00:19:17 I know you want to help Leon, too.
00:19:35 Takashi, what's wrong?
00:19:39 Takashi, hold on.
00:19:43 Takashi!
00:19:46 Takashi!
00:19:51 Takashi!
00:20:28 Takashi!
00:20:33 Takashi!
00:20:38 Call yourself human?
00:21:09 This is our rule.
00:21:13 Otherwise our plan would
00:22:44 Vexille.
00:22:48 We need someone to replace Takashi.
00:23:07 Once in the tunnel, floor it
00:23:11 Take a mid-line to reduce distance.
00:23:15 Touch the brakes and it's all over.
00:23:21 I'll lead Team Red
00:23:25 Saga takes Team Black to the West.
00:23:32 We've never fielded this many units
00:23:35 so we don't know how many Jags
00:23:39 Even if you're the only one left,
00:23:43 We just need one cable
00:23:50 Though we are no more
00:23:53 we are still human.
00:23:57 As long as we have our pride
00:25:16 Maria,
00:25:17 more Jags than we thought, huh?
00:25:19 Murata.
00:25:21 I'll double back and
00:25:45 Team Black to Red.
00:25:47 Red here.
00:25:54 Almost to the target gate.
00:25:57 Roger.
00:25:58 They're after you!
00:26:14 Murata!
00:26:40 We're through the gate.
00:27:01 Leave it to me.
00:27:29 2nd gate cleared!
00:28:11 3rd gate cleared
00:28:25 Maria, we lured them away
00:28:28 Make another approach.
00:28:31 Roger.
00:28:45 The Jags are on the cable already.
00:29:21 Maria!
00:29:54 Vexille.
00:31:08 One left.
00:31:21 Maria.
00:32:51 How come...
00:33:02 Bravo.
00:33:06 I guess you didn't expect the tunnel
00:33:14 What a same.
00:33:16 Jags can't jump that far.
00:33:22 Chairman Itakura
00:34:27 Leon!
00:34:30 Nice to see you again, Maria.
00:34:40 We're friends from our student days.
00:34:46 The 10 years haven't changed you.
00:34:49 As beautiful
00:34:55 Mr. Kisaragi...
00:35:03 Nobody move. You're in breach of
00:35:07 Nobody move...
00:35:14 Maria...
00:35:16 I warned you in vain.
00:35:31 The irony of fate.
00:35:33 Hardly imagined I'd see you again.
00:35:39 I can't let you do that!
00:35:57 "Insufficent evidence"?
00:36:00 We're public servants with no chance
00:36:06 It's not just breach of a treaty;
00:36:09 their research
00:36:13 They were released this morning.
00:36:24 We are the peak of human evolution.
00:36:27 In fact human existence is nothing.
00:36:29 But a preparatory stage
00:36:34 There's nothing evolved about you.
00:36:50 This body, born of humankind
00:36:55 Matchless in level of intellect
00:36:59 No need for sleep nor food.
00:37:03 Above all, we shall attain
00:37:09 What more could be asked?
00:37:15 You will join me in immortality
00:37:23 Only the few
00:37:26 and be reborn as Japanese...
00:37:33 I have done the work of god.
00:37:36 Maybe I was god all along.
00:37:45 He's insane.
00:37:55 But on the eve of completion,
00:37:58 Japan is empty of
00:38:03 But your country abounds in them.
00:38:06 Healthy subjects
00:38:43 Nothing divine about you...
00:38:46 Just another flawed human.
00:38:56 I had to protect myself for
00:39:01 Of course I would have the injection
00:39:08 Such suffering
00:39:09 for this sicko...
00:39:11 My research brought you
00:39:15 Androids can't act compulsively.
00:39:19 It doesn't make sense...
00:39:24 Halt, Saito. Stop it, please.
00:39:43 The city gates are opening
00:39:58 You have the citizens' full support.
00:40:05 This is Chairman Itakura.
00:40:10 The Council and I were misguided
00:40:16 Now, thanks to your brave resolution
00:40:21 we can make amends for our mistake.
00:40:32 Thank you all very much.
00:40:35 Chairman Itakura...
00:41:14 Detach the central tunnel
00:41:16 A transporter is en route.
00:41:21 Do not let it arrive.
00:41:26 Don't let it in!
00:41:43 Darn.
00:41:52 Piece of junk.
00:42:05 As long as I have my research
00:42:08 the world can still be mine.
00:42:22 The Jags will be here soon.
00:43:17 I'll get him, you look after Leon.
00:43:20 No, I'll go after him...
00:43:22 Not with that leg, you won't.
00:43:28 Look after Leon for me.
00:45:56 Maria...
00:45:59 Why didn't you come to the airport?
00:46:25 I hate machines
00:46:27 but humans like you
00:46:38 Vexille!
00:47:06 Vexille.
00:47:08 Where's Maria?
00:47:34 Stay back, you heap of junk!
00:47:38 The Jags will get you soon.
00:47:41 Maria.
00:47:47 Maria, run!
00:47:50 Now we'll be together forever.
00:48:24 Maria!
00:50:35 Jags across Japan came
00:50:40 then sank deep beneath the sea.
00:50:47 Maria and her kind died off.
00:50:51 But they left us something vital
00:50:59 It was Maria that taught us
00:51:03 as long as we communicate hope
00:51:07 we ourselves gain eternal existence.