E7 - The Hunt

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[00:18] ---
    I'm sorry I just started
    crying back there.
[00:22] ---
    I'm so embarrassed...
[00:23] ---
    Don't worry about it.
    We actually owe you, so thanks.
[00:28] ---
    They sent me to help with the fighting
    that erupted nearby. I'm glad I did okay.
[00:34] ---
    Oh! I never introduced myself!
    I'm Shishibe Shion. Nice to meet you.
[00:40] ---
    N-Nice to meet you.
[00:42] ---
    Um...
[00:44] ---
    Gashin, say something!
[00:47] ---
    This isn't important.
[00:50] ---
    Anyway, that move you did
    back there was so cool!
[00:54] ---
    I used to take naginata lessons
    when I was a kid,
[00:58] ---
    and thanks to our AMAIM, I'm able to fly.
[01:02] ---
    I was just a bit scared since
    this was my first actual fight.
[01:06] ---
    Your first?
[01:08] ---
    I used to be Yatagarasu's helper
    to support their movement.
[01:13] ---
    But this one told me I'd be a good pilot.
[01:16] ---
    I have good foresight.
[01:18] ---
    I bet she was just your type.
[01:20] ---
    I think you're right.
[01:21] ---
    Sure, that accounts for
    100% of my reasoning.
[01:25] ---
    That was your only reason?!
[01:26] ---
    Who cries just because
    it's their first fight?
[01:29] ---
    Tezuka!
[01:30] ---
    I'm sorry...
[01:31] ---
    Unlike you, my princess is
    a delicate flower, you dumbass!
[01:34] ---
    What?
[01:35] ---
    Stop it, Nayuta.
[01:37] ---
    Nayuta?
[01:38] ---
    I thought you said your name's Angelo.
[01:40] ---
    Nayuta is an alias I use to keep
    a low profile. Angelo is my soul's name.
[01:46] ---
    Do you get it?
[01:47] ---
    Not at all...
[01:48] ---
    I don't expect a simple AI to
    comprehend my logic algorithm.
[01:52] ---
    That's it, you're going down!
[01:53] ---
    Bring it!
[02:08] ---
    This is Captain Brad Watt and Warrant
    Officer Raymond Hardy, reporting for duty.
[02:31] ---
    "AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[03:48] ---
    I specifically called you here because
    our intelligence team has located Ghost.
[03:54] ---
    Take a look.
[03:56] ---
    Past records prove that
[03:57] ---
    Ghost is an unmanned unit
    with an autonomous AI.
[04:04] ---
    The Japanese terrorists seem to
    also possess similar Als,
[04:08] ---
    but their procurement method is unknown.
[04:10] ---
    However, its combat ability
    is extremely impressive.
[04:14] ---
    No one, including the North American,
    Asian, Eurasian, and Oceanian military,
[04:19] ---
    has succeeded in the practical
    applications of an autonomous AI.
[04:24] ---
    To gain the upper hand, the top brass
    wants to obtain it at any cost.
[04:30] ---
    We need you to capture or destroy Ghost.
[04:36] ---
    Destroy, sir?
[04:38] ---
    To stop others from obtaining it instead.
[04:42] ---
    Ghost is currently
    hiding in Asian territory.
[04:45] ---
    But the Asian military has their hands
    full with the Oceanians, leaving us open.
[04:50] ---
    This is our chance. Pick your own team
    and figure out a plan. Got it?
[04:57] ---
    Understood, sir!
[05:00] ---
    It's been a while, Brad.
[05:02] ---
    You should consider going home
    during your next leave.
[05:05] ---
    Your mother wants to see you.
[05:07] ---
    I understand, Father.
[05:13] ---
    You're going to cram every job there is
    into your schedule, aren't you?
[05:17] ---
    During your next leave.
[05:19] ---
    By the time I'm done with one mission,
    another takes its place.
[05:24] ---
    It is what it is.
[05:27] ---
    I still can't get used to this.
[05:29] ---
    I haven't been to Tokyo in two years,
    but it's changed so much.
[05:36] ---
    Hey, since we're here,
    why don't we stop by somewhere?
[05:45] ---
    "Taiyaki"
[05:45] ---
    "Taiyaki" A taiyaki shop?
[05:47] ---
    "Taiyaki"
    I guarantee you it's the best
    in the country. It's delicious.
[05:52] ---
    "Taiyaki" Thank you for waiting.
[05:58] ---
    I think you gave me too much.
[06:00] ---
    It's our way of saying thank you
    to the North American Confederation.
[06:06] ---
    This is nothing compared to the hard work
    you do to restore our country.
[06:13] ---
    Thank you.
[06:15] ---
    "Restoration of Japan"
    sounds nice, but in reality,
[06:18] ---
    most of Tokyo,
    including the land and buildings,
[06:20] ---
    is under the control of
    our military, government,
[06:23] ---
    or companies associated to NAC.
[06:28] ---
    Even Japan's defense system
    is under our command.
[06:32] ---
    Gaining back autonomy while its capital
    is still under the controls of NAC...
[06:38] ---
    It will slowly but surely result in
    the colonization of Japan.
[06:41] ---
    Captain, keep your voice down.
[06:43] ---
    Do they not understand this,
    or are they turning a blind eye?
[06:48] ---
    It's even possible that Japan
    would become a new state.
[06:53] ---
    Are you against that?
[06:57] ---
    I suppose, if it means not being able
    to eat these treats anymore.
[07:04] ---
    Yes, they're certainly delicious.
[07:07] ---
    What did I tell you?
[07:12] ---
    It's not that I don't want to go home.
[07:16] ---
    As you're aware, I'm an adopted son
    of Deputy Commander Spears.
[07:21] ---
    There were other children
    like me in his household.
[07:25] ---
    But I was never able to
    fit in like they were able to.
[07:30] ---
    I've had many sleepless nights.
[07:33] ---
    One day, Father took me to the base
[07:38] ---
    and I saw an AMAIM for the first time.
[07:42] ---
    I couldn't help but admire it.
[07:45] ---
    I snuck into the cockpit
[07:50] ---
    and was finally able to sleep soundly.
[07:53] ---
    That was the first time since the day
    I was adopted by the Spears family.
[07:58] ---
    Is that why you prefer manned AMAIMs?
[08:00] ---
    I'm not sure, but it certainly makes up
    a core part of who I am as a soldier.
[08:09] ---
    All right, let's get to work.
[08:15] ---
    Why do we have to stay at a hotel?
[08:19] ---
    We can't let my princess camp out.
    Besides, this is perfect for her.
[08:24] ---
    It's a waste of money.
[08:25] ---
    I'm sorry...
[08:26] ---
    Gashin, you should learn
    a thing or two about empathy.
[08:30] ---
    What?
[08:32] ---
    Now that there are three AMAIMs, it's got
    me wondering where they come from.
[08:38] ---
    No other militaries
    have anything like them.
[08:41] ---
    A company called Brenson Corp provides
    goods and services to the Resistance.
[08:46] ---
    Apparently, their HQ's in Europe,
    but who knows?
[08:51] ---
    It's an off-the-record company.
[08:54] ---
    Can they be trusted?
[08:55] ---
    So far, we've never had any problems.
    They've been extremely cooperative.
[09:00] ---
    Is that where you two were developed, too?
[09:02] ---
    No, we, I-LeS, were developed
    by a different institution.
[09:06] ---
    I-LeS?
[09:07] ---
    Intelligence Learning System.
[09:10] ---
    An AI system capable of
    learning on its own.
[09:13] ---
    "Autonomous AI" is close enough.
[09:17] ---
    "MAILeS" is what Yatagarasu and
    Brenson Corp call AMAIMs with I-LeS.
[09:24] ---
    I see...
[09:26] ---
    I took a look at Gai's source code,
    and I saw a few similarities with ours.
[09:32] ---
    Huh?
[09:32] ---
    Each developer has their own
    particular way of writing code,
[09:35] ---
    so it's safe to say we were
    created by the same person.
[09:41] ---
    But I don't know why Gai was
    discarded in Oceanian territory.
[09:46] ---
    So you're like siblings?
[09:47] ---
    Right you are.
[09:49] ---
    That's so depressing.
[09:50] ---
    --Hey, that's my line!
    --Ow! You're dead meat!
[09:53] ---
    Stop fighting in such a tight space.
[09:56] ---
    Play nice.
[09:57] ---
    Jeez...
[10:00] ---
    I wonder if Gai wants to know
    how it ended up in that place?
[10:06] ---
    Not really. It's not like knowing
    the reason will change anything.
[10:11] ---
    Besides, I like the situation
    I found myself in.
[10:14] ---
    We're besties, after all!
[10:17] ---
    Yeah.
[10:28] ---
    First Lieutenant Roger Young
    and Second Lieutenant Sofia Louis,
[10:31] ---
    reporting for duty!
[10:33] ---
    Thank you for coming.
[10:37] ---
    Frankly, I'm not happy
    with this mission, sir.
[10:40] ---
    Second Lieutenant...
[10:41] ---
    Ghost is dangerous, so why risk lives
    by sending in manned AMAIMs?
[10:47] ---
    Wouldn't unmanned AMAIMs be sufficient?
[10:49] ---
    That would require an entire troop.
[10:52] ---
    Even with their hands full,
    the Asian military won't let us slip by.
[10:58] ---
    That's why I picked just two of our
    best pilots. Only a select few are going.
[11:04] ---
    I can make it work!
[11:05] ---
    Second Lieutenant!
[11:08] ---
    I know you're good.
[11:11] ---
    You won the Tactical Simulation
    Match twice in a row, yes?
[11:15] ---
    But you can prove your worth later.
[11:19] ---
    Follow my lead on this one.
[11:22] ---
    If you can't, there may never
    be a next time.
[11:28] ---
    This way. Let's start
    our strategy meeting.
[11:41] ---
    Let's go. We need to get to HQ by today.
[11:44] ---
    Okay.
[11:51] ---
    The interference around here is strong,
    so the Asian military won't find us.
[11:56] ---
    Are you two nervous?
[11:59] ---
    Just a little.
[12:00] ---
    Absolutely not.
[12:03] ---
    That's reassuring, but keep your guard up.
    We're up against a formidable enemy.
[12:28] ---
    Our operatives will cut off the power
    to the cave where Ghost is hiding.
[12:34] ---
    At the same time, we'll blow up
    all the exits except one.
[12:40] ---
    It's time.
[12:46] ---
    Without power, it'll eventually run out
    of energy if it tries to wait us out.
[12:52] ---
    It'll have no choice but to come out
    from the only remaining exit.
[12:57] ---
    Even if it knows it's a trap.
[12:59] ---
    Do you think this'll work?
[13:01] ---
    Yes. Ghost is extremely violent
    and aggressive. It won't think twice.
[13:11] ---
    We're in place.
[13:13] ---
    Activate!
[13:17] ---
    Dropping off the AMAIMs.
[13:33] ---
    Nice to meet you, Ghost.
    I'm here for your head.
[13:40] ---
    Stick to the script! Fan out!
[14:00] ---
    Its armor's tough!
[14:08] ---
    Don't think we're playing dirty
    by ganging up on you, Ghost.
[14:11] ---
    Numbers have always been
    important in wars.
[14:16] ---
    It's hesitating.
[14:18] ---
    It probably doesn't have much combat
    experience against manned AMAIMs.
[14:21] ---
    It hasn't formulated combat patterns
    for this kind of battle.
[14:24] ---
    Now's our chance!
[14:26] ---
    Roger that!
[14:37] ---
    You're not getting away!
[14:49] ---
    Warrant Officer Hardy!
[14:53] ---
    --What?!
    --Second Lieutenant!
[15:04] ---
    Launching seekers!
[15:16] ---
    A jamming feature?!
[15:22] ---
    Tech!
[15:25] ---
    I'm going to borrow this!
[15:40] ---
    What?!
[15:49] ---
    Purge left arm!
[15:54] ---
    First Lieutenant!
[15:55] ---
    I'm fine!
[16:05] ---
    Wh-What kind of robot is that?! Our intel
    never said anything about that feature!
[16:10] ---
    Even its movements are insane!
    It pretended to target me, but--
[16:15] ---
    It was actually trying to lure me out?
[16:17] ---
    Is it already learning how to combat
    people and play mind games?
[16:24] ---
    If that's true,
    this is going to be tricky.
[16:33] ---
    What is it?
[16:34] ---
    I don't know. I thought I heard something.
[16:38] ---
    Me, too. Did anyone else hear it?
[16:41] ---
    --No.
    --Nope.
[16:43] ---
    No.
[16:44] ---
    I didn't detect any suspicious audio data.
[16:47] ---
    Did we imagine it?
[16:49] ---
    Okay, we'll switch at the next block.
[16:52] ---
    R-Right.
[17:00] ---
    This is crazy!
[17:02] ---
    It's impervious to our attacks.
[17:04] ---
    It's improving.
[17:06] ---
    It's growing stronger
    as time goes on... What a monster!
[17:10] ---
    Let's go! We need to create
    an opening for them!
[17:18] ---
    No, don't get too close!
[17:23] ---
    Did we do it?!
[17:34] ---
    It highjacked them?!
[17:35] ---
    Dammit, how is it doing that?!
[17:37] ---
    Roger!
[17:46] ---
    First Lieutenant!
[17:54] ---
    Ray, Sofia, can you grant me
    access to your AMAIMs?
[18:01] ---
    It's not that I don't believe
    in your ability, but...
[18:05] ---
    I understand. It's just like old times.
[18:10] ---
    We'll do as you say. I owe you my life.
[18:16] ---
    Thank you. We're going all-in
    to win this fight!
[18:45] ---
    Amazing... He's evading the enemy's
    attacks with such precision...
[18:49] ---
    This is how he commands.
[18:55] ---
    Depending on the situation,
    the pilot's judgement is prioritized.
[18:59] ---
    I bet the combat Als wouldn't
    think to use guns like this.
[19:12] ---
    Charge in!
[19:13] ---
    Yes, sir!
[19:24] ---
    You're mine!
[19:27] ---
    Second Lieutenant!
[19:28] ---
    What?! From the ground?!
[19:34] ---
    Ghost!
[20:00] ---
    Roger...
[20:03] ---
    His AI was just barely functioning.
    It was only enough for one shot, but...
[20:08] ---
    I'm sorry, Roger. I may have
    tarnished your death, but...
[20:19] ---
    I swear on your honor...
[20:25] ---
    ...that I'm going to kill Ghost!
[20:50] ---
    What?!
[20:53] ---
    It's using the last aircraft!
[21:05] ---
    Damn you, Ghost!
[21:09] ---
    I promise to beat you
    and capture you!
[21:13] ---
    Remember my name, Brad Watt!
[21:28] ---
    Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Udou Kiryu,
    the head of Yatagarasu.
[21:37] ---
    Nice to meet you.
[21:38] ---
    Thank you for coming.
[21:41] ---
    Gashin, Shion,
    we appreciate your hard work.
[21:43] ---
    It was no problem...
[21:46] ---
    Sorry to immediately get down to business,
    but I'd like you to meet someone.
[21:52] ---
    He is our liaison to Brenson Corp.
[21:58] ---
    I'm just a salesperson.
[22:03] ---
    Hello, it's great to meet
    the young pilots of Yatagarasu.
[22:07] ---
    I'm German Gobert.
[22:10] ---
    I'd like to establish
    a good relationship with you.
[22:18] ---
    Let's keep this business
    of war thriving, shall we?
[22:22] ---
    "Episode 07: The Hunt"
[23:54] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[23:55] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    Doesn't that German guy seem shady to you?
[23:58] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    He's dependable, though.
[24:01] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    Chairman Udou...
[24:02] ---
    You don't have to be
    so nervous around me, Amou.
[24:05] ---
    Oh, all right.
[24:06] ---
    I just want you to know that
    we're not only interested in fighting.
[24:12] ---
    "Episode 08: Path to Recovery"
[24:13] ---
    "See you in the next episode!"