The sudden eruption of violence—terrorists seizing control of a peaceful demonstration—presented Motoko Kusanagi with an opportunity. It was a chance for her to demonstrate the capabilities of her newly assembled unit.

A singular illness casts two individuals into the heart of a conflict over military might and economic dominance.

Upon returning from a deployment overseas, Motoko found her commanding officer dead. A chilling stillness had settled over the precinct, and it seemed as though only Aramaki harbored any concern for uncovering the truth.

The deeper Motoko delves into the circumstances of her superior’s demise, the more perplexing the situation becomes.

The shadow of war had long settled over him, yet now it deepened into an inescapable darkness. A celebrated hero, stripped of honor by a conviction for war crimes, found himself at the precipice of a new kind of devastation. He and the men …

The moment to avert disaster is rapidly approaching. The lid on a perilous secret is poised to lift.

Motoko’s romantic prospects have blossomed, and she’s even secured a rare five-hour respite from her duties. It seems, however, that such tranquility is never truly hers; precisely when she finds a moment of peace, destruction erupts.

The assaults on Newport City persist, and the shell squad’s efforts to contain them yield little success. Can Motoko accept assistance from a man of flesh and blood, a being like herself?

Motoko and her team were nearing the elusive broker of Fire-Starter, their progress a steady climb. However, a shift in command brought a sudden tension: they were ordered to assume a supporting role in the planned operation.

Motoko and her team believe they've apprehended their target—but is the capture truly secure?