Bubblegum Crisis (バブルガムクライシス)

Object heading west on 104th Street.

It's believed to be either an armored truck

or a light mobile armored combat machine.

All AD Police units in the vicinity respond immediately.

Massive explosion in District 14.

Police pursuit vehicles believed to be involved.

Party time, babe.

Target located, District 34.

10-4, engage.

Ready.

You know, when Priss finds out this job is a freebie,

she'll be angry.

This Boomer's acting in a most unusual manner.

Leon, he got past the District Nine gate.

Heading south on 42nd Street.

Choppers and drivers in pursuit.

I got it.

Be careful.

There's something different about this one.

Maybe we should call in the army.

Some party.

Oh great.

We've lost chopper two.

Negative target contact.

What a mess.

- This is a totally new, highly advanced design.

It's a C-Class Boomer.

A new type? - Looks that way.

Let's get out of here.

Ah, so these are the infamous Knight Sabers.

Man, I am starved.

Guess the bad guys are just gonna have to wait.

Huh, is it Priss?

It is you, isn't it?

Fancy meeting you in a place like this.

I'm a big fan of yours, you know.

Thanks.

Hey, I caught your show this evening.

It was incredible.

Say, how about having a burger with me?

I've already got one.

Huh, oh, I see.

Well still, this is so cool.

I mean, me making friends with you.

Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet.

I'm Leon, I'm in the AD Police Boomer Crimes Division.

I knew that from the badge on your chest.

You know, I hate the police, especially the AD Police.

Hmm? (laughs)

Yeah, well there aren't many people

who say the really love the police.

Well, people might like you better

if you actually helped them out once in a while.

Here, throw this away.

If I do, will you have dinner with me sometime?

Go cuddle with your Boomers, cop.

Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

Hmm.

Commander, these are the Knight Sabers.

So are they mercenaries?

At least partially.

Their goals are unknown, but our intelligence suggests

they do accept commissions.

To think that such suits actually exist.

I would very much like to acquire them for analysis.

You mean you want to hire them, sir?

We can't let it become public knowledge

that this latest fiasco involves a USSD military secret.

Let's offer them a job.

Yes, sir.

Trade friction, you say?

The international communities want GENOM's products so much

they're fighting over them.

That's true.

GENOM accounts for 68% of the world's cars for example.

Relax, military combat Boomers,

they are not subject to discussion.

The balance of trade depends on Boomer sales

to countries involved in the pull of war, you know.

They're contributing to our country's continuing prosperity,

and we're proud of it.

Now can I count on your support in this matter?

If so, I'll guarantee the prime minister's position.

Yes, he'll be secure, count on it.

Regarding the collection you desired, sir.

My men have just obtained it from USSD.

With those items in hand, GENOM's future is assured.

I would appreciate a timely delivery.

I trust you understand me.

I believe I can make it available to you

within 24 hours, sir.

Mason, I'll leave this in your hands.

But don't forget that GENOM is a respectable company.

It would be unfortunate if our name

were to surface even slightly.

Yes, sir, I'm aware of that, sir.