01x01 - Predestination

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Doctor...

Doctor!

Looks like you've been
teetering on the edge of a cliff.

Circulation restored.

Doctor...

Cardioplegia solution injected.

I'm so sorry...

I'm so sorry!

Hemostat!

Condition stabilized.
Commencing resection.

It's time. Let's not linger here too long.

Watch for VFib.

I'm sorry... for making you suffer again.

She needs you.

Doctor?

Doctor?!

Doctor!

Thank goodness... you're awake...

Long time no see... Doctor.

It's Amiya.

We're finally here to bring you back.

Doctor?

What's wrong?

Can you... hear me?

Body temperature, blood pressure, and
everything else is within normal ranges.

According to these numbers,
physiological functions... all look good.

Amiya, there's an urgent call
from Capt. Dobermann!

She ran into a group of militants,
probably Reunion.

She says to exfiltrate
immediately and avoid contact.

What's Reunion doing here?

Maybe they're here for the Doctor—

No, they shouldn't know about the Doctor.

Whatever their objective is, we have
to avoid contact with them at all costs.

Let's get out of here.

Roger!

Yes, ma'am!

I'm sorry you have to go through this now.

But we can't stay here.

Let's get you changed and moving.

Doctor.

I'm so happy... to see you again.

All clear.

Doctor, let's rest here a moment.

Amiya.

I can't reach Capt. Dobermann.

She might have engaged Reunion already.

We need to stay alert—

Doctor!

Are you okay?!

Your breathing is too shallow!
Take deep breaths!

Doctor...

I'm sorry for pushing you this hard.

I'll carry the Doctor. You two cover us.

Roger that.

We have no idea where
Reunion might be hiding.

We have to be extra careful on
our way to the rendezvous point.

Doctor?

Doctor!

Take it easy. Calm your breathing.

You don't have to say anything right now.

You can rest up properly
once we're back on the ship.

It's okay.

Everything's okay.

Reunion is covering the rendezvous point.

I don't see signs of a fight.

We can't regroup there.

Head to the backup point.

We'll search the area if
we don't find Dobermann there.

I hear footsteps. Turn back!

Someone's coming this way, too!

Who are you? What are you doing here?

Drop your weapons!

Who are you people? What are you doing here?

Start talking!

We are not your enemy.

Please calm down.

Lies right off the bat, huh?

Search them head to tail.
We're taking them in.

Get up!

Hey!

Guard!

No funny moves.

What?!

You basta—

Dobermann!

Sorry I'm late.

Is everyone okay?

Yes, we're fine.

Over there!

Grab 'em!

Don't let 'em escape!

Looks like our friends
downstairs heard the commotion.

I found a shortcut.

Come with me.

It's lucky we managed to regroup.

Yes. We rescued the Doctor, too.

Now, we just need to make our way up.

About that... A large number of Reunion fighters
have infiltrated the underground passage.

They seem to be looking for something,
but their objective is unclear.

What is certain is they
already see us as enemies.

We have to assume they're guarding
all the exits we planned to use.

And there's no time to look for any
other ways out. We will have to fight.

Doctor, I've heard about your
superior commanding skills.

I'd like you to direct
our extraction operation.

Doctor, this is PRTS.

I'm sorry we're pushing you so hard.

But with you in command, I'm sure
we'll all make it above ground safely.

Please, Doctor.

Help us.

Please log in.

Doctor...

I don't...

I don't... remember...

I don't remember... anything.

Who... am I?

I don't know...

I don't know who you are... either...

Hey now, what are you talking about?
We don't have time for dumb jokes.

I... I don't think that was a joke.

It's very rare, but I've heard
reports of patients experiencing

memory issues after
waking up from cold sleep.

Is it treatable?
How long does it take to recover?

I don't know. I'm sorry.

You're kidding me.

What about our Oripathy research?
Does the Doctor remember that?

Amiya, this situation is
far outside what we planned for.

We need a new strategy for this operation...

No, for all of Rhodes Island.

Amiya, are you listening?!

We're fine.

The Doctor will get us out of this.

What about this is "fine"?
Our commander doesn't remember anything!

There might still be some memories in there.

And we have no evidence
the other memories won't come back—

I get where you're coming from,
but you're being too optimistic.

No. We have to work
with the manpower we've got.

Doctor.

You're very important to all of us.

Don't worry.

You will remember everything.

All clear.

I thought this place would be a no-go.

Was I overthinking it?

Are we getting through to Rhodes Island?

No response. The signal's still being jammed.

Should we move up?

Yes, but let's check out the
situation above ground first.

The two of us will head outside.

Everyone else, watch our six
and wait for our signal.

Back...

Should... get back...

Back?

You mean back underground?

No...

Those two...

are in danger.

Come back!

Damn it!

It's a trap!

We're falling back!

Cover us!

They're coming from below, too!

This way, too!

I'll hold them here!

Can you... read me?

Cover Capt. Dobermann!

Amiya!

Ace... Come in...

This is Ace! Do you read me?!

Capt. Ace? Loud and clear!

Look alive. Flashbang coming out.

What?!

On my signal, cover your eyes and ears.

Now!

Doctor, get down!

Procedure complete. You're okay now.

This is awful...

How could they do this to such a young girl?

I'm sorry we're using your
shop without permission.

Please let us rest here for a bit.

I wanted... to save you.

Please log in.

Doctor.

This is PRTS.

You can log in using your fingerprint.

It's our friend, and it'll give us
all the information we need.

It's okay. There's no rush.

Try to remember it all a little at a time.

Everyone, listen up.

We've scouted the route to the secret
shortcut and it's safe. We're leaving in ten.

Rest up until then.

Ace.

Hey.

It's been a long time... Doctor.

I hear you've got amnesia.

Don't worry about it.
As long as you're healthy.

We'll have lots of time to talk
once we're back at Rhodes Island.

I'm sorry, Capt. Dobermann.
This happened because I let my guard down.

No, the enemy caught us by surprise.

We made it out alive. That's good enough.

According to the report from Scout's team,
there are Reunion uprisings all over the city.

Looting, riots, arson... the works.
They're going nuts out there.

That's only going to see them
ostracized even further...

Doctor, the ones who ambushed us
are the Reunion Movement.

They're a t*rror1st organization formed by
people infected with the "Oripathy" disease.

They started off just protesting
the discrimination they faced...

But they're finally showing
their true colors, huh?

They have to know the Ursus government
isn't going to take this lying down.

Which means they think
they can win in a fight.

Ursus security forces haven't quelled the
unrest yet, which means they might be right.

Boy, did they throw a wrench in the works...

Thank you so much for the help, though.
If you weren't there to check on—

I've had plenty of thanks already.

But why act now, when a Catastrophe's coming?

I wouldn't be surprised if they planned
to take advantage in the commotion.

They'll get their revenge,
even if it costs them their lives—

Don't let any of the Ursus escape!

They're all cold-blooded scumbags!

It's time for them to get a taste of our pain!

How many?

About twenty.

We should avoid fighting them.

The enemy's coming from the left.
Leave through the back door now.

Doctor.

No...

No need.

Huh?

I can... walk on my own.

Not that way!

What's wrong?!

There's a mother and a child
heading toward the Reunion!

If they're spotted, they'll be—

Wait!

Taking so many head on
will only lead to more death!

I know it's dangerous,
but we can't just stand by!

Do you get what's going on here, Amiya?!

If this drags on and we sustain more casualties,
we won't be able to escape the Catastrophe!

All of us will die!

Calm down, Dobermann.

You're Rhodes Island's leader.

And as its leader, you need to
think about what to prioritize.

Please log in.

Administrator.

Initializing... OK.

Permission: Level 8.

Welcome back, Doctor.

It's okay.

Deploying drones.

Huh?

Wh-Whoa!

Start searching for enemies.

We can still save them...

We'll use the buildings.

Doctor, you sure you can take command?

Hold it. This is too much for you
with your memories gone.

Doctor, please go ahead.

Amiya!

It was thanks to the Doctor that
I stopped you two in time back there.

What?

The Doctor's ability to observe and analyze
our surroundings is as sharp as ever.

I'm sure of it.

The Doctor will lead us to victory.

Let's do this.

All right.

I'll trust you for now.

She's our leader. We don't really have a choice.

Thank you, all of you.

Silent we shall be if conflict is avoidable,

but we shall fight tooth and
nail if we deem it necessary.

We are Rhodes Island...

and that is our creed!

Found you!

Mama...

Time for you to pay for
your sins with your life.

Please! Please let us go!

Mission start.

At least spare my child!

You wish! Like hell we'll do that!

We'll start with the kid!

Hey, haven't you already k*lled enough?

Take your hands off me.

What's wrong?! You all right?!

Phase 1.

It's the enemy!

Fire!

Phase 2.

Drag them out!

What the...

Up there!

Damn it!

Mama!

No!

Shut up!

Cease firing, or you'll hit her, too!

Her Arts are black...
She's no normal Caster.

She's just a kid!

Capture them all and bring them here!

Phase 3.

Damn you...

Th-They're...

What's happening? What the hell is this?!

You're no different from us!

Phase 4.

You're safe now.

Target secured.

Mission accomplished.

Mama... Mama!

Don't worry.

What's wrong?

Dizziness when she tried to stand.

She'll be fine.

Thank goodness.

Are you hurt?

Nope.

Your mommy will get better very soon.

Really?

Really!

Excellent commanding, Doctor.

I apologize for being so rude before.
You're a first-rate commander.

Even with your memory gone,
your body retained all of its experience, huh?

I'm not really sure myself...

No!

Don't touch my girl!

Mama?

Please listen. We can take
you somewhere safe.

You're infected, aren't you?

Thank you for saving us.

But please leave us alone.

W-Wait!

Please be sure... to find
somewhere safe... to hide...

We've tended to everyone
who needs treatment.

All right, let's get out of
here before they come to.

Thank you, Doctor.

You got everyone through this alive.

We found them. Get the word out.

That one...

Stay close.

There's a park up ahead. We'll cut through
and rendezvous with Nearl and Scout.

We'll go on ahead and scope things out.

Wait for us here.

Doctor.

Thanks for worrying about me.

I'm okay.

I guess I need to explain why
that mother pushed us away.

We are Infected too, just like Reunion.

It's an infectious fatal
disease, this Oripathy.

Our bodies slowly crystallize,

before eventually fracturing and
spraying infectious dust into the air.

There's still no cure for it.

I, Dobermann, and most of
Rhodes Island's personnel are Infected.

There is no recorded case
of infection via bodily contact,

but most uninfected are
afraid to come near us.

Discrimination and prejudice against
the Infected exists in every country,

but we're especially shunned here in Ursus.

Using biased reporting, the Ursus government
has instilled a psychological fear of Oripathy,

and most people here think
the Infected should be exterminated.

Reunion launched its insurrection to exact
revenge on those who had ostracized them.

Unless somebody puts a stop to it,
this cycle of hatred will probably continue.

Rhodes Island tries to help everyone
affected by this disease, Infected or not,

and to solve all the
problems caused by Oripathy.

We try to protect as many
as we can from the fighting,

but that alone is not enough.

We need to find a cure for Oripathy
and end the conflict at its source.

And on that score,
you're our shining hope, Doctor.

Before you lost your memories,

you were the leading expert on Oripathy,
and you'd dedicated yourself to finding a cure.

If your research leads to
a true cure for Oripathy,

it will free everyone from fear.

You may not understand
any of this right now,

but there will come a day
when you'll know what you must do.

This is Ace.

Situation normal here. Take the tunnel.

Roger.

Time to move.

What's wrong, Amiya?

How long do we have until the
Catastrophe swallows this city whole?

About three hours.

Let's get going.

How are your injuries?

I've been worse.

Don't overdo it.

Doctor.

Thank you.

If it wasn't for you, I would've
given up on that girl and her mother.

You're a Rhodes Islander, just like before.

And to me, you're a very...

...a very important friend.

Okay, let's go!