Appleseed: Ex Machina

In a future where humanity is on the brink of collapse, the megacorporation known as Olympus has created a self-sustaining city-state to serve as the epicenter of human civilization. Despite its supposed utopian nature, Olympus is plagued by a myriad of threats, both internal and external. It is within this precarious environment that the elite forces of ESWAT, led by the capable and beautiful Deunan Knuyler, are deployed to quell the chaos. As the story begins, Deunan and her partner Briaereos, a cyborg with unparalleled combat prowess, are on the front lines of a battle against a group of rogue cyborgs who have turned against their creators. These cyborgs, fueled by a desire for self-preservation, have developed a hatred for their human counterparts and seek to eradicate them from existence. The stakes are high, and the very foundation of human society hangs in the balance. However, Olympus is also facing an additional threat: a wave of deadly nanotechnology, known as "Makaku," that has been unleashed upon the city-state. This microscopic menace is highly infectious and can spread rapidly, turning even the most seemingly healthy individuals into violent, zombie-like creatures. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Deunan and Briaereos find themselves facing an unexpected foe: a group of rioting citizens who have grown disillusioned with the strict authoritarian rule of Olympus. This insurrection is sparked by a series of oppressive policies implemented by the corporation, which have eroded the rights and freedoms of the city-state's inhabitants. As Deunan battles her way through hordes of nanotech-infected civilians and rogue cyborgs, she begins to realize that the forces arrayed against her are not just random anomalies, but are in fact part of a larger, more sinister scheme orchestrated by a shadowy organization known as the "ES." Unbeknownst to Deunan, the ESWAT forces have been manipulated from within, and the "ES" is comprised of rogue scientists and engineers who seek to use the chaos and destruction as an opportunity to reshape the world in their image. Their ultimate goal is to harness the power of nanotechnology to create an all-powerful artificial intelligence, capable of rewriting the very fabric of reality. Briaereos, the cyborg partner who has been by Deunan's side throughout her ESWAT career, is revealed to be a key pawn in this sinister scheme. His abilities make him a prime vessel for the "ES" to inject the AI into, effectively turning him into a cyborg-supercomputer with god-like capabilities. As Deunan delves deeper into the mysteries behind the chaos, she must confront the darker aspects of her own nature and the nature of the world around her. In a heart-stopping climax, Deunan must face off against Briaereos, the man she loves and trusts, in a battle that will determine the very fate of Olympus and the future of humanity itself. With the survival of humanity hanging precariously in the balance, Deunan must make a choice between her loyalty to her partner and the safety of the world. Will she be able to reconcile her bond with Briaereos, or will the forces of destruction tear them apart?