0X01 The Ghost in The Shell

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The Ghost in The Shell, also known as Manhunting, un-officially called "Pilot" is the 1st episode of Project Zero-X.

Plot
A group of unknown weapon dealers set up a deal in the New Port City - Niihama-shi Hotel & Casino Complex, which was traced and spied on by Team Alpha after a report of the very same deal happens 28 hours prior by confirmed intels from Section 9.

3 vans, military age drivers were spotted and traced along, but their footprints came to MIA after entering the back of the hotel.

Upon entering the room, Ayato Toukoryo and Uchino Hakazaki still see the briefcases on the table, suspecting the package wasn't during the deal but the vans. Ayato then sit-rep and called all law-enforcement forces to lock down the entire area within the region of the hotel.

Meanwhile, Madison Taylor, who was taking charge of the sniper support, got called by Boss to intercept the 2nd van, which was caught speeding on Hiraashi Highway.

Boss called for everyone to remain on high alert, as the more unknown groups may attack the area, and granted "full execution authority".

In order to save time and cut the long route, Boss called up the Traffic Bureau of Niihama Prefecture to halt all current traffics, and requested a helicopter for Madison to catch up with the 2nd van; while also requesting Team 7 of the Special Assault Team to assists her.

Upon Madison's arrival, the van was slowed down by spikes, but it doesn't effectively work. She ended up using the sniper rifle to take down the driver and kills him.

Upon closer inspection, however, the van suddenly exploded, creating a new explosion zone. Madison was still alive but concussed, and the 3rd van was still in the city area.

The Helicopter pilot was able to spot the van. Meanwhile, a chase ensued and the van was surrounded by law-enforcement forces, and the 3rd van was blown up by Uchino's sniper rifle, causing an explosion in the city.

The 3rd van was only a decoy, however, as the real one was actually trailed by Novackova. The van was pursued into the city, where it was hit by a motorcycle. Both of the drivers were killed in the explosion.

After the explosion, the helicopter was able to land. Madison was sent to the hospital.