Section 9

Public Security Section 9 was established as a search and rescue organization. Officially billed as an international organization, it is actually a counter-terrorist network and anti-crime unit operating in the Japanese National Public Safety Commission. In particular, Section 9 and its members are among the best cyber warfare operatives in the country, and as a result usually end up involved in case relating to the internet, such as hacking and cyber terrorism.

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Section 9

Motoko Kusanagi

Is a female cybernetic squad leader. She is a highly skilled melee fighter and one of the world's most skilled hackers and net divers. She is also the tactical leader of Section 9.

Paz

Before joining the Public Security Commission, 'Pazu' was rumored to have been involved with several yakuza gangs.

Saito

Saito is Section 9's primary tactical sniper, known to have been a mercenary in the South American campaign. Saito possesses a long-range cybernetic eye [also known as a hawkeye] that can be used for extreme accuracy by making use of satellite linked imaging data. His preferred weapon of choice appears to be a Barrett M82.

Togusa

Togusa is mostly human, having only cybernetic memory upgrades and other small brain implants. To Section 9, Togusa is a reminder to them all of true humanity.

Batou

Batou is the second best melee fighter in Section 9, a master of the boxing style. He served in the military with Motoko, and has obviously advanced vision due to his cybernetic eyes, and also contains other unlisted parts.