Major of Section 9 who leads investigations into the Laughing Man incident and the Individual Eleven refugee crisis. She survives a staged death to expose government and corporate corruption, later leaving the team before being drawn back to investigate the Puppeteer kidnapping ring. Kusanagi also suspects a personal past connection with Hideo Kuze.
The central operational pair of Section 9, combining Batou's combat prowess with Kusanagi's strategic oversight.
Director of Public Security Section 9 who delegates critical missions to his lead operative.
Section 9 commander who maintains a complex relationship with the AI tanks, transitioning from tool to ally.
Frequent investigative partner who collaborates with Kusanagi on cyber warfare and corporate corruption cases.
Former soldier whose separatist movement challenges Kusanagi's loyalty to Section 9 and Japanese policy.
Section 9 sniper who executes precise tactical support under Kusanagi's direct command.
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