Central cyborg protagonist and elite hacker. Initially assigned to the military's 501st Secret Unit in 2027, she evolves into the tactical commander of Public Security Section 9 by the post-war reconstruction era.
Logicoma provides the technical means for Motoko to test her memories and perceptions.
Logicoma helps Motoko record and replay her field of vision so she can detect that her perceptions have been altered.
Batou initially treats Motoko as a possible enemy responsible for his comrade's death.
During the ambush, Batou believes that Motoko killed a comrade and confronts her with that suspicion.
Aramaki brings Motoko into the investigation outside her original military assignment.
After the cyberbrain is stolen, Aramaki is authorized to recruit Motoko as a civilian special consultant for the investigation.