Ghost in the Shell Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears Timeline ( Real )

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July 25, 2014

Release of Ghost in the Shell Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

The third installment in the Ghost in the Shell Arise OVA series, 'Border 3: Ghost Tears', was released in Japan, continuing the story of Major Motoko Kusanagi's origins.

Ghost in the Shell Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears Timeline ( Fictional )

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ARISE Year 1 - Early Cycle

Introduction of the 'Ghost Tears' Virus

A new cyber-virus, dubbed 'Ghost Tears', begins infecting cybernetic brains, causing malfunction and chaos among cyborgs in the city.

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ARISE Year 1 - Early Cycle

Investigation Initiated by Section 9

Former Section 9 operative Motoko Kusanagi initiates an investigation into the mysterious 'Ghost Tears' virus to prevent further casualties.

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ARISE Year 1 - Mid Cycle

Encounter with Cyber-Criminals Spreading Virus

Motoko and her team track down and engage cyber-criminals who are distributing the 'Ghost Tears' virus to destabilize the city's cybernetic infrastructure.

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ARISE Year 1 - Mid Cycle

Discovery of the Virus' Origin

The team uncovers that the 'Ghost Tears' virus was engineered by a rogue scientist experimenting with neuromorphic hacking to control cybernetic brains remotely.

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ARISE Year 1 - Late Cycle

Confrontation with the Rogue Scientist and Virus Cure Development

Motoko confronts the rogue scientist, leading to the development of an antivirus to neutralize the 'Ghost Tears' virus and save affected individuals.