Among those infected by the disease, a few isolated cases begin going into berserk psychotic fits.
An explosive increase in infected by the unknown disease in Shinjuku, Tokyo.Early outlook is optimistic due to its initial rarity. The disease causes victim's bodies to break down into sodium chloride. Isolated incidents of a mysterious disease of unknown origin appears in Shinjuku, Tokyo.Meanwhile, the Japanese government considers a large increase in the military defense budget. The United States suspects terrorism and takes measures to strengthen homeland security.The United States and Russia participate. An international summit is held in Japan regarding the 6-12 Incident.Fears of terrorism, foreign plots, and other conspiracy theories soon follow the extraordinary events. A gag order is issued regarding the events of 6-12, but videos and photos of the incident circulate on the Internet soon thereafter.It results in 56 fatalities, 320 injuries, and an economic cost of over 60 billion yen. This event becomes known as the "6-12 Incident".The body is later recovered from atop Tokyo Tower and taken to a government research facility for testing. Shortly after the fall of the Giant, Bravo-One (Callsign "Scarface") of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's 6th Air Wing, 303rd Squadron shoots down the Dragon with a missile strike.It quickly disperses and vanishes from the area. The substance is similar to sodium chloride but lacks any manner of mass or weight. The composition of the Giant is unable to be determined. Approximately 4:00 PM - the Giant falls and breaks apart.
An emergency Cabinet meeting takes place regarding the situation.
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A piercing series of sounds are heard across the area. The principle behind and effects of the attacks are a mystery. The Dragon and the Giant engage in a battle.Shortly thereafter, a red winged entity (henceforth referred to as "The Dragon") falls from the sky.Approximately 3:00 PM - a massive white statue (henceforth referred to as "The Giant") appears from the sky in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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