Bubblegum Crisis - Grand Mal

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From the introduction to Issue #2:

BACKGROUND:

Genom's best known products are the "Boomers," biomechanical humanoid constructs combining the power of a mechanized form with some of the intellectual faculties of a human being. Initially developed by the brilliant Dr. Stingray to aid humans in the exploration of space, the Boomers have since been redefined for warfaring roles by Genom (with an eye to the lucrative arms trading).

Disastrous incidents involving rogue Boomers have plagued MegaTokyo for some time, finally leading to the formation of the Armored Defense Police as a response. Though well equipped with an arsenal of helicopter gunships and armored vehicles, the ADPolice have nonetheless had only limited success in dealing with Boomer rampages.

In constrast, a less official (and often more effective) counter to the Boomer threat is offered by a shadowy group known as the Knight Sabers. Sometimes operating as mercenaries, more often as vigilantes, these high-tech commandos use powered-armor "hardsuits" to battle the renegade boomers and similar menaces.

The Knight Sabers' leader is Sylia Stingray, the daughter of slain Boomer creator Dr. Stingray. Up-and-coming "retrothrash" singer Priss (who bears and extreme hatred of Gemon), and fitness instructor Linna Yamazaki provide much of the team's "fighting edge"; the less combat-skilled Nene Romanova serves as the group's computer and electronics expert, in addition to working as a dispacher for the beleaguered ADPolice. The Sabers are assisted by Sylia's younger brother Mackie, who provides technical and engineering support for the team.