I had not seen this brought up yet, so I figured I'd post on it.
All of the special story events from the Japan-Only Multiplayer Mode have been posted on YouTube along with translations. I highly suggest watching these as they provide major backstory for Deep Ground and the Tsviets that's severely lacking in the English release.
All links and a few talking points are under the cut.
Event 1Event 2Event 3Event 4Event 5Event 6Event 7Event 8Event 9Event 10Event 11Event 12Event 13 So, a few things to point out.... (In white so as not to spoil people)
1. The fact that Restrictor's helmet is never removed sends up a major red flag if you ask me. Obvioiusly, there has to be a reason why...
2. Though Usher is shown to be a simulation in the end, I really hope that he was based on a real person.
3. I can't help but be really curious about Argento and if she has a deeper meaning.... (However, since we only see the special scenes here, I'm sure we're missing some of Argento's story...)
4. Am I the only one dissappointed in Nero's lack of involvement in the coup?
Minor request with this - Can anyone identify Usher's seiyuu? It's terribly familiar, but I can't quite place it and I didn't see his name in the credits..... However, I did spot that Restrictor was played (very well I might add) by Hikaru Midorikawa.