The AV-98, aka the Ingram patrol labor.
6.02 tons. 8.02 meters high.
SCB powered. SCLM drive system.
Armed and ready for combat with a 37 millimeter revolver and stun baton.
Designed specifically for police use...
to make a psychological impact on the community...
to deter criminals while making the public feel safe.
You must not let go of your dreams
And never turn your gaze away
Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away
And even though you comforted your love
When he was feeling down
Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart
Hang tight onto your dreams - they're weapons in your arsenal
You'll find that you can get through anything at all
So never cry -you know I will always be watching over you
What I love about you is your strong sense of fairness
So never cry -you know I will always be right there by your side
And so now you can face your future fearlessly
Hi, you seen this?
Is my division in the news again?
Have they done anything newsworthy recently?
Oh man, you're heartless.
Look.
"Wanted: Labor pilots."
"Full health and medical, room and board, a guaranteed raise and two bonuses."
"Seeking high-level, experienced personnel, under 30 years old."
"Apply to Holly Security Services."
Even private security agencies are starting to use Labors.
- So? - Are you gonna stand for this?
Why not?
We're in the security business too.
Once we have competition, we'll always be compared to them.
Doesn't that bother you?
The way I see it, it's their business, not ours.
Wonder if the brass thinks the same way.
It won't help to worry about it.
I know, but still...
Are you curious...
about what Labor they'll be using?
I admit our Labors are old.
But I thought you said it was none of our business.
What if they're using that?
What?
The same model they offered to Division 1.
The SRX-70? They wouldn't!
Wouldn't they?
Mr. Kurosaki, they're ready for you.
All right.
He's with Holly Security Services.
Call it HSS.
I'm Kurosaki, chief negotiator for HSS's Labor division.
Thank you for seeing me.
We've received proposals from plenty of firms.
But this is a first. No one else brought along a Labor.
Your unit will be treated exactly like all our regular Labors.
Is that acceptable?
You're too kind.
Come on back!
That's right! Keep it coming! Straight back!
Stop!
Prepare to board!
Unit 3: Board!
Coming aboard!
How long will it take?
We have to check it out after the upgrade, so probably two days.
Is this just a sensor upgrade?
No, we're doing a chassis modification as well.
It should improve the response on all movements.
- How much?! - We estimate a 37% improvement.
If unit 3 works out, we'll upgrade 1 and 2 immediately.
We're pulling further and further away from Division 1 's Python.
True. When the new Labor models come out this spring...
several construction models will surpass the Python.
Nagumo won't like that.
By the way, Asuma, why don't you drop by home for a visit?
I know I've said this before...
but your father really does worry about you.
It's awkward at home. My father feels the same way.
Neither of us really wants to see the other.
Asuma...
Asuma!
How can you say such things?
This has nothing to do with you.
But he's worried about you.
Butt out!
Izumi...
What happened between Asuma and his father?
As you can see, Asuma speaks his mind.
And since his father always put the company and Labors first.
They had plenty of arguments.
Oh, here you are!
Aren't you cold?
What's the difference?
What kind of answer is that? How about a straight "yes" or "no"?
You know...
I've been thinking.
Don't you think you should make up with your father?
Are you mad at him cuz he forced you into joining the police?
- Well? - It's nothing you need to know.
We are supposed to work as a single unit, right?
Yeah, at the crime scene!
It doesn't mean you can butt into my private life!
Why are you being so serious?
Because you're always getting on my nerves!
Geez!
There's no excuse.
Well, fine!
If that's how you feel, I'll steer clear of you from now on!
The fried chicken today is MUCH better than usual!
Uh, yeah.
You're dreaming.
Think so...?
But if I think it tastes better, then it really does, doesn't it?
Right, Hiromi?
Yeah... if you think it's better, then I guess it is.
Idiot.
Asuma!
Shinohara, come with me.
Spare me the lecture.
Listen, Shinohara.
I understand the hot blood of youth!
But the mountains have marked you with their light and shadows.
You worry too much, and that's why...
Do you have any idea what you're saying?
I'm saying it's okay for you to mope.
But you can't drag other people down with you.
You're ruining team morale!
We're public servants.
Our private lives can't affect our public duties.
I have some familiarity with this.
Whenever I'm upset, I whip out my gun and blaze away!
Always works for me!
Shinohara?
Shinohara!
You don't run out on someone who's kind enough to offer help!
Show yourself! I'll beat some sense into you!
You're worried, aren't you?
Who, me? Worried? About what?
Shinohara! Where are you?
Shinohara!
Stop hiding and show yourself, coward!
Shinohara!
You people are so immature.
I don't want to go back to the U.S. With the team all in a shambles like this.
Got it?
Oh yeah. Kanuka's going back to America.
I made tea.
Are you still mad?
Not really.
Something's still bugging you.
Forget it.
It's my fault too.
Yeah.
No, I didn't mean I was agreeing.
Sometimes you're so pig-headed.
Well, you can be stubborn too.
Just what do you mean by that?
Everyone cares about you, but all you care about is feeling sorry for yourself.
This isn't like you, Asuma.
You don't understand anything.
How could I?!
When you're like this...
Yeah, what?
I hate you like this!
Why aren't you stopping them?!
This is their problem. We can't solve it for them.
Does a security company really need this much training?
The extra training is good for morale. It's great experience.
They'll encounter soon.
That's one for us.
What's wrong?
I don't know. We can't get through.
Come in HQ! Do you read? Damn, what's going on?
Hey!
What's that?
Good morning.
Fix your necktie. And look awake.
She's sure in a bad mood.
- Morning. - Morning.
Look awake. And fix that necktie.
Get off my back!
What an idiot I am!
What's up?
- We've got a bit of a situation. - What?
Take a look.
"Accident with a private company and the self-defense force during war game."
The article speaks for itself, but look at this picture.
That's the model they offered to Division 1.
They've dubbed it the "Saturn."
Apparently they sold some to a civilian security company.
So that's why Nagumo was in such a bad mood.
Settle down.
I AM settled down.
Do you think this company HSS is connected with Shaft?
Probably.
I understand why you'd be upset, Shinobu.
SRX... the Saturn.
They were bound to start using it somewhere.
There's nothing we can do about that, so let's set it aside for the moment.
I'm more worried about the vague implications of this article.
This damage was not caused by a projectile weapon.
Then what did it?
A beam weapon.
Impossible.
I've heard rumors about the infamous police Labor unit.
They faced a beam weapon in Tokyo Teleport on New Year's.
Are you calling off the war games?
Do you think it will be back?
I have absolutely no idea.
Is it possible to resume the games?
Possible enough.
Then we'll continue.
But from this point, only the self- defense force will participate.
And if we see the unknown Labor again, it won't be just a game.
We can't allow civilians to get involved.
Then we'll have to stand by.
There's no boat to take us back.
The media never lets up.
It's time.
A Labor is approaching from the ocean!
A Labor with a head like a skull!
In Oshima?
Based on fragmentary data on the attacking Labor...
it looks like the same model you drove off at Tokyo Teleport.
I don't know what they're after.
But they interfered with the war games last night.
The security Labor happened to be next to a coast guard base.
I want Division 2 to go there and take over from the coast guard.
- Uh... - What's wrong?
Are you sure we need to go?
I'll take that as a "yes."
Don't be absurd.
I've already arranged the ferry.
If you don't handle this, who will?
I really think it would be better if nobody went.
What do you mean?
What if this is just a ruse to lure it out?
The Ingram?
Maybe I'm getting too carried away here.
But if you're trying to improve your chess game...
do you practice against beginners or experts?
Experts, of course.
Oh, I see.
So they gain valuable experience when they fight an Ingram.
There's more.
If it can stand against the Ingram...
it's a match for any Labor made today.
The Ingram is a perfect test.
If they're that confident, that Labor will be even stronger this time around.
That's why I'd rather not go.
We'll be just one more test case.
I guess teams with modern equipment have problems too.
We certainly do.
Captain Fuwa?
They've upgraded us to standby.
The air drop team is waiting.
Tell them we can mobilize at any time.
Any news on Special Vehicles, Second Section?
Division 2 has mobilized, but we don't know where they're headed.
Division 2 has mobilized, has it?
Then I'll probably be seeing her again.
Back! Back! Keep it coming!
Why are you staring at us, Captain?
I've made up my mind.
I'm sorry, Shinohara, but I'm sending you to Hachioji.
Me?
Bring unit 3 as soon as it's ready.
I've talked toJitsuyama about it.
But sir...
Unit 3 might turn out to be our trump card.
Help me out.
Don't worry, she'll be okay.
Who said I was worried?
Roger! I'm heading to maintenance in Hachioji with unit 3, sir!
Thank you.
Will he be okay in the saltwater?
You'd better wash it carefully as soon as we get back.
You don't look well.
- I'm not a big fan of boats. - You?
But I thought your father was a fisherman.
He is, and my sea sickness stopped me from following in his footsteps.
Want some motion sickness pills?
Please.
You wimp!
Where's Asuma?
He's being sent to Hachioji.
Are you ready to cast off?
All set.
Asuma!
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up
Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely
I turn off the TV I've been listening to
Tomorrow I will spend the whole day
In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust
I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon
I plan to always look on the brighter side
Keep my chin up, look to the future
After all, there's only one path I can travel
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?
Division 2 carries on without Asuma.
Then a mysterious laser beam wielding labor appears.
The evil from Tokyo Teleport now shows up in Oojima.
Noa, wait, it's an enemy trap!
Who's gonna operate my command car?
Please hurry Asuma!
Next time, "Return of the Phantom." Target, locked on!