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
A Voice in the Darkness
Oh, not another one.
Incredible.
It looks like it's about to collapse.
Part of it already has.
This doesn't look very good for the training... it's too run-down.
It may be old, but it should do fine...
as long as the building can handle it.
The support structures are reinforced.
It should hold together pretty well.
Shinshi, give me a hand!
The question is how well the Labors will function inside the building.
We're bringing them inside?
Yes. Fortunately, we only need rough data,
So we can help with demolition while we're training.
Captain, this really isn't a job for the police.
That's why you don't have to worry about making mistakes.
We have several training goals here: Urban combat,
disaster relief, and general experience with condemned buildings.
Those sound like worthwhile goals to me.
So we might as well enjoy ourselves.
First, we'll remove anything of value.
Work on dexterity with your Labors whenever you can.
Move out.
Okay, let's get to work.
Is it high enough?
Asuma, do we have room to stand up?
The ceiling in this hall is incredibly high. You'll be fine.
We're going in.
Start by taking down this painting.
I don't know very much about art.
Should I be really careful, or is it okay to be rough?
Captain, do you know?
Don't ask me.
I'm sure the valuable paintings were removed long ago.
Sounds good to me! Let's trash the place!
Ota, wait!
What?
What's wrong, lzumi?
I like that painting.
What a gloomy dump.
Looks fine here. Let's check the second floor.
Hurry up, it's almost dark.
Well, so long Ota.
You're leaving now?
Yeah.
Have fun on the night shift.
Sorry.
What are you doing on the next day off?
Why?
Oh, I don't know. You want to go see a movie?
That's before payday. Your treat?
Before payday? You're right, I forgot about that.
It's okay... we'll go Dutch.
It must be nice to be young.
Yes?
Well, that's it for us.
Thank you for your help.
I don't mean to pry, but are you really staying here tonight?
Yes, we're working through the night.
I see. Well... be careful.
Man, cops sure are brave!
They're a rare breed.
What courage!
What was that about?
Really.
...moreover, its merits as a multi-use machine...
Huh?
HELP HELP HELP
Help? HELP HELP HELP
What's going on?
And who are you?
Who's there?
What's wrong?
It felt like someone was tugging on me.
It's your imagination.
But...
Who can move an Ingram?
That's true...
But I was so sure...
I'm back.
Ota, they only had one hirekatsu left, so the other is deep-fried.
Which do you want?
HIREKATSU!
Don't snap at me. I won't take it from you.
Shut up!
What's with him?
Beats me. Let's go upstairs. The Captain's waiting for dinner.
Captain!
Dinner's here!
Captain, what are you doing?
Can't you see?
No...
Oh, I see.
I guess you can't.
I just thought... that I needed some exercise before dinner.
Well, dinner's here.
Oh?
So while you're napping, Captain, what should I do?
Stay right here. I'll be awake in a couple of hours.
There's something strange about this place.
Yeah... what?
It feels like someone's living here.
No way! It's been abandoned for years.
Maybe there's a stray cat around, or some transient.
No, it's more than that. It just feels like someone lives here.
What are you talking about?
I'm not sure myself.
You know, I've been getting strange feelings around here. It comes and goes.
So you agree, Ota?
It makes sense. A lot of people died here, in the last quake.
You mean the Tokyo Bay quake?
Yeah, about four years back. The ground turned to quicksand.
It got pretty gruesome.
Was it that bad?
Didn't you hear about it?
If any place deserves to be haunted, it's this old mansion.
By the way, lzumi...
Does your Ingram seem kind of sluggish?
You're having trouble with yours too?
Ever since we got here. And the Captain's acting weird too.
I don't like it.
I talked to the local residents... they say this place is haunted.
They all told the same story, about a night watchman,
who was walking by before the fence was put up for demolition work.
He saw lots of people in traditional clothing, and thought they were filming a historical drama.
But when he looked closer...
They had no legs.
Typical for ghosts!
The one I saw wasn't like that.
What?!!!
Oh, never mind!
You saw one?
You DID see something!
It's nothing! Don't worry about it.
Tell us!
Spill the beans!
I told you... it's nothing.
Why are you even discussing this superstitious nonsense?
He's the Captain! He doesn't have to tell you anything!
No need to get angry.
But this is a special case!
Stop it!
We might as well hear the rest.
But...
Oh, don't worry. Go on, Shinshi.
Well, I decided to check around.
You seem to have plenty of free time.
Well, I was on my way to the grocery anyway.
So that's why you were gone so long!
This last earthquake was only the most recent incident.
These buildings have always been cursed.
During the war, they took a direct hit from a bomb.
And the central building fell in the Great Kanto Earthquake.
That's where the courtyard is today, but centuries ago...
back in the Tokugawa era, it was the Mansion of the Hiura Clan.
And that's just the beginning.
There's more?
It was "The Age of Treasures."
Miyawaki, the lord here, went insane and slew his followers.
Stop this rubbish! Ghosts and curses! It's all just nonsense!
But aren't you curious?
Hey, my hometown has a ghost story too!
I'm not listening to this!
She's no fun!
No one likes ghost stories when there are real ghosts around.
Hit! Machine 1, your left arm is useless.
Ota's a better marksman than that.
That was your last bullet, Ota!
Bull's eye!
Hey, what's going on?
What's wrong, Noa?
My monitor's out.
The signal's fine here.
That's odd.
And I was so close!
How'd you get in here? Hey, it's dangerous down there!
Hey, you!
What's wrong, Noa?
Asuma, can you escort that little boy out of here?
Little boy? Where?
Where? Huh?
Will you please stop it?
How long are you going to continue this sick joke?
Well it is odd that both machines are responding poorly.
- Shall we dig? - What?
Let's dig right where the little boy pointed. Maybe we'll find something.
Captain, don't tell me you believe in this nonsense too!
I must admit, I'm curious. I did see something.
Impossible!
You look pale!
Do I?
Lieutenant! Behind you!
Stop it! Stop! Please!
Stop! Stop! Please stop it!
Please stop! I hate this kind of stuff!
That was unexpected.
It was too much for her.
Cute.
Huh?
Ota, how's your Ingram handling?
Seems okay. Yours?
Mine's fine too. So what happened before?
Ota!
- Ota! - Are you okay, Ota?!
What is this?
Special Vehicles uncovers 200-year-old crime
Lord Hiura killed dozens of his retainers in an insane rage.
But he told the Shogun they'd been injured in an accident.
And then he secretly disposed of the bodies?
Exactly. He used an old forgotten tunnel.
So their anger is what triggered all the later disasters?
The newspaper doesn't mention that aspect, but it's possible.
I see. So the more recent ghosts were trying to help you find the original victims...
in order to calm their anger and suffering.
Well... they could've expressed themselves a bit better.
So you did a volunteer job for a bunch of ghosts.
That's quite a community service.
Yeah, I guess so.
No trespassing No dumping garbage
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?
Days off are for playing games and watching movies.
I tried playing a Patlabor video game, but I got my butt kicked.
That's so annoying!!
Here comes some mysterious guy from out of nowhere...
who's an absolute master of the game.
This strange old guy seems to be in cahoots with some cute little boy.
What a strange combination.
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