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
The Suspicious Pair
Been waiting long?
I think you've been stood up.
Your boyfriend's a no-show.
But you could catch a movie with me!
Get lost.
Let's watch videos, over at my place!
Beat it.
Harsh.
I have every anime show from the 80's!
- Geez, sorry! - She's a policewoman?
Do you have a minute?
Have you been saved by God?
Been waiting long?
Are you still pouting?
Sorry I was 10 minutes late.
But arriving 10 minutes early was YOUR fault.
In that 20 minutes, two creeps and a street preacher hit on me!
It was terrible.
Creeps?
There're a lot of weirdos in this world.
Whatever you say...
I know! After the movie, I'll buy you a cup of coffee.
No.
What?
You'll buy me a chocolate parfait!
Okay.
- You know... - Yeah?
What are we doing here?
Having a snack...
I mean... it's our day off.
Why are we sitting here reading movie programs?
Because it isn't time for dinner yet?
Food and movies. Isn't there anything else to do?
So what do you want to do?
Something BIG, so we don't waste our vacation!
Something big...
Is this better than sitting in the coffee shop?
Look at that!
Patlabor?
Damn! I can't get past mission 3!
Yeah, me neither.
My turn!
You know what you're doing?
You're supposed to read the instructions first!
So this is how you move, this is the trigger...
This is nothing like the real thing! And these foot pedals!
Pay attention! The game's starting!
Shield! Button B!
Where? Which one!
Missle Direct Hit Damage Points: 50
The scene changed.
The impact spun you. Turn around.
The criminal's gone!
Switch to the map. That'll show you where he is.
There he is!
Get with the program!
This is hard!
Silence! The pilot must always obey the command car.
Listen!
Nice try.
The controls need adjusting.
Skill would help...
How dare you!
Watch a pro.
I was watching...
You're right. It is hard!
This simply won't do.
I think it's time I stepped in here.
What do you think?
Who are...
You?
You may call me "The Black Knight."
Another one!
One more and he'll finish the game!
And so it ends.
Missed him!
He's getting away!
Please! I have to see the ending!
Very well.
Watch this.
This guy's incredible!
Thanks to your superb piloting, the city is once again at peace.
Rating: Police Commissioner.
Thank you, thank you. Thank you for your support.
You've just witnessed perfect technique. Care to challenge me?
Uhh...
I'm as good as you can get without having a real Labor.
Asuma!
Do you have more quarters?
Not again!
My reputation is on the line! No game's gonna make a fool out of me!
This time, I'll finish level 2!
That won't be much of a reputation.
So how did the action and movement feel?
The game was fine, but...
Yes?
It's the idea that there are hordes of armed, killer Labors...
Too hard to swallow?
Most Labors today are construction machines.
Ah, but what about the future?
Excuse me.
Bud! Bud Renard! What are you doing here?
Mr. Utsumi, you aced level 10! I can't get past level 9 yet.
It just takes a great deal of practice.
I'm no competition for you. I have blisters, from all my practice.
Besides, I have a far better toy for you.
I'll be happy after I finish level 10 - just once.
All right. Just once.
Once is all I need.
This game is a lot harder than the real thing!
Hey, miss!
Trade places?
It's pretty hard.
I know. Hold out your hand!
Like this?
I'll avenge you! Watch me!
I guess he wasn't as good as you can get.
So lzumi was avenged by some little kid?
You know, some kids have a gift.
That's pathetic!
You've never even played it, so you don't know.
Let me at it! Bring it in here!
Right... bring it in the bath, huh?
Then don't tell me what I can or can't do!
What's your problem, man?
I'm getting out!
Why you!
So you were in the arcade all this time.
The company was looking for you.
Half those machines are made by us...
and market research is part of my job, isn't it?
The managers don't seem to feel that way.
Who cares what they think. We're doing exactly what we need to do.
Mr. Utsumi, is that my new toy?
No, that one's gone.
It was destroyed?
Why don't you answer that, Kurosaki?
You're a tough boss.
I've had plenty of time to think about it.
Labor combat comes down to hand-to-hand.
Exactly. Why load a Labor down with fancy beams and weapons?
What we really want is the hand-to-hand data.
So the Phantom was child's play for Griffin?
Just wait until we show the world...
Mr. Utsumi, look! It's that lady!
You know her?
We met today.
Show a little restraint, Chief! If you don't...
I'm feeling good about this one.
Got you!
That isn't like her.
That's high praise for you. Izumi will be happy to hear it!
Don't be an idiot! Go check the data backups.
Drat!
Flexibility wins over power. Alphonse is still number one!
Don't get carried away.
It was just practice. A real foe wouldn't go so easy on you.
But -
In a real fight there are no "buts!"
You're talking about weapons, right?
Wrestling is okay, but target practice is the important work!
Ota...
I was watching. You're getting better.
Thanks to you, Lieutenant!
Thank you for saying that, but there's room for improvement.
We'll take some extra practice, beginning today.
I saw your report, but we need accuracy right now.
We've pushed speed and accuracy to the limit.
I'll need to check the parts and materials list, one last time.
This is going to cost quite a bit.
We're well under cost for ten combat models.
But diverting the production line...
You aren't a businessman.
I've told you time and again to spare no expense on this Labor.
It'll put our division in the red.
Don't worry. The other divisions can cover us.
From space shuttles to toothpicks,
Shaft can do anything.
Hey, Bud!
This is your new toy.
You look happy.
When can I try it out?
One more week of construction...
and two weeks of adjustments after that.
That's so long!
They're putting in plenty of overtime on this. Be patient.
And just for fun, we have a special treat for tonight.
What?
You said you wanted to see an Ingram in action.
Polishing again?
I'd rather help with his maintenance.
But since I can't do that, at least I can polish him.
Maybe I can find a few things you could help with.
Really? You'll teach me?
But the boss might not like it.
Why not?
He's a traditional artisan to the core.
He wouldn't like a woman fiddling with his machines.
Shige.
I'm going home. Take care of Division 1 when they get back.
Machine 2 is still practicing.
Yes, Sir! Good night!
And one more thing.
There are male cooks and secretaries, you know.
If she doesn't interfere with our work, go ahead and teach her.
Yes Sir!
Thank you, Mr. Sakaki!
Rinko Ward, section 21, construction site:
A Labor is making terrorist demands.
The Labor appears to be a Saturn type. Division 2, mobilize.
I missed my chance to go home. Well, hurry up!
Swap batteries on machine 2! Load the carriers!
I just finished that foundation yesterday!
I had to cancel a date to make that schedule!
How dare you ruin my hard work!
The Saturn's not too bad, but I can't say I like it.
You're sure the Ingram will come?
Division 1 is already dealing with a distraction I created.
They have to send the Ingrams.
Here it is. Okay Bud, watch closely.
How should we handle it?
He's violent, so the first thing is to make him lose his temper.
Let's go.
Submit!
Good.
It's not good.
Noa, what are you doing? Go help machine 2!
This is much better than watching her on video.
Come at me!
Bad move!
What's she doing? She should have been able to avoid that.
Whose side are you on?
Izumi, if you let him get away, I'll pummel you!
I got him!
Take that!
Ota, you're too violent.
He's the violent one! Look at that face!
She had to let the cable out all the way to use it as a weapon.
I didn't think she'd have the nerve.
She trusts her machine. That takes real courage.
She'll be a tough opponent.
Very true. This is going to be a lot of fun.
Yeah.
Asuma, the pilot's getting away!
Captain, call the riot squad!
I can't. We haven't secured the area yet. Besides...
Besides?
The riot squad never arrived.
What are you looking at ME for?
I saw the video of the latest fight. The Ingram is quite a machine.
Will your new machine be a match?
Definitely. Its capabilities will exceed the Ingram's.
But we had to push the systems way past their specs.
I don't care. I told you, we aren't offering this commercially.
I'm glad to hear that.
I've done everything I could, since you gave the go-ahead.
Here it is:
Shaft Japan, Tsuchiura Research Laboratories production, type J9.
The Griffin.
It's the culmination of everything we've learned.
It should make Bud's job a simple one.
Two more weeks. I can't wait to see it in action.
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 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?
Wha?? Are they fighting? Oh, Come on.
Apparently division 2 said something wrong and managed to enrage a local Chinese restaurant.
One thing led to another and now the restaurant manager is furious.
Uh-Oh... That's the only place that delivers all the way out here!!
Beyond my hungry haze, I can still see the Roast Pork, Wonton Soup, and fried dumplings...
Next Episode: The Destruction of Special Vehicles, Second Section! Target: Locked on!
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