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
So you want us to visit your labs in Tsuchiura...
capture Utsumi, and take command of the Griffin.
He thinks it's his personal toy. Who knows what he'll do?
You're authorized to use any means necessary.
Leave it to Shaft Security Systems.
The Dogs of Shaft
Crazy driver!
It's Shaft Security Systems.
You know them?
Three-S. I guess you haven't heard of them in Japan, yet.
They have quite a rep in Southeast Asia.
They're almost a private army.
An army?
Yes. Owned and operated by Shaft.
The Division Manager is losing faith in me.
He never had any faith in you.
What a cruel thing to say!
Just a fact.
I'm sorry, Chief Utsumi, but you can't leave the building.
How distressing! They already barred me from Tokyo.
I'm very sorry, but I have my orders.
Back to the office, Kurosaki.
Yeah, we could hardly fight them.
Hardly.
Not a chance.
Stop!
Don't move.
I guarantee, this will hurt.
It's loaded and ready. What next, Chief?
They can't run the Griffin without me.
How did we get dragged into this mess?
I regret our choice of associates...
but we have to see this thing through to the end.
Bring the car around! Hurry, or Three-S will have us!
What? You let Utsumi get away?
Head for Tokyo.
Detective Matsui!
So, he's finally come out.
Hello? Second Section. Chiba Prefectural Police? Go on.
Who's fixing the chow tonight?
That would be lzumi!
Bad news.
That's mean, Captain! I poured my heart into this meal!
Sorry, I wasn't talking about dinner.
I have to tell you before we eat. I've just heard from Chiba.
I'm afraid the Black Labor we fought in Haruumi didn't crash.
What do you mean?
How do they know?
The fragments were deliberately scattered around the crash site.
That would need advance preparation.
They found two right arms and some outdated hydraulics.
So the crash was deliberately faked.
And then they removed the real Labor right under our noses!
Why go to all the trouble?
It bought them time. We weren't searching for the Black Labor.
Will we see it again?
I hope not.
I'd bet on it.
The question is when?
Hey!
What?
You know.
If he comes back, we'll have to fight him.
I need to start building up my strength.
Three trailers are fleeing the research center.
They appear to be heading for Port Kashima. I repeat...
Our pursuit cars would be too conspicuous.
Perhaps it's time for subtlety.
Get me the Tokyo maps.
Looks bad! Who knows what Utsumi will try now?
The Sangria is docked tonight in Port Kashima.
You don't think he's planning to load the Griffin, do you?
Yes? Utsumi!
Greetings, oh brilliant Division Manager!
Doesn't the Sangria belong to our Far East Manager?
I'm sure he'd love to help out.
But don't worry! I promise to bring the Griffin back to Tokyo.
I'd love to chat, but I've got to run.
I'll arrive in Tokyo around midnight.
Then you'll see what the Griffin can REALLY do.
What the Griffin can really do?
I thought I'd let that sink in.
Someone lit a fire under my tail.
This is all your fault.
I finally stood up to him!
I hate to interrupt your moment of triumph, but we have a bug.
Let them go, Kurosaki. That bug will bring us sweet pollen.
What do you think is in those trailers?
I've been wondering about that.
You don't suppose...
I expected that.
I thought you were sound asleep.
You must be Lt. Kanuka Clancy.
Yes.
I never expected us to meet like this.
How are you feeling?
I'm afraid that was a bit of a strain.
Sorry.
Lt. Kumagami, I'll be brief. Richard Wong is cornered.
If he has the Black Labor, do you think he'll use it?
He's cornered?
Three-S is closing in on him, too.
I see.
Yes, he'll definitely use it. He's that kind of man.
Thank you.
I'll avenge you.
There's no need for that.
I have never considered Richard Wong my enemy.
Take care.
We have a total of four M5 units.
M5's? Are the Abrahams a match for the Griffin?
We'll move two onto the Sangria before he can off-load the Griffin.
We can trap him at the Castle Gate.
The Babylon "Castle Gate?"
It's between two artificial islands, Kisarazu and Kawasaki.
It's like the gates in the Panama Canal...
and it's the Babylon Project's strategic point.
I know that.
It's a pier they're building in anticipation of a rising sea level.
They've brought in a lot more Labors...
which has led to an overall increase in Labor crime.
I'm saying that if Richard Wong gets a boat in Kashima...
then heads for Tokyo, as Detective Matsui predicts...
Three-S will try to intercept him at the Castle Gate.
Your reasoning?
One: A surprise attack is possible there.
Two: Three-S wants to avoid confronting the Japanese police.
You predict violence in the open waters, outside ourjurisdiction.
Yes.
I'll have to consider this.
Yes. I'm well aware that this is based purely on intuition.
I'll handle the paperwork later.
Thank you.
Well, then.
Thank you all for working so late.
I want to help however I can, so I made everyone tea.
Well, that's nice of you, but don't expect any special treatment!
Is there any news?
The next time we mobilize, it will end in hand-to-hand combat.
I'll do my best, but I need you to take care of my Ingram.
Leave it to us.
Have they made their move?
Is it the Black Labor?
Where?
Not yet.
Not yet?
Every second is precious. We may meet it in transit.
Where should we set up? Kisarazu or Kawasaki?
What are you talking about?
I'll explain on the way.
Our destination is the Babylon Project's Kawasaki Base...
in order to intercept the Black Labor. Prepare all vehicles!
Roger.
What a gloomy expression.
It's just this pain in my ribs.
Well, go home and get some rest.
You won't let a wounded man stand by his teammates?
What was that?
Oh, nothing. Nothing at all!
I understand your feelings, but these are special circumstances.
Sometimes I have to face disappointments too, you know.
I request permission to come along.
Get some rest.
Captain!
Don't look at me like that!
All right! All right!
Noa...
When Noa's lost in concentration, she only thinks of the present.
- You have to plan her follow-through. - Okay.
And she's really pushing herself.
Who's pushing?
Noa. She's keeping a stiff upper lip to distract herself.
You think so? A stiff spine can strengthen the whole soul.
Maybe she's tougher than you think.
What are you talking about?
I can't come with you.
I'll just have to make up for you, Kumagami, and Ota combined.
I'm sorry.
Dummy! Don't apologize for that!
You're really going to use it? I'm surprised they gave permission!
It's easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
She never likes to use these.
I know, but we need everything we've got against this foe.
Hey, Shige!
Open up locker 10 and load this up.
Locker 10? You're kidding, aren't you?
I want to send you out as well armed as we can make you,
and this is the biggest gun we have.
But if I use it...
I trust yourjudgment, lzumi.
Why does my machine have to be in the shop?
Lzumi, if you've got cold feet, I'd be happy to take your place!
It's all right, Ota.
I can do it.
We're fighting a monster.
If you value your life, you'll use every tool you've got.
How's Bud holding up?
He got plenty of sleep yesterday, so he should be fine.
Mr. Utsumi!
I'll win this time, for sure!
Of course you will. We have no choice.
You look like you're enjoying this.
Don't you feel any stress?
Not a bit.
So we're committed? Let's go.
Retina identification complete. Neural link: Active.
Ready when you are!
The Sangria is approaching. Station the M5 Abrahams!
Be extra careful of the construction.
Don't worry.
What did he say?
He's a guard for the freighter coming in.
And they brought along four Labors? Why?
Everyone's spooked after the incident in Haruumi, yesterday.
Their car is in the way.
They're Babylon Project guards.
They don't even have regular check-ins.
Want me to move them out of the way?
Just draw them off.
Listen up! That building is about to catch fire. Handle it.
What if he passes through and enters Tokyo Bay?
Losing your nerve?
Just trying to second-guess Utsumi.
Why aren't you guys eating?
I don't have any appetite.
Without an Ingram, what can you do with that?
Oh, this? A good police officer can always improvise.
Hello? This is Special Vehicles, Second Section.
Did something just happen at the Babylon Project site?
A fire? There are no Labors fighting?
I see.
I think you heard everything.
Was it an accident?
It sounds like terrorists!
It's probably Three-S.
Kanuka, you're right. Utsumi will make his stand at the Castle Gate.
There they are! They even brought out the M5's!
There's Utsumi. Prepare to board!
Sergeant! Look!
He wouldn't!
Lmpossible! Utsumi is exposing the Griffin as he sails into port?
He's crazy.
You MUST NOT let him through the Castle Gate!
Understood, but at this point we really can't settle it quietly.
What?
First Utsumi, now Three-S! What are they thinking?
This is...
Huh?
War.
Look!
The Black Labor! Contact the station!
Okay!
Yes. Yes. I understand.
They're landing on the Kisarazu side.
All right.
Here we go.
Tonight, I'll fight to the bitter end.
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?
OH MY GOD!!! My gun misfired, misfired, MISFIRED!!!
You dummy! That's what you get for using a loaded gun like a samurai sword!
For one thing, the TV crew was standing right at my feet, secondly I was blinded...
by that light burst, and THEN the blast knocked my on my butt. I'm in trouble!!
What?! Are you OK?? Where were you hurt?
Don't worry about me! I'm tough! Justice must prevail!!
Next episode: Battle At Castle Gate. Target Locked On.
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