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
I'm Selling Peace of Mind
He's too much for us to handle.
Watch out! He's firing a rocket!
Good move, Ota!
It takes skill!
Orjust brute strength.
What did you say?
He's getting away.
Come on, Ota.
Stop! Stop or I'll shoot!
Wait! Watch out for the cars!
Take this!
How dare you resist arrest!
We need to reenact the whole incident?
Yes.
Why on earth do we have to do that?
Because of the parked cars Ota trampled.
Our insurance company insists on it.
They're worried about how many claims we've been filing.
But why? We've never had to do this before!
We already told them everything.
Aren't we covered for any accident in the line of duty?
Listen -
Well why do we have insurance then?
That's right! Our insurance was designed to cover Patlabors.
That's why it's so expensive!
So why do we need some stupid reenactment?
Hey, it isn't your money.
What?
Anyway...
they've already scheduled us all for the walk-through.
All of us?
That's right.
We don't have all day.
But we need an exact re-creation.
Then we'll need full access to the site.
But they're in the middle of construction.
I wish we didn't have to do this.
I'm so sorry I'm late.
I'm Naoyo Yamada, the inspector assigned to this claim.
Where's the captain?
Over there.
So this is where you pulled him to a stop.
I attempted to stop the criminal as quickly as possible.
Yes, I'm sure you're very diligent in your duty.
Of course!
Still, his exit was blocked by the Labor carrier.
I'm sure you were driving him back carefully.
Well, uh...
Good. We just need to confirm it.
Let's move to the scene of the capture.
Miss lzumi, you can stand in for the villain.
The villain?
Why do I have to be the bad guy?
And this is where the cars were.
All right, please begin.
Remember, this isn't for real.
Of course.
I used full speed to close the distance.
Stop! Stop!
And then?
Once I was sure I had him stopped, I pulled back.
No pivoting of the leg. How many seconds did that take?
Three or four.
Yes, that's about right.
Mr. Ota, your recorders say you lifted the target for 0.8 seconds.
Would you do that, too?
Roger.
Car B
Thank you. That will do fine.
That was too rough!
Thank you. I appreciate the use of your equipment.
Oh, no problem.
I have no feel for machines. The reports don't tell me enough.
But now I have a better idea.
I have a bit of a feel for Miss Ingra.
Miss Ingra?
Sorry. It's easier to remember if I give the machines nicknames.
If you don't mind, I'd...
The main office will make their decision and contact you soon.
What a waste of time! After all our hard work...
it's still up to the insurance company!
That's the way it always works.
Why won't our premiums go down?
They'd like to prove negligence, so they don't have to pay.
How can we do ourjob...
if we have to worry about insurance?
But we couldn't do our job without insurance.
Are you one of their paid spies?
Of course not!
I won't be beaten by a bunch of bean counters!
Ota, want any tea?
I've grown too complacent about destruction.
I won't disagree.
You think so?
Your insurance claims are eight times higher than ours.
I suspected that, but... eight times?
Our new dictator has arrived.
I think Ota is right.
He's a good officer, but he can't see anything except his target.
Fancy meeting you here!
About our claim...
Let me explain. Patlabor insurance is highly specialized.
The conditions of a claim are nearly impossible to reproduce...
so I've been asked to accompany you, until another accident occurs.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Now let's get back to work.
Say...
Where did everyone go?
I don't know! I'm going to the restroom.
Take your time.
Washroom
Well?
I don't think she suspects.
I'm against it! It's misuse of official funds!
Not that. How can we sway Judge Judy out there?
Just flatter her. Pile on the compliments!
She does have discretionary authority.
We have no choice.
Use our best tea.
I know.
Does this look about right?
Up close, it's really quite an impressive machine.
I know it's hard to work with a stranger underfoot.
Thanks for giving me a desk.
It's nothing.
And you have such a hard job.
It's my chosen career, so I've never thought of it as hard.
You're an amazing man, Ota.
I'm nothing special.
Despite all my work on this case, the main office is stubborn.
Insurance should be there to help people like you, Mr. Ota.
All done!
Thank you very much!
Oh, this tea is quite excellent!
Really?
Have you seen that insurance adjuster?
I wish they'd sent somebody younger.
What a cushy job.
Watch your mouths.
Her report means a lot to us, so be careful what you say.
Oh, I see!
Why are you looking at me like that?
Don't get any ideas!
She's the one who insisted on sewing up my shirt.
Such trivialities won't change my opinion about our insurance.
But it doesn't hurt that she's so nice.
Maybe you're starting to see her point of view.
Don't start imagining things!
Tea's ready.
Well then, let's eat.
That looks fabulous!
I wasn't sure you'd like this.
This took a lot of time!
Oh, it's no harder than cooking for one.
You don't have to go out of your way for us.
Oh, not at all. It's important for me to see how you all work.
Of course, but...
Where's Ota?
I'll go get him.
I seem to have upset Mr. Ota somehow.
Ota!
What are you doing here?
What does it look like? I'm eating.
Ms. Yamada brought lunch. Don't you want to eat with us?
We shouldn't get too chummy. She and I both have work to do.
You worry too much about formalities, Ota.
Does anyone care that she isn't part of the force?
What about lunch?
We'll eat it later!
What a job! They don't even have time for lunch.
A terrorist group has stolen a heavy-duty Labor and its carrier.
Fortunately, the carrier had a location transponder.
We'll ambush them at Ichinoe, Loop 7.
How can you ambush them in the middle of Tokyo traffic?
First, we're sending in unmarked cars.
In pursuit. Please fall back.
As they near the ambush, patrol cars will pull in front.
We've blocked the opposite lanes, so we'll intercept them here.
We can pull this off because of the location transponder.
It's real-time.
Now.
That's far enough!
Operation complete.
Ota, pull in the back end of the trailer.
Roger.
Perhaps insuring Patlabors was just a bad idea in the first place.
Good point.
This area's off limits.
Let me through! I have to get my bike.
I hope Ms. Yamada isn't mad.
Please, don't remind me.
Your policy doesn't cover that bike.
Of course not.
You wrecked my bike! You're so mean!
Isao Ota Division 2
There's no line for an explanation.
It was entirely my fault.
Uh...
What?
May I have permission to leave the station?
A bike?
Yes. A woman stopped by from the Patlabor insurance company.
I see.
An Ingram! Cool!
Take that! And that! And that!
What are you doing to your new present?
This is what happened!
Thank you. I'm sorry about this...
No, I'm the one who should apologize.
Mister, you're so cool!
Ota, it's incredible!
They've renewed our coverage!
And all previous claims have been approved!
Really?
Ms. Yamada pulled off a miracle!
Actually, she's the company's director.
Apparently, she worked her way up from the sales floor.
She said, "Charity is a good investment."
You can't be serious!
May I speak to you?
Go on ahead.
About the bike...
You went to his house? How like you, Mr. Ota. So responsible.
I'll reimburse you.
Not at all. I took it out of company expenses.
But...
You work so hard, I can't let you be distracted by petty details.
I was just trying to help out.
Don't worry about it.
There must be some way I can repay you!
Well, perhaps...
NOW, EVEN MORE DEVOTED TO DUTY
SAFETYFIRST!
PROTECTED BYNEW LABOR DAMAGE INSURANCE
I guess she can read people pretty well.
Ota, you're famous!
How could I refuse?
How, indeed?
When I looked out, the storm had passed a long time ago.
The morning dew betrays how yesterday's...
sorrows have been washed away.
Dawn is let loose by unbolting the panels of night.
Even machines and the buildings all wake up.
Now I can see so far ahead, an unfolding panorama;
Wherever I watch from, I see a peaceful, happy island.
The thing I want to tell to you, the thing I want to show to you:
The shining gate to our dreams lays open to us...
right now before our eyes.
This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?
Division 2 has found an underground dungeon!
It's an old garbage disposal passage! It's dark and cold and stinky!
Hey, for a summertime adventure, it's great!
And if we find any treasure we'll divide it up evenly.
Asuma, do you believe in astrology?
My horoscope says items that are white and the # 4 are bad luck!
So what?
I have a bad feeling the unlucky stuff is down there.
Next Time: The Underground Mystery Tour. Target, locked on!