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
Economy Model Plans
Is it that late already?
Another all-nighter for the mechanics.
It's probably like comparing a normal car to a Formula 1.
An Ingram takes a lot more work than a simple production Labor.
Well, I work on my skills a lot, too.
If you don't mind...
This is illegal.
Don't be a spoilsport.
So Asuma, if we used a mass production model,
would the mechanics have less work?
Sure, compared to now.
But we saw the economy model at Haruumi. It was rejected.
That model was rejected.
But the next version is being designed purely for police use.
Division 1 is dying for an upgrade.
But the important thing is,
we do need a production model for nationwide use.
You don't believe me?
If you say so, then it must be true.
No, no, I mean about the quality of the new version.
I won't believe that until I can test it.
What?
Nothing.
You're weird.
We've had some pretty rough months.
What did you want to see me for?
A business trip.
Huh?
Shinohara Industries has asked us to test their new police Labor.
It figures.
What?
Nothing.
So I'm sending you to their research lab.
I'm doing the test?
Yes, and Ota will test it a few days later.
I'm going to send Gomioka, too.
But you get to be first. Have fun.
Yes, sir.
Excuse me...
Mr. Sakaki?
I heard.
Did you drop by just to say goodbye to me?
I'm not sure how I should test it.
These tests are to find problems in piloting and operation.
Complain about anything at all that doesn't feel right.
Do your best. Your opinions will help shape future police Labors.
Yes, sir.
...and that pushed it into the heavyweight class.
I think we've now got the power up to a satisfactory level.
We've completely redesigned the data and control architecture.
We've surpassed the Ingram in total processing power.
Of course... the architecture.
Electronics have advanced since the Ingram's day,
so I'm afraid the poor Ingram is showing its age.
We built this facility entirely for this test. It's top secret!
Ready!
It certainly looks impressive.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
The layout's the same, and we're using the old monitor.
Okay!
Let's begin. Go slowly at first.
Roger. Here I go.
Go ahead.
I don't feel much response.
The handling is completely different.
If it doesn't work easily, don't strain yourself.
Uh, okay!
He doesn't move quite right.
He's certainly strong.
Well, it's not for me.
So Gomioka gave it 80 points, but you gave it only 60 points.
You didn't have a very good impression.
He was way too sluggish.
The controls didn't have much feedback.
He didn't respond well.
It was pretty good for a production model.
The power issue will be the big question.
So Noa went two days ago, and Gomioka went yesterday...
The question is, what will Ota think of today's test?
How was it, Ota?
Izumi, you're too biased.
I know you love the Ingrams, particularly Alphonse,
but a test pilot has to be impartial!
So what was your opinion?
Come on, Izumi, why were you so down on the new model?
So, Ota, you gave the new model a good score?
Of course! Its strength alone qualifies it to replace the Ingram.
Don't you agree, Gomioka?
I agree that it's strong, but I've never used an Ingram.
So you can't compare on that count.
So we have a split vote in the jury.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Oh?
Please begin.
Yes.
It's completely different.
Is this even the same machine?
Care for some coffee?
No, thank you.
Okay.
It seemed different, didn't it?
Sure did!
It was like a different machine.
It's still a bit sluggish, but the jittery feeling is completely gone.
That's all thanks to you, Ota, and Gomioka.
We're analyzing every move you pilots make,
then we recalibrate the Labor's response to your inputs.
We're optimizing for smoother, more precise movement.
So all our tests...
You're helping gather data through your piloting responses.
The challenge was to improve the economy model.
This is our solution.
We aim to create a production model that's easy to operate.
I think...
I will have a cup of coffee, after all.
Heh, ok.
A computer is just another tool.
It can't do everything.
Computer analysis is useful, but take it with a grain of salt.
But...
Any machine with lots of moving parts has its own idiosyncrasies.
Even Labors of the same make have differences between them.
The servo power may differ. The pilot has to compensate for that.
I don't really understand.
But couldn't that be compensated for by computer control?
It could.
Then the skill of the pilot is unimportant.
If there are any problems with the new model, complain to the techs.
I don't know what to say. I can't make up my mind.
There's something not right about it.
Take that!
Well?
Speed and power are up 15%, on average.
How long do you want to run through these stupid exercises?
For a real test, you need a practice fight!
I want a practice fight!
It keeps getting better and better.
She's fast!
That's what a good pilot can do for you.
Did you capture that run?
Of course. Mr. Gomioka should match this time on his next run.
It still doesn't feel quite right.
...but you're still getting used to it.
I guess so...
I know it doesn't quite have the feel of an Ingram.
Yeah, but it seems like I never quite hit what I'm aiming at.
Our data shows that you're only off by a few centimeters.
That should certainly be good enough.
We're very satisfied with these tests.
This new model has turned into a very impressive machine.
What, a test fight?
Yes. Upper management has given the green light.
And you want one of my men? I see. Okay.
They want a test fight with an Ingram?
They say the other tests are done.
They sound pretty confident.
They probably wouldn't ask for a fight if they thought they'd lose.
So who are you going to send?
That's a problem...
Captain!
Why did you pick Izumi instead of me?
You lost the coin toss. Sorry.
But...
Are you accusing me of cheating on the coin toss?
No, sir, but...
Next time, choose heads.
But what if Izumi loses? What then?
Do you think that's likely?
You don't know how strong this new model is!
I'm sure they'll show me.
Captain!
Please let me fight!
Mind the shop while I'm gone.
If he wants to do it so badly, why can't we trade places?
Captain, was that coin toss on the level?
You doubt me, too? Does no one trust their captain?
Are you afraid of fighting this new model?
Of course. But that's not the problem.
You think that if you lose, we'll switch to the new model.
Alphonse...
won't lose.
This is Yamamoto, one of our men.
Pleased to meet you.
Yamamoto just finished his training here.
He'll be using pre-programmed reflexes taken from the tests.
I see.
The new model will attack.
The Ingram must capture him. Sound reasonable?
Please try not to damage our Ingram.
It'll be fine.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Well, let's begin.
Yes, thank you for your help.
Ok, let's start.
Impossible!
It's not over yet!
Yamamoto, that's enough.
...so they've suspended plans for a production model police Labor.
There are no other upgrade plans for Second Section.
What do you think of that, Ota?
What do you want me to say?
Whatever.
This must be hard on Division 1.
Once again, their upgrade plans have been derailed.
They've canceled the new police Labor,
and Gomioka won't become the captain of a new division.
They said that?
They will.
I can't accept this! Division 1 needs that new model,
and we desperately need new divisions!
I understand your feelings.
The new Labors may have been production units,
but they're vastly superior to our Pythons!
Think of what we could do with those new machines!
Lt. Gomioka...
be patient.
Could we do our job if Tokyo were flooded with identical Labors?
Anything that Division 1 receives must surpass the Ingram.
That's what this delay is really about.
A Labor that surpasses the Ingram?
I figured it out. I know why the new model felt wrong.
I complain and you adjust.
You tweak and adjust everything until it's perfect.
We didn't go far enough. The new model never got a custom tune-up.
I just spoke with Mr. Jitsuyama on the phone.
He still has hopes for creating a successor to the Ingram.
Then...
But he agrees, they can't match our smooth, precise movements,
without expert tuning and top-notch piloting.
And to get that in a general-purpose Labor,
it needs to adapt itself to the idiosyncrasies of a single pilot.
So it's back to the drawing board.
He said he'll keep trying to improve on the Ingram.
We don't need a new model.
Alphonse is perfect.
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?
A scary monster awakens near a small town off the coast.
One of the town's elders tells us a mysterious legend.
Let's meet up with that monster. Do you see him?
How will we make him come out?
Science versus myth. Isn't it romantic?
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