Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989–1990): Season 1, Episode 7 - Glorious Type 97 Modified - full transcript

Labor: A robot specifically designed
for construction work.

Labors allow dramatic advances in
construction, but also in crime.

To combat these new Labor crimes, the
police create a special unit: The Patrol Labor.

And thus, the birth of Patlabor.

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 on tight to 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

New Model 97

Oh, you're still here?

Is that any way to say hello?

You curious?

Of course not!

Oh, really?

You seem happy.

Hmm? What?

When does the new Labor prototype arrive?



So you are curious!

I'm not curious.

But those kids I command are.

Really?

Oh, are you here too, Noa?

Anything wrong with polishing
Alphonse on my day off?

Oh, I guess not.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were going to see a movie.

Yeah, well...

What are you two doing here?

Oh, nothing.

That's just pathetic!

We finally get a day off,
and you hang around here?

You should talk!

If ll don't say it, who will?

The gang's all here.

Hi.

Hello.

What's everyone doing here?

Rubbernecking.

Is it that interesting, watching
me polish Alphonse?

Dummy!

Division 1's prototype Labor arrives
tonight for experimental trials.

What?!

They say it's better than the Ingram.

I-I didn't know...

The specs are better, and they
have the latest technology.

It's here!

It's here! It's here right now!

Keep going... Keep going...
Keep going...

It's here!

So, the grandstands are full.

All right! Raise the platform and power it up!

Begin initialization and setup right away!

Wow. So this is the SRX-70.

You can't judge it by the exterior.

It comes with a 42mm autocannon.

What?! That's tons better than the Ingram!

There's more.

It also has a 20mm MK 22 vulcan
built into the shoulder assembly.

It could probably face down a military Labor.

Is that good enough for you?

You know all about it.

Why would you need so much
firepower for a police Labor?

Nothing can stand up to it!

He may be good, but somehow
I just don't like him.

It's sheer power, with no soul.

Well?

It's better than I expected.

Finally, Division 1 can show its true might!

I hope this is a lasting pleasure.

What do you mean?
That's an odd thing to say.

Are you getting carried away?

Captain! Please let me try out
the 42mm auto cannon!

You're asking the wrong person.

Captain, you know that shooting from
a Labor can be dangerous.

Division 1 has no experience
with heavy weapons!

I don't mean to brag...

but I have more experience
than anyone here!

That won't be necessary.

Captain Nagumo!

Enough.

Let me shoot the gun! Please!

That's enough, I said.

Please, let me shoot the gun!

Have you had enough?

No.

Turn, and move to the right.

Roger.

You want the details of
how they got this new model?

Have you heard anything?

No. Is something bothering you?

Just my intuition.

It came too quickly. The deal sounds
too good to be true.

True. And oddly, Toyohata gave us
a Labor in perfect condition.

They're also suspending payment
until the official rollout.

And the manufacturer doesn't
usually handle maintenance.

All right. I'll check around.

Thank you.

But, Goto...

I would've thought Shinohara would be
a better source with his family connections.

You can count on him to do
his own thing as he sees fit.

I'm not the least bit jealous.

LADIES use ONLY

LADIED ONLY Why not?

LADIED ONLY I hate that Labor.

If the police use it, it's just going to
inflame crime instead.

And, I'm not too sure about this,

but, if it's a Toyohata product,
why is it built by Hishii Industries?

That's not a big deal.

Shinohara Industries, which built the
Ingram, used to make car parts.

That's not what I mean.

Shouldn't it be a company with experience
in munitions and Vulcan cannons?

It just seems kind of strange.
Like, can we trust them?

What if they're using Division 1
as guinea pigs?

Not that that's what I think.

Sorry to make you wait.

Huh?

Attention pilots!

Stand down from your Labors immediately!

Why don't you make us?

We're going to settle this, once and for all!

Shut up, you jerk!

Settling these matters with Labors
endangers the public!

We don't want to get
involved in private matters.

But settle this man-to-man, not in Labors.

Leave us alone! We didn't
ask for your opinion!

This thing started in a Labor,
and it's going to end in a Labor!

Mess with us and we'll trash
your stupid cop Labor.

Do you still insist on continuing
this pointless fight?

We're
sorry!

Please forgive us!

So how did your first mission feel?

Good.

That's all?

Very good.

That's all?

How did the auto-balance feel?

How was the linear actuator
and the power response?

Don't you have anything else to say?

Is this what it's like to pilot an Ingram?

Yeah, well, let's see.

This may be a little rougher than the Ingram.

Shige.

This is the first time I've felt like
I hated the guys in Division 2.

I wish I'd gotten this sooner...

...but it's still hard to forgive Division 2.

Hey! You can't just walk in here!

Who are you?

I'm the mechanic in charge,
for whatever that's worth.

Then you must have been informed.
You know it was mobilized today?

Oh, you're from the manufacturer.
We already did the maintenance.

That's not right.

The contract specifically
requires factory tolerances.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa!
You can't just poke around in here!

Mr. Sakaki! Oh, he went home.

Captain Nagumo! Oh, she went home.

Wait, you guys! Stop!

This looks bad, Shinobu.

Heracles 21

It's hard to believe, isn't it?

It was quite a performance.

A thief's tactic.

Thief?

They told Shige they were here
to adjust the equipment...

but their real goal was to copy the discs.

The movement pattern data, huh...?

Goto, are you hiding from me?

No.

You've been prying into something,
and keeping it secret from me.

Secret? From you?

I have no idea what you mean.
Perhaps you're mistaken.

Captain!

I looked all over for you!
Where were you hiding?

There's something fishy going on.

What's wrong? Do you have a cold?

Are you referring to the SRX?

Yes, that's right.

Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag.

Let's move this into the office.

So...?

I don't have all the details,

but Toyohata builds the SRX-70
in cooperation with Schaft Enterprise.

Inside the industry, it's believed
that Toyohata is a front for Schatft.

Schaft Enterprise?

A conglomerate. They make everything
from toothpicks to space shuttles.

At first I didn't connect Toyohata,
Labors, and Vulcan cannons...

but that Schaft surely has its fingers
in the weapons industry.

And?

I'm worried that Division 1, no all of SV2, will take
the PR fallout for doing weapons development!

Shinohara, are you really the heir
to a Labor tycoon?

Chief's
Office

I think Nagumo finally understands.

Huh? What exactly do you mean?

Chief's
Office

Of course I'm aware that Schaft
developed the SRX.

Why is this a problem?

As you are well aware, a newly assembled
Labor has very basic operating software,

like that of a baby.

A Labor lives or dies based
on the patterns it learns.

In addition to the constant
training in Section 2...

our Labors acquire pattern data
in real-world combat situations...

including targeting and
marksmanship coordination.

And what if Schaft steals that data?

What if they were to build new products
based on the data from Division 1?

I thought you'd be pleased to advance the
Labor industry by making available your data.

Can you guarantee that our data
won't be used in waging war?

You're thinking too hard about this, Nagumo.

Data is just data.

If Labors can be used for crime, they can
also prevent crime. It's just that simple.

Good and evil are determined
by the heart, not the tool.

Scientists often miss that point.

It costs money to run a Labor team.

You won't get another chance
to have a state-of-the-art Labor.

Do you understand?
This matter has been decided.

Will you throw away the soul
of my team for money?

Labors run on money, not pride.

Chief's
Office

There is a 402 in Tokyo Bay!
Division 1, mobilize!

I repeat.

There is a 402 in Tokyo Bay!
Division 1, mobilize!

Don't make me say this over and over again!

Hurry up, or I'll dump you all into the sea!

All clear! All clear!

Mr. Sakaki.

We're going out in the Model 97.

Shige, can you bring the 97s out?

Of course! But what about the new model?

Shige.

I'd much rather use a model 97,
maintained by you and our crew...

than use a newer Labor that's been
messed around with by strangers.

Hear that, Shige?

I heard!

Then before I dump you
in the sea, get it ready!

Yes, sir!

Call everyone together.

We'll be providing backup for Division 1.

Yes, sir!

I'll fry anyone who tries to take me!

A terrorist has stolen a construction Labor.

He's holed up in that warehouse.

He's in a Heracles 21,
made by Hishii Enterprise.

He definitely has a strength advantage.

Units 1 and 2, prepare to head out.

Ready to head out!

Relax, Yuuki.

Uh, yes, sir!

Maybe he went underground.

There's a heat signature.

I-It's behind us!

Yuuki!

Your Labor's a piece of junk!

Stay back! Don't get any closer!

It's over.

Oh? Right.

I'm surprised... Fukushima and the
Section Chief agreed to return the Labors.

He doesn't usually give in once
he's made up his mind.

How'd you talk them into it?

You want to know?

Don't say you're not going to tell me.

Can you keep a secret?

My lips are sealed.

Well...

I offered one condition.

In exchange for accepting a new Labor?

Only if we shuffle the Divisions a bit
and let Officer Ota pilot the new Labor.

Let me fire it!

Bold.

Wait! Wait! Wait for me!

Let me shoot the 42mm before you go!

Damn! I really wanted to shoot that gun!

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

ll 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

Midnight Blue

ll know I can do it, If only just once

Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

ll know I can do it, If only just once

This story is fiction...
but in 10 years, who knows?

A spooky incident takes place at the
construction site of Loop Route 20.

A Labor is mysteriously
attacked by something.

The villagers say it's the curse of the oni.

Eek, that's like a ghost story. Spooky!

And here the 20th century is about to end.

How could there be such a thing? Like, right.

But, who knows?

Next time: "The Green Phantom"

Target, locked on!

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Target, locked on!

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