The Alien Investigation Bureau , abbreviated as AIB, is a defense team that appeared in Ultraman Geed.[1]
Overview[]
AIB's logo
The AIB is said to have been established after the "Crisis Impact" to maintain cosmic order, formed by a coalition of aliens. Unlike human defense teams, the AIB's primary mission is not to fight kaiju but to combat criminal activities conducted by aliens. When kaiju appear, they do not take offensive actions but instead maintain surveillance.
The aim of the organization is to investigate illegal aliens on Earth, especially those who carry any illegal objects and arrest aliens that have committed crimes. Their overall mission is to restore peace and order to space.
As an organization formed by extraterrestrial civilizations, the AIB is able to pool advanced technologies and information networks from various planetary civilizations. Consequently, their base is equipped with many over-technologies beyond Earth's capabilities, such as teleportation devices for forcibly expelling arrested aliens from Earth. Additionally, they are aware of the existence of the Inter Galactic Defense Force, so there are no oversights in terms of equipment and information.
On Earth, the organization operates as a secret, unpublicized entity, reportedly because its existence "would impact civilization." Therefore, the members stationed on Earth disguise themselves as employees of a fictional insurance company, ""Niconico Life Insurance" ," while conducting investigations.
History[]
Ultraman Geed[]
AIB was created after the Crisis Impact incident by several alien races, for the sole goal of restoring order to the universe. As of the moment, Moa is the only human member of the organization and all others mimic human form when in public.
Moreover, due to the varying values and intentions of the diverse extraterrestrial members, the organization is not entirely cohesive. However, according to Zena, the internal atmosphere within the AIB has been gradually changing since the organization's only Earthling member, Moa, joined.
Base[]
AIB base
The AIB's base on Earth is located underground, and members frequently move between the surface and headquarters using a teleportation elevator. Due to the organization's secrecy, the entrance to the Far East Branch is disguised as a building belonging to a fictional insurance company called "Niconico Life Insurance".
Additionally, in the Kajio district of Tokyo, they have purchased and operate a civilian building as the "Little Star Research Institute" , using a special barrier to prevent Little Star from being detected.
Members[]
Zenna
- Main article: Zenna
Zenna is an Alien Shadow that was formerly a drillmaster on his home planet, Planet Shadow. After defecting at an unknown point in the past, he came to lead AIB.
Moa Aizaki
- Main article: Moa Aizaki
Moa Aizaki is a childhood friend of Riku Asakura. She and Riku used to play together. Now, she works as an agent for AIB, along with her partner Zenna. She hides her true job by also being a sales manager at Nico Nico Life Insurance.
Tree-Tip
- Main article: Tree-Tip
Tree-Tip is an Alien Pitt who joined the AIB after losing her pet Eleking.
Alien Groza
- Main article: Alien Groza
A human-sized Alien Groza serves as a special agent stationed at the base alongside colleagues to monitor the activities of Kei Fukuide.
Alien Serpent
- Main article: Alien Serpent
A human-sized Alien Serpent serves as a special agent stationed at the base alongside colleagues to monitor the activities of Kei Fukuide.
Alien Pedan
- Main article: Alien Pedan
A human-sized Alien Pedan serves as a special agent stationed at the base alongside colleagues to monitor the activities of Kei Fukuide.
Alien Zelan
- Main article: Alien Zelan
A human-sized Alien Zelan serves as an undercover field agent for the AIB, tasked with observing Kei Fukuide's activities in a cafe.
Alien Doble
- Main article: Alien Doble
A human-sized Alien Doble serves as an undercover field agent for the AIB, tasked with observing Kei Fukuide's activities in a cafe.
Alien Neril
- Main article: Alien Neril
A human-sized Alien Neril serves as an undercover field agent for the AIB, tasked with observing Kei Fukuide's activities in a cafe.
Cicada Woman
- Main article: Cicada Human
A human-sized Cicada Woman is an AIB base staff member who briefly appeared within the base.
Former Members[]
Kuruto
- Main article: Kuruto
Kuruto is an Alien Shadow who was taught to fight by Zenna as a member of the Gabra Cano, Kuruto arrived on Earth and was infuriated by how his superior had chosen not to follow the race's plans to invade Earth. Becoming a temporary member of AIB, he unleashed the bioweapon Zegun to attack humanity, only to be killed when Zegun was destroyed by Geed and Zero.
Goddo-Wyn
Collaborators[]
Nabia
- Main article: Alien Zobetai
An Alien Zobetai named Nabia possesses unique psychic abilities, allowing her to read the thoughts of others. With a record of using her abilities to solve various cases, she actively participates in AIB's activities as a collaborator and investigator.
Joji Osumi
- Main article: Joji Osumi
Arsenal[]
AIB members mainly do not engage in combat and only carry some self-defense equipment.
Equipment[]
- Anastage Gun : A gun capable of firing anesthetic rays to immobilize enemies, used as a standard weapon for members.
- Special Scanner : A special scanning device capable of detecting hidden aliens.
- Name Card : A credential marked as a member of Niconico Life Insurance, serving as proof of identity for concealing AIB membership.
Mecha[]
- AIB Vehicle : When moving, members use specialized AIB vehicles. The base model is the third-generation Toyota Corolla Fielder.
Gallery[]
Ultraman Geed[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- AIB is the first major organization in an Ultraman Series not created by humans, nor primarily staffed by humans.
- AIB is an example of a monster defense team which isn't based around scientific research; rather, its ethos is based around investigating suspicious aliens. As a result, the standard-issue handguns given to AIB members are used for self-defense rather than as front line weaponry.
- Their base of operations appeared to be underground, and is accessed by a teleportation system, similar to REM's base.
- AIB is likely a spoof to the Men in Black franchise.
References[]
| Defense Teams | |
|---|---|
| Showa Defense Teams | SSSP | TDF (UG, MAT, TAC, ZAT, MAC, UGM) | Science Guard Party |
| Heisei Defense Teams | UMA | WINR | HEART | Mydo | TPC (GUTS, Super GUTS, Black Buster Corps, Neo Super GUTS) | GUARD (XIG) | GOKAZOKU | SRC (EYES, Team SEA), JADF | BCST | TLT (NR) | UDF (DASH) | GUYS | DEUS | ZAP SPACY | Team U | UPG | UNVER (Xio) | VTL | AIB |
| Reiwa Defense Teams | EGIS | GAF (STORAGE) | TPU (GUTS-Select) | SSSP | GGF (SKaRD) | KDF | GDF (SKIP) |
| Other Defense Teams | Inter Galactic Defense Force | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SRI | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | MAT | SWORD | SSSP | USP | GIRLS |