The Enterprise of Guard and Investigation Services (警備及び調査を専門とする会社 Keibi Oyobi Chōsa wo Senmon to Suru Kaisha), shortened as E.G.I.S. (イージス Ījisu) is a private security organization which handles alien-related cases on a daily basis.[1][2]
History
Ultraman Taiga
EGIS was founded by Kana Sasaki after she had left the police's External Affairs Division X. Their most frequent clients include the police themselves, and other aliens who turn to them for help.
Base
Members
Main Members
- Main article: Kana Sasaki
Kana Sasaki (佐々木 カナ Sasaki Kana) is the 38 year-old president of EGIS, who previously worked as a police officer in External Affairs Division X (外事X課 Gaiji Ekkusu-ka) before leaving her job to establish EGIS. She puts up a rather playful facade but shows a serious attitude when handling an alien cases and is observant of her workers.
- Main article: Hiroyuki Kudo
Hiroyuki Kudo (工藤ヒロユキ Kudō Hiroyuki) is the human host of Ultraman Taiga, Ultraman Titas, and Ultraman Fuma, who has a kind personality and strong sense of justice.
- Main article: Homare Soya
Homare Soya (宗谷ホマレ Sōya Homare) is a 25-year-old alien member with a sense of justice and is faithful to any given mission.
He is Hiroyuki's senior and is often angered when Hiroyuki runs off on important missions. As he often takes on dangerous tasks, Homare puts his high physicality to use while partnering with Hiroyuki.
- Main article: Pirika Asahikawa
Pirika Asahikawa (旭川 ピリカ Asahikawa Pirika) is a 23-year-old android operator of the private security organization EGIS. Pirika is in charge of the cyber-security affairs and other related matters, and is mostly seen operating computers at her dedicated desk, providing technical support to her colleagues Hiroyuki and Homare.
When not assuming the role of EGIS' cyber genius, Pirika can be seen having girlish discussions about diet and fashion with Kana.
- Main article: Maguma
Maguma (マグマ) is an Alien Magma joined EGIS in episode 25. He currently works as the guard of EGIS.
- Main article: Markind
Markind (マーキンド Mākindo) is an Alien Markind that joined EGIS in episode 25. He currently works as the accountant of EGIS.
- Main article: Ultraman Taiga
Ultraman Taiga (ウルトラマンタイガ Urutoraman Taiga) is a member of the Tri-Squad. He has a strong sense of justice and is very enthusiastic. Although he is still young and not skilled, he is dedicated to fighting for peace on Earth. Together with Hiroyuki, he grows to become a true Ultraman.[3] In Ultraman Taiga The Movie: New Generation Climax, the Tri-Squad became the spokespeople for EGIS.
- Main article: Ultraman Titas
Ultraman Titas (ウルトラマンタイタス Urutoraman Taitasu) is a member of the Tri-Squad. He is a warrior and a sage from Planet U40. With his carefully trained body and healthy spirit, he is skilled in heavyweight battles.[3] In Ultraman Taiga The Movie: New Generation Climax, the Tri-Squad became the spokespeople for EGIS.
- Main article: Ultraman Fuma
Ultraman Fuma (ウルトラマン
Temporary Members
Osamu Tasaki
- Main article: Osamu Tasaki
Osamu Tasaki (田崎修 Tasaki Osamu) is a temporary recruit of EGIS. He joined after Zetton hurt his mother. He left by the end of episode 21 to take care of his mother.
Arsenal
Equipment
- Electromagnetic Baton (電磁警棒 Denji Keibō): A tonfa-like melee weapon used by EGIS field units.
CQ (Shī Kyū): A scanner device used to differentiate humans and aliens. "CQ" is an abbreviation of "Seek You".
Mecha
- Patrol Car: A black car used for transportation.
Gallery
Ultraman Taiga
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- The various elements of the EGIS logo carry certain meanings:[4]
- Shield: "To defend" (衞)
- Asarum caulescens (葵) leaves: "Loyalty"/"Integrity"/"Sincerity"/"Allegiance" (忠誠)
- Athena's eye: "To watch over" (見守)
- Athena's wings: "To protect" (護)
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) | EYES | TLT | DASH | GUYS | DEUS | ZAP SPACY | Team U | UPG | Xio | VTL | AIB |
| Reiwa Defense Teams | EGIS | GAF (STORAGE) | TPU (GUTS-Select) |
| Other Defense Teams | Inter Galactic Defense Force | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | SWORD | SSSP | USP |
