The
Overview
MAC Logo
MAC is a defense team that succeeded the Earth Defense Force. This organization is committed to preventing potential enemies from outer space and their invasions. It promptly detects and repels attacks from monsters or aliens, while ensuring the safety of spacecraft navigation. MAC has established headquarters bases, known as MAC Space Stations, above major cities in the North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
MAC also has ground bases in various parts of the Earth. In the Far East region, Captain Dan Moroboshi commands the conventional forces, which are known as the Space Patrol Team .
MAC is one of the most radically different Ultra support teams. As mentioned above, the captain is Dan Moroboshi, who is Ultraseven deprived of his ability to transform. Members get killed off and replaced with frightening rapidity. This reaches its conclusion at the start of the Black Directive arc near the end of the series, in which the entirety of MAC's Asia Branch - with the sole exceptions of Dan and Gen - are killed off by Silverbloome, leaving Japan without the protection of a defense team. To fill in for the loss of MAC, the JSDF took part in some of the battles against Black Directive's saucer beasts, but for the most part, Gen fought against the alien's legion of monsters alone from that point on.
History
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The members of MAC meet Gen, who is joining as a new member.
In this series, members of the Space Patrol Team located at the Asian headquarters 400 kilometers above Japan and Ground Patrol Team are featured. The team includes dozens of key members as well as some reserves who can be called upon when needed.
When fighting monsters, these members often arrive at the scene quickly to engage in close combat with monsters or aliens and assist Ultraman Leo in battle. Due to numerous emergencies or attacks, MAC members frequently move around within the series, leading to instances of regular members sacrificing themselves or being reassigned. However, the atmosphere among the team members is somewhat unstable, and since Gen joined the team, there have often been various disputes and conflicts.
After the crisis caused by Alien Babarue that nearly led to a collision between the Land of Light and Earth was resolved, MAC members held a birthday party for Haruko Matsuki at the space station. However, the base's radar detected a fast-approaching object, and before any measures could be taken, the object crashed into the space station. The true identity of the object was Silverbloome, which enveloped the space station with its tentacles and injected powerful dissolving liquid, consuming the base.
The destruction of MAC Station.
The MAC members were unable to respond to the sudden attack. Under Captain Dan's command, they attempted to escape aboard Maccy 2 and Maccy 3. However, under Silverbloome's attack, the members were ultimately consumed. In the end, apart from Gen and Dan, the base and over 100 base employees were consumed.
Bases
MAC Asia Headquarters
The MAC Asia Headquarters , commonly known as MAC Station , is one of the five space bases of MAC. It is situated 400km above Japan and has a permanent crew of a hundred. Maccy 1 is docked on the top of the base, while smaller fighters such as the Maccy 2 and Maccy 3 are stored and launched from inside.
The base was destroyed by Silverbloome along with everyone inside it, with Gen and Dan being the only survivors. The other four intact MAC Stations are located above North America, South America, Europe, and Africa's branches.
Others
MAC Tokyo Headquarters
Additionally, each branch has numerous land-based facilities with concealed defense systems, such as the MAC Tokyo Branch Base .
This base serves as the permanent headquarters for the Ground Patrol Team, operating under the command of the Asian Headquarters. To defend against enemy attacks, the central facilities of the base are located underground and equipped with large laser cannons for interception. Some MAC vehicles are stationed at this base, and various types of fighter jets are also based here.
- Ground Radar Base : This is a facility located in the mountains that receives various radio waves and is used for early detection of invaders.
- MAC Central Hospital : This is MAC's hospital facility, which received Uchida upon his return from the planet Atlanta.
- Space Observation Post : This is a unit responsible for monitoring space and sending organized, updated information to each MAC headquarters.
- Missile Launch Site : This site attempted to launch the UN105X bomb and is equipped with large parabolic antennas.
- Space Station : This is a small space station different from MAC headquarters bases, which contains three types of systems. Due to the large number of operational space stations, a space monitoring network is in place. In the series, Space Station V8 and Space Station V9 are featured.
Members
Early Members
- Main article: Dan Moroboshi
Dan Moroboshi is the leader of MAC and the human disguise of Ultraseven. In the battle with Alien Magma and Giras Brothers, he was wounded and lost his transformation ability. He would sometimes train Gen after he was defeated as Leo.
He went missing after the first Saucer Monster - Silverbloome arrived on Earth and destroyed MAC's base. In the final episode, he appears as Ultraseven in Gen's dream before Gen battles the final Saucer Monster - Black End.
- Main article: Akio Kuroda
Akio Kuroda was the first vice-captain of MAC Asia headquarters. He specializes in machine maintenance, and in the third episode, he replaced the engine of the Maccy himself.
He hasn't appeared since episode 8.
- Main article: Gen Otori
Gen Otori is the protagonist and the No.7 MAC team member, also Ultraman Leo's human disguise. After his homeworld Planet L77 was destroyed by Alien Magma, he moved to Earth. He was a coach in the South Town Club. After the battle with Alien Magma and the Giras Brothers, he was invited to join MAC.
After MAC and the South Town Club were destroyed, he lived in Mei's house. After defeating Black End, he decided to travel to an unknown place, leaving Earth.
- Main article: Kiyohiko Akashi
Kiyohiko Akashi is a member with a good knowledge of mechanics. He and Vice-Captain Kuroda are often responsible for replacing the engines of Maccy fighters.
He hasn't appeared since episode 16.
- Main article: Ichiro Aoshima
Ichiro Aoshima is a member with excellent martial arts ability, who is better at karate.
He hasn't appeared since episode 16.
- Main article: Junko Shirakawa
Junko Shirakawa is a female member working primarily in communications at MAC Base. She can also fly the Maccy 2 aircraft.
In episode 40, she dies when the MAC base is attacked by Silverbloome.
- Main article: Haruko Momoi
Haruko Momoi is a female member working primarily in communications at MAC Base.
She has not appeared since episode 16.
Later Additions
- Main article: Atsushi Hirayama
Atsushi Hirayama is the next MAC Vice Captain to be a leader after Kuroda. He did not talk much, but he was a good strategist in battle.
After episode 18, he never appeared again.
- Main article: Daisuke Sato
Daisuke Sato is the next MAC Vice Captain to be a leader after Hirayama. He is quite loyal to the captain, and at the same time, he treats the team members with humor and gentleness.
In episode 40, he dies when the MAC base is attacked by Silverbloome.
- Main article: Ippei Kajita
Ippei Kajita is the new addition to the team in place of Aoshima and Akahashi. He is skilled in driving and using heavy weapons and serves as the pilot of the Maccy 2 and 3.
In episode 40, he dies when the MAC base is attacked by Silverbloome.
- Main article: Jun Shirato
Jun Shirato it is a new member of MAC. He used to work in the space intelligence department. He returned to Earth to participate in the space intelligence conference. When he learned that his lover Yoko was killed by Alien Karly, he joined MAC for revenge. He was later promoted to team member.
In episode 40, he dies when the MAC base is attacked by Silverbloome.
- Main article: Haruko Matsuki
Haruko Matsuki is the new female member to replace Haruko Momoi. She is mainly responsible for communications and operations, but she also sometimes participates in actual combat with other team members.
In episode 40, she dies when the MAC base is attacked by Silverbloome.
Other Members
Takakura is the head of the MAC High Command. He has a sincere and decisive personality, especially in Dan who he has absolute trust.
Takakura is portrayed by Takashi Kanda .
- Main article: Saburo Sato
Saburo Sato is a traveler and honorary MAC member. Saburo was given a temporary membership in MAC as he was needed to stop Bango. After Leo defeated Bango, Saburo bids farewell to everyone and departed to Himalayas to search for a Yeti.
- Main article: Officer Suzuki
Suzuki was the first MAC member who been killed. He is a very willing guy. In episode 3, he was killed by Alien Tsuruk.
- Main article: Yoji Kitayama
Yoji Kitayama is a professional skier who decided to join MAC after fighting Northsatan to protect the Goddess of Nike while on a boat to his ski tournament. He then broke his leg to Northsatan which then was healed by Alien Alpha. Kitayama said he would have to leave MAC to join the ski tournament. Unlike most MAC members Kitayama did not die as he left for the Auora Ski Tournament.
Arsenal
Attire
MAC standard uniform
- Wear: MAC uniforms consist of two-piece MAC Suits and MAC Jacket . They have high durability and resistance to the heat and the cold. Despite this they can become weathered from battle.
- MAC Helmet : Has a built in communications system
- Wristwatch Communicator: A communicator device mounted in the form of a wrist watch. It is worn by off-duty personnel for immediate contact.
- MAC Ceaver : A wristwatch that can detect a monster's presence. Even after MAC's demise, Gen still wears it in episode 42.
Equipment
- MAC Gun : A handheld pistol with changeable cartridges to different firepower, such as laser and grenades.
- MAC Bazooka : A bazooka used to attack Alien Babarue.
- MAC Blaster : An atomic heat gun with 60,000 degree heat firepower.
- MAC Special Gun Atomic Laser 5 : A medium-sized gun with built-in accuracy system.
- MAC Knife : A combat knife made from manganese steel.
- Special High Speed Camera : A camera that Dan used in episode 13 to uncover Alien Vibe's disappearance technique.
- Bomb : a high-performance, small bomb used for land combat.
- High-Performance Foam Injection Device : Equipment used by Captain Dan during his battle with the Alien Flip. It is mounted on the Maccy 3.
- Anesthetic Missile : A missile launched from Maccy 2, structured similarly to a syringe.
- Peach-Shaped Capsule : A special capsule used to paralyze the Oni-on, who is fond of fruit.
- MAC Uranium : A new energy source developed by MAC. It was targeted by the Alien Atlanta due to its capability to destroy the MAC space station.
- CS137 Rocket : A new rocket developed by the Earth Defense Committee. Its attack test on the planet Clean led to retaliatory attacks on Earth by the Alien Clean.
- UN-105X Bomb : A missile with the power to destroy an entire planet. It was nearly launched when the Land of Light was approaching Earth.
Mecha
- Maccy 1: A large aerospace craft that can fly up to 0.4 times speed of light. It has the function of a space city and is capable of flying nonstop for ten years. The rectangular section of the jet can store and launch other MAC vehicles. It appeared in episodes 1 and 3, and in the opening credits. It is usually docked with the MAC Station. Although Maccy 1 had its engine retrofitted in the height of Alien Tsuruk's assault, it was not seen in future sorties. The Maccy 1 was among those eaten by Silverbloome during its attack on the MAC Station.
- Maccy 2 : A medium VTOL fighter that can separate into two jets, Alpha and Beta. It was among those eaten by Silverbloome and forcefully pulled out by Leo in battle.
- Maccy 3 : A reconnaissance and commander-use fighter jet. Dan would often pilot one and take command of the battlefield. It was among those eaten by Silverbloome.
- MAC Special Helicopter : A helicopter that appeared in episode 27, its original prop was repainted from ZAT Dragon in Ultraman Taro. It was used to deliver a peach-shaped capsule to Oni-on.
- Rocket Fighter : Space fighters used to intercept Satan Beetle in episode 25.
- MAC Rody : An eco-friendly jeep for patrol and combat purposes, powered by a nuclear engine. Equipped with MAC Laser , Atomic Bazooka , and a timed bomb.
- MAC Car : A standard unarmed patrol car. It is based on the first-generation Honda Civic CVCC.[3]
- MAC Jeep : Patrol jeeps. Different models appear depending on the episode, either an Isuzu Unicab (episode 6) or Mitsubishi J3/J4 (episode 39).
- MAC Mole : A subterranean tank which is only mentioned in the MAC no March insert theme.
- MAC Shark : A submarine which was only mentioned in episode 19 and appeared in the opening starting in episode 29, but saw no actual combat history.
Gallery
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Miscellaneous
Trivia
- MAC is the only defense force to have every member (aside from Dan and Gen) killed.
- Saburo Sato was also the third member of MAC not killed. However, he was just an honorary member.
- Kitayama left MAC, but he is still alive.
- The main reason MAC members were all arranged to die is primarily due to the series' low viewership ratings and the rising prices caused by the oil crisis at the time. This forced the program to cut production costs, including reducing the cast and minimizing the expenses for maintaining the Defense Force base set, in order to make significant changes to the storyline. Another factor is that MAC did not play a central role in the series and its prominence gradually faded starting from the middle of the series.[4]
- MAC's uniform was a modified ZAT uniform.
- MAC was supposed found by a normal human named Tetsutaro Kawakami instead of Ultraseven's human form Dan Moroboshi (this character also was supposed portrayed by Kohji Moritsugu). However, Moritsugu refused as the people would mistake him for Dan.[5][6]
- In episode 14 of Ultraman Leo, it is mentioned by Kuroda that 8 other MAC members were killed by Antales.
- In episode 22, it is mentioned by the communications department of MAC that 3 other MAC members were killed by Garron while another 16 were wounded and not only did the defense team suffered many casualties, it was also nearly destroyed by Garron and Littre after losing so many members.
- The car manufacturing company Honda, designed the vehicles of MAC.
- With the exception of Dan and Gen, all officers that debuted in episode 1 had their names revolved around the Japanese words for colors. Besides, only members who have appeared in episode 1 have a uniform number on the right shoulder and arm of the uniform (only Hirayama, who appears in episode 9, has uniform number 3)
- Tomoko Ai, who played Haruko Matsuki, testified that her costume was made of a tight fabric like felt.
- MAC has a strong image of being annihilated because it was written as annihilation in the subtitle of episode 40, but in reality it was not annihilated, only the Asian headquarters was destroyed. However, MAC was effectively lost due to the destruction of its Asian headquarters.
References
- ↑ https://hicbc.com/tv/mebius/document/
- ↑ https://m-78.jp/character/mac/
- ↑ ウルトラマンシリーズ超兵器大研究 ~『帰ってきたウルトラマン』から『ウルトラマン80』まで~ pg 73
- ↑ "Ultraman Leo in my heart" pg 65-67 ISBN 978-4-88641-559-2
- ↑ Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK vol. 09: Ultraman Leo, pg 4-5
- ↑ https://www.ultra7-kousatsu.com/dan8.html
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