SGM (Science Guard Members) is the defense team for the series Mirrorman. They were allies with Mirrorman as they both wanted to end the threat posed by the Invaders.
History[]
Mirrorman[]
SGM is established by Dr. Mitarai to help defend Earth from the Invaders after the death of Kyotaro's father at their hands and the disappearance of his mother. Unlike the defense teams of the Ultraman Series, SGM is not primarily combat based. While members are occasionally involved in one-on-one fights with the Invaders, their goal is the scientific study of Invader plots. They investigate them and build weaponry, but actual combat using planes or artillery against kaiju is carried out by the military.
However, after the destruction of Mitarai residence by Snake King, SGM was force to secretly relocate to a new one in mountains. In there, it revealed that Dr. Mitarai has developed a originally research-proposed aircraft known as the Jumbo Phoenix, which would be reproposed into a separatable fighter jet. From this point and on, SGM would be full reborn as a more traditional armed defense team against Invaders.
Jumborg Ace[]
Two years after Mirrorman's departure, Earth would be threatened by a new alien invasion force: Alien Gross. A new defense team know as PAT would be established while the still active SGM was assigned to Africa. In episode 32, during the battle against Mad Go-Ne, Chief Murakami and Yuki piloted the Jumbo Phoenix to aid disadvantaged PAT and Jumborg 9, and the former would be appointed as the fourth captain of PAT afterward. After the death of Member Ooba in the hand of Satan Go-Ne and Babaras, Yasuda would also be transferred from SGM as a reinforcement in episode 43.
Base[]
SGM's initial base
At the beginning of the series, SGM's headquarters was located in the underground basement, 30 meters below the outskirts of Tokyo, at the Mitarai residence. It was a research institute equipped with advanced scientific facilities and surrounded by comprehensive security measures to quickly detect invading aggressors.
After the destruction of the Mitarai residence by Snake King, a new headquarters emerged in the underground of a mountainous area, complete with a hangar for storing the giant battle jet, Jumbo Phoenix.
Members[]
Early Members[]
Kenichi Mitarai
- Main article: Kenichi Mitarai
Kenichi Mitarai is an internationally renowned authority in astrophysics and serves as Japan's representative at the International Earth Defense Conference. He is the founder of SGM.
Hiroshi Murakami
- Main article: Hiroshi Murakami
Hiroshi Murakami is the captain of SGM. He was a former detective in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. He was suspected of killing a colleague under the accusation of Invaders, leading to his disciplinary dismissal. Later, he was recruited by Mitarai and became the leader of SGM members for operations.
In Jumborg Ace, he serves as the acting captain and the fourth leader of PAT.
Takeshi Fujimoto
- Main article: Takeshi Fujimoto
Takeshi Fujimoto is the vice-captain of SGM. He had a self-taught background in natural sciences at a national university before graduating. Within the team, he excels in shooting and skills like scuba diving.
Hidehiko Yasuda
- Main article: Hidehiko Yasuda
Hidehiko Yasuda is the communications officer of SGM, specializing in information analysis and demonstrating exceptional proficiency in fields such as statistics and calculus.
In Jumborg Ace, he becomes a member of PAT.
Yuki Nomura
- Main article: Yuki Nomura
Yuki Nomura is Mitarai's secretary and the only female member of SGM, primarily responsible for reconnaissance and communication tasks.
In Jumborg Ace, she aided the disadvantaged PAT and Jumborg 9 during the battle against Mad Go-Ne.
Later Additions[]
Kyotaro Kagami
- Main article: Kyotaro Kagami
Kyotaro Kagami is a news photographer for the Daily News, and starting from episode 27, he becomes a special member of SGM.
Arsenal[]
Attire[]
- SGM Uniform : Initially, it consisted of a blue suit jacket with gray pants for male members and a white mini-skirt for female members. During field operations, they wore white jackets with deep blue stripes.
- Starting from episode 11, they began wearing black leather jackets during battles. With the upgrade in weaponry, from episode 27 onwards, their uniforms and helmets were changed to white combat suits, with blue uniforms for male members and red uniforms for female members.
- SGM Helmet : With the update of the uniforms, SGM introduced new helmets. The back of the helmet is marked with the abbreviations of the team members.
Equipment[]
- Sol-gun : Laser gun powered by sunlight and starlight. Developed by Dr. Okura, an acquaintance of Dr. Mitarai, and his affiliated research institute. This weapon is equipped with a portable ultra-small generator.
- Bazooka Cannon : A large-scale weapon used in episode 35.
Mecha[]
Jumbo Phoenix
Jumbo Phoenix : SGM has secretly developed a versatile giant combat aircraft, also known as the "Flight Research Lab." This aircraft can launch from a concealed underwater outlet at SGM's new base and can function as three separate units depending on the situation. Its primary weapons include laser guns, high-performance missiles, and traction beams launched from the bottom of the fuselage.
- Stats
- Length: 32 m
- Width: 27 m
- Max Speed: Mach 4-5
- Crew: 4
Aircraft 1
Aircraft 1: Serves as the command unit for the Jumbo Phoenix, forming the bottom and main wings. It is primarily piloted by Captain Murakami.
- Stats
- Length: 19 m
- Width: 27 m
- Crew: 1
- SGM Car : SGM's dedicated vehicle, equipped with high-performance radio equipment and detection devices, functions as a mobile command center with detection capabilities. The vehicle is based on an Opel Rekord Series C.
- Atomic Submarine Pacific : A high-performance small submarine, piloted by Vice Captain Fujimoto and team member Yasuda. The miniature model is a modification of MAT Sub from Return of Ultraman.
- Helicopter : The mobile helicopter used by SGM for field investigations and support, also known as "Silver 1."
Gallery[]
Mirrorman Pilot Film[]
Mirrorman[]
Jumborg Ace[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- In the pilot, SGM instead stands for "Science Guardman".
| Defense Teams | |
|---|---|
| Showa Defense Teams | SSSP, Defense Force | 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, JSDF | 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 | SKIP, GDF | KSCT, NDF |
| 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 |