The Science Guard Party[1] is an elite squad of soldiers and scientists formed in the wake of mysterious phenomenon across the globe in The☆Ultraman.
Base[]
Far East Base
The Japan branch of the Science Guard Party is located in the Far East Zone of the Earth Defense Army, which has a vast site built by carving out the trees at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Inside the base, there is a command room where the members work, a lounge in a relaxing space, a coffee room used during breaks, private rooms of each member, a robot factory, and a supermarket.
Members[]
Tetsuo Akiyama
- Main article: Tetsuo Akiyama
Tetsuo Akiyama served as the inaugural captain of the team, consistently maintaining a composed demeanor while directing strategic actions during missions.
In episode 26, he departed from the team as he was reassigned to the position of Monster Combat Staff Officer at the America Zone.
Daisuke Gondo
- Main article: Daisuke Gondo
Daisuke Gondo assumed the role of the second captain within the team, characterized by his straightforward and hearty personality. Despite his warm enthusiasm, he exhibited a strict demeanor when it came to the demands placed on the team members.
In monster battles, he effectively conveyed his passion for fulfilling the duties of a captain through tangible actions.
Kei Marume
- Main article: Kei Marume
Kei Marume serves as the sharpshooting expert within the team, boasting unparalleled physical strength among its members. He approaches many situations with an investigative mindset, delving deep into the roots of matters.
Known for his straightforward demeanor, he frequently expresses his thoughts with candor.
Hiroaki Tobe
- Main article: Hiroaki Tobe
Hiroaki Tobe serves as the team's weapons specialist, primarily responsible for improving the team's weapons and planning strategic strategies. In the absence of the team leader, he usually takes command of battles.
Due to his intelligent and composed demeanor, he tends to avoid direct conflicts with other team members.
Choichiro Hikari
- Main article: Choichiro Hikari
Choichiro Hikari is a team member who transferred from the space station EGG3 to the team. During his journey to Earth, he unexpectedly encountered Ultraman Joneus and, as a result, clandestinely participated in monster combat under the identity of Joneus.
Mutsumi Hoshikawa
- Main article: Mutsumi Hoshikawa
Others[]
Pigu
- Main article: Pigu
Pigu is an analysis robot deployed within the Earth Defense Army. Internally equipped with a detection mechanism for abnormal radio signals and a language tool for translating monster languages, Pigu typically collaborates with Tobe to handle tasks related to intelligence analysis and communication.
Monkey
- Main article: Monkey
Monkey is Pigu's pet and also serves as the mascot for the Science Guard Party.
Arsenal[]
Attire[]
- SG Ciever: A wristwatch-type communication device worn by all members on the left arm. It has a built-in antenna when using.
- SG Met: A shielded helmet that members wear when boarding each mecha.
- Spacesuit: Special clothing to wear when working in outer space.
- Pressure-Resistant Clothing: Special clothing to be worn when flying at high altitudes with a flight mechanism.
- Special Helmet: A special helmet worn when wearing spacesuits and pressure-resistant clothing. It has a different shape from the SG Met and covers from the head to the neck.
Equipment[]
- Ultra Gun: A pistol that is standard equipment of the Science Guard Party, and is carried by a holster on the waist. It normally fires a laser, but it can also fire anesthesia bullets and shock bullets. Furthermore, by attaching an attachment to the muzzle, various shootings are possible.
- Grenade Gandhi: A portable rocket launcher. It is transported and used by Shooter ASS. It is heavily used by Kei Marume, and there are two types, a purple early type and a dark green late type.
- Sample Collection Kit: Used to investigate the drift ice on which Seagra was riding in episode 1.
- Dimensional Compass: A small device created by Kei Marume in collaboration with Pigu to send Zaanmoth back to another dimension in episode 22.
- Finder: A device that can detect various organisms and substances. Used in episode 25.
- Photon Laser Cannon: A large laser cannon removed from the crashed Station Hawk N3. Used by Hiroaki Tobe and Kei Marume in episodes 34 and 35. By connecting the ultra energy of Prison, it demonstrated the power to defeat monsters.
- Special Communication Device: A communication device using a special cycle developed by Tobe to communicate with Ultraman Joneus in episode 46. It was later improved by Hikari's hands and became interactive.
Mecha[]
- Super Mardock : A multipurpose aircraft designed by Tobe. It was originally made for the Far East branch of Earth Self-Defense Army before Captain Akiyama demanded the ship in exchange for leading the Science Guard Party. During long distance missions, it can act as a mobile base and has a room for scientific analysis. In episode 6, Tobe modify the Super Mardock with harpoon ammunition and an outer shell for underwater combat. It was destroyed in episode 37.
- Bardy : A red fighter jet of Earth Self-Defense Army used for reconnaissance purposes. It has canard wings and laser guns on each side. Pigu once rode a malfunctioning gray-colored Bardy before the others talked him out of his suicidal thoughts. In episode 47, Space Bardy units were introduced to fight against the invading Hellar Fleet.
- Beatamy : An orange-colored prototype VTOL which usually stored on the left side of Super Mardock. It is equipped with a rotating cannon on its back. Episode 48 saw the development of the Space Beatamy for outer space combat purposes.
- Passerger : A subterrene first used for investigating forest disappearances in episode 5. In episode 33, a second unit called the Passerger 2 was built as its successor with twin drills and used in the underground exploration of Maroi Island.
- Shooter ASS : Six-wheeled patrol cars with butterfly doors.
- Station Hawk N3 : An aircraft used by Tobe and Marume to explore the monster containment planet Prison in episode 34, but was destroyed by a rampaging monster.
- Giant Battleship Ultria : A 300 meter long space combat ship which was created by the People of U40 and buried underneath Antarctica for safekeeping. In the height of Hellar Army's invasion on U40, Amia escaped to Earth and reactivated the ship, giving it to the Science Guard Party in countering Heller's attack on Earth, as well as replacing the destroyed Super Mardock. Being made by the Ultras, the ship is powered by a nuclear fusion energy that is not of Earth properties and can sustain itself for at least 100 years. In episode 44, the Ultria was shown capable of splitting into two different components, Alpha and Beta respectively. Unfortunately, the battleship Ultria herself was severely damaged and was ultimately destroyed during the final battle against the Heller Army by episode 49.
Gallery[]
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Miscellaneous[]
![40th anniversary illustrations by animator Kazuhiro Ochi[2]](/wiki/File:Science_Guard_Party_2019_1.jpeg "Science Guard Party 2019 1.jpeg (251 KB)")
Trivia[]
- The Science Guard Party is the first animated Defense Team.
- They are also the first to use robots.
- The team's name is a combination of the Science Special Search Party (科学特捜隊) and the Ultra Guard (ウルトラ警備隊).
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) | SKIP, GDF |
| Other Defense Teams | Inter Galactic Defense Force | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SRI | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | SWORD | SSSP | USP | GIRLS |