MAC (マック, Makku), or Monster Attacking Crew (怪獣攻撃隊, Kaijū Kōgeki-tai), is an elite defense organization featured in Ultraman Leo. Despite its name suggesting a focus on monster attacks, its primary mission is to prevent extraterrestrial invasions and ensure the safety of space travel. MAC functions as a space patrol force, monitoring and defending against threats from outer space.[1]
History[]
MAC operates several headquarters, known as MAC Stations, positioned in orbit above major cities in America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. These space stations serve as bases for patrolling space, securing spacecraft navigation, and detecting and repelling attacks from aliens and monsters. On Earth, MAC also maintains regional bases, such as the MAC Tokyo Branch (MAC東京支部, MAC Tōkyō Shibu) (seen in episode 34), but the main operational hub remains the space stations. Within the series, only the Asia headquarters is prominently featured, commanded by Captain Dan Moroboshi. His specialized unit is referred to as the Space Patrol Unit (宇宙パトロール隊, Uchū Patorōru-tai).
Due to the show's narrative structure, MAC appears to have fewer opportunities for major action compared to previous defense teams. The team also experiences frequent turnover, with numerous transfers and casualties among its ranks[1]. Up until episode 39, all recorded fatalities were among regular MAC personnel, while the elite Space Patrol Team remained intact.
However, in episode 40, the organization suffered a catastrophic blow when the alien creature Silverbloome launched a surprise attack, completely annihilating the Asia headquarters. Except for Gen Ootori (Leo) and Captain Moroboshi, all members of the Asia base perished.
Origins[]
Before MAC's formation, an earlier organization called the Earth Defense Force (地球防衛隊, Chikyū Bōei-tai)[2] was in operation. In episode 16, Captain Moroboshi recalls how members of this force perished while pursuing an Alien Atler, their bodies transformed into wax-like figures. Additionally, episode 25 introduces another related entity, the Earth Defense Committee (地球防衛委員会, Chikyū Bōei Iinkai), though its role remains largely unknown.
Members[]
Main Team[]
Leaders[]
- Captain Dan Moroboshi - The 30 years old Leader of MAC Team and Ultraseven. He formed the team after he was crippled by Alien Magma and Giras Brothers.
- Vice Captain Akio Kuroda - The first Vice Captain
- Vice Captain Atsushi Hirayama - The second Vice Captain
- Vice Captain Daisuke Satoh - The final Vice Captain
Members[]
- Gen Otori
- Kiyohiko Akashi
- Ichiro Aoshima
- Junko Shirakawa
- Haruko Momoi
- Officer Suzuki
- Ippei Kajita
- Jun Shirato
- Yoji Kitayama
- Haruko Matsuki
Other Members[]
- Saburo Sato
Arsenal[]
Equipment[]
To be added
Firearms[]
To be added
Mecha[]
To be added
Notes[]
- MAC's destruction marked a unique event in Ultraman history, as it was the first time the protagonist's defense team headquarters was completely obliterated by a monster attack. An alternate plan for the series, where the Ultra Brothers would pilot a spaceship into battle, also hinged on MAC's destruction[3][4]. While episode 40 explicitly describes MAC as being "completely annihilated," in reality, only the Asia headquarters was lost. However, this loss effectively rendered MAC defunct, leading to its dissolution.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kodansha <Kodansha Series MOOK>. (2020). Kodansha Edition "Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK" vol.09 "Ultraman Leo". p. 12, "MAC". ISBN 978-4-06-520931-8.
- ↑ Chukei Publishing. (2001). "Ultraman Daijiten". p. 212, "Earth Defense Force - Alien Chibull". ISBN 4-8061-1556-8.
- ↑ Kodansha <Daizenshu Series>. (1987). "TV Magazine Special Edition: Ultraman Daizenshu II". p. 147. ISBN 978-4-06-178405-5.
- ↑ Tatsumi Publishing. (2001). "Verification of the Second Ultra-Boom: Ultraman Leo in the Heart". p. 65 (footnote 15). ISBN 978-4-88641-559-2.