The
Overview
MAC is a defense team which succeeded the Earth Defense Force
. The series' main setting is the Asia branch of MAC, but whereas there are multiple MAC operation bases across the globe. Dan Moroboshi commanded the Space Patrol Team , which is based in Asia's MAC Station. The Space Patrol Team's primary mission is to ensure the safety of spacefarers, quickly detect, and repel Kaiju and extraterrestrial attacks.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. To top it all off, MAC (specifically the Asia Branch Headquarters) gets annihilated mid-series (episode 40).
Base
The MAC Asia Headquarters 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.
, 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 byAdditionally, each branch has numerous land-based facilities with concealed defense systems, such as the MAC Tokyo Branch Headquarters
Members
Early Members
- Main article: Dan Moroboshi
Dan Moroboshi 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 episode 40 he returned with a new look and a mustache. In the final episode, he appears as Ultraseven in Gen's dream before Gen battles the final Saucer Monster - Black End.
is the leader of MAC and the human disguise of
- 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 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 Giras Brothers he was invited to join MAC. His girlfriend was the member of the South Town Club but was killed by the first Saucer Monster - Silverbloome. After the MAC and 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.
is the protagonist and the No.7 MAC team member, also Ultraman Leo's human disguise. After his homeworld
- 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 battleAfter 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 gentlenessIn 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.
Miyako Otsuki
is a temporary correspondent for the MAC base and only appears in episodes 23 and 25.She is portrayed by Midori Ohara
.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
Officer 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 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.
is a professional skier who decided to join MAC after fightingArsenal
Attire
- 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 wear 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 Alien Vibe's disappearance technique. : A camera that Dan used in episode 13 to uncover
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.
- 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
Ultraman Leo
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.
- 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.
- 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
Defense Teams | |
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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) |
Other Defense Teams | Inter Galactic Defense Force | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SRI | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | SWORD | SSSP | USP | GIRLS |