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The Monster Attack Crewモンスターアタッキングクルー (宇宙パトロール隊, Monsutā Atakkingu Kurū, Uchū Patorōru-tai), abbreviated as MACエムエーシー (マック, Emu Ē Shī, Makku)[1], was a defense force formed by Captain Dan Moroboshi in Ultraman Leo.

Overview

MAC logo

MAC Logo

MAC is a defense team which succeeded the Earth Defense Force (地球防衛隊, Chikyū Bōei-tai). 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 (宇宙パトロール隊, Uchū Patorōru-tai), 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

MAC Station

The MAC Asia Headquarters (MACアジア本部, Makku Ajia Honbu), commonly known as MAC Station (MACステーション, MAC Sutēshon), 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.

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MAC Tokyo Headquarters

Additionally, each branch has numerous land-based facilities with concealed defense systems, such as the MAC Tokyo Branch Headquarters (MAC東京支部基地, Makku Tōkyō Shibu Kichi).

Members

Early Members

Dan Moroboshi leo
Main article: Dan Moroboshi

Dan Moroboshi (モロボシ・ダン, Moroboshi Dan) 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 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.


Akio Kuroda
Main article: Akio Kuroda

Akio Kuroda (黒田 明雄, Kuroda Akio) 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.


Gen Ohto
Main article: Gen Otori

Gen Otori (おおとりゲン, Ōtori Gen) 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 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.


Kiyohiko Akashi
Main article: Kiyohiko Akashi

Kiyohiko Akashi (赤石 清彦, Akashi Kiyohiko) 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.


Ichiro Aoshima
Main article: Ichiro Aoshima

Ichiro Aoshima (青島 一郎, Aoshima Ichirō) is a member with excellent martial arts ability, who is better at karate.

He hasn't appeared since episode 16.


Junko Shirakawa-
Main article: Junko Shirakawa

Junko Shirakawa (白川 純子, Shirakawa Junko) 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.


Haruko Momoi
Main article: Haruko Momoi

Haruko Momoi (桃井 晴子, Momoi Haruko) is a female member working primarily in communications at MAC Base.

She has not appeared since episode 16.


Later Additions

Atsushi Hirayama
Main article: Atsushi Hirayama

Atsushi Hirayama (平山 あつし, Hirayama Atsushi) 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.


Daisuke Sato
Main article: Daisuke Sato

Daisuke Sato (佐藤大介, Satō Daisuke) 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.


Ippei Kajita
Main article: Ippei Kajita

Ippei Kajita (梶田 一平, Kajita Ippei) 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.


Jun Shirato 5
Main article: Jun Shirato

Jun Shirato (白土純, Shirato Jun) 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.


Haruko Matsuki
Main article: Haruko Matsuki

Haruko Matsuki (松木 晴子, Matsuki Haruko) 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

Miyako Otsuki (大槻 美也子, Ōtsuki Miyako) is a temporary correspondent for the MAC base and only appears in episodes 23 and 25.

She is portrayed by Midori Ohara (大原 みどり, Ōhara Midori).


Other Members

Takakura 1974

Takakura (高倉) 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 (神田 隆, Kanda Takashi).


Satohs
Main article: Saburo Sato

Saburo Sato (佐藤三郎, Satō Saburō) 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.


Officer Suzuki
Main article: Officer Suzuki

Officer Suzuki (鈴木警官) was the first MAC member who been killed. He is a very willing guy. In episode 3, he was killed by Alien Tsuruk.


Yoji Kitayama
Main article: Yoji Kitayama

Yoji Kitayama (北山洋二, Kitayama Yōji) 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 Wear

MAC standard uniform

  • Wear: MAC uniforms consist of two-piece MAC Suits (マックスーツ, Makku Sūtsu) and MAC Jacket (マックジャケット, Makku Jyaketto). They have high durability and resistance to the heat and the cold. Despite this they can become weathered from battle.
  • MAC Helmet (マックヘルメット, Makku Herumetto): 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 (マックシーバー, Makku Shībā): A wristwatch that can detect a monster's presence. Even after MAC's demise, Gen still wear it in episode 42.

Equipment

  • MAC Gun (マックガン, Makku Gan): A handheld pistol with changeable cartridges to different firepower, such as laser and grenades.
  • MAC Bazooka (マックバズーカ, Makku Bazūka): A bazooka used to attack Alien Babarue.
  • MAC Blaster (マックブラスター, Makku Burasutā): An atomic heat gun with 60,000 degree heat firepower.
  • MAC Special Gun Atomic Laser 5 (マック特殊銃アトミックレーザー5, Makku Tokushu-jū Atomikku Rēzā Gō): A medium-sized gun with built-in accuracy system.
  • MAC Knife (マックナイフ, Makku Naifu): A combat knife made from manganese steel.
  • Special High Speed Camera (特殊ハイスピードカメラ, Tokushu Hai Supīdo Kamera): A camera that Dan used in episode 13 to uncover Alien Vibe's disappearance technique.

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 (マッキー2号, Makkī Nigō): 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 (マッキー3号, Makkī Sangō): 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 (マック特殊ヘリコプター, Makku Tokushu Herikoputā): 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 (ロケット戦闘機, Roketto Sentōki): Space fighters used to intercept Satan Beetle in episode 25.
  • MAC Rody (マックロディー, Makku Rodī): An eco-friendly jeep for patrol and combat purposes, powered by a nuclear engine. Equipped with MAC Laser (マックレーザー, Makku Rēzā), Atomic Bazooka (アトミックバズーカ, Atomikku Bazūka), and a timed bomb.
  • MAC Car (マックカー, Makku Kā): A standard unarmed patrol car.
  • MAC Jeep (マックジープ, Makku Jīpu): Patrol jeeps. Different models appear depending on the episode, either an Isuzu Unicab (episode 6) or Mitsubishi J3/J4 (episode 39).
  • MAC Mole (マックモール, Makku Mōru): A subterranean tank which is only mentioned in the MAC no March insert theme.
  • MAC Shark (マックシャーク, Makku Shāku): 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
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
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