SRC (Scientific Research Circle)

is an organization that aims to close the gap between mankind and nature. Their goals include rescue operations, paranormal investigations and the study and protection of monsters and aliens.
==Overview==
SRC is an international scientific investigative organization dedicated to using cutting-edge technology beyond borders to actively address various mysteries and crises on Earth and in the cosmos, with the goal of achieving peaceful resolutions. The organization's mission includes researching, monitoring, and safeguarding Earth from potential threats, protecting non-threatening monsters, and focusing on technology-related ventures in space exploration.
==History==
===Founding===
The establishment of SRC can be traced back to the late 20th century when Earth witnessed an increasing number of unexplained phenomena and monster attacks. Among them, the . which held revolutionary invention patents, was a prominent research institution in Japan.
In 1997, Tablis was awakened due to excessive development in a new Japanese town. However, when facing an attack by JADF, Tablis unexpectedly saved a girl named Kana Morisawa, who was trapped in an apartment. Subsequently, MITI relocated Tablis to the Hoyu Island in the Kaburaya Islands. This event sparked widespread public discussion and attention regarding the "monster protection" policy. 
In 2000, Dr. Kimoto of MITI used patent fees as startup funds for volunteer activities and founded a small non-profit research organization, SRC. At that time, SRC consisted of seven members and conducted research and development of the core module system experimental unit "TROY TOTAL" . During ordinary times, these members worked as civilians during the day.
===Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact===
In 2001, Alien Baltan arrived on Earth in search of a habitable home, prompting Ultraman Cosmos to track its presence. SRC officially undertook its first mission to protect monsters, including assisting in the rescue of Donron and dealing with the Balatan aliens attempting to invade Earth. However, during this period, they faced interference from Corps Sharks, which forced SRC to consider using weapons and other measures in emergency situations. While their core mission remained research, support, and protection, the mecha underwent some improvements.
During the Alien Baltan invasion, the team, along with an 11-year-old named Musashi Haruno and many local residents, managed to eliminate the threat by singing Schubert's lullaby. Although this proved effective, Corps Sharks' fighter jets quickly opened fire on Alien Baltan, leading to Alien Baltan becoming enraged and attacking the city. 
Ultimately, this incident was resolved with the assistance of Ultraman Cosmos.
===Ultraman Cosmos===
Following this incident, the global arms reduction treaty known as the "Earth Peace Declaration" was signed in 2004. Facilities like the space military satellite Angelica were decommissioned. SRC officially became a global organization and initiated space development activities. To provide protection for monsters, the organization decided to establish the Monster Conservation Control Center on the Kaburaya Islands.
To avoid potential collateral damage near urban areas, SRC relocated its operational base to an artificial island in the Pacific Ocean within Japan's territorial waters. In 2006, they established Treasure Base as their headquarters. During this process, they also underwent some organizational reforms, including the deployment of tactical advisors from the JADF and the creation of the elite unit "TEAM EYES," composed of experts. This unit became the frontline team for the organization in multiple operations aimed at protecting monsters.
These actions garnered global attention, leading to SRC's recognition by the United Nations. With sponsorship from MITI, SRC established branch offices worldwide to expand its presence.
In 2012, SRC upon receiving a notification from the active branch unit Team SEA in the South Pacific region, initiated Project Blue within three days. This project involved the creation of a global barrier using K2 waves to defend Earth against the threat posed by Sandros.
===Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle===
Following this, SRC successfully restored the Planet Juran, which had been transformed into a Death Star and parked within the solar system, to a biologically sustainable environment. They also relocated the protected monsters from Kaburaya Islands to this new habitat, making every effort to prevent human interference in their ecosystem. This project was known as the and was initiated by Musashi Haruno.
In 2015, Planet Juran's environment became suitable for biological life again, and the Neo-Utopia Plan entered its final phase. The launch of the Space Transportation Rocket "Cosmo Noah", from the Space Development Center, was approaching. However, Gloker Bishop launched an attack on Earth, and both Ultraman Cosmos and Ultraman Justice appeared on Earth.
Delacion, considering humanity a future threat to the universe, intended to eliminate humanity and dispatched Gloker Bishop to carry out this plan. SRC attempted to intervene, but negotiations between the two parties remained at an impasse. Subsequently, the attack plan was taken over by NEW EYES.
The event concluded with the appearance of Ultraman Legend, who prevented the deletion of humanity and persuaded Delacion to give humanity another chance.
===Ultraman Saga===
Many years later, SRC continues to actively engage in monster protection and ecological conservation on the Planet Juran. Numerous organization members have also relocated to reside on this planet.
==Bases==
After its expansion, SRC has established regional branches in North America, Alaska, South America, Europe, Africa, Northern Asia, Southern Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific. In various fields, such as space development centers, SRC possesses state-of-the-art facilities throughout these regions.
===Treasure Base===
The is the base of EYES and the secret base of the SRC headquarters of the team of scientists. The base is located on an uninhabited island in Japanese territorial waters. The island used to be a former MITI experimental and research facility.
The base has a total of 300 employees, including EYES. At first glance, the island looks like a natural island full of nature and greenery, but many artificial facilities are installed inside, including the EYES command room, radar, and radio telescope installations. The beacon-shaped control tower in the center is equipped with restaurants, cafes, entertainment facilities, medical and scientific analysis facilities, and a martial arts hall for members.
In the basement, there are private rooms for members, a Core Module hangar, a maintenance workshop, and a catapult attached to each agency's launch door. There are four TECCH Thunder launch ports in front of the island, as well as a launch port for marine divers and an undersea tunnel capable of connecting to the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Treasure_Base_3.png|EYES command room
===SRC Space Development Center===
 is a branch focusing on space development. The agency mainly conducts the fields of developing spacecraft, space stations, extraterrestrial research, and training astronauts. Musashi was part of this team before being recruited to EYES.
===Monster Conservation Control Center===
 is a massive archipelago which served as a protection area for monsters that are captured by SRC and Team EYES to prevent them from entering occupied areas. The entire island is surrounded by electromagnetic field to prevent intrusion from outside forces, especially the invasion of Chaos Header.
==Members==
===Original Seven===
The founding members of SRC are called the , and they only appear in Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact.
In addition to fighting monsters as their primary task, they also carry out their daily work as ordinary civilians. They and their sub-groups are often at odds with the National Emergency Corps Sharks on the treatment of monsters and interactions with aliens.
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===SRC members in 2009===
====Monster Conservation Control Center====
 is the officer in charge of the Monster Conservation Control Center and is a close friend of Musashi's.
====SRC Scientific Analysis Center====
====SRC Medical Center====
====SRC Special Medical Base====
====SRC-related Research Institutes====
====SRC Space Development Center====
====Team EYES====
===SRC members in 2012-2015===
The following characters appear only in Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet and Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle.
===Team SEA===
===THE EYES===
After EYES changed the team and equipment, the first-generation members were honored as "THE EYES" and retired from the front line. Some team members continue to work at SRC.
==Arsenal==
===Attire===
*Ultra Tokusatsu Perfect Mook Vol.28 : Ultraman Cosmos pg 11: A two-piece uniform worn by members when piloting mechs or engaging in ground activities, known for its high resistance to heat, cold, and defensive capabilities. They also wear protective gear when deployed, and, depending on the situation, may sometimes wear vests.
*: As identification during low-risk investigation missions, but it serves no specific function.
*: A specialized helmet worn during dangerous missions or when piloting the Troi. The captain's helmet features red stripes, while the members' helmets have yellow stripes and are equipped with miniature cameras and communication devices.
SRC Team Uniform.png|SRC Team Uniform
SRC Team Uniform 2.png|SRC Team Uniform (T-shirt inside)
SRC Cap.png|SRC Cap
SRC Helmet.png|SRC Helmet
As the SRC organization expanded, uniforms across various departments underwent a series of adjustments and changes to accommodate the new departmental needs and mission characteristics, resulting in uniform diversity and differentiation.
Space Development Center Flight Suit.png|Space Development Center Flight suit
Space Development Center Flight Suit 2012.png|Space Development Center Flight suit (2012)
Space Development Center Flight Suit 2015.png|Space Development Center Flight suit (2015)
SRC worker uniform.png|Worker uniform
SRC pilot uniform.png|Pilot uniform
Monster Conservation Management Center uniform.png|Monster Conservation Control Center uniform
SRC security guard.png|security guard uniform
Medical Center uniform.png|Medical Center uniform
guard uniform.png|Guard uniform
Space Development Center Operator.png|Space Development Center Operator uniform
Repairman uniform.png|Repairman uniform
SRC researcher uniform.png|Researcher uniform
Germina III Astronaut Uniform.png|Germina III Astronaut uniform
===Equipment===
*: A gun-shaped handle-like specialized miniature computer used for calculations and analysis, and it can also serve as a door lock for the headquarters.
*: SRC's special balloons were used during a mission to transport Mienin to the vicinity of Mienin II.
*: A specialized device used to generate an Earth shield to defend against threatening entities. This facility is installed on the 2.5-kilometer-long artificial island of New Kitakyushu Airport.
Rounder Grip.png|Rounder Grip
SRC Balloon.png|Balloon
K2 Electromagnetic Shield Main Parabola.png|K2 Electromagnetic Shield Main Parabola
===Mecha===
*TROY TOTAL: A large aircraft developed based on the design by Dr. Kensaku. It can be divided into two parts: the main unit, TROY A, and the sub-unit, TROY B.Heisei Ultraman Mecha Chronicle Pg 70
*: SRC's official vehicle, which is a white Mercedes-Benz used for ground patrols, investigations, and similar tasks.
*Ultra Tokusatsu Perfect Mook Vol.28 : Ultraman Cosmos pg 17: A small vertical takeoff and landing aircraft primarily used as a means of transportation. The aircraft is equipped with a single-seat cockpit and features a predominantly blue color scheme. However, unlike other aircraft, this one does not have a Core Module system on board.
*: A space station constructed by the SRC Space Development Center, designed with inspiration from a snail's shell. The project team affectionately refers to this space station as "Daughter of Time."
*: The Space Research Center's Exploration Division possesses a total of three spacecraft, which have appeared in the series. Waltz I was previously involved in exploration missions to the planet Julan. Waltz II is used as the regular rocket for connecting from Earth to Germina III. Waltz III was utilized for exploration missions in the outer reaches of the solar system.
*:Ultraman Cosmos composition pg 88-105: Test aircraft for the Tech Spinner.
*Heisei Ultraman Mecha Chronicle Pg 73-74: A modified model belonging to the Space Research Center, commonly referred to as "." This aircraft has undergone alterations to its rear components SS/PS. Equipped with a high-powered Techno Plasma SII engine, it lacks large boosters but is still capable of independent, high-speed space maneuvers outside the Earth's atmosphere.
*: A large space transport rocket developed by the SRC in response to the "Neo-Utopia Plan." This rocket is capable of carrying the monsters protected on Kaburaya Islands to the Space Development Center, and then relocating them to Planet Juran.
TROY TOTAL HD.png|TROY TOTAL
TROY B HD.png|TROY B
SRC Bernard 01.png|Bernard
Core Module SS.png|Core Module SS
Germina III HD.png|Germina III
Waltz I.png|Waltz I
Waltz II.png|Waltz II
Waltz III.png|Waltz III
Tech00.png|Tech 00
Tech Spinner KS-1.png|Tech Spinner KS-1
Cosmo Noah.png|Cosmo Noah
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact===
SRC movie 1.png|SRC's original base
SRC movie 2.png|SRC's original control room
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===Ultraman Cosmos===
SRC_1.png|Monster Conservation Control Center
SRC_2.png|Related research institutes
SRC_3.png|Medical Care Base
SRC_4.png|High Concentration Energy Storage System
SRC_5.png|Scientific Analysis Center
SRC_6.png|Biochemical Center
SRC_7.png|Space Station Germina III
SRC_8.jpeg|Space Development Center
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===Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet===
SRC movie 3.png|SRC's construction site at New Kitakyushu Airport
SRC movie 4.png|K2 Radio Shield Main Parabola
===Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle===
SRC movie 5.png|Cosmos Noah
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SRC movie 7.png|Monster Conservation Control Center in 2015
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SRC movie 9.png|SRC meeting room
===Ultraman Saga===
SRC Saga 1.png|SRC members at Planet Juran
==References==
Category:Organizations
Category:Ultraman Cosmos
Category:Ultraman Cosmos Characters