UGM (Utility Government Members)

The , abbreviated as https://hicbc.com/tv/mebius/document/, is a defense force in Ultraman 80.https://m-78.jp/character/utm/
==Overview==
UGM is a specialized defense team within the global military organization , which is directly governed by the United Nations. It is specifically responsible for handling monsters and mysterious events in the Far East region. This elite force was selected from over 2,000 candidates and is tasked with investigating, analyzing, and searching for incidents caused by aliens and monsters. Once an anomaly is detected, they promptly proceed to the scene to conduct an investigation.
UGM and UNDA have bases located in various regions around the world, including Canada, the United States, Northern Europe, Central Europe, Asia, the Far East (Japan), Australia, and Africa, as well as a base on the moon's surface. UGM does not possess advanced technology, relying instead on existing technology to maintain its military strength. The team also includes various departments such as the Science Team, Meteorological Observation Team, and Public Relations Team.
==History==
===Ultraman 80===
Since the destruction of MAC and the defeat of the Black Star creatures by Ultraman Leo five years ago, Earth has experienced five consecutive years without the appearance of monsters or attacks from aliens or cosmic monsters. This has led humanity to believe that the "era of monsters" was over. Even the newly formed UGM members believe that such events are a thing of the past and consider any abnormal occurrences to be insignificant.
One day, an earthquake struck the city. Although the tremors quickly subsided, the only UGM captain with real combat experience, Kazuki Oyama, sensed something unusual and went to the scene alone to investigate. Subsequently, Crescent appeared in the city. UGM launched its main combat aircraft, Sky Higher and Silver Gull, to attack, but due to a lack of experience in confronting monsters, the UGM's initial mission encountered difficulties. At that moment, a teacher evacuating students, Takeshi Yamato, secretly transformed into Ultraman 80 and successfully defeated Crescent.
Following this, Oyama invited Yamato to join UGM. Yamato agreed to join the team and decided to participate in UGM only after school and on Sundays. In the subsequent series, UGM members gradually accumulated experience, responding quickly to suspicious sightings or reports of monster disasters. They would promptly arrive at the scene to engage in close combat with monsters or aliens and assist Ultraman 80 in battle. Additionally, some UGM members frequently changed positions, leading to the reassignment of team members.
After more than a year of continuous battles, one day, a mysterious cold wave struck Nanbara City in Kyushu, freezing the elephants and giraffes in the zoo into blocks of ice. Then, Margodon, which caused the cold wave, appeared in Nanbara City. UGM quickly mobilized to confront the threat. Oyama, through his long interactions with Yamato, had already secretly learned that Yamato was actually Ultraman 80 in disguise. He told Yamato that humanity cannot rely on Ultraman's power forever. 
In the final engagement, Oyama piloted Skyhire to carry out the strategic mission, regaining balance and executing the giant ball strategy with the help of his team members. The team applied freezing liquid to Margodon to immobilize it, followed by a strike with an iron ball, thereby successfully defeating Margodon without needing to rely on Ultraman 80's power.
After the true identities of Yamato and Ryoko were revealed to the other members, the entire UGM team gathered and held a farewell party, bidding farewell to Yamato and Ryoko, who were about to leave Earth.
==Base==
The UGM and UNDA is located on the outskirts of Tokyo. This base is equipped with the most advanced electronic devices that integrate the latest scientific technology, including the command center for UGM members, known colloquially as the "Paddock." It also features a space observation center and analysis room containing information from the entire universe, as well as a training center and outdoor shooting range for use by UGM and defense force members.
The base's notable facilities include various mechanical storage depots located both above and underground, an airfield runway shared by defense force aircraft, a control tower and maintenance facilities, the Space Mammy launch gate, and military equipment such as tanks and artillery for use during enemy attacks.
In episode 14, part of the facilities were destroyed by Zarudon. Afterwards, the core functions of the UGM base were relocated to a newly constructed three-building office complex, shaped like the letters "UGM" in English.
UGM New Building.png|UGM New Building
UGM Base 1.png|Command Room "Paddock"
UGM Base 2.png|Radar and Communications Facilities
UGM 11.png|Panoramic view of UGM base
UGMII.jpg|Mechanical Storage
UGM-BASE.jpg|Runway
UGM 04.png|Control Tower
UGM 45.png|Space Mammy Launch Pad
==Members==
===Early Members===
===Later Additions===
===Other Members===
==Arsenal==
===Attire===
*: Made from special synthetic fibers it can withstand 100 degrees below zero and 1500 degrees Celsius. When worn under clothes it maintains a constant 26 degrees Celsius temperature. It holds the member's ID card and also block harmful rays and radiation. In addition, the uniform includes a white short-sleeve shirt paired with a dark blue tie and military-style pants. Members of the Australian branch wear yellow uniforms. Ryoko Hoshi wears a junior member uniform with a red and white pattern.
*: Made from plastic and special metal, it was designed to not break even from a monster attack. It is light weight and has a built in Ultra-High performance transceiver.
*: These special suits are housed in the Space Mammy and allow members to operate in space.
Emi Jono HD 3.png|UGM Uniform and Helmet
Military-Style Suit.png|Military-Style Suit
UGM Uniform 2.png|Australian Branch Uniform
UGM Spacesuit.png|UGM Spacesuit
Ryoko_Hoshi.png|Junior Member Uniform
Other departments, such as UNDA's Public Relations and UNDA Meteorological Observation Team units, wear their own specialized uniforms or workwear; ordinary UNDA soldiers wear military combat attire, while high-ranking officers don special uniforms.
UNDA uniform.png|UNDA Uniform
UNDA Soldier Uniform.png|UNDA Soldier Uniform
UNDA female uniform.png|UNDA Female Uniform
UNDA Female Training Uniform.png|UNDA Female Training Uniform
UNDA Officer Uniform.png|UNDA Officer Uniform
UGM High-ranking Officers Uniform.png|High-ranking Officers Uniform
Public Relations and Meteorological Observation Team units.png|Meteorological Observation and Public Relations Team Uniform
===Equipment===
*: A small gun the UGM team carries works as a flame or laser gun and tranquilizer gun by exchanging the cartridge.
*: A medium-sized rapid beam shooting gun with excellent quick disassembly capabilities, capable of continuously firing powerful thermal light projectiles. By attaching Ultraman 80's transformation device "Bright Stick," it can emit Beta rays.
* : A sensor for tracking monster deep underground or alien activity.
*: Equipment used to protect members from toxic gas hazards. The oxygen tank can be mounted on the belt.
* : A high-performance sensor capable of detecting alien life forms, providing precise information on their actions and locations.
*: A communication device carried by team members for long-distance communication with the command room, "Paddock."
*M16A1 Rifle: The weapon carried by ordinary UNDA members.
Laser-Gun.jpg|Riser Gun
Dynamic Shot.png|Dynamic Shot
Oxygen Mask.png|Oxygen Mask
Monster Sensor hD.png|Monster Sensor
Alien Detector.png|Alien Detector
UGM Communicator.png|UGM Communicator
M16A1 Rifle.png|M16A1 Rifle and Bazooka
*: A large missile developed through the "Rose Project" to intercept the giant rogue star "Red Rose" approaching Earth. The missile carries all the nuclear weapons from countries worldwide, with five rockets, "Red Satan," combining to form the "Red 1" configuration to attack the target. After docking at point UUV248, it destroyed Red Rose at point UUV261. The explosion destroyed four nearby planets, and the radiation from one of the destroyed planets caused its life forms to mutate into the monster Gaus.
*: A multi-stage large missile used to intercept Space 7, which was controlled by Amoeza.
*: A special device that can attack targets from high altitudes.
Planet-Destroying Missile.png|Planet-Destroying Missile
R1 Missile.png|R1 Missile
UGM Balloon.png|UGM Balloon
===Mecha===
*: A single-seat, twin-engine combat attack aircraft operated by UNDA, with three aircraft forming one squadron. This aircraft is based on the F/A-18 Hornet and has been modified. Its main weapon is air-to-ground missiles mounted under the wings.
*: This is a custom single-seat combat jet designed for commanders and based on the UNDA fighter jet, with added vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. In the Far East region base, it is often used as Chief Ito's personal aircraft. The primary weapon is a laser shock cannon, but missile launchers are mainly used in the series.
*: The aircraft used by UGM Australia branch, which is a customized aircraft based on the A-4 Skyhawk.
*: A high-performance space observation vessel that regularly conducts surveys in space. It once recovered Snow Art from Alien Ruria between Neptune and Pluto and brought it back to Earth.
*: A large UNDA spacecraft carrying 50 crew members returning to Earth from the Moon base. It disappeared after being attacked by numerous Bloodsucking Balls in outer space.
*: A UNDA space probe ship primarily used for exploring exoplanets. The ship was attacked by Amoeza while returning to Earth from its energy resource exploration on the planet Amoeza in the T28 Nebula.
*: A specialized armored vehicle equipped with a small computer and various radars that can be used as a mobile base. The mecha is only mentioned in the setting and does not appear in the series.
*: An underground exploration tank that seats two people. The mecha is only mentioned in the setting and does not appear in the series.
*: A small nuclear submarine that seats two people. The mecha is only mentioned in the setting and does not appear in the series.
*General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon: The fighter jet that Chief Ito piloted when he arrived in Japan from Europe.
*McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II: A UNDA-owned fighter jet that attacked Gomora II.
*Leopard 1: A UNDA tank used to combat Robo-Fo.
UNDA Fighter.jpg|UNDA Fighter
Ace Flyer.png|Ace Flyer
UGM Australia Aircraft.png|UGM Australia Aircraft
UGM 39.png|Orion
UGM 40.png|Moon Serenade
space 7.png|Space 7
Gorgon UGM.jpg|Gorgon UGM
F-16 80.png| F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-4 Phantom II.png|F-4 Phantom II
Leopard 1.png|Leopard 1
==Gallery==
===Ultraman 80===
ugm emblem.png|UGM Emblem
UGM 44.png
UGM 42.png
Sky_higher.jpg
Silva gulla.jpg
UGM 02.png|Sky Higher out of land hanger
UGM 34.png
UGM 41.png
UGM 05.png
UGM 46.png
UGM 06.png|UGM command room
UGM 7.png
UGM 18.png|UGM Repair Garage
UGM 23.png|UGM High-Ranking Staff
UGM 21.png|UGM soldier
UGM 36.png|UGM female training soldier
UGM 19.png
UGM 08.png
Target.jpg|Telesdon, Red King and Zetton are targets for the training of UGM
UGM 09.png
UGM 10.png
UGM 12.png
UGM 17.png
UGM 24.png
UGM 28.png
UGM 26.png
UGM 27.png
UGM 29.png
UGM 30.png
Harada and Taijima return.jpg|Taijima (left) and Harada (right) return to help UGM fight their last monster
Metorologist Yuki and Sera from science division with.jpg|Meteorologist Yuki (left) and Officer Sera (right) from UGM Science presenting a Juno android (center)
UGM 31.png
UGM 32.png
UGM 33.png
===Miscellaneous===
UGM HD 066.png
UGM 80 01.png
UGM 48.png
0401.jpg
UGM 1980 70.png
UGM 1980 71.png
UGM 1980 72.png
0501.jpg
UGMIII.jpg
0300.jpg
UGM I.jpg
UGM II.jpg
UGM 35.png
==Trivia==
*The Ultra Super Weapons Manual revealed several facts between the fall of MAC and the dawn of UGM:
**Following the annihilation of MAC, the remnant forces were restructured into the United Nations Defense Army.Perfect Archives Wide Ultra Super Weapons Manual pg 59
**Many of the reverse-engineered Over-Technologies of extraterrestrial origin accumulated through age were lost after Silverbloome consumed the MAC Station.Perfect Archives Wide Ultra Super Weapons Manual pg 49 This led to UGM's drastic technological downgrade compared to previous defense teams.
*One of UNDA's generals, Ishijima, became a minor antagonist in episode 22 by being paranoid about the Underground Men attacking the Earth, so he shot some UGM and UNDA members to launch the missile causing Gomora II to appear.
*Parts of the UGM base were taken at the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science School of Pharmacy. One episode even shows students at that school in the background.
*Takeshi Yamato and Captain Oyama are the only characters that do not change positions in the series.
*According to Tsukamoto, one of Takeshi's students who would become a teacher himself in Ultraman Mebius, he learned the fact that Takeshi was working at UGM from another member's child.
==References==
Category:Teams
Category:Ultraman 80 Characters
Category:Defense Teams
Category:Ultraman 80
Category:UGM