MAT (Monster Attack Team)

The , abbreviated as https://hicbc.com/tv/mebius/document/, has the mission of protecting the public from Kaiju attacks, and investigating bizarre anomalies.https://m-78.jp/character/mat/
==Overview==
MAT is a special forces unit under the Terrestrial Defense Agency (TDA), an organization affiliated with the United Nations. The establishment of this unit was originally intended to combat Kaiju that awaken due to extreme weather events and Earth phenomena. Its headquarters is located in New York, with branch bases established worldwide, and it possesses facilities such as space stations.
In the series, the focus is primarily on the Japanese branch, and the team's radio call sign is "MAT J". The team is mainly divided into a combat unit and a logistical support unit (communication, maintenance). Due to the adoption of a policy favoring a small number of elite members, the combat unit has a relatively smaller number of personnel. Additionally, each member of the combat unit has a designated number on their helmet, with Number 1 indicating the team captain.
However, within the TDA, MAT appears to be in a relatively disadvantaged organizational position. Consequently, when undertaking Kaiju countermeasure missions, the team often faces pressure from higher-ups and public opinion, frequently encountering severe situations where dissolution is demanded.
Subsequently, TAC is considered to have a file on MAT, and they have already disbanded. Similarly, Crew GUYS also has records from MAT.
==History==
After the Ultra Guard disbanded, a new strike force was devised to protect the Earth and its people from alien machinations and monster attacks during what came to be known as the "Great Age of Monsters" (AKA Third Age of Monsters). To solve this problem MAT was created, combining elements of the Ultra Guard and the SSSP.
===Return of Ultraman===
In mid-1971, MAT was already well as established and well-funded, maintaining an underwater base off the coast of Japan, as well as their main base in Tokyo. MAT faced their first great monster threat in the form of the creatures Takkong and Zazahn. Despite the combined efforts of the defense team and the military, the two monsters leveled a considerable area in the city. 
Takkong soon returned not long after and attacked MAT's underwater base, but was eventually driven away, only to commence an attack at an oil refinery. Thankfully, his attack was stopped by MAT's latest member, ex-race car driver Hideki Go, under the guise of the latest Ultra to arrive on Earth, the original Ultraman's almost identical younger brother in arms; Ultraman Jack.
Over the following year, MAT and Jack were constantly tried by various evil aliens and kaiju, ranging from the matter-eating alien monster Bemstar, the sadistic Alien Nackle and his bodyguard monster Black King, to the vengeful Alien Baltan Jr., and many more. Despite these lethal enemies, MAT and Jack always wound out on top one way on the other.
In March of 1972, Jack and MAT were to face their greatest challenge. The power-hungry Alien Bat had come to invade Earth with the revived Zetton, the very monster that had defeated the first Ultraman when he came to Earth. When Jack refused to let Hideki to transform, it was up to MAT to save the planet. Unfortunately, Zetton proved far too powerful to destroy. Fortunately, Jack, touched by MAT's courage under hopeless odds, let Hideki transform one last time. Working closely together, Jack and MAT defeated Zetton and his master, ending the Third Age of Monsters. MAT disbanded not soon after.
===Ultraman Ace===
Despite MAT's disbandment, its efforts in defending the Earth had not been forgotten, and their successor, TAC - which was established in 1972, a year after the end of Jack's time on Earth - was known to utilize the data MAT had gathered to help them fight against the threat of Yapool and his Terrible-Monsters. 
==Bases==
===Japan Branch Base===
MAT's Japan branch base is located underwater in Tokyo Bay. The base houses various facilities centered around the command room, including training grounds, dormitories, a medical room, and facilities for storing and maintaining mechs. The launch wells are used for ascending procedures, and there are also tunnels connecting the base to the surface.
The command room's basic layout includes seating for the combat unit, a control center, and entrances. Among the primary facilities for launching mechs, MAT Arrow 1 launches through a ground-based launch port camouflaged at a lighthouse and cliff along the coast. MAT Gyro, on the other hand, launches through a semi-circular dome-shaped hatch. MAT Arrow 2 launches through a cylindrical rock-based launch port.
Additionally, in Kanda-Nishikicho Ni-chome, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, there is a specialized department and radar base dedicated to document management and related administrative tasks.
In the final episode, when MAT members went on an offensive mission, the base's nuclear reactor was opportunistically destroyed by the Alien Bat, leading to the paralysis of most facilities.
MAT 31.png|Command Room
MAT 56.png|Hangar
MAT Base 01.png|Nuclear Reactor
MAT Base 02.png|Launch Port and Lighthouse
===Others===
*: The MAT manned space station is primarily used to monitor abnormal phenomena in the universe. After being destroyed during an attack on Bemstar, the facility was rebuilt.
*: This is an unmanned observation satellite system operated by MAT in Earth's orbit. It transmits information such as the composition of the outer atmosphere and Earth's weather conditions to MAT headquarters through daily scheduled reports. Several observation stations operate in satellite orbit, and one of them, Observation Station No. 5, was taken over by Yadokarin as a nest during a routine inspection and fell near the outskirts of Tokyo.
*: One of the space stations under MAT's jurisdiction, this facility was destroyed after being targeted for an attack by the Alien Nackle.
*: The main base equipped with MAT radar facilities, this base is implementing a long-range radar program.
MAT 50.png|MAT space station
MAT 51.png|MAT No. 5 unmanned observation station
MAT 52.png|Space Station V1
MAT radar base.png|MAT Radar Base
==Members==
===High-Ranking Staff===
===Other Department===
==Arsenal==
===Attire===
*Suits: MAT uniforms are durable and offer heat and cold protection.
*: It has a built in communication device and has the numbers of various members on it.
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MAT Wear.jpg|Standard MAT uniform
MAT Helmet.png|Standard MAT Helmets
===Equipment===
*: A pistol that fires lasers and bullets.
*: A recoilless automatic rifle.
*: A ray gun that fires an extremely hot laser.
*: A new type of laser gun developed by Member Kishida.
*: Similar to a conventional military rocket launcher, it is a primary weapon for ground attacks, primarily used by Kishida.
*: A new type of laser gun that has the same power as a nuclear bomb but does not emit any radiation.
*: A powerful bomb installed on MAT Arrow 1, more powerful than regular bullets, and therefore utilized by the TDA.
*: A highly powerful explosive mentioned only in dialogue, with the explosive power comparable to a mini hydrogen bomb.
*: A monster detection device developed by the MAT Technical Bureau at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
*: A special device equipped with infrared sensors.
*: A powerful magnetic field reflection device.
*: Small, high-performance communication devices used when not wearing a MAT helmet. When in use, the antenna is extended.
*: Liquid explosive developed by MAT for missiles. A drop can destroy an oil tanker, and a quantity the size of a box can blow up Mount Fuji. Since it does not emit radiation, it was planned for use in dam construction.
*: A rocket missile developed by Member Kishida for aircraft, capable of blasting a monster into pieces.
*: Miniature missiles deployed by the New York MAT Team.
*: A munition dropped from a MAT Gyro that emits freezing gas when upright on a fixed bracket surrounding the target.
*: An improvised weapon used by Captain Ibuki instead of the MAT Shoot and MAT Gun during the final showdown.
*: An improvised weapon used by Captain Ibuki during the final showdown.
MAT-SHOOT.png|MAT Shoot (A Type)
MAT-SHOOT-2.png|MAT Shoot (B Type)
MAT-GUN.png|MAT Gun
LASER-GUN.png|Laser Gun SP-70
MAT Bazooka.png|MAT Bazooka
Super Cannon.png|Super Cannon
MN Bomb.png|MN Bomb
Monster Sonar.png|Monster Sonar
Infrared Device Camera.png|Infrared Device Camera
Anti-Magnetic Device.png|Anti-Magnetic Device
Saturn Z.png|Saturn Z
X Bullet.png|X Bullet
MS Mini Missile.png|MS Mini Missile
MAT Freeze Bomb.png|Freeze Bomb
Automatic Pistol.png|Automatic Pistol
MAT Knife.png|Knife
===Mecha===
==Gallery==
===Return of Ultraman===
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MAT_BASE.jpg|MAT underwater base
MAT-BASE.jpg
MAT 42.png|The first appearance of MAT
MAT 47.png|MAT maintenance warehouse and personnel
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MAT 45.png
MAT 57.png
MAT 58.png
MAT 46.png
MAT-BASE.png|MAT Arrow 2’s launch and landing doors
MAT 49.png
MAT Vehicle 011.png|MAT Vehicle
MAT E1 02.png
MAT E2 01.png
MAT E2 02.png
MAT 32.png
MAT 30.png
MAT 33.png
MAT 38.png
MAT 39.png
MAT 41.png
MAT 40.png
Return Of Baltan! Ultraman Jack vs Baltan Jr - YouTube.MP4_000005866.jpg
===Miscellaneous===
MAT-1.png
MAT-2.png
MAT team.png
MAT 35.png
MAT_I.jpg
MAT 20.png
MAT 59.png
MAT B&W.png
MAT-WEAR.jpg
MAT Arrow 1 HD 003.png
MAT Arrow 2 HD 003.png
MAT Vehicle HD 003.png
MAT 60.png
MAT HQ.png
MAT IV.jpg
MAT II.jpg
MAT car.png
MAT-CAR.jpg
MAT Gyro.png
MAT arrow No. 2.png
MAT-ARROW-1.png
MAT-ARROW2.png
SPACE-ARROW-1.png
MAT-GYRO-1.png
MAT-SUB-1.png
MAT Mecha.jpg
==Trivia==
*In the Brazilian dubbed version, MAT was translated to GAM (Grupo de Ataque aos Monstros) which translates to "Monster Attack Group" in English.
*MAT's helmets were reused for the helmets of SAF.
==References==
Category:Teams
Category:Allies
Category:Defense Teams
Category:MAT
Category:Return of Ultraman
Category:Return of Ultraman Characters