STORAGE (Special Tactical Operations Regimental Airborne and Ground Equipment)

is a unit that deals with the use of robot mechas in order to combat daily monster attacks and participate in rescue missions. The team's name, "STORAGE" is an acronym for .https://m-78.jp/news/post-5493/https://m-78.jp/news/post-5498/https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/1972
The reason for STORAGE's development in Japan is due to a slogan, . They are the only branch of GAF in the world that uses giant robots, with other branches only using enhanced vehicles.Figure-Oh 268
==History==
===Ultraman Z===
At some point, the Global Allied Forces Japan Branch decided to approve the construction of giant robots called to fight against monsters, being the only GAF branch in the world to approve of such a plan. Thus, the special team STORAGE was formed and put in charge of the robots. The data of Grigio Raiden was used to build the first SC unit, Sevenger. Sevenger was later joined by Windom and King Joe STORAGE Custom, the latter being reverse engineered from a King Joe brought to Earth by the first Alien Barossa.
STORAGE is berated by members of GAF, including Kuriyama, for ignoring orders given by GAF General Command, specifically to fire the D4 Ray at invading Kelbims. For these infractions, STORAGE was immediately disbanded. While Haruki and Yoko are deeply disturbed by this statement, Hebikura can only scoff at it. After STORAGE was disbanded, GAFJ took over its operations and set up the in its place, and development on Ultroid Zero had started. The previous members of STORAGE had either left for their own paths, or were reassigned to different departments. 
Following the defeat of Ultraman Z at the hands of Destrudos, STORAGE was officially reactivated by GAF to spearhead the attempts at stopping the chimeric monster. 
Later on, they would upgrade Sevenger into Space Sevenger, which would reencounter Ultraman Z and Juggler on a distant planet, and chase down Alien Barossa IV in outer space after the theft of King Joe. 
==Base==
===STORAGE Headquarters===
The Ultraman Z Complete Super Complete Works pg 63 is a six-story warehouse-like building. It features an underground garage for storing various mecha and a main room where the operations team stands by. These mecha can be deployed through the elevator shaft and the fourth gate on the roof.
Given the priority of promptly deploying in case of monster appearances, the command room is located near the maintenance room where maintenance personnel work. The design of the command room allows overseeing the entire maintenance area through windows, while the maintenance area is integrated with the mecha hangar.
STORAGE command room.png|Command Room
STORAGE 16.png|Repair Command Room
Maintenance yard.png|Maintenance Yard
Maintenance yard 2.png|Maintenance Yard
STORAGE hangar.png|Hangar
STORAGE corridor.png|Corridor
Yuka's Research Room.png|Yuka's Research Room
==Members==
===Attack Team===
===Mechanics Team===
===Security Team===
==Arsenal==
===Attire===
*: The uniform worn by members when operating special aircraft or performing missions outside. It is equipped with a helmet, gloves, vest, knee pads, and other gear, making it suitable for both combat uniforms and pilot suits.
*: A general helmet worn by members, featuring a retractable visor and usable by non-pilots as well. Since the helmet itself lacks communication functions, communication is carried out using a device worn on the neck or a throat microphone.
STORAGE Hat.png|Cap
STORAGE Hat 2.webp|Helmet
STORAGE T.png|T-shirt
STORAGE Attack Uniform.jpg|Defense team uniform
STORAGE Engineer Uniform.jpg|Mechanics uniform
STORAGE Vest.jpg|Vest
STORAGE Spacesuit.jpg|Spacesuit
===Equipment===
*: abbreviated as LAR20, it is a laser rifle that utilizes Picatinny standard rail for targeting control. It emits laser beams powered by batteries, designed for both offensive strikes and deterring monsters. Depending on the battlefield conditions and mission objectives, it can be equipped with interchangeable barrels, missiles, and other ammunition, along with enhancers such as scopes.
**LAR20C: The compact version of the LAR20, featuring a shorter barrel. It can be equipped with small-sized lights, night vision scopes, and stun rounds.
*:: A type of electromagnetic cannon weapon equipped with gyroscopes for stable aiming, fixed arms, and counterweights. Upon firing, the barrel contracts to absorb the recoil.
*: A small missile developed by Yuka, used in countermeasure missions against Neronga. This weapon works by applying a strong electric field to the surface, thinning the electric potential barrier, and then utilizing the tunneling effect to extract power from Neronga.
*: Also known as the , this is a hand grenade capable of emitting powerful flashes of light and loud noises. It was used in the operation to raid the hiding place of Cerebro.
*: This is a tablet device used by STORAGE members primarily for purposes such as monster analysis.
*: A handheld device that are used to find heat sources.
*: A small terminal device similar in function to a smartphone, capable of transmitting map information.
*: A type of camera used for analysis, including small models suitable for use within STEGG.
*: A special jetpack equipment used by STORAGE pilots, designed as a portable booster for emergency escapes in SC units. It achieves brief flights by ejecting compressed air from left and right nozzles.
*: A device used by Yuka to convey the Sound of conch to Metsuboros.
Yoko Nakashima 048.jpeg|Type 20 Laser Rifle
17th Type Anti-Kaiju Electromagnetic Cannon.png|17th Type Anti-Kaiju Electromagnetic Cannon
Field Emission Bullet.png|Field Emission Bullet
Flash Pronunciation Tube.png|Flashbang
Universal Portable Terminal Type 2.png|Universal Portable Terminal Type 2
Infrared Thermography Camera.png|Infrared Thermography Camera
Type 18 Mobile Communication Terminal.png|Type 18 Mobile Communication Terminal
Multifunctional Sensor Camera for Analysis.png|Multifunctional Sensor Camera for Analysis
ACEPIII.png|ACEPIII
Yuka Ohta TV 20.png|Portable Speaker
===Mecha===
*: A patrol car.
*Drone: Used to carry monsters and large items.
*: Often shortened to just https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2106, are giant robots utilized by STORAGE to assist them in against monster attacks and disaster relief missions. Yuka was their creator, whereas Inaba lead his mechanics to perform maintenance after their return from missions. Only two robots were produced due to budget restraints, though additional units are being considered.:File:STORAGE Budget.jpg According to Kuriyama, some of the reason of the delayed developments are due to said funding being used to pay collateral damages from the conflict between STORAGE and the daily monster attacks. The machines were built using a decade-worth of studying Grigio Raiden's cybernetic parts in Yamanashi Prefecture.
*#Sevenger
*#Windom
*#King Joe STORAGE Custom
*#Ultroid Zero
*: A large unmanned aerial vehicle used for transporting Gomora.
*: A medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle used for collecting King Joe parts.
STEGG profile pic.png|STEGG
Sevengar New.png|Sevengar
Z Windom.png|Windom
KJ SC render.png|King Joe STORAGE Custom
UltroidZeroPoseRender.png|Ultroid Zero
Type 20 General-Purpose Drone I.png|Type 20 General-Purpose Drone I
Type 20 General-Purpose Drone II.png|Type 20 General-Purpose Drone II
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Z===
GAF STORAGE.png|STORAGE badge
STORAGE Team Logo.jpg|STORAGE's team logo
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===Miscellaneous===
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Ef WO3GUwAAcnN .jpg|Inaba and the three maintenance group members.https://twitter.com/Studio_Fuzios/status/1296990774500851712
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STORAGE 5.jpg|STORAGE retaking their base
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STORAGE 2024 01.jpg|STORAGE in the 2024 showing of Ultra Heroes EXPO 2021 Battle Stagehttps://twitter.com/m78expo/status/1743256433612014050
New Year 2021 Battle Stage 2024 Image 2.jpg|
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==Trivia==
*STORAGE, and by extension its parent organization Global Allied Forces Japan is the first defense team since Xio from Ultraman X to actively take part in the fight against monsters while having an Ultra Host being part of their ranks.
*STORAGE HQ in real life, is actually a water treatment facility named "Tamagawa Sanitation Association" located in Omaru, Inagi, Japan.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zc8XRDRYKRr9Aju77 Several aspects of the building were changed during post-production; for example, a large chimney on the facility roughly corresponds to the location of the HQ's control tower.
**This is acknowledged by the mayor of Inagi, Katsuhiro Takahashi, in his Twitter account.https://twitter.com/inagikatchan/status/1296237608557715457
*The STORAGE helmets are repaints of motorcycle helmets manufactured by OSBE Helmets Italy.https://twitter.com/mach_slap/status/1274371886080638977
*In the Ultraman Series' Twitter site, weekly reports of STORAGE's exploits were uploaded and claimed to be written by , an unseen member of the team's public relations officer. His position is similar to Teruo Sera of UGM from Ultraman 80.https://twitter.com/ultraman_series/status/1274137414387159040
==References==
Category:Ultraman Z
Category:Organizations
Category:Ultraman Z Characters