GUTS (Global Unlimited Task Squad)

The Global Unlimited Task Squad, abbreviated as GUTS, is a special group for supernatural phenomenons, organized by the TPC, appearing in Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna.https://m-78.jp/character/guts/
==Overview==
GUTS is a special investigative team formed by the Far East Branch of TPC, consisting of seven members. The primary mission of this team is to respond to, investigate, and manage supernatural phenomena, mysterious events, and emergencies occurring on Earth. Unlike most defense teams, GUTS is not a military unit. Although their main task is to investigate unforeseen events, members are required to carry basic weapons and equipment for self-defense when facing various unknown threats. Their armament is limited, primarily including aircraft.
However, with the appearance of Kaiju, GUTS underwent significant upgrades to protect humanity from the threats posed by monsters and extraterrestrial invaders. This upgrade included enhancing their armaments, such as their mechas, to improve defensive capabilities, gradually bolstering their military strength.
==History==
===Ultraman Tiga===
GUTS was initially proposed by the then United Nations Secretary-General Souichiro Sawai when he founded TPC in 2004. He believed that in order to address various challenges and emergencies that might arise on Earth in the future, there was a need to establish a specialized team of experts to research and deal with supernatural phenomena. This was the vision behind GUTS, and the recruitment of GUTS members was carried out extensively within Japan.
After the preparations involving organizational design and entrance tests, GUTS was officially established in 2006. With the end of the global war, it began its activities as a non-militarized organization.
In 2007, during an investigation into a meteorite that had fallen to Earth, GUTS unexpectedly discovered a device called the "Time Capsule." An AI system within the Time Capsule appeared as a 3D holographic projection and introduced itself as Yuzare. She brought astonishing prophecies, warning of an impending era of darkness and destruction for humanity. To further understand the situation, GUTS conducted a thorough investigation and ultimately found three massive stone statues hidden within a pyramid in the northeastern part of Japan known as "Tiga's Pyramid". During a crisis, two of the statues were destroyed by the arrival of Golza and Melba to the Japanese archipelago, while the third statue was resurrected and assisted in repelling the monsters.
Subsequently, GUTS named this giant of light Ultraman Tiga and later adopted this name as the official universal codename. Following this event, in order to better address potential threats posed by monsters and extraterrestrial beings, GUTS unsealed their armaments and equipped themselves with more lethal weapons. However, these armaments were strictly restricted for use against monsters and extraterrestrials and were prohibited for conflicts among humans. Simultaneously, to enhance their response capabilities, TPC began the construction of a large dedicated combat mothership for GUTS.
In 2010, when the ultra-ancient ruins of R'lyeh surfaced near the waters of New Zealand, they released dark forces that posed a global threat. GUTS actively participated in the battle against Gatanothor and his soldiers, ultimately successfully protecting Earth from the impending disaster.
===Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey===
Two years later, GUTS members Daigo and Rena temporarily left the team to embark on vacation trips around the world. However, during an investigation into R'lyeh, a research team, including Captain Iruma, disappeared. GUTS became involved in the rescue operation for Iruma. Eventually, after defeating the "darkness" on the island, they successfully rescued Iruma, while R'lyeh sank to the ocean floor.
One year later, Daigo and Rena got married and decided to leave GUTS to become part of the first group of members of the "Mars Immigration Plan Force" to relocate to Mars. As TPC expanded internally, a proposal for the reorganization of the original GUTS organization was made. By 2014, GUTS was officially disbanded.
===Ultraman Dyna===
After Super GUTS took over the role of GUTS, all former GUTS members began to pursue different paths in their respective fields of development.
However, during the following period, some GUTS members repeatedly assisted Super GUTS in battling and investigating monster disasters and incidents. Some members also remained stationed at TPC bases or facilities, collaborating with Super GUTS to address the threat of Spheres.
==Base==
The main base of operations of GUTS is the . It is a pyramid-shaped building that is able to submerge into the ocean.
The base houses an abundance of GUTS Wings and other special vehicles. GUTS Wing 1s are deployed from the container-shaped launch bay. GUTS Wing 2s take off from two runways above the GUTS Wing 1's launch bay, hidden and protected by the base's sliding armored structures. Under the base is a massive system of underground hangers. One of the hangars, the F-4 Dock, houses the Artdessei. Before the Artdessei can be launched, the Dive Hangar would elevate itself further above the sea surface to reveal a larger launch bay. The Artdessei would be brought to this launch bay by elevator and launch from the base under its own power.
==Members==
==Arsenal==
===Attire===
*: It is resistant to fire, heat, cold, and water. It is durable and impact resistant. They sport the owner's name romanized in white on the back.
*: A helmet made from a special alloy, it sports a camera and a communication device. Goggles were added in episode 3, and has optional components. It has a built in air supply.
GUTS Suits 1.jpeg|GUTS Suits
===Equipment===
*PDI (GUTS COM): A small device that GUTS members carry, It is usually mounted on the waist and used for communication. It can also be used to scan for radiation, or perform a biological scan. It can also be used to search for personal data.
*: A gun the GUTS team carries. The ammo can be exchanged for different types; a typical gun, tear gas, or a signal flare.
*: A rifle type gun, it shoots out rays of ultraviolet. They were first used against Obiko.
*//: A large double-barreled laser gun rifle. The model is later succeeded by the DUNK Shot II, with various attachments such as a stock to improve handling and accuracy. A more compact version, the DUNK Shot III, was used during the events of The Final Odyssey.
*: A translation device invented by Horii. It was used to translate the words of all life forms on Earth into a human language. It was used on Yuzare and Gazort, but the alien humanoid Rucia gave it some trouble.
*: A device Daigo used in episode 3, to talk to Rena who was up in the GUTS Wing 2.
*: Used to detect the inside of something using sonic waves.
*: A case holding special equipment for missions.
*: A rifle case that holds the parts for the GUTS HYPER.
GUTS COM.jpg|PDI (GUTS COM)
GUTS Hyper.png|GUTS HYPER
GUTS Hyper 2.png|GUTS HYPER's Cartridge
GUTS Rifle I.jpg|GUTS Rifle
GUTS Rifle II.jpg|DUNK Shot
DUNK Shot.jpg|DUNK Shot II
GUTS equipment.png|GUTS uniform and other standard equipments
===Mecha===
The mechas used by GUTS are known as .
*GUTS Wing
**GUTS Wing 1: A VTOL fighter with variable-sweep wings. It would be later used by the Super GUTS as trainer aircraft as well as customized fighters for the other branches. Its main weapons are and .
**GUTS Wing 2: A four-seater VTOL medium fighter, possessing enhanced firepower at the cost of speed. It is equipped with a .
**GUTS Wing EX-J: A heavily modified version of the GUTS Wing 2. It can split into EX-J α and EX-J β.
**Snow White: A customized GUTS Wing 1 designed for hypersonic flight.
*Artdessei: A general-purpose battle carrier. It has hangars for multiple GUTS Wings, a Peepar, and a Dolphar 202. Its primary weapon is the .
*Sherlock (GUTS Car): A modified Chevrolet Camaro, equipped with a at the back.
*De La Mu: A modified Chevrolet Blazer, equipped with a mutli-jointed on the roof.
*Peepar: A tank equipped with a super-hard drill for subterranean exploration and combat. It can fire either the or the from its drill.
*Dolphar 202: A submarine used for exploration and infiltration missions. It is armed with missiles, torpedoes, and a .
*Stug: A pair of modified motorcycles made by Horii for routine patrol. Two models existed with different purposes:
**1: Made for on-road type.
**2: Made for off-road type.
GUTS Wing1.png|GUTS Wing 1
GUTS Wing 2.png|GUTS Wing 2
GUTSWing EX-J.png|GUTS Wing EX-J
GUTS Wing EX-J α.png|EX-J α
GUTS Wing EX-J β.png|EX-J β
Snow White.png|Snow White
ArtdesseiInHanger.png|Artdessei
Sherlock.png|Sherlock (GUTS Car)
De La Mu.png|De La Mu
PeeparSide.png|Peepar
Dolpher-202.png|Dolphar 202
Auto Stugger 1.png|Stug No.1
Auto Stugger 2.png|Stug No.2
Stug No.1 and 2.png|Stug No.1 and No.2
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Tiga===
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===Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey===
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===Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light===
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===Ultraman Dyna===
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===Miscellaneous===
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GUTS I.jpg|Artdessei cockpit
Manga_GUTS.jpg|The Manga/Manwha version of GUTS
Dive Hangar Old Photo.png|Dive Hangar closed
Dive Hangar Open.jpg|Dive Hangar opened
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==Trivia==
*GUTS is the first defense team in the Ultraman Series to be led by a female captain.
*According to the book TV Magazine Special Editing: Ultraman Tiga, GUTS was originally planned to have eleven members (a reference to MJ).:File:GUTS11.png
==References==
Category:Teams
Category:Defense Teams
Category:Ultraman Tiga
Category:TPC
Category:GUTS
Category:GUTS Members
Category:Ultraman Dyna
Category:Ultraman Dyna Characters
Category:Ultraman Tiga Characters