Sky Fish

The is a high-performance jet fighter under Mydo. It appears in Ultraman Zearth and Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow.
==Overview==
Sky Fish is a unique bi-wing aircraft with a yellow main body adorned with blue patterns. The aircraft is equipped with laser Mydo cannons situated on the left and right front wings, along with weapons such as missiles. Additionally, it features fully automated piloting, vertical takeoff and landing, and short takeoff and landing capabilities, making it a highly versatile and high-performance jet fighter.
In the second movie, Sky Fish 2 makes an appearance, distinguished by its red and silver paint scheme compared to the previous version. Despite the difference in paint, Sky Fish 2 shares similar capabilities with its predecessor, excelling in combat operations such as interception, reconnaissance, and surveillance.
==Conception==
===Design Evolution===
The Sky Fish was designed by Aoi Kunio. He had previously been responsible for designing a stylistically similar Hummer in Ultraman: Towards the Future.
In the initial concept art, the Sky Fish's paint scheme displayed three different shades of green. However, in the final stage, it was changed to a painting scheme of yellow, orange, and blue.
The paint scheme for Sky Fish 2 was determined through a general public solicitation from the audience.
===Prop Miniature===
This prop miniature model was produced by a studio in Australia. The main task of this studio is to construct, paint, and deliver two models, which are then further detailed by the Japanese SFX team.https://vantagepointinterviews.com/2021/02/12/ultraman-returns-to-australia-lewis-morley-on-his-sfx-contributions-to-ultraman-zearth/
According to Lewis Morley, who was involved in the model production, the Sky Fish model was initially carved from balsa wood to create a master shape, which was then sealed with resin and automotive spray putty. Subsequently, a two-part silicone rubber mold with a rigid support shell was created to replicate the main body. Additional details such as fins, air intakes, and engine nozzles were crafted from laminated styrene sheets, while the main body shells were molded using fiberglass resin. Other components were cast in two-part urethane resin.
==History==
===Ultraman Zearth===
During routine missions, Sky Fish typically departs from Mydo's Asian headquarters, utilizing a launch point disguised as a gas station advertisement sign. Although this aircraft is well-known among children and in the media, most residents remain oblivious to its existence. A middle-aged woman named Fujiko was frightened after witnessing the aircraft and attempted several times to capture photos of Sky Fish taking off to confirm its existence. However, almost every attempt ended in failure.
Additionally, during the investigation of the lake drying event, Sky Fish faced criticism from journalist Ryuzaburo Arashi due to its vibrant fuselage.
Subsequently, during the investigative mission, a peculiar mass fluctuation was detected beneath an uninhabited island. The Sky Fish flew underground to conduct an investigation but was unexpectedly attacked by Cotton-Poppe, resulting in severe damage to the aircraft. The team members had to hastily return to the base.
Later, following the discovery of Cotton-Poppe's fondness for gold and the deduction that its weakness is fire, Mydo decided to pilot the Sky Fish once again. The attempt was made to lure Cotton-Poppe with gold, then surround and eliminate it with a flame trap. However, after implementing the trap, it was found that it had no effect on Cotton-Poppe at all. In fact, Sky Fish was hit by the flames it emitted, leading to it being downed once again.
To inspire the timid Katsuto, Tohru takes him on a nighttime aerial journey aboard the Sky Fish. However, this flight leads them to witness the truth: Cotton-Poppe transferring the absorbed golden energy to Alien Benzene. 
Later, upon learning about the conspiracy involving Alien Benzene, in order to prevent Ultraman Zearth from launching the Spachouchoura Beam at Cotton-Poppe, resulting in the destruction of Earth, Mydo pilots the Sky Fish to the battle scene. Mydo pilots the Sky Fish to the battle scene and promptly sends a message to Zearth, preventing the catastrophe. However, as a consequence, the Sky Fish becomes the target of Cotton-Poppe's attack and is ultimately brought down.
===Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow===
A year later, Mydo underwent a significant organizational restructuring. Simultaneously, some equipment was updated, and a new aircraft, "Sky Fish 2", was deployed at the Japanese branch, conducting investigations and attack missions alongside Sky Fish 1.
In the operation against Ultraman Shadow, as the affected locations were mainly in urban areas, Mydo decided to employ a laser rope for the attack. However, this move proved ineffective due to interference from Shadow, ultimately leading to the emergency landing of both Sky Fish aircraft in the city, resulting in damage.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Zearth===
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Sky Fish 1996 10.png|Sky Fish cockpit
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Sky Fish 1996 09.png|Sky Fish Display
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===Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow===
Sky Fish 1997 2.png|Sky Fish 1
Sky Fish 1997 1.png|Sky Fish 2
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===Miscellaneous===
Sky Fish 1 Miscellaneous 01.png
Sky Fish 2 Miscellaneous 01.png
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Lewis Morley Sky Fish.png|Spare MYDO Sky Fish miniatures from Lewis Morley's collection
==References==
Category:Mechas
Category:Vehicles
Category:Ultraman Zearth
Category:Mydo