GUARD (Geocentric Universal Alliance against the Radical Destruction)

or is a united nations defense organization formed to counter the Radical Destruction Bringer, and is the parent organization of XIG.
==History==
===Ultraman Gaia===
In the 1980s, there were widespread rumors worldwide about a new breed of individuals, vastly different from the past, emerging on the scene. This group of young scientists started gaining prominence globally. They came together to form a global network called "Alchemy Stars," pooling their expertise from various fields to share knowledge and engage in ongoing research and development efforts. It was Alchemy Stars that successfully developed the world's first photon quantum computer, "Crisis." However, Crisis generated a prophecy: "In the near future, the Earth and humanity will face a crisis of destruction."
To counter the threat of the Radical Destruction Bringer, Alchemy Stars swiftly proposed to the United Nations the establishment of a defensive organization to confront impending destruction. They began constructing their state-of-the-art physical defense system. Thus, in 1996, an international defense organization was born, known as "GUARD".
GUARD is headquartered in New York and has branch offices and facilities around the world. Concerned about global concerns regarding excessive defensive measures, GUARD's military deployment and institutional construction were carried out under the strictest secrecy. 
In Japan, GUARD deployed a specialized task force composed of elite members known as "XIG." Their frontline base is the floating airborne carrier base "Aerial Base" orbiting the equator. Additionally, they have established related facilities and secret bases on the ground (including capital cities and various regions worldwide) for both "GUARD" and "XIG." These measures were put in place to prepare for potential catastrophic threats.
However, with the increasing threat of global monster disasters, GUARD has also bolstered its armaments in various country branches. They have carried out preemptive attacks on monsters and initiated extensive military expansion, citing concerns over environmental destruction caused by these creatures.
==Bases==
GUARD's headquarters is mainly located in New York, USA, and has branch military bases around the world for defense. These locations include North America (St. John's), Alaska (Banks), South America (Falkland Islands), Europe (Svalbard), Africa (Madagascar), North Asia (Novosibirsk), South Asia (Maldives), Australia (Stewart), South Pacific (Christmas Island) and Tokyo, Japan (Geo Base).
===Geo Base===
The is a facility that acted as the center of operations for GUARD Japan. Its ground facilities only have an entrance, and the main part of the base is located underground. The base includes research facilities such as the F4 laboratory, command room, medical center, fighter maintenance area, ejection area, and scientific research room. In addition, the base also deploys numerous scientific research laboratories and team "Lizard" of the Intelligence Section.
It served as the temporary base for XIG after the Aerial Base's destruction.
===G.U.A.R.D. International Forum===
The is an official building located in Japan. It appears to be an ordinary conference center, but beneath it lies a hidden facility dedicated to new weapon development and research. The operation and command of this facility are overseen by Hiiragi.
===U.P.N.M. Launch Base===
The is a large facility established under Hiiragi's command, located approximately 1,500 meters underground near Lake Tsumura in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Its primary purpose is to launch an attack against Tigris.
The European division of GUARD is conducting research and development of the "Underground Penetrating Bomb" at this base, while the Chinese division of GUARD is currently working on the development of the "Underground Penetrating Missile J99."
==Members==
===High-Ranking Staff===
===Geo Base===
===XIG Fighter Development Department===
 is responsible for the Fighter Development Department, and has designed the XIG Fighters. He is a genius aeronautical engineer and aerodynamics expert.
===U.S. Command===
===Branch===
===Troops===
==Arsenal==
GUARD's mechs are primarily focused on adjusting and improving existing weapons. While they boast higher performance, their offensive and defensive capabilities still lag behind those of XIG's mechs. However, in the later stages of the organization's expansion, they began developing some excessively dangerous defensive weapons.http://ultra2008.jp/gaia/guard/mecha/index.htm
===Equipment===
*: An unmanned mobile artillery platform equipped with two high-power laser cannons and four missile launchers, deployed as a defensive system at GUARD's U.P.N.M. Launch Base.
*: A missile manufactured using anti-gravity technology with the capability to generate negative mass around the target.
*: Abbreviated as U.P.N.M., this missile-type weapon is used to combat underground monsters. The warhead is launched from ground-based launch platforms to underground locations. This large-scale weapon of mass destruction was once prohibited by international treaties for wartime use due to its harmful environmental effects and secondary damages to the land, such as crustal disruption. Similar weapons include GUARD Europe's Underground Penetrating Bomb and GUARD China's Underground Penetrating Missile J99.Heisei Ultraman Mecha Chronicle pp. 42–54
*: A large missile, a modified interstellar rocket with the capability to destroy a planet. It is used in conjunction with the "wormhole system," which artificially generates wormholes by imparting a strong electric charge to space, allowing for long-range attacks through wormholes. It is deployed at Geo Base.
*: The North American headquarters of GUARD has developed a natural cycle support system aimed at mitigating the increase in carbon dioxide resulting from deforestation. The facility is undergoing final testing in Canadian forests. Catherine Ryan, the development director of Alchemy Stars, is overseeing this project.
*: A military satellite equipped with solar panels on both sides that absorb solar energy. It reflects this energy from a central parabolic surface to generate a high-powered laser beam for atmospheric defense systems.
Self Propelled Artillery Gun Men.png|Self-Propelled Artillery Gun Men
GUARD Missile Trailer.png|Repulser Missile
Underground Penetrating Missile.png|Underground Penetrating Missile
Wormhole Jump Missile.png|Wormhole Jump Missile
ANT Gaia.png|Nature Circulation Protection System ANT
GUARD 7.png|GUARD Anti-Space Laser Satellite
===Mecha===
*Dove-Liner: The shuttlecraft that connects Aerial Base to the ground facilities.
*: Also known as the "Standard Fighter," is a type of aircraft designed for general GUARD personnel. It is said to be an enhanced version of the Defense Force support fighter. Its primary armament consists of missiles, and these aircraft are deployed at the South Pacific Branch. In addition, different branches use different paint schemes, with regular fighter jets typically painted in white and blue, while the Australian branch's models are painted in gray.Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK Vol.14 Ultraman Gaia pg 16–17
*: A exclusive vehicle used by GUARD. It has different body markings and side markings, and its performance is similar to the XIG version. This vehicle is primarily used by Lizard's Ryuichi Senuma during investigation missions.
*: An aircraft belonging to the Defense Force and is used to combat C.O.V. attacks on Tokyo. It appears to be based on the design of the F-15J. Its main weapon is the AAAM-9 Sidewinder missile.
*: A tank used by the Pacific Rim Branch and the Ground Defense Force. It participated in the battles against Zonnel II and Kaiser Dobishi.
*: A large trailer that transported three anti-gravity missiles to point 182-E7. The trailer is equipped with a crane for missile loading operations.
*: A four-wheeled armored vehicle leading the missile trailer.
*: A vehicle used by regular GUARD members, a Land Rover Discovery model.
*: A transportation vehicle used by regular GUARD members, employing the Type 73 medium-sized truck with a khaki-colored body. Apart from transporting personnel, this vehicle is also used for transporting construction materials.
GUARD 戦闘機.png|GUARD Fighter
GUARD Transport aircraft.png|GUARD Transport Aircraft
Bellman GUARD.jpeg|Bellman (GUARD Custom)
Defense Force Support Fighter.jpeg|Defense Force Support Fighter
GUARD Medium Tank.jpeg|GUARD Medium Tank
GUARD Battle Jeep.png|Missile Trailer and Battle Jeep
GUARD 4WD.png|GUARD 4WD
GUARD Transport Vehicle.png|GUARD Transport Vehicle and Jeep
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Gaia===
GUARD organization chart.png|GUARD organization chart
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GUARD 001.png
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GUARD 003.png
GUARD 1.png
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GUARD 005.png
GUARD 007.png
GUARD 5.png|GUARD U.S. Command Forces
==References==
Category:Organizations
Category:Ultraman Gaia