Alien Markind[2] (マーキンド星人, Mākindo Seijin) is alien species that first appeared in Ultraseven X. In subsequent appearances, they are often portrayed as merchants and financial experts.
An insectoid alien who is something both of a mercenary and a businessman. He had been commissioned by mysterious forces to construct an enormous device to help invade Earth. Disguising himself as a businessman named Tamaru, he hired a community of homeless people dubbed the Hopeless to help him build his device. However, he's also intent on using their brains, which contain the energy needed to power the machine.
Alien Markind has proven to be a surprisingly enduring foe, for he has made a number of appearances in more kiddie-friendly Ultra Series with the same role as a tradesman on the side of the villains.
