Ep. 16: Science Ninja Team pursues the shape-shifting Mekanika and infiltrates Galactor's secret factory base.
Aired on January 14, 1973

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Galactor utilizes an ISO weapon factory to produce Mekanika, a machine capable of constant transformation based on microfilm plans. The Science Ninja Team tracks the target but separates after losing visual contact, reconvening at Nambu's residence. Jinpei discovers a hidden underground base while searching a tunnel and retrieves a critical micro cassette containing the transformation schematics. Nambu devises a strategy using this data to alter Mekanika's structure. Ken infiltrates the machine through a casing gap and engages in combat with pilot Katse. Despite the struggle, Ken successfully inserts the cassette into the computer system. The device then transforms into a fairground attraction, causing Katse to flee the scene.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Science Ninja Team pursues the sugar-stealing Galactor mecha Ibukuron through its dangerous factory interior.
- Ep. 13 · The Science Ninja Team investigates a vanished African lake linked to mysterious red sand and Galactor.
- Ep. 14 · Galactor's Icecander Mecha Targets Nuclear Ships in Arctic Base Operation
- Ep. 15 · The Science Ninja Team confronts a growing jellyfish lens in polluted Ghost City.
- Ep. 16 · Science Ninja Team pursues the shape-shifting Mekanika and infiltrates Galactor's secret factory base.
- Ep. 17 · The Science Ninja Team confronts Kabutoron's brain-wave destruction scheme in the city.
- Ep. 18 · The Science Ninja Team investigates a whale-shaped Galactor submarine attacking harbors.
- Ep. 19 · Prince Luga risks his life to expose Galactor's corruption through a dangerous race.
- Ep. 20 · Science Ninja Team faces mole mecha while Joe recovers from rocket injury