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Hello.

Hi, Rick.

So what is it you wanted to see me about?

[RICK] Well, uh, I was thinking of asking you out tonight.

Gee, I'm really sorry, Rick,

but tonight's my busiest time at the restaurant.

You know that.

You're right, I forgot.

My mind can't keep track of anything lately.

Look at that. There's a sky out there.

You didn't know about it? Robotech Research made it.

I really think it's great

the way they made it look so real.

[RICK] What will they think of next?

Maybe seeing a sunset everyday

will at least help everyone keep track of time.

Sunsets?

- -[BEN] Hey, Max. - -[IMAX] What's up Ben?

Did you hear about Minmei

being in that Miss Macross beauty pageant?

[MAX] Say what?

[ANNOUNCER] The Macross broadcasting system

is proud to announce

its inaugural "Miss Macross Contest."

[ANNOUNCER] Twenty-eight of the most beautiful young ladies

have been selected to compete

from among nearly 400 applicants.

Who will be crowned "Queen of Macross"?

You the viewers will decide.

Minmei's entered a beauty pageant?

Yeah, and believe it or not, Lieutenant Hunter

said our squadron wouldn't have to come to work

Saturday night, so I'm going.

- -You mean it? - -Yeah, he said he wanted

a big turnout to cheer for Minmei.

Oh, Maybe he's just in love or something.

He's what? In love?

[laughs] Hey, maybe you're right--

that can make you crazy.

[laughs]

Miss what? Macross?

I wish you hadn't entered that.

[ANNOUNCER] The Macross broadcasting system

is proud to announce its inaugural

"Miss Macross Contest."

[MINMEI over phone] The mayor went ahead

and entered me without even asking.

[ANNOUNCER] Twenty-eight beautiful young ladies

have been selected to compete from nearly 400 applicants.

Don't tell me you're jealous.

I guess I'm acting kinda stupid, aren't 1?

[ANNOUNCER] Who will be crowned "Queen of Macross"?

You the viewers will decide.

[EXEDORE] There's some strange telecommunication

being broadcast from SDF-1.

Oh? Are you able to tune it in?

So far we're only getting an extremely weak signal

on the midrange bands.

[ANNOUNCER, garbled] ...proud to announce

its inaugural "Miss Macross Contest."

Twenty-eight of the most beautiful young ladies

have been selected to compete from among nearly 400...

Tell me what he's saying.

Don't know, reception's too poor to translate.

[BREETAI] Hmm. I suggest we send a reconnaissance patrol there.

Yes.

Thruster engines one and two are now revving from 24 to 36.

[RICO over radio] All right, move out.

This is Cyclops scout recon ship 0-9-9.

Our orders are as follows:

Intercept the information being broadcast by the enemy.

Code name: Blue Wind!

[AUDIENCE cheering]

[ANNOUNCER 1] Ladies and gentlemen,

thank you for coming out this evening.

I have just received word that the big extravaganza

that you all have been waiting for so patiently

is about to begin.

So please stand by.

[DIRECTOR] Five seconds to air.

- -Four, three... - -Ready.

[DIRECTOR] ...two, one.

[ANNOUNCER 2] MBS is proud to present

the Miss Macross Beauty Contest.

[AUDIENCE gasping]

[AUDIENCE cheering]

[applause]

[ANNOUNCER 2] You see on the stage before you this evening

28 of the most beautiful girls to be found anywhere.

However, only one will be crowned "Miss Macross"

and receive this incredible prize.

[ANNOUNCER 2] Ladies and gentlemen,

the latest thing in sports mecha,

the Fanliner.

Featuring the powerful new VA hydro-turbine engine,

designed by Ikki Takemi himself.

How about that, ladies and gentlemen?

[CLAUDIA] Isn't it gorgeous?

[LISA] And they made it right here in Macross.

[ANNOUNCER 2 on monitor] And now it's my pleasure to introduce

the judges for this evening's pageant.

Judge number one is the captain of the Robotech Space Force,

- -Captain Henry Gloval! - -[giggles]

[LISA] You know, Claudia, I don't think I ever realized

how handsome the captain really is.

[CLAUDIA] You can say that again.

So how come you didn't enter the contest?

Afraid of the competition?

[alarm blaring]

Hey, I'm picking up some kind of enemy plane

on my scope.

I think it's a recon type.

Which group has patrol tonight?

It's the Vermillion group.

Headed by Lieutenant Rick Hunter.

Prometheus here.

Calling Lieutenant Rick Hunter.

Huh?

What do you mean, "hasn't arrived"?

[ANNOUNCER 1] Contestant #4, Miss Shawn Blackstone.

[ANNOUNCER 2] Miss Blackstone is a 24-year-old college student

and she just loves to bake apple pie.

[sighs]

I got them to call you up last. Are you feeing any better now?

- -Thanks, Mary, a little. - -[MINMEI gasps]

[MINMEI] It's Jan Morris, a real movie star, in person!

Oh, dear, I guess they put you at the head of the list,

because you're a big star.

I mean, it's only right that you be introduced.

Oh, would you stop? This is hardly Hollywood.

So why are you bothering with it in that case?

It's my job, it goes with the territory.

[MINMEI] Excuse me, Miss Morris?

I'm really one of your biggest fans

and so I was wondering if you'd be kind enough

to give me your autograph.

I'm afraid this is all I have to write on, though.

Would it be all right?

I'm sorry, I... I'm really not up

to signing autographs at the moment.

If you want an autograph from a real star,

you should get a real autograph book.

[MAN] Contestant #12, Miss Minmei, you're on next.

[MINMEI gasps]

[RICK thinking] She's next.

[ANNOUNCER 1] Contestant #12, Miss Lynn Minmei.

[cheering]

[ANNOUNCER 2] Originally from the Earth city of Yokohama,

Miss Minmei is now a resident of Macross.

[RICK] That Chinese dress is beautiful on her.

[ANNOUNCER 2] This lovely young lady has just celebrated

her 16th birthday.

Wow!

[ANNOUNCER 2] And now, ladies and gentlemen,

to the judges' questions.

Now, Miss Minmei, would you please tell the panel

whether or not you have a steady boyfriend?

Steady?

I don't believe I'm ready for that at this point.

I mean, I think it's best to have

a lot of different friends.

[RICK] Since when?!

[JUDGE] Do you find it difficult making friends

with members of the opposite sex?

Well, I have one real good friend

who's just like a brother to me.

[RICK] Oh, great, so I'm just like a brother, huh?

[ANNOUNCER 1 over PA] Paging Lieutenant Hunter.

[RICK] Huh?

[ANNOUNCER 1] Lieutenant Rick Hunter.

What are they paging me for?

[ANNOUNCER 1] You are requested to call

the bridge of the Prometheus immediately.

Lieutenant Hunter, call the Prometheus.

Oh, boy, Rick's in trouble.

[RICK] Huh, great time to get a phone call.

This is Rick.

You're supposed to be flying recon.

What's the matter with you?

Our air space has just been violated

by an enemy plane.

I was just eating my dinner.

You'll report to Prometheus immediately.

Step on it, Mr. Hunter.

[RICK] I get the message.

Hey! Right over here.

[cheering]

[RICK] If it's so important,

why don't they scramble the whole fleet

instead of just me?

Hey, cabbie!

[FOKKER] Hey, Rick!

Hurry, you're gonna miss the finale.

- -Come on. - -[RICK] Mm...

To the Prometheus, and hurry.

[ANNOUNCER 1] And now, contestant #13,

Miss Hillary Rockwell.

[RICK] Well, if those aliens have come to call on SDF-1,

I think we should show 'em some earthly hospitality.

However, I think I'd be a much more comfortable host

inside this new armored battloid.

Rick Hunter, Vermillion #1 is in flight.

[LISA over radio] Lieutenant Hunter,

the new armored battloids are not to be used

unless you're on special assignment.

Guess I blew it.

I'd say that's an understatement,

Lieutenant Hunter.

You know very well that the regulations state

specifically that you should be flying ghost support.

Well, Commander, what are the enemy's new coordinates?

[garbled] The enemy's coordinates are 5-4-5...

...by 7-9-0...

[static]

What was that?

[MAN on monitor] That's Zenny's for the best fast food in town.

Now back to the Miss Macross Contest.

[AUDIENCE cheering]

[ANNOUNCER 2] And now for the second part of our contest.

The swimwear competition.

All of the young ladies will be judged not only by the--

Switch to channel D-3 right away!

[ANNOUNCER 2] ...personality and intelligence as well.

- -[AUDIENCE cheering] - -[RICK groans]

Our tele-transmissions seem to be jammed.

I'm switching to laser induction instead.

Okay, whatever'll make you happy.

Konda, are you receiving anything?

[KONDA on screen] Yes, I'm getting a clear signal.

I've just started to record.

Good. Bring up the visuals on screen.

What... What's this?

I see it but I don't believe it.

[BRON on monitor] What? What is it, Rico?

Why, there's this man standing there talking to this--

this woman.

They're actually standing there... together!

You seem nervous, Lieutenant. What's wrong?

[RICK] Oh, nothing, I-1 feel fine, really.

W-Wait a minute, Commander. Something's wrong.

We seem to be picking up some interference.

[LISA] Where...

Even switching to laser induction

doesn't seem to help.

I wonder what's wrong.

Now.

[ANNOUNCER 2 over monitor] Contestant 10, Sally Forrester.

Two more until Minmei!

Man, I had no idea that Minmei was beauty contest material.

- -[laughs] - -Yeah.

She sure don't look 16 to me.

[MAN] Contest #12, on stage, please.

Yeah.

Come on.

[ANNOUNCER 2] Contestant #12,

Miss Lynn Minmei.

- -[rapid beeping] - -[RICK] Huh?

[RICK] Uh-oh.

Ahh!

[screams]

And I'm five foot two.

My favorite color is blue.

[giggles]

[RICK] These boys are serious.

Oh, come on, Rick, show 'em your stuff.

[RICK] Now it's my turn.

[audience cheering]

[MAN] What happened? Miss Minmei, are you all right?

This is really weird.

[RICO] Huh. I've never seen anything like it.

I suppose what she's wearing is a new kind of armor.

Why would they give her such skimpy armor

that can only protect such a small portion of her body?

How would I know?

Maybe those are the only parts of her

that are vulnerable.

I believe it's a formal uniform.

Don't be stupid, it must be a secret weapon

designed to look like a woman.

- -[alarm blaring] - -Hey, we're under attack!

How many are there?!

[BRON] Just that same one we fired on before.

What, you mean he's still alive?!

[MINMEI] Huh. Just my luck,

to break a heel at a time like this.

[ANNOUNCER 2] And now, contestant #28,

ladies and gentlemen, Miss Jan Morris.

[AUDIENCE cheering]

Miss Morris, please give us a line from your latest movie.

Oh, I would love to dance for you,

but first, I'm afraid,

you'll have to stop standing on my dress.

- -[laughs] - -[applause]

[JAN] Would you stop? This is hardly Hollywood.

You're making sure to record all of this, aren't you?

Of course, for posterity.

Fire!

Fire!

He's quite a pilot.

Brace yourselves for counterattack maneuvers.

That was close.

All right.

Oh, boy.

[screams]

Get to the escape capsule!

[COMPUTERIZED VOICE] Enemy recon unit

has been destroyed.

Unfortunately, the intercepted communications

have been lost.

[VANESSA] Confirming, enemy ship has been destroyed.

[CLAUDIA] Sound the all-clear.

[SAMMIE] Let's tune back in to the beauty contest.

[CLAUDIA] Yeah.

[ANNOUNCER 2] And now, ladies and gentlemen,

we're approaching the moment you've all been waiting for.

The crowning of Miss Macross!

[SAMMIE] I can't stand the suspense.

It's down to the finalists.

I guess we must have missed a lot of it, huh?

I wonder why Rick is taking so long

to return from his patrol.

He's probably just busy checking out the beauty contest.

Hmm. I don't think so.

[SAMMIE] I knew it.

Jan Morris made it to the finals.

[KIM] It's hardly a surprise.

Yeah, you're right about that,

there aren't too many females that can stand up to Jan Morris.

[CLAUDIA] I don't know,

that girl from the Chinese restaurant's

pretty hot, too.

Well, it's like a dream come true.

I can't believe that I've really made it to the finals.

She could do it.

You know, she just might be the winner.

You bet she will. She's really great.

[FOKKER] Don't be silly, Ben.

This whole event is a publicity stunt

designed to promote Jan Morris.

Just because she's a famous movie star

doesn't mean she'll win, does it?

A professional actress like her

shouldn't be allowed to compete in a contest like this.

She should be an honorary guest judge or something.

You mean you think they've fixed it

so that Jan Morris will win?

No way, they couldn't get away with that,

because the people decide who's the winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, here are the five lovely finalists

who have been selected by our panel of seven judges.

But now, ladies and gentlemen, the ultimate decision

as to who will be the winner of tonight's Miss Macross Contest

is in your hands.

You will be the final judges.

Ladies and gentlemen, take hold of your electronic boxes.

You will press your selection when I give you the word.

Press your button now.

The computer is now calculating your choice.

Who will be Miss Macross?

We'll have a decision in just a moment.

Yes, we have a decision.

The winner is Miss Lynn Minmei!

[ANNOUNCER 2] Lynn Minmei, ladies and gentlemen.

Lynn Minmei!

Minmei... Huh?

[ANNOUNCER 2] And now let's take one final look

at the queen of this year's

Miss Macross Contest, Lynn Minmei.

Miss Macross... Minmei...

You made it.

[NARRATOR] And so, as if by magic,

one of Minmei's wildest dreams has come true.

Unfortunately, Rick is unable to share in this dream

and as he looks at Minmei,

he is only able to see a world he fears he cannot enter.

[NARRATOR] The crew of the SDF-1 maintain constant vigil

against the threat of attack

by the ever-present Zentraedi armada.

[NARATOR] An unauthorized assault by the evil Khyron

damages the main radar tower of the space battlefortress.

Be sure to tune in for "Blind Game,"

the next thrilling episode of Robotech.

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