Original subtitles

F

[NARRATOR] In our last episode,

Rick Hunter led an escape from Breetai's flagship.

Although valuable information was lost

in their successful attempt,

Rick, Lisa, Max, and Ben managed to commandeer

a Zentraedi Battlepod and blast their way to freedom.

Adrift in deep space, the escaping Earthlings

are eventually picked up by scout teams from the SDF-1.

Buoyed by their latest success, the SDF-1 approaches the Earth.

[CREW MEMBER] Boy, is that beautiful.

Do you ever think we'll set foot on Earth again?

Why don't you ask the Commander of the Zentraedi fleet

that has us surrounded?

Go ahead, see if they're out there.

[gasps]

Still there?

All right, then, let's hear no more

about wanting to go home until the job is done.

Understood?

[CREW MEMBER] Yes, ma'am.

Okay, let's start spying.

No, we can't spy in these clothes,

they'll know who we are.

Then let's go and find some others.

- -Huh? - -Hmm?

- -[GIRLS giggling] - -[ALL] Oh!

So, where do you wanna go tonight, Sammie?

Oh, I don't really care

as long as I can get out of this uniform.

[VANESSA] Mine feels like it'll be glad to get off of me.

[GIRLS laugh]

What's that mean?

It means that these Micronians

must have some great powers.

Well, let's watch.

Yeah.

[GIRLS giggling]

- -Different clothes! - -1 know.

Do these people change uniforms every time they do something?

Incredible.

Uh, but what does it mean?

They changed their clothes in that room over there,

so that means...

We have disguises!

- -[BRON] Good thinking. - -[RICO] Let's go.

[rattling]

What's this?

Ha!

[BRON] This uniform is very unusual,

but it's all I can find that fits me.

What do you think?

Here, have a look.

You look fine, Bron. Now let's get started.

[GLOVAL] Please continue your report, Commander Hayes.

Do you really think they have that many ships?

Yes, sir. At least that many, and possibly more.

- -[GLOVAL] Truly? - -[RICK] Mm-hmm.

Yes, sir, that many.

Hmm. Based on all combined reports,

our computers place the total

at somewhere between four and five million ships.

- -That's ridiculous. - -But, Captain--

[GLOVAL] Gentlemen, let's hear the entire briefing

before discussing it.

[LISA] In the course of our captivity,

we observed that the aliens

have absolutely no concept of human emotions.

They have been groomed entirely for war,

and their society is organized along purely military lines.

It appears that they have increased their body size

and strength artificially through genetic manipulation,

and that they also have the ability

to reverse the process.

While they examined us, they continued to refer

to something they called "Protoculture."

That's pure fantasy.

And were there any little green men?

Well, levity is unbecoming to someone

who has yet to prove himself, ha.

What is this "Protoculture"?

It's something which relates to their use of Robotech.

I'm not sure, but they think that Protoculture

is the highest science in the universe,

and that we somehow possess some of its deepest secrets.

Too deep for me.

[laughter]

- -[GLOVAL] Silence! - -[ALL 4] Huh?

This is a very grave moment

and since this alien force has seen fit to attack us,

perhaps we do possess a power

we do not fully understand in the SDF-1.

Miss Hayes, is that all?

Yes, sir, that's all.

I don't think they believe us.

It's probably the dishonest expression

- -on your face, Ben. - -[ BEN ] Hmm.

Do you really believe this wild tale?

This information must be reported to Earth immediately,

whether I believe it or not, Colonel Maistroff.

I'll send a coded message, right away.

No, you won't.

We've got to break through the enemy barrier.

- -[OFFICERS gasp] - -We can't make it.

At our current speed we're only two days from Earth.

And they must have this information.

Hmm, and then what?

And then nothing, we just relax

while we await further orders, Colonel Maistroff.

Are you saying we--

[GLOVAL] That is all, gentlemen.

And as for you four,

at least for the time being, you'll be staying on board.

You have earned a little rest and relaxation.

You may be dismissed.

Enjoy yourselves.

One moment, Lisa.

Yes, Captain?

Personally, I'm inclined to believe

that your report is accurate, however--

[LISA] Certainly, thank you, Captain.

I know that you believe in us, and I appreciate that.

[GLOVAL] I'm glad you understand.

I'd rather face the aliens again than that bunch of brass.

[RICK] They're only doin' their job.

I'd feel the same way if I was in their place.

Sure you would, and they'd feel exactly the same in ours.

That's right, why not look on the bright side?

After all, all of us were promoted, weren't we?

And we're goin' home to a big hero's welcome

so why not relax and enjoy the R and R?

You could probably relax in a dentist's chair, Ben.

[BRON] Wow!

[ALL gasp] Ooh-ooh!

[RICO] There's so much to spy on,

where should we start?

[KONDA] Perhaps we should just mingle with the Micronians

and observe their habits.

[BRON] Well, I think there's a good chance

we're going be observing them for an awful long time

before we figure them out.

- -Huh? - -Hmm.

[RICO] Hmm. I don't understand

what military purpose all these indicators could possibly serve?

[KONDA] You can be sure there's some kind of

sinister purpose at work here.

There's something strange going on,

something out of place,

but I haven't been able to put my finger on it yet.

[RICO] Say, I noticed that too.

Like things are slightly out of balance.

Ha.

Warriors!

- -[BOY] Gangway. - -[GIRL yells, chuckles]

[yelling]

Bron, are you wounded?

No, but I think they suspect something.

[MAN 1] Is he wearing a dress?

[MAN 2] Yeah.

[ALL] Huh?

[people chattering]

It could be that there's something wrong

with the uniforms we're wearing.

I don't see any difference

between our uniforms and theirs, do you?

I don't believe there's any difference either.

But just the same, I wish I had chosen something

that was a little bit warmer around the legs.

[CROWD laughing]

That's it. It's a female uniform you're wearing.

Ohh!

Hey, come on, let's get out of here now.

[laughing continues]

[KONDA] In here, quick.

Just a second, madam.

Nothin' doin". Ladies room to the right.

[GIRLS screaming]

Boy, Micronians certainly are a warlike culture.

Hey, Max, I thought we were supposed to be

resting and relaxing.

Ah, what's the matter?

Don't you wanna be a hero, huh?

[BEN] Hey, pipe down.

[AUDIENCE cheering]

And here are the four young people

who have miraculously escaped the clutches of our enemy.

Lieutenant Commander Lisa Hayes, our number one space heroine.

Second Lieutenant Rick Hunter,

whose flying exploits are already legendary,

and their intrepid companions, Max Sterling and Ben Dixon.

Our deepest gratitude.

There's more to come.

To properly express our gratitude

is the new singing sensation,

Miss Macross herself, Lynn Minmei!

Miss Macross?

[cheering]

Wow, I don't know about you,

but I'm embarrassed being put on display like this.

And look at this, my uniform's starting to wilt.

I think I'd rather be trapped back on the Zentraedi ship.

Well, it might never happen again,

so let's just sit back and enjoy this, huh?

[MINMEI] Congratulations on your safe return.

Thank you very much.

And congratulations on your safe return.

You handsome devil.

Well, thank you.

[AUDIENCE clamoring]

Now, now.

[MINMEI kisses] Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Hey, what's going on, a riot?

Bron, don't panic. I don't think it's a riot.

Oh, my head! [groans]

Now what's the matter?

To celebrate their return,

my debut song is dedicated to our space heroes.

Mwah. Mwah.

[cheering]

[pop music playing]

7 Stage lights flashing 7

7 The feeling's smashing 7

7 My heart and soul belong to you 7~

A And I'm here now... 7

This must be some kind of tribal ceremony.

I feel incredibly primitive.

But it has a very pleasing effect on the senses.

It's mass hypnosis.

Yeah, but I kinda like it.

[laughs]

7 Stage fright, go away 7

5 This is my big day 7

5 This is my time to be a star 7

A And the thrill that I feel 7

F It's really unreal 7

Al can't believe I've come this far... 7A

What's the matter with you, Rick?

Nothing. The lights bothering my eyes, that's all.

A..far 7

5 This is my time to be a star. 7

[ALL] Huh?

- -Hi! - -The prodigal comes back.

Nice to see you again.

[LISA] Well, thank you very much, it's nice to be back.

[CREW MEMBER] We heard that you received a promotion.

- -And you're a real hero. - -[LISA] Well...

We're all so proud of you, Lisa.

Uh...

Well, how does it feel to be a heroine?

Um...

Come on, tell Aunt Claudia.

Or has your promotion enhanced your modesty, Lisa?

[chuckles] Oh. That's it. You've discovered my secret.

So let's have a little respect here.

[laughter]

[CREW MEMBER] Let's drink to it.

- -Here you go. - -Thank you.

Ahh, coffee.

- -Thank you. - -Well...

[ALL] Cheers.

My! It's good to be here.

And let me tell you, the Zentraedi make lousy coffee.

Hey, Lisa, I thought you were supposed to be

on a special furlough.

Mm-hmm. But I feel most at home

- -right here. Huh? - -[door opens]

- -Hi! - -Lisal

- -[excited chatter] - -You're here!

- -Welcome back! - -[LISA chuckles]

[CREW MEMBER] So good to see you.

[engine revving]

[brakes squeal]

[FOKKER] Hey, Rick.

- -Hi, Roy. - -Uh-oh.

Well, where do you guys think you're going?

What'd you say?

I said, where do you guys think you're going?

The radio said for all military personnel to report for duty.

You had orders to stay behind, you nitwit!

That doesn't apply to you guys!

It wasn't an order, specifically.

Well, I'm making it an order, specifically.

Return to your quarters, and make it fast.

Gonna take on the enemy alone, huh?

Maybe you'd rather report to the brig for insubordination?

[ALL] Not really, sir. No, thank you, sir.

I'm glad you understand. Nobody likes a smart aleck.

[BEN] There goes a wonderful guy.

Commander Azonia, the Earth ship has started

to increase its velocity.

What are your orders?

Dolza has given me no authority to destroy it.

So we'll just follow and see what happens.

[CLAUDIA] We are proceeding at maximum speed, Captain.

Vanessa, how has the enemy fleet reacted?

They're still surrounding us, Captain, it's strange.

They've matched our speed exactly.

It would appear they don't want to risk firing on the ship.

This would seem to bear out your theory, Lisa.

I certainly hope so, sir.

[VANESSA] We are now approaching lunar orbit, Captain.

Keep monitoring the enemy closely.

[VANESSA] Yes, sir.

Vermillion and Ghost Squadrons ready for take off, sir.

[KHYRON] The Micronian ship is here and we are here.

That means moving at maximum speed,

their vessel will penetrate our net and escape.

Are we going to sit here with our arms folded,

while they get away, and not lift a finger to prevent it?

What can we do?

[KHYRON] We will crush them!

Order the squadron to increase speed and attack.

For the glory of the Zentraedi and Khyron.

[VANESSA] A squadron of enemy battle cruisers

is moving in on us, Captain.

There are approximately ten of them.

Scramble Air Defense Squadrons.

Yes, sir.

Vermillion and Ghost Squadrons, scramble, scramble.

We are under attack.

Vermillion and Ghost Squadrons, move out.

Engage transformation control and pinpoint barrier.

We are breaking through.

Evacuation maneuvers have been completed, Captain.

[KIM] All sectors beginning transformation.

[SAMMIE] All shelter section chiefs please report to bridge.

Since we heard that broadcast,

everyone around here has vanished.

What do you think that announcement was?

What the heck is this transformation

they're talking about?

[rumbling]

[ALL groaning]

[screaming]

- -[KONDA] Come on! - -[grunting]

I think it would be advisable for us to try to find a place

to take cover as soon as possible before some--

[ALL scream] Whoa!

Starboard wing section transformation 75% complete.

Port wing section transformation complete.

Now connecting to energy defense circuits.

[NARRATOR] And so, while nearing the planet Earth

the great ship transforms itself,

swiftly and deliberately section by section

into a powerful defense complex.

When the transformation is complete

the ship braces itself,

for the renegade alien onslaught.

[LISA] The enemy is within range of our guns, sir.

[KIM] Transformation complete, Captain.

[GLOVAL] Fire!

We must press the attack, move the next wave in.

[ALL scream]

[CLAUDIA] Starboard engine has been hit.

- -Industrial section hit. - -Oh!

Section 27 wiped out.

[CLAUDIA] The pinpoint barrier is losing power!

[GLOVAL] Now what?

Keep firing the main battery.

[LISA] Look at him, it's hopeless, I know it.

Lisa, didn't you hear the order?

[LISA] Mm-hmm.

[AZONIA] That imbecile Khyron, what does he think he's doing?

He received absolutely no authority

to attack the Earth ship.

No, Commander, he has received no such permission;

therefore, what are your orders?

We'll have to force Khyron back ourselves.

But if we divide the fleet, we'll lose our advantage.

I'm afraid it can't be avoided.

He must be stopped immediately.

The aliens are bringing up reinforcements.

We're going to be outnumbered, Captain.

The barrier is weakening rapidly.

We're losing power!

[VANESSA] Huh? What's going on?

Their squadrons are all breaking apart!

[KHYRON] Hmm? What is that woman up to now?

You fool. Dolza has given you no authority whatsoever

to destroy the Earth ship.

[KHYRON grunts in anger]

As commander of this force,

I am ordering you to withdraw

to your assigned position and cease the attack.

Or you'll find yourself facing Zentraedi guns.

[grunts]

Captain, her entire arsenal

is already being aimed in our direction.

That blasted meddling idiot of a woman,

with her attitude of superiority.

[KHYRON] They're escaping.

Because of Azonia, I'm robbed of my victory.

But I promise you, I will not forget this.

[CLAUDIA] I don't understand it.

They shielded us from their own attack.

[GLOVAL] I know, but we'll worry about that

after we get back on Earth, Claudia.

Reentry, ten seconds.

Steady as she goes, Lisa.

Atmospheric contact.

[GLOVAL] Hmm.

[GLOVAL] Order all hands to secure for landing.

Starboard engines were damaged on reentry, sir.

Gravity control becoming erratic, Captain.

Losing power, Captain.

Hmm. It's going to be quite a splashdown.

[overlapping chatter, laughter]

Home again. After so long.

It's so beautiful!

Welcome back!

[KIM over PA] We have just touched down

in the Pacific Ocean.

The captain and crew would like to thank everyone aboard

for your splendid cooperation

during a difficult and dangerous undertaking.

It's a beautiful day on Earth.

The sun is shining and the sea is calm.

And it's good to be back.

[MAN] Home, sweet home.

- -[excited chatter] - -[laughter]

[BEN laughing] Yahoo! Yahoo!

[laughs]

What do you think, he'd make a pretty good acrobat, huh?

Yeah, I suppose he probably would, but,

look at that blue sky, Max.

And tell me he's wrong.

Hey, they're giving us a fighter welcome. Oh, yeah!

[ALL] Hey!

- -[cheering] - -[laughter]

[NARRATOR] At this moment, it appears as though

the brave defenders of the SDF-1 have done the impossible.

They have returned to Earth despite constant attacks

from the Zentraedi, a mysterious alien race

obsessed with capturing the giant battlefortress.

[NARRATOR] In our next episode,

now that the giant space battlefortress

has been safely returned to Earth,

Captain Gloval looks back over the past two years,

years filled with memories of combat and strategy,

while trying to keep the forces of an alien armada

from capturing Earth's defender, the SDF-1.

Be sure to stay tuned for "Gloval's Report,"

the next thrilling chapter in the saga of Robotech.

F