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[NARRATOR] The SDF-1 experiences a rare moment of calm

in the ongoing struggle with the Zentraedi

over control of the Robotech battlefortress.

Rick Hunter, one of the most distinguished

of the Robotech defenders,

is recovering from wounds received

while fighting to keep the invading aliens

from destroying the giant interstellar spacecraft

he has learned to call home.

Oh, brother, some ace!

Huh?

Will I live?

Hmm. According to the medical report,

the doctor says you got a bad bump.

I think you'd better plan

on being our guest for a while, Lieutenant,

at least until we get the results of your tests

back from the lab.

How come?

So the doctors can experiment.

They wanna find out if it's true

that pilots' heads are made out of granite.

Very funny!

Cheer up, Lieutenant Hunter!

You'll be out of here before you know it!

I've got rounds to do.

[door closes]

[RICK] Well, look who's here!

Hey, why the long face? Did you come to bury Caesar?

[LISA] Hello, Rick.

I came to say that I'm sorry.

You... You came up here to apologize?

To apologize for what, for Pete's sake?

[LISA] For you being in here.

We both know that it was my instructions

that were responsible for your being

seriously injured.

Lisa, you weren't responsible.

I have no one to blame for this but myself!

I'm here because I made a mistake in judgment.

And for no other reason. Okay?

Thanks... for your generosity.

What's happened to that old command confidence?

This isn't like you at all.

[LISA] No, Lieutenant Hunter, I don't suppose it is at that.

Anyway, I said what I came to say,

now I have to get back to my duties on the bridge.

Get well.

Thanks, Lisa.

Will you come see me again?

I don't think so, Lieutenant. I'll be too busy.

Huh.

Hmm.

[CLAUDIA] Roger, storage division,

keep the bridge informed of your progress.

Out!

[LISA sighs]

How is Lieutenant Hunter?

That is who you went to see, isn't it?

Come on, baby! It can't be as bad as all that!

[LISA] Mm-hmm.

And now the sting of Cupid's arrow strikes home!

[LISA] What?

You needn't be ashamed to talk about it, Lisa.

I know what it's like to be in love, you know.

Roy and I started out the same way.

But you two love each other.

Of course, silly, so what's the difference?

I don't think he cares.

It's very simple, Lisa.

If you're in love with him, go after him

with everything you've got!

But I couldn't.

Lisa, you're in love with Rick Hunter,

isn't that true?

What should I do, Claudia?

Be a woman. Stop moping. And smile more often.

- -[door opens] - -Captain!

I want to be informed the moment

we have completed supply loading operations.

- -Yes, sir! - -[LISA] Yes, sir.

It has already been so ordered, Captain Gloval.

Is there anything else that I should know?

Nothing of any particular importance, Captain.

I was just briefing Commander Hayes

on military procedures of quite a different nature,

when you arrived on the bridge.

[GLOVAL] Hmm. Well, it's unlikely we'll require

any hand-to-hand combat expertise, but carry on.

[RADIO] A Now that I'm sure I've found 7

A The man in... A

- -[door opens] - -[RICK] Huh?

Hi there, buddy. How goes it?

Hi, big brother!

Hey! What gives? Can't you keep outta trouble?

Here. This is for you.

Hey, guys, listen to this.

It's Minmei, on the radio.

Can you believe it?

- -[RICK] Aw, can it. - -What's the matter?

I just like it quiet, all right?

Absolutely! Anything you say, skipper.

You're the boss, okay?

So tell me something, you big loafer.

When are you gonna quit playing the invalid

and get back to work?

Believe me, right now, I'm not playing, Roy.

What you need is a visit from someone like Minmei

to come over and give you a command performance,

right here!

Oh!

I don't imagine Minmei is very much interested

in a washout like me.

Well, you could try introducing her

to a certified flying ace like myself, Lieutenant.

[laughs]

How about a punch in the nose?

Easy there, tiger.

I'm sure Ben didn't mean anything by it.

Come on, "ace," before you make his condition any worse!

Right this way.

Glad to see you're okay, kid.

Hey, has Minmei been here yet?

Looks like she brought some real nice flowers.

Minmei hasn't been here at all.

My room decorations came from Commander Hayes.

So what's wrong with that?

- -[FOKKER] Come on, will ya? - -Well, see ya later.

That was nice of the Lieutenant to bring flowers, wasn't it?

Huh? Uh, Skipper?

Well, get well soon, sir!

I'll be seeing ya.

[door closes]

At this rate, he'll be laid up for months.

I guess I'll have to do something

to get Rick out of this depression.

But how, sir?

[FOKKER] There's only one kind of medicine

I can think of that will cheer him up.

[CLAUDIA] Commander Fokker, please.

Hi.

[CLAUDIA] Hi, honey. What's this all about?

Official business or personal?

This time, a little of both, perhaps.

All right then.

Since you inquired about Minmei on the telephone,

it leads me to believe that's what

the official business is all about.

At least, I hope so.

It is about her.

You're right, I was hoping to track her down

for a friend of mine who could use some cheering up.

Well, you came to the right place,

because I happen to know that she's working

on a motion picture.

Great!

You'll find her on the set every day!

Now, can we get to the personal part

of the conversation, Commander Fokker?

Sure. Exactly how personal did you want me to get?

Dinner tonight?

[FOKKER] You got it, kid, but I'm only coming

if you promise to make your famous pineapple salad.

Right now, I gotta get going. I'll see you later.

About 7:00, okay?

[CLAUDIA] Sure, Commander Fokker,

dinner tonight.

If we're lucky, breakfast!

[sighs]

[MAN] Minmei dolls!

Get your Minmei dolls right here.

Step right up. Get 'em while they last.

Last chance. It's Minmei herself.

When these beauties are gone, there won't be any more.

They're not available in any store.

They dance and sing just like the real Minmei.

Batteries not included.

Wouldn't you love to have one for your very own?

I'd love to have one for my very own.

It's Robo... technology.

We must seize one of them. On my signal! Now!

Hey, hey, watch the table, don't push.

Take it easy.

[KONDA] Grab it!

Blasted hoodlums!

Somebody will have to pay for this!

Will you look at us walking around with a day off

and nothing to do or no place to go?

Gosh, how boring.

And not a man in sight! This really is boring.

Huh?

[GROUP panting]

Is anyone following us, Bron?

The merchant, can you see what he's doing now?

He seems to be sitting there.

Minmei, huh? Robotech--

Oh!

Uh, hello! W-W-W-We w-were, strolling.

Hmm. It looks to me like you're playing with a Minmei doll.

Huh? I don't know what you mean.

Huh?

It's just that I've never seen a grown man

playing with a doll before now.

Uhh, well, what's wrong with that?

You're just too old for that.

- -[GROUP] Huh? - -Adults don't do it?

You silly man. Only kids play with dolls.

[chuckles nervously]

What planet do you come from, anyway,

where men play with children's toys?

Uh...

We all come from right around here.

Yeah, we all work across the street, see.

Right over there.

[KIM] You mean you work at the disco?

[BRON] Yeah.

We go to the disco all the time.

I wonder why we've never met any of you over there before.

Uh, what is a disco anyway? [grunts]

Hey, I've got an idea.

Why don't we all go over there together?

What a wonderful idea!

Yippee!

I want the big handsome one.

Ohhh!

Come on with me.

Can we talk this over?

Huh? Do you suppose this disco thing

is some sort of Micronian method of torture?

We must perform our duty!

Right!

Why, how dare you question my leadership abilities?

Just who do you think you are?

I am the finest combat pilot of all the Zentraedi forces.

Your ego is going to become the cause

of your ultimate destruction, Miriya.

Heh. Just as yours caused you

to be downed in the Micronian sea

and made you an object for ridicule

to all those who you command, Khyron.

I can see that because you have never faced a worthy opponent,

you believe you are something special.

But take care, Miriya,

for there is one aboard that alien ship

whom you cannot best.

So an ace aboard the SDF-1.

Interesting. I'd like to meet him.

[MAN] All right, let's get set up for the next shot!

Uh, Minmei, this'll be your close-up with Kyle.

Can we get some gaffers over here?

You can relax for a few minutes, honey! You, too, Kyle.

Where is my assistant with the sandwiches?

Wardrobe! Listen, sweetheart, those blouses are miserable.

Uh, hey!

Commander Fokker!!

[FOKKER] Hi, Minmei.

And how's my favorite recording star? Hmm?

Making a movie right now, Commander,

and I get to be the cute little heroine.

[FOKKER] Heh. Sounds like fun.

Oh, it's lots of fun!

But where's Rick? Is he hiding?

I'm afraid Rick just couldn't come along this time.

He isn't hurt, is he?

Not seriously, but he will have to spend

a little time in the hospital.

And I thought you might like to stop in and see him.

[KYLE] What's going on here?

That is, if you think you can spare the time

from your busy schedule, Minmei.

But I think that a visit from you would be worth

more than all the medicine in the world.

Oh, so that's why you're here.

[FOKKER] That's right, Minmei.

I think you should come and see him.

Of course I'll come. If it weren't for Rick Hunter,

I wouldn't even be here to talk about it now.

Thatta girl, and I'm sure he'll be real pleased to see you.

- -[KYLE] Commander! - -Huh?

If you're through wasting Minmei's time,

I wonder if we could get back to work.

Of course.

[MAN] Hey, we need you on the set, sweetheart.

Coming!

Bye, Commander.

Bye.

[KYLE] Hmph.

[FOKKER] That's a charming fellow.

[FOKKER] Well, if that girl doesn't give Rick's spirits a lift,

I don't know anything that will.

[LISA on radio] Commander Fokker, come in please.

[FOKKER] Hmm? Yes, what is it?

[LISA] One enemy ship is headed this way,

and closing fast, Commander.

Captain Gloval has given the order to intercept.

Message understood.

Have Sterling and Dixon stand by just in case

I need them to accompany me.

If this is a full-scale assault,

I don't want any unpleasant surprises.

Acknowledge?

[LISA] Yes, sir! They have already been informed.

[FOKKER] I read you loud and clear, base.

I'm on my way.

[beeping]

Captain Gloval, the attack is now underway.

Order all hands to battle stations,

then secure from taking on supplies,

and prepare for all pinpoint defense units

to be operational on the double.

Yes, sir!

[NARRATOR] As the SDF-1 prepares

to defend herself, combat units

under the command of Miriya pour out of the enemy ship.

Her quest for personal glory

overshadows the Zentraedi cease-fire.

I am looking for one particular enemy fighter.

When he appears, you are ordered to withdraw

and leave his destruction to me, personally.

Is that understood?

[ZENTRAEDI] It is understood and shall be

as you wish.

[LISA] Vermillion 2 and 3, prepare for takeoff.

- -[BEN] Roger, bridge. - -[IMAX] Roger, bridge.

[LISA] All flight deck personnel,

ready on flight line!

Move out.

[engines roaring]

Hangar crew, is Commander Fokker's ship

ready for takeoff?

[MAN on radio] Roger, bridge.

Is Commander Fokker leading the Veritech attack squadron?

- -Yes. - -[MAN] She's ready

and waiting, sir.

[FOKKER] Okay, let's go.

Skull Leader takeoff preparations completed.

Your squadron is already in the air, Commander. Good hunting.

I'll be hunting for a pineapple salad.

Uh, it sounded like he said

he was hunting for pineapple salad!

You must be mistaken.

[laughs]

[engines roaring]

At last our commander arrives.

No cracks, hotshot. We're gonna have our hands full.

So just keep your eyes open and your trigger finger ready.

You got it, Lieutenant.

Affirmative, sir.

- -[beeping] - -[FOKKER] Okay, heads up!

There they are, you guys, at 11 o'clock.

Let's go get 'em! Attack!

[MIRIYA] Attack!

[ZENTRAEDI 2] Now where is this great enemy ace

that Khyron fears so?

[MAN] Scratch one.

Ahh. There he is.

Now you die.

You die.

[chuckles] You can't dodge forever.

That's very odd. They haven't attacked us.

Yes, and it almost seems as though that one enemy alien

has a personal vendetta against Max Sterling.

Who can understand the mind of a combat pilot?

There must be a reason.

Perhaps he's been singled out for destruction.

[GLOVAL] Order Lieutenant Sterling to retreat.

Retreat?

[GLOVAL] If they continue to pursue him,

it will mean that the target is not the SDF-1.

Max, the base is asking you to retreat.

Right now!

[MAX] What? They want me to retreat?

Wa-Wait, I don't get it. What's the big idea, huh?

[FOKKER] That bandit on your tail is trying too hard.

So what?

[FOKKER] So, they wanna find out what his game is.

You got it.

Now we know.

[RICK sighs]

- -[door opens] - -Hmm? Huh?

Minmei, it's you!

What are you doing here?

I hope you don't mind,

but you didn't look like you were sleeping.

Nice big room.

[RICK] It's wonderful to see you.

I must look an absolute mess,

but I came right over from the studio

when I heard you were hurt.

How did you find out?

There aren't very many people that know about me being

laid-up in the hospital.

[MINMEI] Commander Fokker told me.

Roy Fokker?

[MINMEI] He came by the set this afternoon to visit me.

Hmm. You mind if I sit down here?

Oh, this is nice.

[RICK] You look awfully tired.

[MINMEI] I'm exhausted.

But why?

There just doesn't seem to be enough time in one day

to do all the things I have to do anymore.

[sighs] But I'll be all right.

Would you like to...

...just lie there and get some sleep

for a little while, Minmei?

[MINMEI] That would be wonderful.

If I could just stay here for a little whi...

Yeah!

[RICK] I don't understand what's happening

to our world, Minmei,

or what's going to become of us,

but your safety and well-being makes it all worthwhile to me.

Let's get on with it!

Wha...

Their ship.

It's too late to stop.

[LISA] They're heading this way, Captain.

Straight for us.

Order all hands to battle stations

and seal off the ship.

[sirens blaring]

Huh?

[RICK] What's goin' on?

[groans]

[RICK] Something is definitely haywire out there.

Those are the sounds of a battle alert.

[sirens continue]

This is it.

[ZENTRAEDI 2] Run, little man, run.

[LISA on PA system] Attention, the enemy

has penetrated our defenses.

Clear the streets and take cover.

Take cover at once!

[rumbling]

Huh?

Hey, that's Max.

You wish to do combat? You impudent fool.

[ZENTRAEDI 2] Khyron was right. This is a Micronian devil!

Open the overhead hatch.

We gave to force the alien off of our ship.

[MAX] Lose your taste for combat, my friend?

[LISA on radio] Return to base, Vermillion 3.

You've beaten him.

Not decisively.

Hmm. Miriya will not soon forget this day, Micronian.

All right, they've had enough.

You're losing altitude Commander Fokker.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm great. But how about Max?

Did he come through okay?

He's fine. Bring your squadron back home, Commander.

[FOKKER] Roger, SDF-1. Comin' in.

Godspeed.

[MAN] Oh, so here you are.

I've been lookin' all over for ya.

Come on, Minmei, wake up. Wake up!

What's the matter? What is it?

You're holding up production, that's what's the matter.

You're the star. Without you, they can't finish the picture!

[MINMEI] Hmm.

Wasn't there a young man here when you came in the room?

Are you nuts? Don't you understand?

You've got a career to think about!

You don't have time for that sort of thing anymore.

Come on, let's go!

[MINMEI] All right, I'm coming.

Huh. My dad was right,

I should have been a CPA.

[MECHANIC] Wow! This time, he really got himself clobbered.

I'm amazed that they could even taxi this thing

under its own power, never mind flying it.

Hey. Look at this.

[MECHANIC 2] What is it?

Wow!

[CLAUDIA] I don't think you realize how terrified I get

every time you fly off on a combat mission.

It's almost as if you pilots think

that it's all some kind of wonderful game

that you're playing when you go up

in those Veritechs.

It has never been a game, Claudia.

Maybe some day you'll understand that.

[CLAUDIA] Anyway, I've said what I had on my mind,

and I promise that I'll keep my mouth shut

about it in the future.

Dinner's ready. What?

Well, don't tell me I put you to sleep.

Is anything wrong?

[FOKKER groaning]

- -[body thuds] - -[gasps]

Roy? [gasps, sobs]

[CLAUDIA] Roy!

Roy!

[crying] Oh no, no.

[DOCTOR] I'm terribly sorry, Lieutenant.

We did everything we could to save him.

He just lost too much blood.

[DOCTOR sighs] A terrible tragedy indeed.

I can tell you Commander Fokker will be sorely missed.

[sobbing]

[mimicking airplane]

- -[door opens] - -Huh?

[RICK] Oh, hi, Lisa. What brings you here this fine morning?

I'm sorry, Rick.

Commander Fokker is dead.

[RICK] Commander Fokker is...

[LISA] He's dead.

What?

He was wounded and lost too much blood.

Uh...

Big brother.

My big brother's dead!

[NARRATOR] In our next episode, Captain Gloval begins a journey

which he believes will end with the resettlement

of the nearly 70,000 refugees stranded on the SDF-1.

Meanwhile, Khyron's flotilla responds to the developments

with an attack on the battlefortress.

Captain Gloval is torn between saving the citizens

of Macross City

and his oath to protect the Earth.

Don't miss "Bursting Point," next on Robotech.

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