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[NARRATOR] Captain Gloval's plan to evacuate the civilians

aboard his ship has come to a disastrous end.

A barrier overload during a fierce battle

with the Zentraedi has wiped out a nearby Earth city

and much of the surrounding countryside.

The people of Earth know nothing of the circumstances

that led to the explosion, only that the space fortress

is now regarded as a threat to life and property.

The city of Toronto has withdrawn its offer

to take in the refugees,

and the ship is homeless once again.

Meanwhile, Commander in Chief Dolza reviews the video record

of the battle and is shocked.

Run that video again.

[BREETAI] Yes, sir!

[DOLZA] These Micronians are more ruthless

than I first believed!

They were prepared to sacrifice an entire population center,

simply to defeat four small divisions of attacking pods!

I suppose it comes as no surprise to you, Breetai,

that they possess a weapon of such enormous power

and the determination to use it, no matter what.

[BREETAI] No, sir.

Commander Azonia's inexperience

with these beings has proven to be an obvious liability.

I am therefore sending you back to take charge of our forces.

On one condition, Your Lordship.

[growls]

I must request the Imperial Class Fleet

be redeployed and placed under my command.

Why such a large force?

Because I'll be dealing with an opponent

who is unpredictable and potentially explosive.

I'll need the extra resources.

Very well, then. You have them.

Your Lordship!

- -[DOLZA] That is all. - -Yes, sir.

One thing before you leave.

Yes, what?

I expect you to give me better results this time.

You'll not be disappointed with my performance, M'lord.

[DOLZA] For your sake, I hope not.

- -[BREETAI] Commander! - -[EXEDORE] Lord Breetai,

may I be permitted to know our plans?

Dolza gave me command of the Imperial Class Fleet.

That means 1,000,000 or more ships

have been placed at your disposal.

He must have something important in mind for you to do.

[BREETAI] Yes, he wants me to return

to the Micronian star system and take care of our problems

before we lose control of the situation completely.

[NARRATOR] As Breetai and Exedore

are shuttled back to their ship, it occurs to them that the task

they've been reassigned to carry out

may well be the most difficult one

they have ever faced.

Each previous encounter with the battlefortress

has ended in defeat for the Zentraedi war machine.

It could be that we've underestimated them.

Uh, you may be right, sir!

[BREETAI] Even 1,000,000 ships may not overcome

their defenses.

[BREETAI] I'll be most anxious to hear

what our spies have to report

when they return to the ship with their observations.

Prepare all vessels for a fold operation immediately

and begin a countdown.

[ZENTRAEDI SOLDIER] All vessels move to fold position.

Axis pattern adjust to flagship's attitude.

Countdown has begun.

Hyperspace Fold to commence in exactly one minute.

[WOMAN] Unloading will commence in exactly one minute.

Please be sure all cargo bay doors are open

to receive initial supply consignment

from helicopter shuttle group.

Upper flight decks should now be clear

and convoy vehicles in place to begin supply transfer

to warehouse distribution centers.

[NARRATOR] Ever since the barrier overload

and subsequent destruction,

rumors have swept through the ship

that the battlefortress is no longer welcome on Earth.

The appearance of supply trucks in the streets

does not go unnoticed by civilians

and serves to confirm their worst fears.

Meanwhile, Rick Hunter writes a letter to Ben Dixon's parents

informing them that their son has died in the line of duty.

[RICK] "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dixon,

As your son's commanding officer,

it's my sad duty to inform you that..."

Oh, I just can't do it!

Ohh!

[RICK] They were both so proud of him!

[grunts]

There's nothing I can say to make this any easier.

It seems like such a waste.

[BEN] Lieutenant, old buddy!

[RICK gasps] Ben, is that you?

[BEN] Hi! I know you're feelin' bad, but it couldn't be helped.

It was just my time to go.

[MAX] Lieutenant, are you there?

- -Yeah, I'm here. Let's go. - -[MAX] Huh?

[RICK] I need to get some fresh air anyway.

I guess it's tough being in command.

I mean, after a while, I guess you start feeling responsible

for everybody who's serving under you, right?

I can't begin to tell you how helpless I feel

each time we go into battle.

It's like watching somebody slip out of your grasp

and fall off a cliff.

You always wonder if there wasn't

something more you could have done to save them.

[MAX] I wonder if I'll feel that way

when I get my first command.

It's probably coming soon.

They just promoted me to second lieutenant,

and it's barely been a month since I was promoted

to third lieutenant.

[RICK] I'm sure you'll make a good commander, Max.

I hope you're right. He-Hey, get a load

of that fancy chopper up there.

It's must be somebody important.

Huh. It must be some big shot.

I bet you anything they brought orders for us

to go back into space.

I understand we haven't been too popular

around headquarters.

So you think it's true about us being banished from Earth?

I'm afraid they've pulled in the welcome mat.

We have no place to live.

Hmm. I know.

Except for this ship!

This is our home for a long time to come.

Well, then this may be the last time

we get to see Earth from the surface.

We'd better enjoy the view while we can.

[RICK] That's the best advice I've heard all day.

[NARRATOR] While Rick and Max enjoy their last sunset,

deep in the bowels of the great ship,

the three Zentraedi spies

are about to enjoy their last meal

before attempting to make their escape.

[BRON] Hey, you guys, it's ready!

[RICO] Good, I'm starving! What've we got today?

Uh, it's called beef stew.

[KONDA] It smells terrific! Let's eat!

[RICO] How about some music?

Listening to Minmei helps my food go down better.

She makes everything better.

[MINMEI singing]

Mmm. Aahh. Oooh! Oooh!

What about my cooking, boys? You think it's improved some?

[RICO] Yeah, it takes me over an hour to get indigestion now.

That is better. It used to take 15 minutes.

When he first started cooking,

I used to get sick just thinking about it.

[GROUP laughs]

I'm gonna miss this Micronian food.

[KONDA] Well, I hate to admit it,

but you're right. Me, too.

[singing continues]

[BRON] And that's not all, I've been thinking,

I'm gonna miss a whole lotta things.

Like movies, happy people, music.

Yeah, the music. The thing I'll miss the most

is hearing Minmei sing every day.

Forget about that.

And you remember those girls we met that one time?

Yep. Dancing was fun.

Yeah, that Kim was really something else.

She had me laughing almost all day!

And that girl, Sammie, when she spotted us

with the doll, "My heavens."

[GROUP laughs]

[GROUP sighs]

It's hard to believe that, by tomorrow morning,

we'll all be back in uniform.

[RICO] Yeah. I can hardly wait.

[OFFICER] I'll let headquarters know

the orders were received, Captain.

[GLOVAL] Hmph! Yes, the orders were received.

And you can tell those idiot generals

back at headquarters that the orders were received

in silence, completely under protest.

[GLOVAL] This is just unbelievable!

These men haven't got an ounce of pity in their hearts.

What am I supposed to say to the people of this ship

when I'm presented with orders like these?

[GLOVAL] "The United Earth Council hereby orders you

to remove your vessel from any proximity to the Earth.

You are also ordered to keep the civilian refugees

on board your ship.

If these orders are not followed to the letter,

we may be forced to..."

Bah!

[LISA] Captain, may I come in?

[GLOVAL] Yes.

I beg your pardon, is something wrong?

[GLOVAL] Yes, something's wrong! But it's what we expected.

We've been ordered to leave the Earth immediately.

Oh.

I'll fix you a drink, Captain.

[GLOVAL] After the implosion accident,

I expected the ship to be sent away from the Earth,

but to force 70,000 innocent civilians

to become refugees from their own planet

- -[grunts] - -[LISA] Here you go, Captain.

[GLOVAL grunts] I guess we should drink a toast

to our last moments on Earth.

[LISA] Perhaps we should drink a toast

to the civilians instead.

[GLOVAL] I think that would be a nice gesture, Lisa.

- -[LISA] The civilians, then? - -Ah.

[GLOVAL] Hmm. These orders go into effect

as soon as we've finished loading.

That means that we'll be forced to break the news

of our banishment to everyone

just moments before we take off.

Do you want me to announce it, sir?

No, I'd better make the broadcast myself, Lisa.

I'll make the arrangements immediately.

[GLOVAL] Hmm.

[CLAUDIA] Bridge officer Grant speaking.

This is Captain Gloval. Are the supplies loaded yet?

[CLAUDIA] They're almost ready now, sir.

[GLOVAL grunts] Now listen carefully, Claudia.

I want you to quietly begin preparations to move out.

- -What? - -[VANESSA, KIM, SAMMIE] Huh?

[GLOVAL] Prepare to take off!

Yes, sir.

Prepare for takeoff.

You mean to say all those rumors about leaving are true?

Well, let's be realistic, we did wipe out

an entire city, you know.

We weren't responsible. That was a barrier overload.

[VANESSA] Claudia, what's going to happen to all the civilians?

Well, since they've already been declared dead

and nobody wants to accept them, I guess they'll stay with us.

Now hurry up with those final checks.

We're running out of time.

Lisa's father is a big shot in the United Earth Government.

Maybe if she sent him a message, he'd hold up

- -our orders until we-- Oh! - -[CLAUDIA] Sammie!

Don't you dare suggest such a thing to Lisa.

She's in enough trouble with her father. Now get busy!

[NARRATOR] While the SDF-1 prepares

to lift off from Earth,

a great eruption takes place

in the spatial coordinates behind the moon.

Thousands of Zentraedi cruisers begin

to emerge from hyperspace

and in so doing cause a great

gravity wave disturbance in the area.

This is the signal the three spies have been waiting for

to begin their escape.

[ALL] Let's move out!

Go!

[SOLDIER] Bridge, this is the radar room.

We're picking up severe interspatial disturbances

from an area right around the dark side of the moon.

We're not sure, but it appears to be the fallout

from a massive number of Hyperspace Fold operations!

[VANESSA] Captain, come quick!

- -[GLOVAL] What's going on? - -[LISA] We don't know!

We're picking up gravity wave disturbances

from the moon.

[GLOVAL] What! Is it a fold?

[VANESSA] It's much more severe than that, sir.

It appears to be multiple folds!

Are you able to estimate the number?

I'm trying.

Wait!

Maybe they've come in peace this time.

[ALL] Hmm?

[SAMMIE] Right. Probably not.

[MAN] Captain, we show an unidentified object

flying right over the ship!

Lisa, do we have any fighters on patrol outside the ship?

[LISA] No, sir.

[MAN] Our monitors show a large alien vessel

moving towards the Earth, and it appears

to be on a rendezvous course with the object

- -we've been tracking! - -[beeping]

Move all Veritech groups to condition yellow at once!

[VANESSA] Captain, I'm picking up another gravity disturbance,

and this one's larger than before!

The number of enemy ships I estimate is incredible.

It's pretty close to 1,000,000.

Yes.

Well, I don't think it matters

how many ships the enemy brings in.

But 1,000,000 of them?

Up to now, we've never had to outmaneuver

so many at once.

We beat them before, and we'll beat them again!

I'm almost certain headquarters must be aware

of what's going on.

Has there been any contact?

No, sir, there hasn't been a word.

That means we're completely isolated.

Huh? Why is that, sir?

I guess you might as well know.

The commanders on Earth have decided

the best way to protect the planet

is to use the space fortress as a decoy

to draw the aliens away.

We are considered expendable.

[NARRATOR] As the alien commanders enter

the staging area, they carefully position

their vessels according to rank within the Zentraedi fleet.

Meanwhile, on his flagship,

Commander Breetai awaits the regeneration

of his three spies,

who are being returned to normal size

before the presentation of their report.

Yes, we should be hearing from the cloning chamber.

[SOLDIER] Lord Breetai, we have a transmission

from Commander Azonia.

[BREETAI] This should be interesting.

Greetings, Commander.

I shall now be resuming my command in this sector.

[AZONIA] So I hear.

You've assembled quite a fleet

to deal with one small Robotech ship, Breetai.

[laughs]

[BREETAI] You noticed?

That ship has caused quite a bit of trouble.

Even you were beaten and humiliated.

My defeat was not humiliating. They had more powerful weapons!

That's exactly my point in assembling so many ships.

- -Uh, sir? - -[BREETAI] Huh?

I'll have to give you your assignment later.

Wait. I haven't given you my report yet.

- -Goodbye! - -[AZONIA] Breetai!

[BREETAI] More pressing matters require my attention.

Ah! Well done, M'lord.

I believe they're waiting for us.

[BREETAI] Hm! This report may turn the tide in our favor.

Before we begin, I think it will be instructive

to go over the Micronian artifacts you brought back.

For instance, what's this?

[RICO] They call that a piano, M'lord.

[BREETAI] Piano? What function does it serve?

[RICO] It makes music, M'lord.

Music is when you put

different sounds together for entertainment.

It's really quite interesting when you get used to it.

We came to enjoy it--

Move on with your report!

[ALL] As you wish, Commander

Uh, I can explain it most clearly, sir.

We discovered the Micronians live

a very different life from us.

What we brought back only represents

a small part of their society and its customs.

What they refer to as their "culture."

Go on.

M'lord, this instrument operates

on the concept of magnetic images,

much like our own vid scanners.

Only they use it for a diversion called "entertainment."

They're proficient at making repairs within their ship.

Indeed, they rebuilt an entire population center on board

using only salvaged materials.

They adapt quickly to unfamiliar environments.

There are many Micronians besides soldiers

on board the ship.

In fact, they join together many times during the day

and move about freely.

And there's more to it than that, Commander.

Males and females are together.

- -[EXEDORE] Oh my! - -No! d

- -[BRON, RICO] Yes! - -As a matter of fact,

it doesn't seem to be as bad as we thought.

Hmm.

We forced ourselves to adapt

to the presence of the females around us

and were unable to discover any negative side effects.

[NARRATOR] For the next several hours,

the three spies unleash a flood of observations

about life aboard the battlefortress.

Breetai is soon left speechless, until finally...

Enough! Stop it. My ears can't take anymore.

Their lifestyle is utterly confusing!

- -What do you think? - -[EXEDORE] Intriguing, M'lord.

Perhaps I should go there myself

in order to confirm their observations.

There'd be no time to get a confirmation

under the present circumstances.

Lord Dolza's pushing for immediate action.

- -All right, you can go. - -[BRON, RICO, KONDA] M'lord!

Let's go in here. I wanna ask you somethin'.

I think it went real well.

But I kept some pieces in my pocket.

Did you show them all you had?

- -No, I held out, too. - -[RICO] Me, too.

I guess that means we all kept something.

[KONDA] Let's see what we've got.

[RICO] I saved a load of stuff for myself.

Just look at all these things we're carrying!

Konda, what have you got?

A monitor instrument and a magnetic player!

[RICO] I brought along two of Minmei's voice reproductions.

How about trading me one of those for something, huh?

What piece do you plan to trade?

- -[BRON] I've got a Minmei doll. - -[RICO] Okay.

The other guys would sure be impressed

if they could see this stuff.

[KONDA] Yeah, we could get away with showing

just a few guys, don't you think?

- -[ALL] Mm! - -[KONDA] Let's do it!

Look at what we brought from the Robotech ship!

Here.

And look at this.

[RICO] And take a look at this.

Huh?

[RICO] Here, you guys, eat these. They're good!

The Micronians made those. They kept calling them candies.

Amazing. It's completely different from our food.

[Minmei doll singing]

[ALL] Huh?

[SOLDIER 1] What is that?

It looks like a Micronian, but what're those noises?

Oh! Did I hurt it?

[KONDA] No, dummy, it's called a Minmei doll,

and that noise is called singing.

You call that a "Minmei"?

It's incredible, I've never heard anything like it.

[SOLDIER 2] Amazing.

I think we should let some of the others hear this!

[SOLDIER 3] In a minute, be quiet!

I can't hear when you're talking!

[NARRATOR] Word of the amazing artifacts

spreads quickly throughout Breetai's ship,

and shortly Minmei's name begins being whispered

throughout every ship in the Zentraedi fleet.

Back on Earth, the space fortress

is ready to lift off from the planet's surface.

But first, Captain Gloval is faced with announcing

the defense council's decision to the people on his ship.

Word has passed here that an important broadcast

is about to take place.

[MAN] Quiet. Quiet, please. We're about to begin.

[beeps]

[MAN] Camera two, come in for an close-up.

Camera three, swing around for a wide-angle shot.

Keep the chatter down, please!

That's fine, camera two. Here we go.

This is Captain Gloval speaking

with a very important announcement to make

to all of you aboard the SDF-1.

As many of you may already know, ever since we returned to Earth,

I have appealed many times to the government

and the defense force for permission

to allow you to leave the ship

and resettle wherever you might choose.

Time and again, those appeals were turned down,

[GIRL] Daddy, stop pulling me!

...to explain to you at this time.

However, I always felt

that progress was being made on those requests...

I'll just bet you anything something terrible has happened.

[GLOVAL] ...last few weeks.

- -[MINMEI, KYLE gasp] - -[GLOVAL] My friends,

I am afraid that I have some very bad news to tell you.

I have received word just a while ago

that this ship and all of its passengers

have been ordered to leave the Earth immediately.

- -What! - -[WOMAN gasps]

Oh, good heavens!

I can't believe the government won't let us come back!

Unfortunately, if we do not evacuate this planet,

we've been warned that we might be attacked

by elements of our own defense forces.

This is an unthinkable possibility. We have therefore

taken on supplies and are now prepared

to leave the surface of the planet.

I desperately need all of your cooperation

in this moment of terrible responsibility.

We must all work for the day Earth will accept us back.

Until then, we will survive as best we can.

I give you my most humble apology.

[sobs]

Ohh.

Ohh!

Listen, everyone, the captain needs our support

more than ever right now.

The Captain is so upset about this.

Oh, I feel awful.

[MINMEI] Look, I don't understand anything

that has to do with politics.

But I do know that the only way we'll survive this

is to pull together.

[CROWD murmuring]

[MINMEI] We've been on this ship for a long time,

and I don't know about you, but I think of the SDF-1

as my home now.

Oh, that girl is absolutely right!

This ship has been like a home to us!

Don't forget, we have almost everything here

that we could ever have on Earth.

Our own town and all the things

that go along with it.

We've all been through quite a bit,

but look at how strong we've become because of it.

I have more friends here than I ever did on Earth.

You've been like a big family to me.

Someday we'll come back to Earth.

We'll never give up hope.

But for now, I'm proud

to be a citizen of Macross City and this ship!

I believe that's the best speech I've ever heard someone make.

Well, it inspired me!

I'm proud to shake the hand

of another citizen of Macross City!

[CROWD cheering]

Everybody take their positions.

We're going to move out immediately!

All systems online! Let's have a status report.

Control module shows

full power base throughout the system.

Thrusters engaged.

All gravity ports open.

[LISA] Prepare to fire reflex engines now!

[CLAUDIA] Firing!

No matter where we go in space or how long it takes,

our hearts will always be tied to the Earth.

So to help us express our feelings at this moment,

I'd like to perform a song for you

and dedicate it to the Earth we love.

[KYLE] Captain, I respect your honesty.

We all know you did the best you could.

7 And I'm here now singing 7

7 All bells are ringing 7

F My dream has finally come true 7

7 Stage lights flashing 7

7 The feeling's smashing 7

7 My heart and soul belong to you 7~

7 And I'm here now singing 7

7 All bells are ringing 7

F My dream has finally come true 7

7 Stage fright growing 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

5 This is my time to be a star. 7

[NARRATOR] In the next episode of Robotech,

the spotlight is on Minmei

as she prepares for the premiere

of her first motion picture.

Huge lines form around the theater,

and even Rick and Lisa find time

to catch a glimpse of a rising star.

Don't miss "A New Dawn,"

the next chapter in the amazing story of Robotech.

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