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[NARRATOR] Max Sterling has defeated Miriya,

the Micronized Zentraedi warrior, in battle.

Ironically, however,

the two fall in love and are married.

Unable to thwart the planned union

of the two races,

Breetai proposes an alternate plan.

But his soldiers, lured by the amenities

of Micronian life, begin to rebel.

I've got something on the screen.

It's an alien battleship, sir!

Hmm. Prepare to fire main cannon.

Have all weapon systems lock onto target!

Systems are go, now moving into position.

[SOLDIER] Main cannon standing by to fire

on your command, Captain!

Hm. I bet this is some kind of trick or something!

A trick? Now where on Earth

would you get an idea like that from?

Well, that's the way it always happens in the movies!

- -Oh, brother. - -Oh?

So I suppose you have a better theory, huh?

- -[VANESSA] Captain Gloval, sir! - -Hmm?

I have a message coming in.

- -It's from the alien ship! - -What?

They request permission to approach the SDF-1.

[SAMMIE] I didn't figure on this.

Shall I put it up on the monitor, Captain?

Hmm.

[ZENTRAEDI SOLDIER] I repeat, we are approaching unarmed.

We request a cessation of hostilities.

Please hold your fire. We are approaching unarmed.

Captain, I am now picking up a small convoy!

What're they up to now?

[NARRATOR] Suddenly, without warning,

the Zentraedi flagship opens fire on its own fighters

as if to defend the SDF-1 from the attack.

Commander, have you gone mad?

Your ships were interfering with a diplomatic mission,

so I disposed of them.

What happens now, then?

I refuse to let the Micronians go!

I have my orders, Khyron.

And I will hear no further discussion on the subject.

Ridiculous!

Hmm. Hardly.

[NARRATOR] Following orders from the high command,

Breetai has the Zentraedi flagship

approach the SDF-1

with no further acts of hostility.

A strange sight indeed.

[CLAUDIA] They're just sitting out there, Captain.

I guess they're waiting for us to make a move.

[GLOVAL] Perhaps they really do want peace.

Why else would they attack and destroy their own fighters?

[NARRATOR] Captain Gloval orders a squadron

of Robotech fighters to fly out,

meet the Zentraedi emissary,

and escort his vessel back to the SDF-1.

[PILOT on radio] I can't believe it, sir.

This is really weird escorting an enemy pod ship of all things.

It sure is.

And it's getting weirder all the time.

Oh, brother.

[CLAUDIA on PA] Escort squadron is now down and secure.

Maintenance crews D through L

report to flight deck C immediately.

[EXEDORE] Aren't you forgetting something?

Oh, please forgive me, Your Excellency, I'm sorry!

[EXEDORE] Hmph! How do these Micronians survive

with such frail little bodies?

Rather an imposing sight, aren't we, eh?

[SOLDIER] Attention!

I am Colonel Maistroff of the United Earth Forces.

I bring you greetings from our fleet commander

Captain Gloval.

Huh?

- -This is how we greet friends. - -Oh.

I am called Exedore among my people...

Minister of affairs.

It sounds rather... important.

Not really.

[laughs] I'll take you to the Commander.

Uh, excuse me, Minister Exedore,

could you ask him to wait here on the flight deck?

Uh, stay here and guard the pod!

[SOLDIER] Yes, sir!

You men look around and see if you can find him

something to eat.

[BOTH] Yes, sir!

[engine revving]

Find him something to eat?

He's gotta be kidding!

I bet all the food in this ship

wouldn't even put a dent in his appetite.

Really. I'd sure hate to see

the size of their grocery bills at the end of the month.

Well, we might as well get started.

[EXEDORE] Very interesting.

Huh? Oh!

What's this?

Why, this is our shopping district.

Ah, yes, I believe this is where you use something called money

to acquire goods.

Yes, that's correct.

[groaning]

That picture on the building over there.

Duh, uh, would you mind explaining it to me?

[coughing]

Well, actually, it is a little hard to explain.

A-ha!

Most likely a military secret.

Very clever. Indeed.

Yes! Of course! A military secret. Mm-hmm.

[SOLDIER on radio] The Emissary has arrived in the main

conference room, Captain.

I'm on my way.

Status on Zentraedi vessel?

[VANESSA] Maintaining position.

Very well. Don't lose contact.

- -Oh, Claudia? - -Sir?

Continue monitoring.

If they take any hostile action, fire at once.

- -Is that clear? - -Yes, sir!

[EXEDORE] At last we meet face-to-face, Captain.

[GLOVAL] Yes.

- -Here you are. - -What?

Hmm. Huh.

This is very refreshing.

[chuckles] Here, have another.

Well... if you insist.

Hmm. I think we're missing some people, aren't we?

Some. But they should be arriving any minute now.

In fact, this may be them.

[MAX] Sir. Reporting as ordered.

Ah! Hello, Quadrano leader!

[gasps] I'm sorry, sir.

I didn't realize that you were the Emissary!

I found your pairing ritual quite provocative.

Oh, you observed the wedding ceremony?

Oh, you probably wondered why we did it.

Yes. Just as you're probably wondering

what I'm doing here.

[MIRIYA] Well, yes, I was, sir.

And this must be the male half of your pair.

- -Uh... that's right, sir. - -Huh? Hmm.

Gee, you don't seem too thrilled about it.

Reporting!

Hey, Max, you don't look so good. Are you all right?

- -[EXEDORE] That's it! - -Huh?

The Micronization process has affected my memory.

You're the two hostages from Dolza's flagship,

- -aren't you? - -What's happening here?

This time, the circumstances are a bit different.

But tell me, how did you manage to escape?

Was it some secret Micronian power?

Uh, I guess so.

Mm-hmm.

That's another one of your military secrets.

- -[GLOVAL] Here they are now. - -Huh?

- -Huh? - -Huh!

[chuckles]

It's Minister Exedore!

I did not expect to see the instigators

of our mass defection show up.

Your Excellency, it wasn't our fault.

[MAN] That's right! We didn't mean it, sir!

We had no control, sir.

You may relax.

I have no intention of harming you.

- -Phew! - -Oh!

[MAISTROFF] Captain Gloval, the ship's computer

will record the proceedings.

[GLOVAL] Very good. Let us begin.

Now then, Minister Exedore,

we are unclear as to the exact purpose

of your mission here.

We've been told very little so far.

Would you please enlighten us?

Your curiosity is understandable,

but not everyone is present yet, Captain.

What?

[EXEDORE] We would like to know more about

two of your kind, gentlemen.

The first possesses powers that are truly extraordinary,

and a female who's the core of your psychological assault.

Incredible.

I think he means that movie.

They must have seen it and think Lynn Kyle's powers are real.

There is clearly a misunderstanding here.

And what does he mean psychological assault?

I can't think of anyone who would be at the core

of a psychological assault.

It would be helpful if you could be more specific

about the female.

She appears to be performing

some kind of ritual.

A strange little chant.

Do you think he...

- -No, he couldn't! - -Sure, he could.

You know.

7 Stage fright, go away 7

5 This is my big day this is my... 7

[ALL] So he is talking about Minmei!

Alalalala 7

Alalalalala 7

Alalalalalala... A

Oh, I don't believe this.

They must think that Minmei's singing

is a weapon of some kind.

Have the girl brought here.

[EXEDORE] That's her! Yes!

- -Oh. - -Huh?

I'm getting tired of being pushed around

by the military.

Now, would somebody mind explaining

why it was so important for us to come here?

Don't expect any answers from them, Minmei.

They have no concern at all about what we want.

That's the way it is, right?

Enough of this nonsense. You will answer our questions.

What I am about to tell you is in the strictest confidence.

We need total cooperation from both of you.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Try to be a little more cooperative with them.

Your hostility serves no purpose.

Don't you see?

[GLOVAL] Now, Mr. Minister, if you would kindly tell us

what this is all about?

All in due time.

But for now, it will have to suffice that our mission here

is of the highest priority to us as well as to yourselves.

Hmm. Reading this Zentraedi's mind is impossible.

I wish I knew his real motive

for these negotiations.

[NARRATOR] Back on Earth, at the headquarters

of the United Defense Forces,

all eyes are turned on the battlefortress

as they follow the negotiations with nervous anticipation.

[MAN on PA] Attention, all personnel,

maintain code B alert.

I repeat, all personnel maintain code B alert.

How do you like your new job? Everything okay?

Fine. Fine.

I understand that SDF-1 and the Zentraedi Fleet

have reached a cease-fire agreement.

That's what I hear.

[LISA] Well, if things keep going this way,

maybe we won't have to use the Grand Cannon after all.

It's possible, but I doubt it.

Listen, Lisa. Don't count on the Zentraedi.

They're completely untrustworthy.

Well, I can't stand around here talking all day.

I have work to do.

If anything comes up you need me for,

I'll be in the central core.

Yes, sir.

Oh...

[EXEDORE] Officer Lynn, what is your military rank?

[KYLE] I'm a civilian.

A civilian?

With your super powers, I doubt it.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[stammers]

This man is telling you the truth.

Lynn Kyle possesses no super powers.

For that matter, none of us in this room possess

the powers you're referring to.

But we saw him on our monitors!

[GLOVAL] Oh, that was a movie, merely a form of entertainment.

Then what about the energy barrier

and destruction waves?

A pinpoint force field and basic explosives.

Both of these are part of our normal technology.

It does appear we've made a great mistake.

But you cannot possibly deny the power of the female's song!

I wouldn't dream of it.

- -What? - -Huh?

[MAN] He won't deny it because it's true!

Minmei's song has incredible power!

[chuckles]

This is not the first time

we've encountered something like this.

Many years ago, we were exposed to a society similar to yours.

And it nearly destroyed us.

What do you mean, "destroyed"?

[EXEDORE] To a Zentraedi, fighting is a way of life.

Our entire history is made up of nothing

but battle after glorious battle.

However, exposure to an open society

made our soldiers refuse to fight.

Dolza, our Commander in Chief,

does not wish to make the same mistake

that our ancestors did.

Therefore, he has sent me here to observe you.

I'm afraid, after he reads my report,

he will order the main fleet to launch

an all-out attack on the Earth

once he has recovered the Protoculture factory.

The main fleet, huh?

Do you think that's the same as the one in your report?

Yes, sir!

Commander? How long do you intend

for this situation to go on?

Any continuation of the hostilities would be unwise

due to the current phenomenon.

Hmph! Is that right?

Well, I expect a different solution

when the main fleet arrives.

Did you say the main fleet?

What do they have to do with any of this?

I've reported my findings to the Commander in Chief.

And his Majesty has decided

to set the main fleet into motion.

So Dolza now feels the Micronian society

represents a threat, does he?

- -He does. - -Well then,

we are doomed along with the Micronians.

We need their Protoculture.

Protoculture? For what?

We must have theirs because our supply is exhausted.

Wha...?

[EXEDORE] What is that?

Are you certain of this?

Yes. Yes.

You know what this means then.

I understand.

Hmm.

You must prepare yourselves to escape this star system.

[GLOVAL] And leave the Earth defenseless?

[EXEDORE] Yes.

That is out of the question!

We have sworn to defend our planet

against any aggression.

Yes, I understand.

We would not act any differently.

And since escape for us would be difficult without your help,

it seems that we shall soon be fighting a common enemy.

Huh? What's that?

Our flagship has just now informed me

that the main fleet is headed for this star system.

Huh?! The main fleet?!

[EXEDORE] Yes. Consisting of more than

four million eight hundred thousand

battle-ready warships.

With the destructive force of a small nova.

[GLOVAL] All right then, it looks as though we have

an important decision to make.

Whether or not the Earth can survive such an attack.

Only time will tell.

We'll give it our best shot!

- -[KYLE] You're crazy! - -Mm-hmm.

A fleet of almost five million?

There's no way we can fight them off. We're finished!

[MAX] Miriya, darling.

I'm afraid this might be the end for us.

I don't care about that, my love.

As long as I'm at your side in battle.

Together.

- -[sighs] - -[EXEDORE] It's not over yet!

There might still be a way!

- -Huh? - -Explain!

So far, this vessel of yours has proven itself indestructible.

I'm not sure how, but there must be a way to win!

[siren blaring]

[RADIO ANNOUNCER] And at this very moment,

all of Earth's defense reserves

are being mounted and put on a 24-hour emergency status.

Any member of the emergency defense reserve

who has not already reported for duty,

please do so immediately.

[MAN on PA] Our sensors are still picking up

extremely high energy levels

from sectors four through twelve of enemy occupied space.

This could be the displacement caused

by Hyperspace Re-fold activity.

However, we're still trying to get an accurate measurement

of its magnitude.

It doesn't look so good.

Ah. Admiral?

Lisa, dear! I'll talk to you later.

[ADMIRAL HAYES] Well, what is it? Huh?

[LISA] Father, what's going to happen to the ship?

It'll be destroyed.

We want to use it to draw their fire away from the Earth

and the rest of our forces, sort of a decoy.

[LISA] No, you can't!

I'm sorry, Lisa, there's no other choice.

Father, may I ask a personal favor?

What is it?

I want you to send me back to the battlefortress.

No, that's completely out of the question.

My place is with those

whom I've fought alongside for so long.

Don't you understand?

Father, you've gotta let me go back up.

You're serious about this?

Yes. Believe me.

I'm sorry, but--

But you won't.

I can't permit it.

I cannot allow my only daughter to sacrifice her life

in a... a foolish attempt at heroism!

- -Can't you understand that? - -l am an officer.

- -Of course! - -Then reassign me! Please!

Listen to me.

Even though I'm your father, I promise you,

if you try to leave, I'll have you thrown in the brig!

[LISA sobbing]

[BREETAI] What now, Azonia?

Well... there are very few options,

and Dolza will probably exterminate us

now that we've been exposed to the Micronians.

I will stay and face the fleet.

It will be a great honor to go with you into battle, Commander.

Commendable. May you win every fight.

And you too... Breetai.

Khyron. Your plan?

You know my answer. The odds are too great.

Why fight if you can't win, Breetai.

As I expected, Khyron.

I wasn't depending on you anyway.

You will be destroyed!

[KHYRON] All right, let's go!

What coordinates?

Any place else in the universe but here!

- -Didn't you hear me? - -But, sir--

What is it?

- -We can't run! - -You think not? Watch then!

[BREETAI] Hear my thoughts, Lord Dolza,

and take a good look at me while you still can,

for this is the final battle of Breetai.

[EXEDORE] Assuming you're too weak to fight,

Dolza will divide his fleet and attack from all four sides,

sealing off any avenue of escape.

- -This will be your only chance. - -[GLOVAL] Our only chance?

That is correct, Commander. I'll explain.

If you are able to destroy their lead flagships,

it will throw their whole fleet into chaos.

Simple military strategy.

Of course. In short, we crush the head of the snake.

[EXEDORE] With their attack forces in disarray,

our only chance for survival is

to utilize the combined forces of the SDF-1

and our battle fleet.

Do you realize what you're saying?

[EXEDORE] Since Dolza knows we have already been exposed

to your culture, there is no option but to fight.

[GLOVAL] I'm glad that we are fighting on the same side.

Yes, so am I.

Minmei, without your singing,

the alliance between our people would not have been possible.

Who. Me? Really?

[EXEDORE] Although I do not profess

to completely understand you Micronians,

I now realize the importance of your singing.

It gives you the strength and courage

to face the enemy against all odds.

Minmei, will you sing for us so we may hope for victory?

Please, Miss Minmei.

Of course.

7 Sometimes I dream with open eyes 7

7 I dream of falling in love 7

A To be in love 7

7 Must be the sweetest feeling that a girl can feel 7

A To be in love 7

A To live a dream 7

5 With somebody you care about 7

7 Like no one else 7

5 A special man 7

A A dearest man 7

7 Who needs to share his life with you alone 7

7 Who'll hold you close and feel things 7

F That only love brings 7

7 To know that he is all your own 7

F To be my love 7

Fi My love must be much more than any other man 7

F To be my love... 7

[VANESSA] There are too many coming through!

Our sensors can't fix on all of them!

I have to go now.

[MAN on PA] Main sensors picking up

immeasurable Hyperspace De-Fold activity.

Battle stations. Repeat. All personnel, battle stations!

[NARRATOR] As millions of Zentraedi battleships

continue to de-fold from hyperspace,

they begin to surround the Earth in swarms,

waiting for the order to attack.

You better alert Captain Gloval of enemy status, Claudia!

Sir, monitor three shows the enemy's position.

Well, I'm afraid this is it.

[ALL gasp]

Huh?

[BOTH gasp]

[NARRATOR] It's a no-win situation for everyone.

A stand-off which could end in disaster

for all of humanity

as well as those on the SDF-1.

[NARRATOR] Our next episode finds the Earth surrounded by

Dolza's armada of over four million vessels

sent to destroy the Earth and the SDF-1.

It's a time for final reflections

and a last attempt to defeat the vastly superior forces

of the Zentraedi by Earth's Robotech defenders.

Be watching for "Force of Arms," the next action-packed episode

of Robotech.

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