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[MAN] Calculations for orbital fluctuation are complete.

We have lock-in signal, control.

[MAN] Shuttle escort, we are at T-minus 50 and counting.

Your liftoff is at T-minus ten.

[WOMAN] Escort V-0112, your gravitational...

Shuttle escort, prepare for launch window.

[PILOT] Tower control, this is V-0112. Uh, sorry about that.

Little snafu with the guidance switch,

if you know what I mean.

[WOMAN] Watch it next time, Mister!

[MAN] Evacuate launch area immediately.

[PILOT] Shuttle to tower control.

All systems online and awaiting green light.

[MAN] Roger, shuttle. Standby.

[RICK] It's amazing.

It's been so long since I was in deep space

I'm actually homesick for it.

The truth is, just the importance of the mission alone

was enough to make me volunteer.

Gotta admit, Gloval came up with a good one this time.

I mean, a wild one!

[MAN on PA] We are go for liftoff.

Repeat. We are go for liftoff.

[WOMAN] T-minus ten seconds and counting.

Nine, eight, seven, six, five,

four, three, two, one.

Escort squadron airborne.

[WOMAN] Liftoff!

[MAN] Detach main booster... now.

[GLOVAL] You are going to rendezvous

with the Zentraedi mother ship.

Only at that time will you receive

your final instructions.

I have put Commander Breetai in charge of this mission

for reasons that will become clear later.

[ZENTRAEDI CONTROLLER] All personnel in docking zones

D-24 and D-25, attention.

Micronian shuttlecraft now commencing

final docking procedures on upper landing bay.

[ZENTRAEDI CONTROLLER] Welcome aboard, Micronians.

[RICK] Uh, thanks. It's nice to be here.

The same to you, too.

Well, if you're ready, let's bring her down.

[NARRATOR] While receiving a warm welcome

from Breetai and the Zentraedi,

Claudia, Lisa, and the rest of the SDF-1 crew

wonder why they're being kept in the dark

about the nature of their secret mission.

My Micronian friends, welcome.

Greetings and salutations, Your Lordship.

We are at your service.

It's good seeing you, Exedore.

And it's nice to have you back on the ship.

[EXEDORE] Why, uh... thank you, sir.

My friends, I especially wish to welcome you,

and I am deeply honored to have you under my command.

It's a great honor, sir, to have this opportunity.

Thank you. As you may know, my people are unaccustomed

to contact with beauty such as yours,

so don't be surprised at any strange reactions.

Now then, if you'll permit, I'll show you to your quarters.

[NARRATOR] What a change this is!

From relentless warlord

to a somewhat uncomfortable host.

This mission is getting stranger all the time.

[MAX] Okay, that's it.

Now bring the cradle pod down.

[MIRIYA] Here it comes.

There.

All right.

- -[BABY cooing] - -[chuckles]

Safe and sound!

Aww.

[BREETAI] Fluctuations from the satellite factory?

[ZENTRAEDI SOLDIER] Negative.

Maintaining solar stasis.

Notify me immediately of any change.

[ZENTRAEDI SOLDIER] Yes, sir.

Hmm.

Think, Breetai. Think of a plan.

If we are able to convince Reno that we have the Protoculture,

we will have little difficulty in securing

his complete cooperation.

Otherwise, our forces will be vastly outnumbered.

But we don't possess any Protoculture.

How do we convince him that we do, Commander?

Uh, assuming that we're given the chance?

We'll have our chance.

For now, entering hyperspace is

our immediate concern, wouldn't you say?

Hey, remember the last time we were on this ship?

Being a prisoner wasn't much fun, was it?

I'm sure glad things have changed.

I don't want to see Breetai on the other end

of a laser cannon ever again.

Yeah, after serving under Admiral Gloval,

it'll be interesting to see what his ex-enemy is like.

I just wish I knew more about this mission.

Well, besides going into deep space,

Admiral Gloval asked me to bring my whole family along.

And that's all the information I have.

But why in space would he want you to bring Dana along?

All polarities inside the reflex furnaces

have become stabilized, Commander.

All fold computations are complete, Your Lordship.

[CLAUDIA] All systems are go, sir.

We can fold any time you like.

Thank you, Commander.

Begin fold operation immediately.

[MASTER 1] Yes, I feel it. Let us begin.

[NARRATOR] Somewhere, in the recesses of another galaxy,

the Robotech Masters attempt to resurrect

a being in the likeness of Zor.

Zor, who took to his death the secrets of Protoculture,

secrets still hidden aboard the rotting carcass

of the SDF-1.

Begin the prion synthesis immediately.

[SOLDIER] Yes, Master.

Altering positronic bombardment.

There is bilateral cellular inversion.

Now commencing synthesis.

Cranial synapses are still not responding.

There is the same disintegration of molecular substructures

as in previous attempts.

Yes, it's happened again.

This time, I think we've taken the clone from the suspension

before complete maturation.

We must stimulate life function regardless.

Hmm. I suggest we alter

the prionic bombardment of the upper strata.

We'll try.

Augmenting prionic bombardment in increments of four.

Positronic emission is at maximum capability.

Good. Cellular agitation is critical.

It is useless.

We are down to the minimum suspension material.

We cannot waste it.

[MIRIYA] Oh, Max, look. She's so peaceful.

- -Oh. - -[MAX] Yeah.

But we'd better keep our voices down

or she'll wake up.

[LISA] And I held little Dana the whole afternoon,

and she didn't cry a bit the entire time!

Sometimes I envy Max and Miriya

for having such a beautiful little girl.

Mm-hmm.

Well, here we are. See you in the morning.

Sleep tight, Lisa. Goodnight.

- -Goodnight. - -[RICK] Night, Lisa.

Rick, if you have a second, I'd like you

to wait in my room for me.

There's something I want to talk to you about.

Uh, but...

May I remind you, Commander, she's the captain.

But I'm off duty.

- -So is she. - -Oh.

[CLAUDIA] Now then, Lisa, what can I do for you?

[LISA] I want to thank you for that, Claudia.

It helps when someone understands.

Hmm. Yes. I know what you mean.

It can be rough sometimes when you find you're in love.

Uh...

Go get him, okay?

Goodnight, honey.

[sighs]

[groans]

Well...

I hope those two get it together soon.

[RICK] Hmm.

Hmm...

Hmm?

Nice-looking couple.

Hmm.

Uh...

- -[LISA] Rick. - -Huh? Oh, I'm sorry,

- -1 didn't mean to snoop. - -What do you mean?

Snoop? I have nothing to hide.

Be my guest, look around.

Oh, that's okay. Did you have a nice talk with Claudia?

Oh sure. It was nothing special, though, just a little chat.

- -Would you like some tea? - -[RICK] Uh, yeah.

Tea would be fine, thanks.

That didn't sound much like a little chat to me.

As a matter of fact, we were talking about you.

If it concerns me and Minmei, I don't want to hear about it!

It wasn't at all about Minmei.

What would I possibly want to talk about her for?

I'm sorry, Lisa, but we haven't seen

much of each other in several months.

Oh, Rick.

I know how you feel about her, so...

Well, there's nothing more to talk about.

I don't know why, but I get

the feeling sometimes that you...

Well, there's something you want. Hmm?

What? Something I want?

Uh-huh.

What are you talking about?

Oh! Rick, you know what I--

[WOMAN on PA] Captain Hayes, please report

to the bridge immediately.

- -Captain Hayes to the bridge. - -[RICK] Huh?

The usual perfect timing.

Well, you've managed to escape unscathed once again.

Uh...

Goodbye, Rick.

We'll try again another time.

Uh...

Reporting as ordered, Commander Breetai.

[BREETAI] Hmm!

[CLAUDIA, LISA] Hmm?

[CLAUDIA] What in space is that?

[BREETAI] That, my dear Commander Grant,

is a ship from our reconnaissance forces.

A fairly late model, if I'm not mistaken.

[LISA] But I--I've never seen anything like it!

[BREETAI] That is not unlikely.

Give me a status report, Exedore.

I have made a positive identification,

and it is, in fact, a late-model reconnaissance vessel.

It has been somewhat modified for hyperspace travel.

Also, the scanners indicate

no biological activity whatsoever.

Commander, we have to investigate.

[BREETAI] That is completely out of the question.

Sir, isn't it possible your scanning system

may have missed something-- some tiny clue?

Isn't there any margin for error?

No. The information assimilated is in accordance

with the galactic code.

Errors are not possible.

We can't waste an opportunity like this.

We must investigate!

Your compassion is commendable.

However, it looks to me as though

the vessel could be a trap.

Wha--?

We Zentraedi are known

for such "Trojan Horses," as you call them.

It is not wise to take such a risk.

He's right. We can't jeopardize the mission, Lisa.

It's too important. Don't you understand?

I suppose you're right. Yes.

[BREETAI] Good, it's settled.

Let us get on with the mission.

We will enter hyperspace on my command.

[NARRATOR] Breetai's command ship slips into hyperspace

in a last-ditch effort to gain access

to the dwindling supply of Protoculture.

Once again, they are hurled into deep space

to attempt the impossible.

[NARRATOR] Across the galaxies, hundreds of parsecs from Earth,

the command ship dematerializes out of hyperspace.

Finally, they approach the object

of their secret mission:

the massive Robotech factory satellite.

[BREETAI] My dear colleagues, we have arrived.

[CLAUDIA] That's incredible!

I've never seen anything like it in my entire life!

Whew! Whatever power that created that

- -must be amazing. - -[CLAUDIA] Hmm.

It's hard to believe that such a thing

- -exists at all. - -[CLAUDIA] Mm-hmm!

[MAX] Well, all I can say is you better believe it.

[LISA] Max, remember, whatever you do,

they must think we possess the Protoculture.

Yes, Captain.

[ZENTRAEDI] All fighters, prepare for launch.

Summon Captain Hunter to the bridge right away, please.

Yes, sir.

What do you have in mind, Commander Breetai?

Captain Hayes, I must apologize

for not having informed you sooner,

but are you aware of the necessity for a diversion

to throw off the satellite tracking personnel?

Yes, sir, I support the diversionary tactic.

But weren't you proposing to use Minmei?

I thought we were going to broadcast her voice.

Correct. However, we have devised a small modification.

Your Lordship, that was your plan

from the beginning, was it not?

Hmm. Exedore, your modesty equals your intelligence.

Captain, we have decided that

the kiss would be a more effective counterattack.

- -Don't you agree? - -Wha--?

Um, I suppose so.

[BREETAI] I'm sure you recall the extraordinary effect

produced when you and Captain Hunter touched lips.

Lisa.

Oh, come on, can't you see it's a brilliant plan?

Nothing to get upset over.

Um...

[ZENTRAEDI] Platform A, you are cleared for launch.

[ZENTRAEDI] Lord Breetai, a transmission

from Commander Reno.

- -Shall I put it through? - -Yes.

Welcome, Commander Breetai.

Do you come as friend or foe?

I have come to demand you surrender to me immediately.

My surrender? Hmph!

Do you have any more amusing anecdotes

to relate, Breetai?

[BREETAI] Actually, I do have something else

you might possibly enjoy.

It should be arriving at any moment.

[RENO] I'll attempt to contain my boundless excitement.

[RICK] Captain Hunter reporting, sir.

Ah, Captain, you're right on time.

This is your last opportunity to comply with the request.

Ridiculous! The very fact that you have rejected

the ways of the Robotech Masters indicates...

What? A female talking to a male?

Yes, that's right, Commander.

And now, if you will watch closely,

you will witness the strange and glorious freedom

that comes from Protoculture.

Lisa, what... What is he talking about?

It's all right.

Huh? Now I'm starting to worry.

I don't think I'm gonna like this one little bit.

[chuckles]

[MIRIYA] Max, is there any possibility

that Rick may not go along

with the changes in the diversion plan?

Don't worry about him, Miriya.

Remember, Rick's a professional.

Yes, Mister, I'm making it an order!

[MAX] It's his job to take orders.

That's good.

Do you think that we'll ever have a chance

to touch lips again, Max?

[MAX] I promise we will.

[CLAUDIA] They're within range of the tracking systems now.

[BREETAI] Commence broadcast.

No, Lisa! I'm telling you, I'm not gonna

consent to the kiss, orders or no orders!

I'm sorry, but my mind is made up!

- -Hmm? - -[MINMEI] 7 Stage lights 7

F Flashing 7

7 The feeling's smashing... 7

- -l can't stand it! - -[ZENTRAEDIS groaning]

What an awful sound!

I've never heard anything so horrible!

No more! Please turn it off!

It's unbelievable, Lisa. I, uh...

[MINMEI] 7 All bells are ringing 7

Well, Reno, perhaps this will please you.

Hmm?

[RENO] What? A male and female touching lips?

Can't be! It's impossible!

I can't watch anymore! Turn off the monitor!

That display gained you nothing!

[ZENTRAEDI] Lord Breetai, he has discontinued transmission!

[BREETAI] Hm?

[CLAUDIA] Contact in three seconds.

[BREETAI] We can only hope.

Attack alert!

[CLAUDIA] Veritechs report successful entry, Commander.

The baby is with Max and Miriya.

[RENO] All units prepare to destroy Micronian fighters

on my command!

Micronians! You are completely surrounded!

Surrender immediately and you will be allowed to live!

Huh?

[MIRIYA] This is it, Max.

- -Wish me luck. - -[MAX] You've got it.

And don't worry, everything will be fine. I'm right here.

I am not a Micronian,

but a micronized Zentraedi warrior.

[RENO] You are Miriya Parina!

You were second in command under Azonia!

Allow me to present Lieutenant Maximilian Sterling,

an officer with the Earth forces, and my mate.

[RENO] What is this thing, "mate"?

He is merely a Micronian.

Show him the baby, Miriya.

Huh? But this is impossible!

By the twelve moons, that thing is deformed.

[ZENTRAEDI 1] Oh, what is that?

[ZENTRAEDI 2] Look, it moves!

[ZENTRAEDI SOLDIERS clamoring]

In the Micronian language,

this is what is called an "infant."

Actually created inside my own body.

But by both of us.

Mm-hmm.

It is love that is the basis of Protoculture.

You cannot conquer love!

Uh... Uh...

[ALL] Huh?

[MIRIYA] Observe the power of Protoculture,

the power of love!

[ZENTRAEDI 1] Ooh!

[ZENTRAEDI 2] Is that thing alive?

It must be a mutation!

What do you think? Is it contagious?

[SOLDIERS gasping]

[RENO] What are you frightened of?

[gasping, screaming]

[SOLDIER] Get out of my way!

[screaming]

[yelling]

[NARRATOR] Although the first phase

of the operation was successful,

Breetai knows that it will take more than a bluff

to defeat his former comrades-in-arms.

I can't imagine why they reacted like that.

I think Max and Miriya's baby is very cute, don't you?

Oh, stop it, Claudia.

None of you should underestimate the opposition's capability.

All fighters prepare for immediate attack.

[CLAUDIA on PA] All personnel report

to battle stations immediately!

Red alert! This is not a drill! Repeat: Red alert!

All Veritech fighter groups to launching platforms!

Skull Squadron up first,

followed by Blue, Green, and Brown!

Skull Squadron, you are go.

Repeat: You are go.

[RICK] Roger, Command! Liftoff positive!

[NARRATOR] With the efficiency of a finely tuned machine,

the fleet of Veritech fighters race towards

the ultra-fortified Robotech factory.

The future of interstellar peace depends on Breetai's brilliant

but desperate strategies.

[RENO] I don't want your excuses!

Now get your fighters to battle stations!

Do you understand?

But, sir, don't you see,

they are terrified of Micronian contamination.

Contamination? Nonsense!

Your orders are to destroy the infected mecha at once!

I have spoken. Now go!

Enemy approaching at two point zero.

Fire all proton torpedoes on my command.

Fire!

[MIRIYA] Watch it, Max. I've got him!

[MAX on radio] Whew! Thanks, partner!

[ZENTRAEDI PILOT] They're all over the place.

[ZENTRAEDI] Squadron leaders are requesting assistance,

- -Commander Breetai. - -Is the neutron cannon ready?

Eighty percent.

We have positive lock and focus

on photon particle tracking beam.

All Veritechs are clear.

Fire the cannon now!

[NARRATOR] The near total annihilation

of all enemy forces has left Breetai

with a clear path

straight to the Robotech factory satellite.

[EXEDORE] Lord Breetai, the remaining troops

have agreed to surrender.

Let the prisoners know that we will gladly accept

all survivors who wish to join our forces.

Lord Breetai extends his greetings

to all Zentraedi prisoners.

Furthermore...

Our victory may very well mark

the dawn of a new era in galactic relations.

[NARRATOR] With their mission now almost complete,

the only major problem still facing the United Earth

and Zentraedi forces

is how to keep the satellite factory

from falling into the hands

of the Robotech Masters once again.

[WOMAN on PA] Battle cruiser, you are now entering

magnetic suspension docking bay.

Please reduce all retro propulsion activity to zero.

[NARRATOR] For days, the combined efforts of Breetai's

Earth forces and the surrendered Zentraedi survivors

have utilized all of the existing resources

to prepare the massive Robotech factory

for its voyage through hyperspace.

Finally, all is ready.

Lord Breetai, all fold systems are now operational.

[BREETAI] Begin furnace build-up.

Yes, sir.

[machinery rumbling, electricity crackling]

Computations for hyperspace reactions

are complete, Commander.

Begin fold.

[ZENTRAEDI] Commence factory satellite fold reaction... now.

Navigational coordinates and molecular distribution

are synchronous.

I'm getting worried, Commander.

The enormous heat mass exchange is overloading

some of the Reflex Furnaces.

[BREETAI] Do not worry. If the ship has enough power

to make the de-fold, I will be content.

Why not destabilize the auxiliary functions?

- -[CLAUDIA] Yes, sir. - -Re-entering Earth zone.

[BREETAI] As you Micronians would say,

"We've made it."

My dear colleagues, it is good to be back home.

- -[CLAUDIA] Yay! - -[LISA] Oh, thank goodness.

[EXEDORE] Oh, very good, sir.

[ALL laughing]

[NARRATOR] Next episode: Rick Hunter patrols

the skies of Earth's new civilization

on a constant vigil against alien attack.

The personal tragedies of the survivors

pale in comparison to Khyron's plans

as he attempts a comeback by destroying the new society

before it has had a chance to develop.

Be sure to watch "Khyron's Revenge,"

the next thrilling chapter in the story

of Robotech.

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