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[NARRATOR] The forces of the Southern Cross have succeeded

in bringing one of the monstrous alien battleships to the ground.

But, they are now faced with the problem

of what to do with their prize.

Unable to pierce the battleship's defenses,

they can only surround it with an army of battloids.

They have no way of knowing that the captured vessel

is the flagship of the Robotech Masters.

Meanwhile, inside the giant hull,

the Robotech Masters endeavor to learn

more about the creatures who oppose them.

Prepare the specimen for probe of the mentality at once.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] But can we extract the information we want

from what is no doubt

an inferior example of the species?

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] He will at least be able to tell us whether

they understand the nature of Protoculture.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Let us begin!

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Internal schematic

is beginning to materialize.

Their evolutionary development is minimal.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Focus probe on memory centers.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Pneumonic imagery materializing.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Explain.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Their military.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] An inefficient command structure

and grotesquely primitive weapon systems.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Is this the specimen's female counterpart?

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Most likely. Our previous studies have shown

that the two sexes intermix quite freely

and that the Micronians apparently

select specific mates for life.

I believe that we are seeing an example

of what they call the courting ritual.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] A barbaric behavioral pattern.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] This species is reproduced

through a process of self-contained childbirth,

no biogenetic engineering whatsoever.

Something about this species is worrisome.

Deactivate the probe.

[MAN groaning]

It is obvious the species is not Zentraedi.

Their systems of mating and reproduction

are unheard of among the Zentraed.i.

Yes, that is certain, and furthermore,

the test specimen failed to demonstrate

any knowledge of Protoculture.

That is to our advantage.

If they are ignorant of Protoculture,

they will not oppose our taking it

from the ruins of the battlefortress.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] And yet as I say,

the species is worrisome.

They have clearly demonstrated in their attacks upon us

that they possess at least

the rudimentary elements of Protoculture.

Hmm, we must find out how much they actually know.

The time has come to plant a spy.

Then you are proposing that we should

activate Zor Prime and insinuate him among the humans?

The clone resembles them so remarkably

that they will accept him as one of their own.

Of course.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] We will plant a neuro-sensor

in Zor Prime's brain,

thus we will maintain control of him

no matter what happens.

Yes, we must ensure control of the clone.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Everything Zor Prime sees and hears

will be relayed directly to us.

It's crucial we retrieve the Protoculture

before arrival of the Invid.

[NARRATOR] Meanwhile, in the biolab

of the military scientists.

[ANNOUNCER] Specimen is in position

and proton disposal beams are standing by.

- -[DANA] Stop! Wait! - -[LEONARD] Hmm?

[DANA] Commander, don't throw that switch!

Commander, you can't just destroy him

before we even know what he is... That's murder!

Tell me, Lieutenant, how can it be murder

when the specimen is already dead?

It's an unthinking piece of protoplasm

when detached from its bioroid.

Unthinking protoplasm? But that's impossible! Sir--

Now, calm down, Lieutenant!

Please let me go!

This matter has nothing whatever to do with you.

[LEONARD] Activate!

[DANA] No!

[LEONARD] That will be all, Lieutenant.

[FREDERICKS] Now then, Lieutenant.

Will you take your hands off me?!

[ROLF] Considering your past record, Dana,

you risk a great deal by coming here like this.

You know the punishment for insubordination is severe.

Yes, of course, sir.

Believe me, I share your concern that the supreme commander

may have been a bit hasty in his decision.

But I'm in no position to debate his actions and neither are you.

We're all of us flying in the dark on this one, Lieutenant.

[NARRATOR] For Dana Sterling,

the possibility that the enemy's troops are nonhuman androids

is particularly upsetting

because of her strange attraction

to the red bioroid pilot.

Commander Leonard's only concern

is finding the alien's weak spot.

[BRENT] Commander, I was just given the latest progress

report from data analysis.

Hmm, progress report?

You mean to tell me it's not completed yet?

But, Commander, sir, our findings are completely

unlike anything we've ever encountered before.

Exactly! And that's why I want the report first thing

in the morning. Understand?

Sir!

Yay! Get a move on, Bowie!

[BOWIE] Yeah, yeah, I'm coming, ma'am,

but aren't we supposed to be on patrol duty tonight?

It doesn't really matter. The high command never listens

to a word I have to say anyway.

I could drop dead for all they care!

Hey, slow down, are you crazy? Wait for me!

- -[upbeat music] - -[crowd chattering]

[DANA] Hi, there. Why don't you give us a bottle of your best?

[BARTENDER] Comin' up!

Hey, Bowie! Care to join me?

- -[BOWIE] Hm? - -[DANA] Come on, don't be shy.

I don't know what's bugging you,

but don't you think you might be going about this the wrong way?

[DJ] Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. George Sullivan!

Oh, my gosh, what a hunk!

[BOWIE] He sings with me sometimes.

You play the piano for that dreamboat?

[BOWIE] That's right, Lieutenant.

He's made quite a name for himself as you can see,

and he's got a good voice.

And what a face!

You and he really work together?

- -[BOWIE] Yeah. - -[DANA] I can't believe it.

Just calm down, please. Now don't embarrass yourself.

He's coming over.

Oh, he's even better up close!

Hi, I'm glad you came, Bowie. How would you feel

about playing "It's You" for me? Are you willing?

I'm having some problems with my romantic image.

I can't believe that!

Have we met?

This is Lieutenant Dana Sterling.

[GEORGE] Mm-hmm.

I can't tell you what a pleasure this is, Mr. Sullivan.

Please, call me George.

Oh, this is too much!

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Vectors have been coordinated.

Ready to override the Micronians communications network.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 1] Let us begin immediately!

Ah, is this impatience?

You are beginning to show signs of Micronian emotions.

- - [ROBOTECH MASTER 1 growls] - -Enough!

Commence override.

[LEONARD] Your Excellency, we must wait until we know more.

The final decision is yours,

but I hope you understand it's becoming

increasingly difficult to defend your inaction.

Yes, I understand that.

Good, I expect you to attack as soon as possible, Commander.

[LEONARD] Your Excellency, please-- [groans]

- -[ALIEN VOICE] People of Earth. - -What?

[ALIEN VOICE] Consider this message a final warning.

Interfere with us again and you face extinction.

[LEONARD] Oh!

Fi It's you I miss 7

F It's you who's on my mind 7

F It's you I cannot leave behind 7

A lIt's me who's lost 7A

1 The me who's lost her heart 7

5 To you who tore my heart apart 7

7 If you still think of me 7

A How did we come to this 7

A Wish that I knew 7

7 It is me that you miss 7

A Wish that I knew 7

7 It is me that you miss 7

A Wish that I knew 7

5 It is me that you miss. 7

[CROWD laughing and cheering]

[GEORGE] Ladies and gentlemen,

Private Bowie Grant on the piano!

[cheers and applause continue]

That was great!

I'm happy you like it, Dana, I sang it especially for you.

For me?

Come on, don't play the innocent.

With a face like yours, I'll bet you have love songs

sung to you every day of the week.

Uh! You're making me blush!

Tell me, would you be willing to do me a very big favor?

I'd be a happy man if you'd only permit me

to see you again, Dana.

If I'd permit it? Try and stop me!

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] Will they heed our warning?

I cannot believe they would be so foolish as to ignore it.

All our questions will be answered soon enough.

The time has come to signal the fleet.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Their behavior in the next few hours

will indicate whether we have anything to fear from them.

Begin transmission at once.

[NARRATOR] Far above, where the alien fleet

sits in ominous silence,

the Robotech Masters' transmission is received.

[NARRATOR] In a matter of seconds,

one of the enormous battleships separates from the fleet

and begins its long, inexorable descent toward the Earth.

It's mission: to retrieve its fallen companion

from the planet below.

[BOWIE] There you go.

[CASHIER] Let's see, that's 50 credits for you and the lady.

Thank you.

[BOWIE] Thank you.

Well now, are you about ready to go, Lieutenant?

It's that song. I just can't seem to get it out of my head.

I've heard you mention George before,

but you never said anything at all

about him being such a gentleman.

Yeah, well, George kind of keeps to himself.

It's funny, but I've never even seen him

when we're not playing together.

We'd better get back to the base.

We're in enough trouble as it is.

Hey, do you think he'll be performing here

any more this week?

Mm, yeah, tonight.

Huh? He plays again tonight?

[BOWIE] Uh-oh, what do you have in mind, Lieutenant?

Oh, don't start worrying about me, Bowie,

I just want to say good night!

Don't wait for me. I'll catch up with you later!

Boy oh boy, some people have all the luck.

Where did I go wrong?

Hello? George, are you back here?

[beeping and clacking]

[DANA] Oh.

Uh, pardon me?

[DANA] The Global Military Police?! He's a spy!

[NARRATOR] Dana Sterling has fallen rather hard

for the suave George Sullivan,

but slipping backstage to say good night,

she is shocked to discover that the lounge singer is,

in fact, an agent of the GMP.

[GEORGE] Just as I thought.

I suspected the enemy battleships

had an outer hull weakness.

Huh? What's he mean?

Now, if I can pry some more information

out of the lovely Lieutenant Sterling,

maybe I can put my theories to the test.

[DANA] He was just trying to use me!

[GEORGE] Oh, Marlene, if you were only here!

Excuse me, places, please Mr. Sullivan.

[GEORGE] Oh? Thank you.

Huh?

[DANA humming]

Marlene, if you were only here!

Marlene, so that's her name.

I should've known there'd be somebody else.

Hmph! "Marlene."

Probably some aging rock singer who uses too much makeup.

[CONTROLLER] Enemy ship at 30,000, bearing zero, mark 29.

Good, our friends have taken the bait.

Hmm. Scramble all the interceptors!

[CONTROLLER] Attack wing seven, you are cleared for launch.

[CONTROLLER] Interceptors are away and steady.

Apogee in two minutes.

What?! They're mobilizing us tomorrow morning?

[SEAN] Yeah, they've already sent Marie up

with a welcoming committee of interceptors.

It seems another enemy ship is on its way to Earth.

Probably to try and rendezvous with the first one.

[ANGELO] The high command wants us there

on the ground to meet 'em.

[SEAN] They seem to forget we've got no way of fighting them

until the bright boys down in data analysis

give us some information.

Sean, I've already taken care of that.

I know where to get all the information we need.

- -[SEAN] Huh? - -[DANA] That's right.

I've got a way to get it straight from the GMP.

You and what army?

But, ma'am, those files are top secret!

Come on, give me a little credit.

One of their top agents is working for me,

without his knowing it of course.

[MARIE] Okay, boys, it's time to roll out the welcome mat!

[MARIE] Rats, it's like water off a duck's back!

[CONTROLLER] The enemy's force shields remain undamaged.

The attack's having no effect whatsoever, Commander.

Well, then we'll destroy the grounded ship

before this one can arrive to save it.

[ANNOUNCER] All units to hovertanks,

prepare to converge on objective.

Ready!

[GEORGE This may be the opportunity

I've been waiting for.

Huh? What's a hovercraft doing in the restricted area?

[DANA] Don't panic, George. It's only me.

I couldn't bear to be away from you any longer.

But, Dana, what in the world are you doing way out here?

Shouldn't you be with your... squadron?

It's funny you should mention that,

I was hoping I could get you to come with me.

Unless you have to report back to the GMP that is.

How did you find out?

Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.

But you used me, George, and I want you to tell me

the reasons why. What are you trying to prove?

[GEORGE] I'm not trying to prove anything.

All right, but I've never told this to anyone.

It was during the first attack.

Oh, my gosh, I've got to pick up Marlene!

[GEORGE] She was my kid sister,

and I was supposed to pick her up after school.

- -[rumbling] - -[ALL gasping]

[screaming]

[GEORGE] I left my post without permission

to go and look for her.

Marlene!

[GEORGE] By the time I'd found her,

they told me she wasn't expected to live through the night.

- -Marlene. - -Oh, George.

[GEORGE] She spoke my name as if nothing had happened;

as if everything was fine, and yet I was responsible.

I'd let this happen to her.

That was when the military police arrived on the scene.

They'd come to take me away.

l... I think Marlene somehow sensed that something was wrong.

Oh, big brother?

- -[GEORGE] Marlene! - -[MARLENE] George!

She died the following morning.

I've been with the GMP ever since.

So you're waging a one-man campaign

against your sister's killers.

[GEORGE] Exactly.

Well then, George, get on board!

What are you talking about?

With your information and my firepower,

we can send these alien invaders packing.

[ANGELO] Heads up, everybody. Here they come!

[SEAN] Hey, these guys are slippery little devils!

What does it take to nail them?

[ANGELO] Keep your eyes open and I'll show ya.

[ANGELO] That's what it takes to nail 'em!

Everything okay, Sean?

[SEAN] I'll live, if that's what you mean.

[ANGELO] I was talkin' about the tank, pal.

[SEAN] Thanks for your concern.

[BOWIE] Boy, they're fast. Huh? It's Dana!

[DANA] I brought you some help, boys!

[SEAN] Is that her latest boyfriend she's got with her?

[BOWIE] That's George Sullivan.

[SEAN] If this is all it takes to entertain you, Lieutenant,

how 'bout a date tomorrow night?

[DANA] Not on your life, Private!

How about giving me some cover instead!

[SEAN] Roger!

[DANA] Have you found the weak spot yet?

[GEORGE] No, the darn thing keeps shifting.

[DANA] All right, you, hold still!

[DANA] Gotcha!

[DANA] Have you found it yet?

[GEORGE] Almost, almost!

[ANGELO] Lay down some cover fire!

The weak spot will be exposed when they attempt a ship-to-ship

linkup, that'll be the time to hit them!

- -[ANGELO] We got company. - -[SEAN] Uh-oh.

[DANA] George, I don't mean to rush you or anything.

I've got it! I'm plugging the exact coordinates

directly into your computer.

I'm almost ready. There, that does it!

[DANA] Ready?

Well, Dana, I've done my job; the rest of it's up to you now!

- - [GEORGE screaming] - -[DANA] George!

[MARIE] Dana, this is Marie.

I've got him right in front of me!

[DANA] Be careful, Marie!

[MARIE gasps]

[MARIE screams]

[SEAN] Marie!

Dana, stop. You don't need me anymore. Use the computer!

[DANA] You're not getting rid of me that easily.

[DANA] George!

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] We are ready for linkup.

Good, deploy Zor Prime toward their strongest

defenses, we must make certain

that he is conveniently captured by the Micronians.

[ANGELO grunts and groans]

I'll tear 'em apart!

[ANGELO] They shot their own guy!

Prepare for linkup.

[DANA] We're losing them.

[DANA gasps]

Now, commencing linkup.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] Linkup in 30 seconds.

[DANA] Come on, faster.

[DANA] Almost there.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 2] Ten seconds to linkup.

[DANA] I did it!

[BOTH] Hmm?

[DANA] That can't be. It's lifting off!

Why? Why didn't it work?

[DANA] Oh, George, I'm sorry. We failed.

You gave your life for a dream that didn't come true.

Poor George. I'm sorry your life had to end this way.

[NARRATOR] In the next episode of Robotech,

an advance recon vessel

blasts into the vicinity of Earth from hyperspace

only to find their home planet

surrounded by an armada of gigantic alien warships.

Unable to make contact with Earth

and remembering what happened to their planet in the past

when it was invaded by the Zentraedi,

the crew of this heavily armed starship

make a desperate decision to meet the alien armada

with a surprise attack.

The outcome of their effort is uncertain.

Be sure to be watching next time for the "Outsiders,"

the next thrilling chapter in the amazing adventures

of Robotech.

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