1. That thunderbolt which pierced the mighty skiesCopy !req
2. Was let looseCopy !req
3. To awaken us, the young mankindCopy !req
4. Macross! Macross!Copy !req
5. Even as they protect their loved onesCopy !req
6. The youths who have bravely taken a standCopy !req
7. Will set out on their continuing fightCopy !req
8. Will you love me tomorrow?Copy !req
9. Slicing through the darkness they fly towardCopy !req
10. That blue planet that shines in the distanceCopy !req
11. Macross! Macross!Copy !req
12. Macross!Copy !req
13. Two months have passed since the Macross,
just prior to its launch ceremony,Copy !req
14. executed a surprise space fold and was instantly
transported inside the orbit of Pluto.Copy !req
15. The Macross is currently
headed back to Earth.Copy !req
16. It fended off a Zentradi attack by
executing a transformation,Copy !req
17. but the change in the ship's structureCopy !req
18. caused a great deal of damage
for the refugees on board.Copy !req
19. However, the people have
since rebuilt their city,Copy !req
20. However, the people have
since rebuilt their city,Copy !req
21. and for the moment, things are
peaceful once again.Copy !req
22. And for the moment, things are
peaceful once again.Copy !req
23. Meanwhile, having applied for and
been accepted into the military,Copy !req
24. Hikaru Ichijo has been undergoing the
rigorous training of a new recruit.Copy !req
25. Then, at last, came the day
of his first leave.Copy !req
26. Here, let me carry that.Copy !req
27. No, I've got it!Copy !req
28. But it looks kind of uncool.Copy !req
29. Hey, this is me we're talking about.Copy !req
30. Thanks.Copy !req
31. Wow, they're so pretty!Copy !req
32. Hang on a second!Copy !req
33. Would you come look at them with me?Copy !req
34. Huh? You want me to go in that store, too?Copy !req
35. Well? Are you coming or not?Copy !req
36. I guess I don't have much of a choice.Copy !req
37. No peeking.Copy !req
38. Please come in.Copy !req
39. We already have!Copy !req
40. Um, where's your lingerie section?Copy !req
41. It's right this way.Copy !req
42. Jeez...Copy !req
43. Wow, this is cute! What do you think?Copy !req
44. It looks great!Copy !req
45. Let's come back some other time.Copy !req
46. Come back anytime!Copy !req
47. What do you think, Hikaru?Copy !req
48. What are you doing?Copy !req
49. Oh! I think it really suits you.Copy !req
50. This is that abnormal energy
reaction you mentioned?Copy !req
51. Yes, captain. It's a phenomenon the
likes of which we've never seen.Copy !req
52. This is where the fold system
used to be, isn't it?Copy !req
53. Could there be some connection
between the two?Copy !req
54. Sir. It's possible that the disappearance
of the fold system resulted inCopy !req
55. a distortion of the space-time continuum.Copy !req
56. Well? Is it disrupting any
of the ship's systems?Copy !req
57. Not at the moment, no.Copy !req
58. Very well. Continue with your analysis.Copy !req
59. Captain!Copy !req
60. If we can harness this energy, I believe
we could use it as a form of barrier.Copy !req
61. Is that possible?Copy !req
62. Yes, sir.Copy !req
63. Very well. Get started on it immediately.Copy !req
64. Yes, sir!Copy !req
65. Well? Do you have an answer?Copy !req
66. I've tried every possible analysis,Copy !req
67. but I just can't see the necessity
of adopting this configuration.Copy !req
68. However...Copy !req
69. Taking this shape would disrupt
their gravity control system,Copy !req
70. and greatly limit their speed.Copy !req
71. Continue playback, sir?Copy !req
72. No, that's enough. Go back to
the original screen.Copy !req
73. Yes, sir!Copy !req
74. What planet is that?Copy !req
75. The fifth from the outermost orbital
body in this system, sir.Copy !req
76. I believe they'll attempt to use
it as a means of cover.Copy !req
77. That is a possibility.Copy !req
78. If they activate their ECM
within those rings,Copy !req
79. it will become impossible for us
to pinpoint their location.Copy !req
80. Their plan is almost too obvious.Copy !req
81. What shall we do, sir?Copy !req
82. Let them attempt to carry out their plan.Copy !req
83. When they run to the planet, we'll
have them like rats in a cage.Copy !req
84. Uncle!Copy !req
85. Auntie!Copy !req
86. What's wrong, Minmay?Copy !req
87. Look! Hikaru's back!Copy !req
88. It's been about a month, hasn't it?Copy !req
89. Maybe it's my imagination,
but you look so strong now!Copy !req
90. They got you training pretty hard, huh?Copy !req
91. Come on, sit down. And you guys, too.
Hikaru's not on display, you know!Copy !req
92. It looks like business is good.Copy !req
93. Ah, it's no big deal.Copy !req
94. Anyway, eat these while they're still hot!Copy !req
95. Hikaru! So this is where you've been!Copy !req
96. You're about to get the order to move out.Copy !req
97. Get back to the barracks.Copy !req
98. I'm gonna sortie already?Copy !req
99. That's right! The orders just came down.Copy !req
100. Five recruits were formally assigned
to the fighting squadron.Copy !req
101. And you're one of 'em.Copy !req
102. Huh?Copy !req
103. Wow! Congratulations, Hikaru!Copy !req
104. Me?Copy !req
105. Don't just sit there. Come on!Copy !req
106. Well, see you all later!Copy !req
107. Good luck!Copy !req
108. As of today, you're a real soldier.Copy !req
109. You'll even be moving from your communal
room in the barracks to a private one.Copy !req
110. However, just because you
have your own roomCopy !req
111. doesn't mean you can start acting up
and gettin' out of line. Got it?Copy !req
112. I'm not like you, sempai.Copy !req
113. It's you!Copy !req
114. Huh? You know 1st Lt. Hayase, do you?Copy !req
115. Um, well, kinda...Copy !req
116. Oh, jeez! It's that guy.Copy !req
117. Ah! It's Mr. Lingerie!Copy !req
118. What are you talking about?Copy !req
119. Well, we went to this lingerie shop, and...Copy !req
120. What? No way!Copy !req
121. So, Major Focker, is this the "fine new recruit"
you've taken under your wing?Copy !req
122. That's correct.Copy !req
123. Hikaru Ichijo, ma'am!Copy !req
124. I'm Misa Hayase. Hikaru Ichijo?Copy !req
125. I've heard that name somewhere before...Copy !req
126. So this is the civilian?Copy !req
127. That would explain why he
doesn't know anything.Copy !req
128. Hey, what's with the old lady?Copy !req
129. "Old lady"?Copy !req
130. So, even Hikaru thinks she
looks like an old lady?Copy !req
131. You're that civilian!Copy !req
132. And you're that old lady!Copy !req
133. Excuse me, ma'am!Copy !req
134. Well, she's your superior now,
so you'd better watch what you say.Copy !req
135. Ma'am!Copy !req
136. I look forward to working with
you in the future.Copy !req
137. Oh, and while I may not
know all the details,Copy !req
138. it doesn't look good for a man to be
going into those kinds of shops.Copy !req
139. If you'll excuse me.Copy !req
140. Pervert!Copy !req
141. Captain, electronic countermeasures
are now active.Copy !req
142. I don't think they'll be able
to locate us for a while.Copy !req
143. What next, sir?Copy !req
144. We ambush them.Copy !req
145. An ambush?Copy !req
146. An ambush?Copy !req
147. Captain...Copy !req
148. Once we leave Saturn, they'll
just come after us again.Copy !req
149. I want to launch a sudden attack,
and try to clear our path a bit.Copy !req
150. But, captain!Copy !req
151. I'm fully aware of the risks.Copy !req
152. Yes, sir.Copy !req
153. We'll reduce speed and begin
preparations for the attack.Copy !req
154. Ow...Copy !req
155. Tomorrow, we will lure the enemy
force into Saturn's ringsCopy !req
156. and then hit them with a surprise attack.Copy !req
157. That's all I can say at this point,
except for just one more thing:Copy !req
158. I expect you to show that you have the
hearts and souls of true pilots.Copy !req
159. That is all.Copy !req
160. If there's anyone you want to see,
say your goodbyes to them tonight!Copy !req
161. Dismissed!Copy !req
162. I'm sorry! Were you waiting long?Copy !req
163. Not really.Copy !req
164. So, what's the big emergency?Copy !req
165. I'm going into battle tomorrow morning.Copy !req
166. Wow! Really?Copy !req
167. Your first day as a soldier, huh?Copy !req
168. Minmay...Copy !req
169. You're a wonderful pilot.Copy !req
170. I'm sure you'll do great!Copy !req
171. I mean, everyone's already
talking about you!Copy !req
172. What's wrong?Copy !req
173. Oh, it's nothing.Copy !req
174. Hey, Hikaru.Copy !req
175. Look.Copy !req
176. Huh. You actually look lady-like.Copy !req
177. This is my thanks for wearing the
dress we bought together?Copy !req
178. I'm sorry. It really looks good on you.Copy !req
179. You mean it?Copy !req
180. Yeah.
You mean it?Copy !req
181. Yeah.Copy !req
182. I'm so glad!Copy !req
183. Why don't we get a picture so we
can remember this moment?Copy !req
184. Oh, but I never look good in photos.Copy !req
185. That's not true. Come on, come over here.Copy !req
186. Camera!Copy !req
187. Okay, get ready.Copy !req
188. Not too bad.Copy !req
189. You look great.Copy !req
190. Well, I'd better be getting back.Copy !req
191. My aunt and uncle get worried if I'm
out alone with a guy for too long.Copy !req
192. Oh...Copy !req
193. Yeah. Well, be careful.Copy !req
194. I wish we could talk longer, but anyway,
good luck tomorrow.Copy !req
195. See you. Bye-bye!Copy !req
196. Bye.Copy !req
197. Tomorrow...Copy !req
198. I could be dead, Minmay.Copy !req
199. Captain, we can now activate
the barrier system.Copy !req
200. Oh! We can?Copy !req
201. However, the energy field simply
can't cover the entire Macross.Copy !req
202. Aah. The Macross is too big.
The field has its limits.Copy !req
203. Captain, we've come up with this as
a last resort. Please observe.Copy !req
204. If the enemy attacks, we can
raise the barrier like this.Copy !req
205. Then, should an attack approach
one of our vulnerable points,Copy !req
206. we can move the barrier to intercept.Copy !req
207. I see.Copy !req
208. Field manipulation will be the duty
of the barrier system team.Copy !req
209. Please refer to this system by its name,
the pinpoint barrier.Copy !req
210. Well done.Copy !req
211. What a measly little barrier!Copy !req
212. Come in.Copy !req
213. I figured you'd still be up.Copy !req
214. Sempai.Copy !req
215. You'll be heading out early tomorrow.Copy !req
216. But...Copy !req
217. I know how nervous you are,Copy !req
218. but count sheep or something
and just go to sleep!Copy !req
219. His first mission. It's to be expected.Copy !req
220. The hours just before a battle
can be pretty rough.Copy !req
221. Minmay, I can't sleep.Copy !req
222. Attention Valkyrie squadrons.Copy !req
223. The surprise attack will take place
in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
224. Squadrons will assemble into seven groups
and stand by in the ice rings.Copy !req
225. I repeat, the surprise attack will
take place in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
226. Sleep well?Copy !req
227. Uh, sort of.Copy !req
228. I was the same way before my first mission.Copy !req
229. Well, one night without sleep won't kill you.Copy !req
230. Sempai.Copy !req
231. Valkyrie squadrons, report to the
Prometheus for roll call ASAP.Copy !req
232. Valkyrie Skull Squadron, launch!Copy !req
233. Valkyrie...Copy !req
234. Valkyrie Skull Squadron, No. 23,
Hikaru Ichijo, now launching.Copy !req
235. Roger.Copy !req
236. Orange, Purple and Rose Valkyrie groups
will advance into the ringsCopy !req
237. and proceed to point R-18
in the Cassini Divide.Copy !req
238. Lure the enemy ships into range
of the main cannon.Copy !req
239. Why's everyone flying so dangerously?Copy !req
240. Skull 23! Why are you playing
around like that?Copy !req
241. Weren't you paying attention
at the briefing?Copy !req
242. That kind of fancy flying will give
you away to the enemy!Copy !req
243. This isn't an aerobatics show!Copy !req
244. But the others were all flying
really dangerously, so I...Copy !req
245. Shut up and follow your orders!Copy !req
246. Okay, I got it!Copy !req
247. Is that any way to talk to a senior officer?Copy !req
248. Take a look around you!
You're the only one who's goofing off!Copy !req
249. Roger, roger...Copy !req
250. This is tougher than I thought.Copy !req
251. Skull Leader to all units.Copy !req
252. We'll soon be heading into the
planet's shadow zone.Copy !req
253. Watch out for ice.
And keep an eye on your instruments!Copy !req
254. So that's the shadow zone, huh?Copy !req
255. Skull 23.Copy !req
256. Your speed's dropping.Copy !req
257. Yeah, but I can't see a thing out here!Copy !req
258. Oh, dear. What happened to all that
confidence you had earlier?Copy !req
259. How come I have to get bossed
around by some old ladyCopy !req
260. who's sitting somewhere nice and safe?Copy !req
261. I realize it's before a mission and all,Copy !req
262. but I do wish he'd stop insulting
his superior officers.Copy !req
263. It's all right. It doesn't bother me.Copy !req
264. Hayase, how long until the Valkyrie
squadrons reach their targets?Copy !req
265. About five more minutes, sir.Copy !req
266. Good. The second the enemy ship
enters the rings, fire the main gun.Copy !req
267. Assume firing position.Copy !req
268. Yes, sir.Copy !req
269. You called me, Commander Britai?Copy !req
270. Captain Zeril, I want you to approach the
sixth planet and capture the enemy vessel.Copy !req
271. Sir!Copy !req
272. Preferably undamaged.Copy !req
273. Understood.Copy !req
274. Here we go!Copy !req
275. Commence attack!Copy !req
276. As weak as they are,
they dare to attack us?Copy !req
277. Their grasp of battle tactics is laughable!Copy !req
278. They haven't realized we're holding back
in order to capture their vessel.Copy !req
279. It's time we show them how terrifying
we Zentradi really are!Copy !req
280. The enemy vessel is approaching the
main gun's starboard firing arc.Copy !req
281. We have a lock!Copy !req
282. Good! Raise the ship and fire the main gun!Copy !req
283. It's the enemy ship!Copy !req
284. Firing main cannon.Copy !req
285. What's wrong?Copy !req
286. We can't fire the main gun!Copy !req
287. It looks like the pinpoint barrier system is
somehow preventing it from operating!Copy !req
288. I don't believe it.Copy !req
289. Incoming missiles!
Activate the pinpoint barrier system!Copy !req
290. Aye!Copy !req
291. Oh, no! I'll never make it!Copy !req
292. No, don't attack from the side!
Shoot from the front!Copy !req
293. What the hell is that?Copy !req
294. Damn it! Make a fool of me, will you?Copy !req
295. No, don't shoot there!Copy !req
296. We're completely surrounded.Copy !req
297. Captain, Valkyrie groups Green and
Brown have been wiped out!Copy !req
298. Rose group is under heavy attack.Copy !req
299. Then it's all up to Skull Squadron.Copy !req
300. Thanks, Hikaru!Copy !req
301. Sempai, why isn't the Macross
firing the main gun?Copy !req
302. We've taken just about all we can.Copy !req
303. Captain, would it be possible to
concentrate all the energyCopy !req
304. from the pinpoint barrier to
the front of the Daedalus?Copy !req
305. I think so, but...Copy !req
306. Please do it! I have an idea!Copy !req
307. Very well. I'll leave this to you!Copy !req
308. Kim! Shammy! Assemble the Destroids
at the bow of the Daedalus! Hurry!Copy !req
309. Ma'am!Copy !req
310. Claudia! Send the Macross straight
toward the enemy ship!Copy !req
311. Understood!Copy !req
312. Ow!Copy !req
313. It's an airlock.Copy !req
314. The enemy ship is closing in!Copy !req
315. Fire! Blast them to pieces!Copy !req
316. Daedalus Attack!Copy !req
317. What is that?Copy !req
318. What the heck's going on?Copy !req
319. You did it.Copy !req
320. Yeah.Copy !req
321. That was great!Copy !req
322. The Daedalus Attack!Copy !req
323. I could really become a fan of yours!Copy !req
324. We may need to call in reinforcements.Copy !req
325. Sir.Copy !req
326. The destruction of the mother ship drained the
battle-pod pilots of their will to fight,Copy !req
327. and they were soon defeated.Copy !req
328. Of course, it goes without saying that
Focker, Hikaru and the othersCopy !req
329. also played an important role
in the enemy's defeat.Copy !req
330. However, try as he may,Copy !req
331. Hikaru could not erase the image of the
terrified soldier's face from his mind.Copy !req
332. At that moment, when faced with
a flesh-and-blood enemy,Copy !req
333. Hikaru found himself unable
to pull the trigger.Copy !req
334. Sempai Focker would probably say that
he was no different at first.Copy !req
335. Now that Hikaru could unflinchingly pull
the trigger against enemy ships,Copy !req
336. however, he felt that somewhere in his heart,
he was losing touch with his emotions.Copy !req
337. Home to an abandoned base
from the Unification Wars.Copy !req
338. The Macross sets course for Mars
in search of supplies.Copy !req
339. But for Misa, it is a planet that holds
the ghosts of old memories.Copy !req
340. Next time, on Super Dimension
Fortress Macross:Copy !req
341. "Bye-Bye Mars"Copy !req
342. I won't follow anymoreCopy !req
343. The shadow you cast as you run awayCopy !req
344. We all keep runningCopy !req
345. But we still can't see the goalCopy !req
346. What awaits us after today?Copy !req
347. What awaits us beyond tomorrow?Copy !req
348. Even now, I keep running towardCopy !req
349. The light that shines so far awayCopy !req