Robotech - The Original Broadcast Version

2009 A.D. - Earth is attacked by an armada of giant aliens.

The Earth's SDF-1 Battle Fortress prepares to lift off into space to battle with the alien invaders.

In order to avoid the total destruction of the Earth, the crew of the SDF-1 makes an untested jump into hyper-space.

Rick and Minmei find themselves trapped inside an unexplored area of the gigantic Space Battle Fortress.

Captain Gloval plans a daring strategy to convert the SDF-1 into a robotic configuration to do battle with the Zentraedi forces.

The battle between the Robotech defenders and the Zentraedi is taken to the very limits of the Solar System as the two forces meet in the rings of Saturn.

The Zentraedi plan an ambush for the SDF-1 at a deserted Martian Outpost.

As Minmei prepares for her sixteenth birthday, the Zentraedi prepare for yet another attack on the Robotech ship.

A beauty contest on the SDF-1 is designed to encourage morale as the valiant Robotech defenders make their way back to Earth.

The Zentraedi forces destroy the radar and communication systems onboard the SDF-1 and deliver an ultimatum for surrender.

Lisa Hayes and Rick Hunter are captured by the Zentraedi and held prisoner on board the flagship of Dolza, the leader of the alien warriors.

Max stages a daring rescue attempt for his friends captured by the Zentraedi Armada.

As the SDF-1 approaches Earth, the Zentraedi try for a final victory in their ongoing battle to commandeer the prized Robotech ship.

Back on Earth, Captain Gloval recounts the events of the past two years in the war with the alien Zentraedi forces.

The entire population of the SDF-1 is celebrating their return to Earth while Captain Gloval tries to convince the United Earth Government of the threat posed by the Zentraedi.

Minmei's cousin Kyle is reunited with his family on board the SDF-1 moments before a Zentraedi sneak attack which hopes to catch the defenses of the Robotech forces off-guard.

Rick lies in bed recovering from wounds suffered in combat with the aliens. As his body fights for life, Rick's fevered imagination takes him through a demented nightmare.

Roy Fokker's squadron is short-manned while Rick is recovering. A Zentraedi raid becomes costly when Roy is mortally wounded defending the SDF-1.

The news of Fokker's death puts a dark cloud over plans to evacuate the 70,000 refugees onboard the SDF-1. Khyron, the most evil Zentraedi, wastes no time jumping on an opportunity to attack his sworn enemies aboard the giant Space Battle Fortress.

After the tragedies of the recent past, everyone onboard the SDF-1 is anxiously awaiting the release of Minmei's first feature film. The alien spies are also eager - hoping to discover some military secrets hidden in the subtext of the film.

The aliens believe that the humans possess a secret weapon and plan a stratagem to defeat their bothersome Micronian enemies.

A minor civil war begins aboard the Zentraedi warships as the word spreads throughout the alien underground concerning the good life experienced by citizens of Macross City living on the SDF-1.

Rick goes on the warpath to stop an invasion of the SDF-1 by the defecting Zentraedi. In the midst of this battle scene, Minmei and Kyle are faced with more dangerous implications.

Max Sterling meets the micronized Zentraedi warrior, Miriya, on a different field of battle as combatants of a video game championship.

Miriya's attempt to ambush Max turns into a more complicated affair when they fall in love and decide to get married.