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[NARRATOR] In our last episode,

Lieutenant Marie Crystal returned to Earth

and into the arms of Sean Phillips

after rescuing an Earth fleet from destruction

at the hands of the aliens.

Her action cleared the way to establish a military base

on the site of abandoned lunar research station ALUCE-1.

In a surprise move, Supreme Commander Leonard

chose Chief of Staff Rolf Emerson

to lead the second offensive against the enemy.

Meanwhile, the Robotech Masters watch apprehensively

as their supply of Protoculture dwindles

causing their bioroid clones

to grow increasingly undependable.

Back on Earth, the staging area hums with activity

as the second assault wave makes ready

for its hazardous date with destiny.

[SEWARD] The loading of material is proceeding

on schedule, Supreme Commander.

They assure me they'll have the fleet ready in 48 hours.

And what's being done about the breaches in security now?

Sir, all personnel are being screened by GMP.

[LEONARD] Mm-hmm.

The enemy seems to know what we're doing

almost before we know ourselves.

Sir, allow me to commend you

on appointing General Emerson to the command.

What better way to keep him out of our hair?

And the traitors who follow him.

- -[DENNIS] General Emerson! - -[ROCHELLE] Lieutenant Brown,

we've heard enough out of you!

But it's a suicide mission, sir!

They're trying to get rid of you!

The chief of staff is perfectly aware

of the politics involved in the appointment.

But such an order must be obeyed.

Do you really feel that way, sir?

I'll obey.

Hmm.

Gentlemen, it's not our place

to question the manner in which

the supreme commander arrives at his decisions.

But no operation under my command

will be a suicide mission.

So watch your tongue, Lieutenant.

Now leave me in peace.

[BOWIE] Hmm.

Huh?

[DANA] Hi!

[DANA groans]

I... Bowie,

I think I understand how you must feel.

Oh! Really, Lieutenant,

I have absolutely no idea what you mean. I'm fine.

Huh? Oh, come on.

Chief of Staff Emerson's your godfather, after all.

[BOWIE laughs] Oh, that. I hate to disappoint you, Lieutenant,

but I really hadn't given it much thought.

[BOWIE] I'm happy the old man's going. I'm a big boy.

I don't need looking after.

Oh, poor kid. Why doesn't he just admit it?

[NARRATOR] Later, at GMP headquarters.

[NOVA] Flight Sergeant Kenneth Russell,

Tactical Air Support, no previous investigation.

This boy's as clean as the proverbial whistle.

All my files show him to be A-okay.

- -[ALAN] Nova. - -[INOVA] Good. Huh?

Are you still wondering about the purpose

of our little investigation?

Oh, yes.

It's easy.

The aliens know every move we make before we make it,

and you know what that means.

It means there's a leak someplace,

and our job is to find that leak and plug it up.

- -Do I make myself clear? - -[INOVA] Hmm.

[NARRATOR] Meanwhile, a shuttle-bus rumbles

toward GMP headquarters.

One of its passengers is Zor,

newly inducted into the 15th Squadron.

[ANGELO] You okay there, Zor, ol' buddy?

- -[ANGELO] Hi, there! - -[ZOR] Hmm.

[ANGELO] Just watching out for ya, pal.

See yal!

[ZOR] Hmm?

I kept askin' myself,

why is he so all-fired eager to see Nova?

[ANGELO] And then somethin' crossed my mind.

Nova is a member of the GMP,

maybe that's why he's bringin' her presents, huh?

[ZOR] Huh?

[ANGELO] Huh?

A report on "The ALuCE Development Center." What the--

- -[DANA] Sergeant! - -Huh?

[ANGELO] Uh, Lieutenant. Uh, wai--

Now wait a minute-- Oh!

When are you going to grow up

and stop playing detective and leave Zor alone?

Well, somebody's got to do it.

You must have better things to do!

[ANGELO] Yes, ma'am!

- -Here. Sorry about that. - -[ZOR] Thank you.

Huh? Zor, wait!

Hmph!

[grunts]

[DANA] Hey! Wha--

Captain Komodo! What's the matter?

Lieutenant, I want you to do a favor for me.

- -Well, sir, I don't know, I-- - -Hurry. Come on.

[DANA] Oww! Not so rough. All right.

[MAN on PA] Lieutenant Satori, there is a Mr. Zor

- -at the front desk for you. - -[INOVA] Huh?

What's he doing here?

[ALAN] Hmm?

Nova, this investigation is of the utmost importance.

This is no time for social calls.

You appreciate that, I hope?

- -Well? - -Yes, sir.

Hmm. If I'm not mistaken,

this Zor person is part of the 15th Squadron.

For all we know, that might be

where the leaks are originating from.

Yes, sir. I understand that completely.

Good. Then return to your console, please.

[NOVA] Yes, sir!

[NOVA sighs]

[KOMODO] That's why I thought you could help me, Lieutenant.

[DANA] Hmm. So, it's Nova, huh?

[gasps, chuckles]

I've been assigned to the second offensive, you see.

[DANA] Uh-huh.

Since chances are you won't make it back,

you want her to at least know you exist before you go.

[KOMODO] Hmm?

[chuckles] I suppose she could never want me.

Now, let's not have any of that defeatist talk, Captain.

You can't give up the ship before firing your first salvo.

[laughter]

[MARIE] Sean, slow down!

[SEAN] Woo-hoo!

There's living proof, Captain.

If that jerk can get a girl, believe me,

anybody can.

Well, we can't mope around here all day,

we've got some matchmaking to do!

[KOMODO grunts]

[BOTH laugh]

[ALAN] I appreciate your working late tonight, Nova.

We should be finished with it tomorrow.

All I can say, sir, is that we'd better finish it tomorrow.

The fleet's scheduled to take off in 48 hours.

[ALAN] I guess we have no choice, then. Goodnight.

Goodnight, sir.

Bye!

[NOVA] Huh?

[NOVA] Hmm.

[DANA] A-ha!

[chuckles]

Now, that completes the first phase of our operation,

the softening-up process.

- -It worked! - -Huh?

[NOVA] Hmm.

Hmm?

Huh? "An admirer." Hmm.

[OFFICER] Zor left this for you.

- -Isn't it classified? - -[NOVA] It's all right.

[NOVA gasps]

[ZOR] I can't begin to thank you, Nova.

Every bit of information you give me restores

a little bit of my memory,

opens another door to my past.

[gasps]

Oh, no!

[NOVA] What have I done?

[DANA laughs] Don't look so glum, Captain.

You know it's just a matter of time.

Don't tell me you didn't notice she had

that lovesick expression on her face, huh?

[KOMODO] It's as simple as that?

Yeah. Huh?

Zor?

[DANA] Hmm!

[ZOR] Nova, I've been looking for you.

Mind if I sit down for a moment?

[NOVA] Of course not. You can have my seat.

[ZOR] But, Nova, I wanna talk with you.

If you don't mind, I have quite a bit of work to do.

[ZOR] Hmm? Nova, stop, wait a minute.

- -What's wrong? - -[DANA giggling]

What was that all about? Are they an item or something?

Hah! They might have been at one time,

but I think Nova has bigger things on her mind now.

Like the admirer who sent her those flowers last night.

Yeah?

[chuckles]

[NOVA] By giving Zor that file to read,

I broke every security restriction in the book.

How could I have been so foolish?

[NOVA] Oh, Zor, what do you want from me?

Why won't you leave me alone?

[COLONEL] Lieutenant Satori!

Such a mistake is unforgivable.

To say nothing of unbelievable.

Because of your incredible incompetence,

Lieutenant Brown has been labeled a bad security risk.

It seems there was a mix-up in the personnel files.

Hmm?

It's inexplicable how the error got past us,

but it looks as though someone else's personal history data

was input into the lieutenant's file, sir.

I apologize.

I'm afraid it's far too late for apologies.

It was my fault, Colonel.

I'll immediately run a complete reappraisal of all the files.

Lieutenant Brown's already been dismissed from the operation.

Oh!

[ALAN] It's too late.

[ALAN sighs]

[NOVA] Lieutenant Brown, I'm so sorry.

[DENNIS] There's nothing to apologize for, Nova.

In fact, perhaps I should thank you.

Oh, you can't be serious.

You're one of the best pilots the Southern Cross has got.

And now you're grounded,

all because of my stupid mistake.

[DENNIS] No, Nova. Not really.

Did you ever notice that almost all the officers

appointed to this mission, beginning with General Emerson,

are those who most consistently oppose

the Supreme Commander?

I felt certain you'd see that,

with your access to the files.

- -Well, I... - -[DENNIS] Think about it, Nova.

The emperors of Rome had a way of eliminating their opposition,

by appointing them to be governors of distant provinces.

Supreme Commander Leonard's learned from history.

But the provinces aren't good enough for him.

No, he has to send his enemies into outer space!

All of them but me, that is!

Thanks to your stupid mistake,

I can stay here and keep an eye on things.

[NOVA] You really are thanking me.

[NOVA chuckles]

[DANA gasps] Is that Lieutenant Brown?

Boy, Nova's really playing the field.

I had no idea she was going--

- -[KOMODO] I knew it! - -[DANA gasps]

[KOMODO sobs]

I don't stand a chance!

[blows nose]

Stop blubbering, Captain!

We'll move "Operation Secret Admirer"

into high gear!

[NARRATOR] While Dana plans Operation Secret Admirer,

Marie makes plans of her own.

[MAN] Would you like me to wrap that for you?

[MARIE] No, thanks, I think I'll wear it

and knock his socks off.

I'll pick up my other clothes tomorrow,

- -if that's all right? - -[MAN] Of course, ma'am.

[MARIE] Mm-hmm.

Gang-way, world, here I come!

[MAN] Hello.

[WOMAN] Look out, coming through!

[MARIE] Maybe you should try signaling.

[gasps] That can't be Marie!

[MARIE] Hmm? Who else?

What a fabulous dress. You don't deserve it a bit.

[chuckles] How about donating one of those roses?

As a prologue to a magical evening

of young romance?

[DANA] Hm! Of all the nerve!

Honestly, Marie, if Sean is too much of a cheapskate

to buy you flowers, that's your problem, not mine!

Whatever you say, Your Highness.

[MARIE humming]

There's something about people happily in love

that just makes me want to scream sometimes.

But if my little plan works out, she won't be the only happy one.

[NARRATOR] Late that night,

the routine stillness in the barracks

of the 15th Squadron is broken

by a melancholy tune.

Sleep eludes Bowie Grant.

He's troubled by thoughts

he cannot bring himself to express.

Thoughts of Musica, of his godfather Rolf Emerson,

and the perilous mission he's about to undertake.

Well, that's enough, you can take me back.

[CHAUFFEUR] Yes, sir.

[BOTH] Huh?

[NOVA] Goodnight, everyone.

[CREW] Goodnight, Nova.

[NOVA sighs]

[NOVA] Huh?

Oh. My admirer again.

[sighs]

[NOVA] "Depot Seven at 2100."

It must be Zor!

[PEOPLE chattering and laughing]

[MARIE sighs] If Prince Charming doesn't get here soon with

the carriage, his Cinderella's going to be left with nothing

but cab fare.

[chatter and laughter continue]

[MARIE sighs]

[chuckles] Well, I suppose I've kept her waiting long enough.

- -[WOMAN] Sean? - -Huh?

[WOMAN] Sean, I don't believe it, it is you!

Uh, it's Jill, isn't it?

You know it is. Well, isn't this a lovely, lovely surprise!

Yeah, I'll call you sometime.

Don't give me that.

Your famous last words two years ago.

You got up from the table, said, "I'll call you, Jill,"

and I never heard from you again, you bum!

[chuckles]

[SEAN] Well, I've really got to go, Jill.

[JILL] Oh, no you don't. I'm not letting you

get away again. Come here!

[SEAN] You gotta stop following me, it's... it's degrading!

[JILL] Since when did you get so concerned about that?

[SEAN] I'll call you, I swear.

[JILL] Now, why don't ] believe you, Sean? Hm?

I'm certain my great lover would never lie to me.

[grunts]

Uh...

[JILL] Well, you can't get any privacy around here.

Sean!

Uh, lover, is this a friend of yours?

- -[SEAN] U-Uh... - -She's not bad.

[gasps]

[JILL] Mmm. That was great!

Just as I thought, you haven't lost your touch, lover.

Mmm. I just love it when you hold me like this.

- -[JILL] Ohh! - -[MARIE grunts]

[SEAN] Uh...

[BOTH sigh]

[JILL] Huh?

[JILL grunts]

[SEAN chuckles] Ahh!

[SEAN] Uh, Marie! Marie!

[DANA] There she is.

Ha! Can you believe it, she even came early!

Huh?

Come on, she's waiting for you.

Don't be silly. Go on.

[KOMODO] You sure?

Huh? Hm!

[gasps]

Nova?

[KOMODO groans]

Listen, Zor. Keep your nose out of my business.

[KOMODO] Lieutenant Satori, what are you talking about?

[gasps] My gosh! Captain Komodo!

Zor, huh? Now I get it!

[KOMODO sobs]

What's happening? Huh?

[DANA] Uh-oh.

Dana! I might've guessed that you'd be involved in--

[MAN] Lieutenant Satori, there's an out of control

military vehicle in sector J-11.

[NOVA] Just what I need!

As for you, I expect a full explanation of all of this!

Nova, you aren't the only one around here

who wants an explanation.

[DANA] Nova!

[gasps] I've got to...

Boy, does she have a bee in her bonnet. Oh.

- -Go! - -Right.

[MARIE] What a stupid idiot I've been.

I knew what Sean was like.

Did I really think he'd change just for me?

What an idiot!

[sobbing]

- -[tires screeching] - -[PEOPLE screaming]

I bet that's the one!

[NOVA] This is Lieutenant Satori of the GMP!

You in the jeep, pull over!

[gasps]

- -Seat belt fastened? - -Huh?

[BOTH groan]

[DANA] Oh! Huh?

It's Marie!

[crying]

[DANA] Huh?

[DANA] Uh-oh.

It'd sure be bad for morale if we let them find

the hero of the Air Corps looking like this.

[NOVA] But, Lieutenant Brown.

It's simple, a frustrated flight lieutenant

who was bumped from the second offensive

got his hands on a jeep and a bottle of whiskey

and went on a rampage.

You understand.

But, Lieutenant, it means the brig.

A couple of days. Thanks to them,

I've got nothing better to do with my time.

Hm?

[NOVA] Wait, Lieutenant!

[MARIE sobs]

[DANA] Oh.

[NARRATOR] Meanwhile, far above on the enemy command ship,

the Robotech Masters are preparing to unveil

their ultimate weapon.

[ROBOTECH MASTER 3] Well, are the prototypes ready?

[CLONE MASTER 1] A demonstration, My Lord.

The Triumviroid, eh?

Yes, My Lord,

the Triumviroid, a self-contained device

which is independently capable of performing

the three basic functions of combat,

data accumulation, analysis,

and response, all within milliseconds.

As you see.

A weapon that performs as perfectly as we ourselves!

We no longer must depend on bioroid clones

such as Zor Prime.

[MAN on PA] All ground personnel,

clear the launch area.

Clear the launch area.

We are at T-minus five minutes to ignition,

and all systems are go.

All pilots report to your ships,

the second assault wave is cleared for launch.

[DANA] Captain Komodo!

[KOMODO] Huh?

I'm really sorry about all this.

Ah, forget it, Dana.

Thanks. For everything.

- -[NOVA] Captain. - -[DANA] Nova!

I, uh, just wanted to say come back safely.

[KOMODO] Huh?

Boy, oh, boy! Don't worry, I will!

[SEAN] Wait! Marie, come back!

[ANGELO] Sean, get back here!

[SEAN] Marie!

- -Marie! Come back! - -Be a man, for heaven's sake.

She's got more important things on her mind, stupid!

[SEAN] Let me go, Angie!

Marie!

[NARRATOR] In the next episode, Rolf Emerson leads

the Tactical Armored Space Corps

into battle with the Robotech Masters.

A new Robotech device born in the convoluted mind

of Corporal Louie Nichols is pirated by the military police

for use as a tactical weapon.

Resentment is cast aside

as the anticipation of the battle

begins to affect the 15th Squad

of the Tactical Armored Corps.

Be watching next time for "The Hunters,"

the latest chapter in the epic saga of Robotech.

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