Robotech
In the year 1999, an alien battle fortress crash lands on an island in the South Pacific. Over the next ten years, mankind repairs and refits this fortress, using the advanced "robotechnology" found aboard her to create fighter planes that can transform into giant robots. As soon as the repaired fortress is ready for launch, the aliens to whom she belongs finally discover its location. Thus begins a series of wars that will devastate the planet Earth. This television series was created by Carl Macek from three Japanese television series, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross, Super Dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross and Genesis Climber Mospeada.
- 1985-1985
- 3 seasons
- A&E Home Video
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction
- TV-Y7
In the year 1999, an alien battle fortress crash lands on an island in the South Pacific. Over the next ten years, mankind repairs and refits this fortress, using the advanced "robotechnology" found aboard her to create fighter planes that can transform into giant robots. As soon as the repaired fortress is ready for launch, the aliens to whom she belongs finally discover its location. Thus begins a series of wars that will devastate the planet Earth. This television series was created by Carl Macek from three Japanese television series, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross, Super Dimensional Cavalry Southern Cross and Genesis Climber Mospeada.
Season 3 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1985
Episode 1
The Invid Invasion
Mon, May 27, 1985 23 mins
The Earth is invaded by a race of aliens calling themselves the Invid. They have come to the Earth to cultivate its vast supplies of Protoculture, a multipurpose energy source and foodstuff, which is of prime importance to their race. Without Protoculture, the Invid Colony could wither and die. With enough, their race could grow and become the most powerful in the universe. Their invasion and conquest of the Earth is swift and complete. A huge interstellar fleet is sent to Earth by Admiral Rick Hunter to appraise the situation and test the strengths of this new alien threat. The test ends in failure, as the Invid meets the challenge of these new Robotech Defenders with swift and conclusive action! Few of these defenders survive the Invid attack. One survivor, Scott Bernard, decides that, even if it means his own destruction, he must carry out his orders to find and destroy the Invid's main base, a complex hive known as Reflex Point. Luckily, Scott finds that he is not alone!
Episode 2
The Lost City
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Rand and Scott Bernard start a dangerous journey, which will lead them into the very heartland of the Invid empire. They are planning to pick up supplies and rebel fighters, who are eager to join them in their struggle to defeat the Invid. But the intrepid pair are unaware of the traps that the alien invaders and their frightened slaves have prepared. Swift destruction for anyone foolish enough to try to defeat the all-powerful Invid Regiss, and her army of Shocktroops.
Episode 3
Lonely Soldier Boy
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Scott Bernard, and his growing band of resistance fighters, try to avoid capture by the persistent Invid Scouts, who patrol the wastelands on the outskirts of their foreign empire. Reaching a small outpost of struggling humanity on the outer edge of the Invid domain, Scott, Rand, and Annie try to blend in to the local scene. They attend a special live club concert staged by Yellow Dancer, a famous rock star, who has followed in the footsteps of Lynn Minmei. But, in the unpredictable world of these new Robotech Defenders, things are not always as they seem!
Episode 4
Survival
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The group of freedom fighters, now joined by Yellow Dancer (aka Lancer), Rook Bartley (a brave young woman) and Lunk (aka Jim Cooper), try getting back to nature as they set-up a base in the center of a hostile forest.
Episode 5
Curtain Call
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Yellow Dancer stages a rock concert to serve as a diversion allowing Scott Bernard and his band of Freedom Fighters a chance to sneak into a Protoculture Storage Area and confiscate valuable fuel needed to power their Alpha Fighters and Cyclones.
Episode 6
Hard Times
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Rook Bartley is reminded of the past as the band of freedom fighters powers their way through Rook's hometown. Rook takes the opportunity to look up her family and try to settle some old scores.
Episode 7
Paper Hero
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Lunk is on a mission to deliver a manuscript to the father of one of his dead comrades. It was a promise he made and feels honor-bound to keep. A hostile reception by the local townspeople forces Lunk to re-evaluate the nature of friendship and duty.
Episode 8
Eulogy
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The valiant band of freedom fighters stumble upon an outpost under the command of Colonel Jonathan Wolfe, one of Admiral Hunter's new generation of Robotech Defenders. Eager to join up with this underground army, Scott and his friends are caught up in schemes which shatter the foundation of their quest to defeat the Invid.
Episode 9
The Genesis Pits
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Scott, Rand, and Annie plummet into a Genesis Pit, an underground prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule and the threat of death is ever present.
Episode 10
Enter Marlene
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The Invid hatch a strange plot, which involves placing a simulagent into the ranks of Scott Bernard's band of freedom fighters. The destruction wrought by the early Invid victories in this Robotech War, provides the backdrop for this episode.
Episode 11
The Secret Route
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The depth of human deprivation is seen, as the band of Robotech Defenders, under the leadership of Scott Bernard, must deal with the delicate situation of greed vs. human compassion. Lancer bumps into an old flame, Carla, who played a crucial role in his facade as Yellow Dancer.
Episode 12
The Fortress
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
In order to continue on to Reflex Point, Scott Bernard and his friends must first destroy an old Robotech Fortress that is now occupied by the Invid. The group separates and infiltrates the complex and manages to destroy the Invid stronghold.
Episode 13
Sandstorm
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Rand tries to find water for Marlene who has grown ill following the destruction of the Invid Fortress. He braves a sandstorm that circulates many of the spores of the Invid Flower of Life that overwhelm Rand.
Episode 14
Annie's Wedding
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The valiant band of freedom fighters stumble into a sacred Invid garden, populated by a tribe of primitive warriors. Accused of offending the tribe's ancient river gods, Scott and his squad are forced to play both sides against each other if they hope to survive.
Episode 15
Separate Ways
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The complexion of the war with the Invids is about to change forever. The pressure of constantly being on the offensive, leaves Scott Bernard and his valiant band of Robotech Defenders little option, but to split up and pursue guerilla tactics as lone freedom fighters.
Episode 16
Metamorphosis
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The Invid Regiss transforms her royal children into perfect human replicas, into order to begin her plans for universal conquest. In a rare moment's break from fighting, Scott's group has an opportunity to relax. But, their rest is short lived, as this new threat is unleashed!
Episode 17
The Midnight Sun
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
On a snow-capped mountain pass, Scott Bernard and company defend themselves against a massive attack by the Invid, led by Sera, who is torn between her loyalty to the Regiss and her uncontrollable emotional instability.
Episode 18
Ghost Town
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The past comes vividly alive, as Scott Bernard and his gang of freedom fighters come face to face, with a group of aging veterans that fought alongside Rick Hunter during an earlier war. The true nature of heroism is explored in this episode.
Episode 19
Frost Bite
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The Robotech Freedom Fighters led by Scott Bernard discover the deserted remains of Denver, Colorado. They go through the empty streets looking for supplies and trying to enjoy a moment of relative peace from their constant struggle against the Invid.
Episode 20
Birthday Blues
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 22 mins
A surprise birthday party for Annie turns into a nightmare as Corg sets up an ambush for the freedom fighters. But the group is well prepared and defends their position without spoiling Annie's party.
Episode 21
Hired Gun
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
Dusty Ayres, a human who was used as an experimental subject by the Invid, has his mind set on revenge as he systematically goes about destroying those he feels responsible for his torture at the hands of the Invid.
Episode 22
The Big Apple
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 22 mins
The ragtag band of rebels travel to New York City to replenish their dwindling supplies of protoculture, arriving just as Corg carries out an execution order on the city's residents. Yellow Dancer holds a morale-boosting concert.
Episode 23
Reflex Point
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The Robotech Defense Force is planning an attack against the Invid who have taken over the earth. There's a small battle over an advanced "steal-type" Alpha Fighter. Marlene is injured and it's discovered that she is an Invid.
Episode 24
Dark Finale
Thu, Sep 5, 1985 23 mins
The war with the Invid comes to a head, as Rick Hunter's returning expeditionary force presses the attack against the alien invaders to the very gates of Reflex Point! There is no margin for error in this final battle to free the planet from alien domination.
Episode 25
Symphony of Light
Fri, Jun 28, 1985 23 mins
The final chapter in the third Robotech war has Scott defending Corg with the aid of Marlene while Lancer aids Sera in defending the Invid Hive while the Regiss gathers her remaining Invid children.