Looking up at the purple panorama of the galaxy highway...
...a shooting star pierces my heart.
My accelerating heartbeat is
synchronized with the sleepless city...
...and I suddenly pray for the unseen tomorrow...
...that brings that melody.
A mysterious voice won't let me go.
Oh, tell me seventh moon, this frustrated heart...
...where will you take me to?
To sway in the blue seventh moon...
...searching for the answer to the rhythm in this crazy dance.
Individual Farewells
Ensign Irina Hayakawa.
Are you feeling better ?
Yes, sir.
Thanks to Sound Therapy, I've fully recovered.
You're going to the emergency meeting, too ?
Yes, I was summoned also.
What's it about ?
Captain Maximilian, everyone is here.
We will commence the Captain's emergency meeting.
Four hours ago, I received a special mission from Earth United Forces HQ for Macross 7.
For Macross 7 ?
A special mission ?
After consultation with the Earth United Forces HQ concerning the Protodeviln...
...we order Macross 7 to destroy the home world of the Protodeviln...
...the fourth planet of the Varauta system 3198XE.
You have permission to use reaction weaponry for this mission. Good luck.
What the...?!
How reckless !
Captain Maximilian, please listen to me !
The only reason the Macross 7 Fleet has survived against them so far...
...is that they wanted our Spiritia !
If the Protodeviln showed their true strength, we wouldn't stand a chance !
They have harnessed enough energy to destroy even a planet.
Captain Maximilian, do you intend to accept this hopeless mission ?
Sorry to make you wait !
You're late ! What were you doing ?
Wanna know ?
Know what ?
Why we're late.
Not really.
I was making invitations for a party !
Party ?
Ta-dah !
It's my fifteenth birthday !
So carefree.
What's with the attitude ?!
A birthday party, huh ?
Yep. Akiko was helping me reserve a hotel ballroom.
But you can't have any cake, Basara !
Fine.
Based on our past data concerning Protodeviln...
...in this simulation of an attack on the 4th planet in the Varauta System...
...if there are 3 Protodeviln present at that time...
...the Macross Fleet would be...
...annihilated.
Chance of mission success is 0.00001%.
The operation timing 03:24:12.
The outcome is the same, no matter what.
It's just a matter of how long it takes to be destroyed.
Does Earth United Forces HQ...
...expect us to take the same path as the doomed reconnaissance unit ?
The order from United Forces Headquarters is absolute.
There's no point in debating how hopeless it is.
Rather, I would like you to consider how we can accomplish this mission.
Max !
It is my duty to inform you, the mayor, of this.
Max, there are tens of thousands of citizens on Macross 7 !
You know what that means ?!
I do not plan on taking the residential ships on this mission to the 4th planet.
You're going to fight with only Battle 7 ?
According to simulations, the chance of success is 0.00001%, no matter what.
Then transmit that data to Earth !
No.
They may be sacrificing us to buy some time.
What ?!
Or we may have become an experiment against the Protodeviln.
In any case...
...we have been disowned by them.
We are a disowned fleet.
As the commander of this fleet, nothing could make me more sad.
Max.
However, I must protect the lives of the citizens in this fleet.
That's my responsibility as fleet commander !
So what you're saying is that the plan is...
...to attack with the battleships only ?
But then if the residential ships are attacked...
...there won't be any ships left for defense !
What else do you suggest ?!
We can't go back and forth on this forever !
What have you decided ?
Then I will tell you what I've planned.
For our assault on the 4th planet...
...I believe our only option is an all out surprise attack with a small elite force.
A small elite force...
...on an all out surprise attack ?
We will put a small elite force on the fastest stealth frigate in the fleet.
It will do a fly-by over the 4th planet...
...using stealth, the elite unit will enter the planet's atmosphere.
They will head for the targeted cave before the enemy defense systems can detect them.
Reaction weaponry has been authorized by Earth United Forces HQ.
After setting the explosives, they will return to the stealth frigate and fold out.
That is all.
I'll check the chances for success.
There's no need for that !
The chance of them returning alive is practically nil...
This elite force will be comprised of volunteers only.
They must be unmarried.
I will personally take command of this unit.
Operation Stargazer. Communicate this to all ships at once !
Operation Stargazer ?
Sounds like fun.
I can put on a wild concert right in front of them !
I thought you'd say that.
I know my song will get through to their hearts.
My singing will move them for sure.
Alright ! I'm gonna really jam, too !
Let's go, Veffidas !
Ray.
I know.
Commander, if you're going, so are we !
No ! You have the important duty of protecting the citizens !
But...
Besides, the Mayor would never allow it.
I hear she's volunteering, too.
What ?!
What do you say ? I'd be useful.
Don't be foolish. I can't permit it.
Why not ?
Because I say so.
I'm the only one who could make a desperate plan like this work.
Me and you.
If we team up again, it might just succeed.
Who would protect the citizens if the enemy attacked while you were gone ?
Isn't it your responsibility to protect the citizens ?
But you alone...
I won't be alone.
Diamond Force, Emerald Force, and Ray and the others volunteered also.
Ray...?
And Mylene, too.
Mylene ?!
She's just like you.
Max.
Of course, I won't permit it.
But if she finds out you're going, she won't stay here quietly.
I'd like you to remain here with Mylene and protect the people.
There ought to be family to welcome us when we come back alive.
I won't let you say you failed because you didn't have me along.
Why ?
Why am I the only one who can't go ?
It's the military's decision.
Why is it always me that's left out ?
It can't be helped. That's what the military decided.
What ?! You're always saying you don't agree with the way the military does things...
...and now you talk like this !
Mylene, you're only 14.
You haven't even fallen in love. You have a lot of life ahead of you.
I'm almost 15 !
I don't care what anyone says, I'm going, too !
I said no, and I mean it !
I'll drag you out of your Valkyrie if I have to !
Understand ?
Mylene, why don't we have a big concert here while they're gone...
...so we can pray for their success.
I'm sure your songs will reach them out there.
You're the only one who can sing those kinds of songs.
It's sad to hear you say you want to go.
I thank all of you for volunteering for Operation Stargazer.
In preparation, we will view a simulation of our mission.
Ensign Irina.
Yes, sir.
This is a map I have recreated...
...of the caves and the surrounding area on the 4th planet of the Varauta System.
The city pounds with life 24 hours a day.
Tonight, tonight !
I'm charging on through.
There's no point in practicing alone.
We depart tomorrow morning at 0700.
Until then, do as you please. That is all. Dismissed.
Basara, this is it.
Yeah, I can't wait.
Basara, you realize that this time I won't be defending Sound Force.
I know.
Let's go enjoy our last free hours.
Let's have a good time !
Mylene, happy birthday !
Thank you. Thank you !
Go ahead, Mylene !
Happy birthday, Mylene.
Thank you.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Mylene, happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Thank you. Thank you.
There's nothing happy about this.
Mylene.
But everyone's... going away tomorrow !
Oh, man.
You look terrible.
This is your birthday !
You won't turn fifteen with a face like that.
We're going to play for everyone, right ?
Let's get started, it's Saturday Night. How're you guys doin' ?
Let's stand up, do you feel the beat ?
This is a flying paradise. A forgotten energy...
Now hurry up, and take it back.
No more wastin' time.
Before everything fades away like a dream...
Hey, everybody !
This might be Fire Bomber's last concert.
Yeah.
A liar sings a sad song of surrender.
No thanks ! You're of no help.
It's quiet now, isn't it ?
Yes...
Mind if I sit down ?
This glittering town...
Rex, why didn't you tell Basara how you feel ?
Yeah, it might have been your last chance.
Shut up. Let's roll.
Just like her. Follow her !
Um...here.
It's my birthday present to you.
Thank you.
I thought I'd get your birthstone...
...but I got a diamond because I'm in Diamond Force.
That's just like you, Gamlin.
Oh, really ?
Mylene...
...if I make it back alive...
...I want you to wear this on your left ring finger.
Fire Bomber is my life.
I knew the day I met Basara that things would end up like this.
Why do things turn out like this ?!
Why ? Why does it end up this way ?
Akiko, you're going to break the railing.
It's okay, don't worry. We're going to come back alive.
Ray !
You want me to be acting Captain ?
Yes. The others agreed with me.
All right.
If someone has to be sitting in your chair on the bridge...
...I'll be the one to do it.
Thanks, Miria.
Now I can go to battle without worrying.
But I want you to promise me something.
Let me give it back to you.
Just don't leave me sitting in that chair.
Well then, Mylene.
Gamlin Kizaki of Diamond Force, departing.
Guvava, take care of Mylene.
We're just going to a concert. Everyone's taking this too seriously.
Stargazer, launching.
This is goodbye.
Mylene !
Mylene, wait !
Let me go ! Those people are important to me !
Those people...
...are important to me...
If something happens to them...I...
I'm going too !
How silly.
Yeah, I am !
No, I only asked you to wait.
If you're going to go, wear this.
They're my wings from when I flew with Max.
If you have these, you'll be able to come through any danger.
Mom...
...thank you !
Captain on the bridge.
Is it all right to let your precious daughter go ?
What could I do ? She wanted to go.
Commander Max, we're in position.
Prepare for fold immediately.
Roger.
Mylene ?!
Go back immediately !
Mylene !
Fold in !
Basara: Mylene: Gamlin: Ray: Veffidas: Max:
Nobutoshi Hayashi Tomo Sakurai Takehito Koyasu Masashi Sugahara Takano Urara Shou Hayami
Oh, but, Baby !! I'm still not satisfied with you !!
Exedore: Miria: Irina: Michael: Morry: Rex:
Ohbayashi Ryunosuke Takeda Eri Miki Shinichiro Murozono Takehiro Suzumura Kenichi Shimamura Kaoru
Bamon: Flower Girl:
Natsuki Rio Nakagawa Akiko
If I don't feel your love throughout my body, then it's bye-bye !!
Translation Jamira
Editing Psycho KORps Central Anime
Oh, but baby !? It's still, it's still not enough for me !!
Timing Todd Perkins
Song Translations Jamira Hiro-kun
You make my heart spin so radically. Ah ha ?
A Psycho KORps Central Anime Co-production DVD Version
Whenever someone mentions you just a bit.
Oh !! I always sense that it's straight from a manual. No
Today, beneath the sun, you're smiling at me...
NOT FOR SALE OR RENT
...like the perfect gentleman I know.
Oh, but, baby !! I'm still not satisfied with you !!
If I don't feel your love throughout my body, then it's bye-bye !!
Oh, but Baby !?
Preview
Basara, we're finally in the enemy's territory !
Mylene, don't fall behind !
I'm going to sing all out !
I'll be the first one there !
Next time, "Nightmarish Invasion."
It's a radical fire !
Nightmarish Invasion