And here is the battle mecha that attacked the Culture Park earlier today.
These are the same type of mecha involved in the Mars battle,...
are believed to be similar to Zentraedi design,...
and are likely members of a rogue Zentraedi fleet.
However, thanks to a quick response by U.N. Spacy forces...
damage to Culture Park monuments were minimized...
and the enemy was once again defeated.
U.N. Spacy assures us that our superior Valkyrie fighters...
will maintain the safety of the civilian populace...
until a lasting peace can be achieved.
All those wounded in the incident were evacuated...
by U.N. Spacy to area hospitals.
Only minor injuries were reported.
Moving to our next story...
At a time like this?!
What is it?
It's the annual U.N. Spacy Moon Festival!
A glorious tribute to the men and women who defend our Earth!
There's a wonderful song waiting for you!
What is it? It looks like fun!
It's just a military propaganda festival.
I want to go!
I want to see her sing!
I want to learn more about your Earth's music!
All right then. I can do a report on it.
But before we do that, won't you tell me who you are?
If we go to the ship, then I will know.
If we go there I'll tell you.
What is it about that old ship?
Festival
Are they insane? Holding the festival during this crisis!
Nexx, we have to stop this.
Silvie, canceling it would only cause more worry.
You know the brass don't want to cause a full scale panic.
I just think it's strange to avoid panic by hiding the truth.
U.N. Spacy is the symbol of Earth itself.
If we appear unsure of ourselves, then the civilians lose confidence.
And then how can we defend the Earth?
Maybe you have a point.
Silvie...
Let's just enjoy being together.
Excuse me?
Can I get your autographs? I'm a big fan of both of you!
My pleasure.
Silvie... Stop trying to take on the world's problems.
Want to take a little drive? For medicinal purposes, of course.
Thanks for the offer, Nexx.
But I need to think.
I read you. See you moonside.
I know how he sees this, but...
It's dangerous. We don't know what they might try.
Them!
Gotta follow them!
Kinda broken down, but it still works.
It's beautiful!
The closest things to us are Culture Park, and then the city.
You can see U.N. Spacy headquarters, too.
The inside's in pretty good shape, considering all the energy spikes.
Be careful, Hibiki. It's so dark.
Hibiki!
I'm okay! Maybe we should of brought a flashlight?
What the...?
Are you okay, Ishtar?!
Yes...
You must have hit a switch on the console.
Ishtar, what are you?
I am an Emulator.
A priestess who sings to guide the Marduk to victory.
Marduk?! You mean you aren't Meltran?
The Marduk are a race of warriors.
We've wandered space since antiquity...
destroying all cultures we encounter.
To control our Zentraedi warriors while in combat...
we Emulators exist.
You mean you use the Zentran to fight for you?
Correct. Our songs enhance their aggressive instincts...
and compel them to fight for the Marduk.
Music for us is used only for war.
Only for war?
But coming here has taught me of its other purposes.
And I wanted to learn more.
I thought coming here would reveal the "love song" that lady mentioned.
Lady? Oh, you mean Mash.
I think this ship is the Ship of the Alus.
Ship of the Alus?
A ship known to us in legend.
One with the power to lead the Marduk to peace.
What, the Macross? No way!
Yeah, it fell from space a long time ago, but...
I doubt it's from your legend.
I don't know. But I sense it is.
But if this is the Ship of the Alus...
Silvie!
Of all the idiotic stunts!
I'm taking her with me!
The military can't have her!
We're not fighting the Zentraedi this time!
We face the Marduk! That girl's the enemy!
I'm not letting you keep her just to score a scoop!
If I turn her over, the news will never get out!
Ishtar's existence, the Marduk's existence...
They'll wind up like Dennis's disk!
I understand your concerns. But we have our own concerns!
YOUR concerns?!
You have to tell the public the truth!
Then everyone can have a say about what to do!
Is military censorship going to save?!
That's...
Controlling the truth hasn't ended this war!
Well, then, what do you plan on doing with her?
I was interested in getting a scoop at first, but not anymore.
This has turned into something more.
I chose to stay here! Please don't blame Hibiki!
Ishtar's known only war.
I want to show her something else!
Dammit, it's my duty!
It is what a real journalist would do.
Silvie... I won't let just the military have Ishtar!
All right... I'll let you go this time.
But next time I'm taking her in, even if I have to break your arms!
Silvie!
Thank you.
Say, when I'm in trouble
You'll know, even if you're far away
A wondrous sign that can only by seen, by you
You're capricious, like the wind
Amy, you're a bit off.
Roger! Compensating!
And can't be contained
Program two!
Area C, Camera 3:Standby! Go!
But I like that you're carefree
When you forget about me
And that's U.N. Spacy ace pilot Lt. Silvie Gena...
You end up losing all you've dreamed of
commanding Faerie Squadron for some precision aerobatics!
Look at Silvie! Whatta babe!
COME ON!
You can date HER then! I'm leaving!
Hey, wait!
COME ON!
Riding in your valkyrie
Hurry up and come to meet me
As long as I'm with you
I can go however far I want
Riding in your valkyrie
Come and sweep me away
As long as I'm with you
I can do anything
Capt. Nexx! Isn't he cool?!
Riding in your valkyrie
The enemy has begun to mobilize. I wonder what their plan is...
I doubt the enemy has our coordinates. Maybe it's a trap.
Deploy the scouts!
This could relate to Ishtar.
And now, the U.N. Spacy fleet!
The Lunar Festival is pleased to present Unit 12's Gloria!
FIRE!!!
Magnificent. U.N. Spacy has to be the very symbol of Earth.
If they stop believing that, then it's the end for us all.
I had no idea that you had someone you loved
And I also had no idea
That you had your love denied
I thought the two of us, were just friends
That were closer than anyone
But then suddenly you disappeared
From right in front of me
Maybe it's love I don't know
I don't know when I started feeling this way
But I love you
Is this our enemy's Emulator?
But so you won't realize that I'm scared
It seems so, but it is not motivating their soldiers to fight?
I've been...
Capture the enemy Emulator, we shall study her!
I can't go on always hiding my feelings
Like this but
I can't say the words
Because we can never go back to being friends
If I say
"I love you"
It seems so enjoyable... Is this the "love song"?
Thank you, Wendy Ryder!
And now the U.N. Spacy presents its latest fighter:
The Metal Siren!
And the pilot is Lt. Silvie Gena!
Thanks, everyone!
Go!
I wish I could sing like Wendy does.
You will, Ishtar.
Will you sing for me someday?
I wish to sing a love song...
When I return to the Marduk, I want them all to hear it.
What the...?
Huh? What's wrong?
Hang on!
What maneuverability!
That's... The Marduk!
Ishtar!
Hibiki...
Hibiki, what's happening? We just lost our feed!
The enemy's after Silvie in the Metal Siren.
Wendy's in there, too!
No shit? Okay, we've got a Valkyrie up there. Use it!
I'll get you a scoop for sure!
Show those army boys how it's done, Hibiki!
We can't afford any embarrassments on this one.
I'm counting on you, Nexx!
Roger!
Isn't this going a little far?! Hurry up and shoot them down!
Can't. We aren't carrying any live ammo.
What?! No way!
This isn't part of the show. These guys are for real!
What?! No way!
Ishtar!
I want you to wait for me with Mash.
- No. I'm coming, too. - Absolutely not.
It's my fault that they're in danger.
I must convince the Marduk... To convince Feff to stop!
The guy who came after you before?
We mustn't fight!
If I tell the Marduk about Earth, about its music...
Then I might be able to end this war!
End the war?
Take me to the Marduk!
Get my story and end the war...
All right, let's do it!
They're taking us prisoner?
What's going to happen to us?!
Dunno, but it looks like we get to live for now.
That's...! Well, I guess that's it for us.
Sorry I'm late, Silvie.
Nexx!
Can't let the bad guys have my partner!
All units, move in! Time for the grand finale!
Roger!
Nexx must have started!
Gotcha!
Hurry! Save us!
- Silvie! You okay? - Hibiki?!
Yup, and I'm here to save you for a change!
Don't be an idiot!
Release the humans you've captured. I'll return to the ship.
Ishtar!
We should eliminate her, she has been contaminated by their culture!
Be silent!
Release them and withdraw immediately!
But what about the enemy Emulator?
Once we have Ishtar safely returned...
we can end all life on the planet!
What are you trying to do, Hibiki?!
I WILL come back, with the scoop of the century! See ya!
Do you have a death wish?!
Chief, are you okay?!
Nastasha, form up over me!
We're switching planes!
Chief, what are you going to do?
- Sorry! - Chief!
So these are the Marduk...