Lord Emperor Ingues
The ship polluted by the enemy's culture...
has been punished.
Soldiers sworn to the Marduk discipline.
In the name of our culture crush these arrogant vermin.
In this universe nothing exists which can overpower us.
Therefore, resisting our conquest is impossible.
Destroy, in the name of Marduk!
Station Break
Now, will you tell me what happened out there?
Yes, sir.
That I went in to save that newsman is the truth.
But there was a girl in that Valkyrie as well.
Her name is Ishtar. She is an Emulator for the Marduk.
And you...?
I knew what she was.
Go on.
The newsman brought her back with him during our First Contact.
What's his name?
Hibiki. Hibiki Kanzaki.
Him...
Ishtar apparently felt she could end this war.
End the war?
Yes, sir. They use their Emulators' song...
to control the minds of the enemy Zentran.
She felt that, if she could just sing them an Earth song...
But the song has to be sung by one of their Emulators.
She was able to confuse them...
but not enough to change the course of the war.
But we have a chance, Silvie.
You've done a good job. Thank you, lieutenant.
- Launch Thunder One! - Inoperative!
We interrupt this program for a special report.
U.N. Spacy has been deceiving all of you!
The Zentraedi who have invaded Earth's space...
are under the mind control of a race called the Marduk.
This is footage taken inside a Marduk warship.
These Zentran become more aggressive in battle...
when they hear a song sung by an "Emulator".
What the hell's going on?! Kill that broadcast!
What the hell is the Media Bureau doing?!
Sir, it's being sent by the military emergency broadcast system!
Impossible!
Kill it now!
And arrest that journalist!
We've traced the transmission... It's the SubCom Room, right here!
What?
We have the right to know about the danger the Earth faces.
The fate of the world, the lives of each and every one of us...
cannot be left to military control! Every...
Grab him!
That hurts!
Enemy Zentraedi engaging us at defense line two.
Where did you get the footage?
On the enemy ship. It's for real.
You will not deceive the civilians with that fake footage!
I believe he escaped that enemy ship...
with one of your people, Cmdr. Exxegran.
Yes, they went in to rescue this civilian.
A foolish risk!
Who was it? Have them brought here!
I accept responsibility for actions taken under my command.
Was the person who filed the report Lt. Silvie Gena?!
If that's the case, we can't leave you in charge of this matter.
There's already been enough gossip.
I suggest you leave Lt. Gena's discipline up to us, Exxegran!
So where is she?
On standby alert with the rest of Faerie Squadron.
Lt. Gena will be imprisoned for three days, as will this civilian.
Macross Cannons moving into position.
- Four of them? - Aye, but two more are on the way.
Unnecessary. Four will be enough.
Situation critical at defense line two.
We read losses at 85%.
Number of enemy ships estimated at 1300.
But the actual number is unknown. It could be triple that.
They've come...
We'll draw them all in, then destroy them in one blow!
Distance to enemy fleet: 126,000.
26,000 to maximum impact range of the Macross Cannons.
Large numbers of enemy fighters approaching at high speed.
Launch Valkyrie squadrons. We must keep them away from the cannons!
Firewolf and White Ox Squadrons, all units launch!
Operation code: D-38
Valkyrie squadrons engaging enemy battle mecha!
Burt! Gimme some back-up! Come on, now!
Front line moving back to D Field.
White Ox Squadron: All units offline.
Enemy fleet still 2000 from maximum impact range.
Firewolf defenses have fallen.
Multiple enemy units approaching.
Defend the Cannon at all costs! Bring air defense systems online!
Enemy fleet now in Macross Cannon range.
Valkyrie squadrons, fall back to B Field!
Macross Cannons... FIRE!
Reading 60% of enemy fleet destroyed.
Excellent. Prepare to fire a second round!
Detecting multiple defold reactions at 12 o'clock!
What?!
Second enemy wave has appeared! Balzae's fleet is engaging them!
Roger! Metal Siren, launch!
Sing Emulators
The great Marduk song of war!
Why does our Emulator not sing?
If she does not, the Zentran warriors will be confused!
It doesn't matter. Launch!
I don't want to sing the song of war!
Hibiki, tell me... What should I do?
Where did you get the footage?
I told you, one of the enemy helped me out.
Oh, one of them just "helped you out."
Cut the crap, kid! Who told you to do this?!
I didn't do this under anyone's orders!
I just wanted everyone to know the truth!
If we don't do something... Earth will be destroyed!
You're saying our forces are going to lose?
At the rate we're going, we'll definitely lose.
I've seen them... They haven't begun to fight!
God damned Marduk. You'll pay for this!
This is gonna take forever!
No matter how many come, you're not getting to Earth. To Silvie!
The enemy is struggling for their lives, my lord.
Not yet. Let my warriors hear the Song of Death.
But why, master?
We are sure to win. They are powerless against us.
I feel the power of the Alus in their hands.
The Alus, master?!
The ship of legend sleeps there.
This threat can be tolerated no more, destroy them.
By your will, my lord.
Those who hold the Alus, I'll see you turned to ash!
Lord Emperor
The Emulators of the Groog unit refuse to sing!
They are resisting your will.
Punish them!
A massive amount of energy is defolding around us!
There is no escape!
- No, not that song! - Ishtar, why are you here?
Ingues fears that world.
He will destroy the Marduk entirely to annihilate it.
Ridiculous. This battle is nearly over.
At the end of this battle lies another, and another!
And even more of our people will die!
What are you saying? It is by war the Marduk build their history!
War isn't everything!
The world of the Alus is teaching us that!
That is what Ingues fears!
Your words betray us!
Her mind is polluted!
Lord Feff, you cannot protect her anymore!
Lord Feff...
I am the law here!
Launch all Zentran and link them with the other ships' song.
I will hold Ishtar here!
These orders are all that need concern you.
Even if I have to use this ship as a shield, they're not getting to Earth!
Move us closer!
Main engines, ahead full!
Capt. Nexx, the Gloria's headed into the enemy fleet!
What?! The Gloria?!
Capt. Balzae!
Captain, this is pointless! Pull back!
I can't run! The fate of Earth is at stake!
But sir. They're still...
Captain! CAPTAIN BALZAE!!!
I am a warrior of the Marduk, loyal to Lord Emperor Ingues.
My death will come only on the field of battle.
Feff...
Go now, Ishtar, before I come to my senses.
I will say I killed you for your crime of rebellion.
I dared to love what I could never have.
Out!
You're excused.
Cmdr. Exxegran, what's...?
This is an unofficial meeting. There will be no records.
Just like at the hotel.
Exactly, only without any indiscreet reporters, I hope!
Commander, at this rate our forces can't win.
I'm afraid you're right.
It's just a matter of time before they breach our final defense line.
Do the civilians know?!
No. We may have the courage to die in battle...
but not admit when we're losing.
The true enemy lies within us.
But then...
In a regular battle, our forces may be destroyed...
but you mentioned there might still be a path to peace.
Yes, sir.
The Marduk are led by a dictator, Ingues.
He ruthlessly controls his people through the use of terror.
If we can join with the Marduk people who wish for peace...
we will have the strength to defeat Ingues and end this war.
Launch a strategic strike on their mothership?!
Exactly. A sneak attack!
What?!
Commander, I have a proposal.
Use the Ship of the Alus!
Hibiki... I'll try to sing.
The song of the Alus...
The enemy will be here soon.
It's not the military's fault or the media's fault.
It's just the truth...
So many people will die.
On our side and theirs... Others will die not knowing what's happening.
Everything will end. And no lessons will be learned.
History's mistakes are once again repeated.
But after it ends, it's too late! I see the truth at last...
I think about them all, and then I...!