Space Fold,
the long dreamt-of transpatial travel method which made possible Humanity's galactic advance.
But even that dream travel method was by no means all-powerful.
The existence of impediments known as fold faults...
...and geometric increases in energy consumption accompanying increases in distance...
...stood as large impediments in the way of progress.
That was Humanity's...
No, it was the limitation of all civilizations descended from the Protoculture.
Please let me have your daughter!
You know, it occurs to me,
back in the unfortunate first interstellar war,
rather than using force, if we'd tried to understand each other through song from the start...
Song is culture.
Culture is love!
In short, song is none other than love!
And Ranka-san has the power to communicate that love.
So please find it in your heart, Mr. Older Brother, Sir.
Where else?
Then I'll tape a mark here.
Yes, please.
Also, there and there, please.
She certainly is getting into it.
The tour's been long, but this is the last one.
She can finally return to Gala-
Excuse me for a moment.
This is Grace.
Yes.
What...
Present for the girlfriend?
No, this is...
Don't try to hide it.
Wow, I understimated you, Master Alto.
Who would've thought... a date with Sheryl.
You can't fool a sniper's eye.
For your information, she was just unilaterally dragging me around.
It wasn't a date or anything like that.
Even though you got a kiss?
He said "kiss"!
Ooh, scandal!
That was-
Don't be embarrassed.
Actually, I should compliment you for doing so well despite yourself.
But,
there's one thing I want to ask you.
What's your relationship with Ranka-chan?
What's Ranka got to do with it?
Just answer me, you playboy!
You bastard...
Come on, spill it!
What is their relationship?
Saotome-kun, Michel-kun, this is serious!
Ranka-san's...
You won't change your decision?
Either way, I doubt we can keep it hidden anymore.
Someday, someone would...
Who would have thought it would be me, now...
Shall we play them a song?
We'd be better off if they were an enemy who could understand that.
Congratulations, Ranka-chan!
Thanks.
It's all because of you guys.
But man, I was scared for a second.
I mean, Nanase was white as a ghost when she told us.
Well, it was big news.
Ranka-san got scouted , for goodness sake.
I've never even heard of "Vector Promotions" though.
Why do you have to rain on her parade, Saotome-kun?!
Seriously, get a clue.
What?!
Come on, Senpai, let's just celebrate.
Right, Nanase-san?
Yes.
After all, Squad Leader Ozm- Your brother even approved!
Yeah...
Please... take good... care of my sister.
Yes sir!
Seriously, I'm shocked.
I hope it doesn't start raining javelins.
Parents or brothers... you should just ignore them from the start.
They'll never get it even if you explain.
The message got through, though.
In Ranka-chan's case, at least.
In any case, now Ranka-san has gotten one step closer to her dream.
I will cheer her on with all my heart.
Aim for the top! Songstress of the Galaxy!
Down with Sheryl!
I'll root for you, too, Ranka-chan.
After hearing such a wonderful song, well...
In other words, call me Fan #1.
I'm #1.
Then #2.
I'll be #3!
Fine.
I'll cheer for you.
That's what you want, right?
Then, I hereby declare the formation of the Ranka Lee fan club!
Yay!
When?
Why did it take this long to hear?
Communication was cut off by fold faults.
Sheryl...
I bet something like this would look great on you.
What?
More like this...
Look what you've done to Nanase-san's drawing!
That's right!
Nowadays, you really need at least that much appeal.
I'm sorry, Alto-kun.
You know, the truth is...
The truth is... I wanted to tell you about it first.
But...
...um, I didn't think I should disturb you or be annoying.
What are you holding back for now, all of a sudden?
And... actually, I was at the Zentran Mall at the time, too.
O-Oh, I see.
Uh... Shopping?
Well,
something like that.
B-By yourself?
Yeah.
It's great that everyone got into the song.
Oh yeah,
you can have this.
This is... Sheryl-san's...
Not that I'm asking you out.
Oh yeah, it's to celebrate...
Your being scouted.
Thanks...
He's so stupid.
We interrupt this program to bring you an urgent announcement from the President.
Residents of Frontier, I am Howard Glass.
I have an important message for everyone today.
What could it be...
Please look at this.
That's that... from the other day...
Vajra...
I am sure some of you recognize this.
Yes, this is the biological weapon that assaulted our Frontier recently.
We have decided to call these objects "Vajra".
And our compatriots, the Macross Galaxy, suffered a large scale attack at the hands of the Vajra.
Mayday! Mayday!
Those damn bugs have latched onto the main ship!
Please! Someon-
In response to this situation,
in order that we may save our compatriots, the Galaxy,
and in order to protect ourselves,
I hereby declare a state of emergency by my authority as President.
You're watching the President's message, right?
Yes.
As of the current time, Exception Clause B has been invoked in regards to all SMS squad members.
Return to base immediately.
Yes, sir.
Understood.
We will return right away.
Forget javelins, it's freakin' raining thermonuclear warheads.
The dispatchment of a rescue force will-
I've set up Sheryl-san's press conference for thirty minutes from now.
We'll have to get plenty of use out of her.
By the way, Cathy, I have a special favor to ask of you.
An official appointment notice will be handed down later, but...
Residents of Frontier, I am Howard Glass.
So that was why.
I have an important message for everyone today.
Because fighting might start...
Please look at this.
Don't worry, Ranka!
No matter what happens, I absolutely will not die.
Even Alto and them, I won't let a single one die!
And you're already sixteen.
You'll be an adult next year.
I can't be overprotective forever.
...decided to call these objects "Vajra".
Ah!
But that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want.
If anything inappropriate happens, I'll make you quit singing right away, got it?
And our compatriots, the Macross Galaxy suffered a large scale attack at the hand of the Vajra.
If anything inappropriate happens, I'll make you quit singing right away, got it?
Yeah, Brother.
The minute you enlisted,
your luck ran out, huh?
Enlistment Contract, Exception Clause B!
"If the government with whom SMS has its main contractual obligation,"
"should enter a state of war or equivalent situation,"
"the right to refuse orders,"
"as well as the freedom of be discharged during the specified period will be forfeit."
...in order that we may save our compatriots, the Galaxy,
I'd read the contract, but...
and in order to protect ourselves,
I never thought it would become real life.
I hereby declare a state of emergency by my authority as President.
Well, the main event should still be a ways off.
Try not to tense up.
Moving on, here is the press conference held by Ms. Sheryl Nome moments ago.
I will believe Galaxy...
I will believe my home is safe.
And I want to express my thanks to Frontier for taking action to save them.
But they say because of fold faults that video was from five days ago.
Not only that, some say if we mess around and get involved, we'll only attract the attention of the monsters, the Vajra.
In other words, you're trying to say...
"Shouldn't we just climb into bed, hold our breath, and wait for the Vajra to pass us by...
...and leave Galaxy to die?"
That is not what I said...
Of course, it isn't.
Because this ship has already been attacked by the Vajra.
I-In any case, situation being what it is,
I assume your concert tonight is canceled, but do you have a message for the fans wh-
Canceled?!
Who decided that?!
B-But...
I'm doing the concert.
And then I'm...
I'm going home to Galaxy!
Hey, where you going?
Unfinished business.
New Federation Military units have embarked on advance scouting mission.
Condition of the ship?
Currently at 16200 on checklist E.
Fifteen percent remaining.
The radar system's been completely overhauled.
It pains me I couldn't give you time to get familiar with it,
but I'm counting on you, Monica-kun.
Yes, Captain.
That was sexual harassment, wasn't it?
Might as well let it slide since the victim enjoyed it.
Captain, is the rumor true?
It's a cat's bell.
Apparently, that's why the deal between Birla and the government about this ship worked out.
Excuse me.
Lieutenant Catherine Glass, assigned by order of New Federation Military Staff Headquarters.
One guest, show her to her seat.
Sheryl...
I feel so sorry for her.
So we have to cheer her on.
We can still cancel, you know.
There's no need to worry, Grace.
I can do it.
I'll show everyone.
Who's this kid?!
Who let him through?!
Let go!
I have business with Sheryl!
How'd you get in?!
Let go!
Let him through.
He's a friend of mine.
Grace, please.
I'm sorry!
I completely forgot.
What's the heck was that for?
Even though I came all the way here to bring this...
You've actually got integrity.
Well, yeah.
Launching BA pod.
If only there weren't fold faults,
we could make progress instead of inching along like this.
Fold signature?!
Vajra?
No, much larger...
Detecting several more.
Defolding shortly.
This is...
Galaxy convoy, Deneb class, the Kaitos!
What does this mean?!
How'd it come to look like this?!
Captain,
top priority from the President's office!
Patch it through.
It looks like you have a Class 1 Controller license, Lieutenant Glass.
Please call me Cathy.
I also have 1300 hours practical experience.
Then Cathy, it's a bit sudden, but I'm going to have to put you to work.
Is that all right?
Yes, sir!
All hands!
Set condition 2.
The ship will now begin launch preparations.
Don't tell anyone, but...
That's... my protector.
It's a keepsake of my mother.
But other than that, I don't even know her face.
Hey Alto,
do you like this ship?
I hate it.
Actually, I can't stand city-ships themselves.
Why?
Here... there's no sky.
It's just like you to say that.
'Cause I'm a pilot.
What about you?
You like Galaxy?
I...
Sorry.
Where'd you wander off to?!
You dumb bastard.
Get your ass back now!
A surviving ship from Galaxy's been found.
Along with a swarm of Vajra!
The squadron's launching.
If you're late, you're goin' to the brig.
'Cause we're considered soldiers now!
Are you going, too?
I told you.
I'm... a pilot.
Take it.
That's why I came.
Keep it.
I told you, that's a lucky protector.
So...
Sheryl...
I hated Galaxy.
That ship was the worst place to live for someone like me with no one to depend on.
But...
Gimme a break.
If I see you make such a sullen face...
...I don't know how to react...
What? Like you're my boss...
I'm going to borrow your good luck.
It's just a loan, you hear?
You'd better come to return it.
Got that, Alto?
Yeah.
Shipboard systems, all green.
Fusion reactor stable at regulation output.
Begin loading anti-ESA modified Vajra-killer rounds.
Here we go, John.
You're late, Alto!
Sorry, Sir!
Skull Squadron, standby checks complete.
Acknowledged, Lieutenant Commander Ozma.
Cathy?!
Why are you there?
Please refrain from personal conversation, Commander.
Got stuck with the short stick on Daddy's order again, huh?
None of your business, Ozma!
God...
All squadrons have completed standby checks.
New Federation Military Command has given launch authorization.
Captain, launch preparations complete!
kami-sama ni koi o shiteta koro wa
神様に恋をしてた頃は
When I was in love with God,
konna wakare ga kuru to wa omotte nakatta yo
こんな別れが来るとは思ってなかったよ
I never thought we'd part like this.
mou nido to furerarenai nara
もう二度と触れられないなら
If we can never touch again,
semete saigo ni mou ichido dakishimete hoshikatta yo
せめて最後に もう一度抱きしめて欲しかったよ
I wish you'd at least held me one last time.
It's a long, long goodbye...
sayonara sayonara nando datte
さよなら さよなら 何度だって
Goodbye, Goodbye, as many times as it takes.
PLACEHOLDER
Purge all conduits with Frontier!
PLACEHOLDER
Release stabilizers!
Aye, sir!
PLACEHOLDER
jibun ni mujou ni iikikasete
自分に 無情に 言い聞かせて
I heartlessly tell myself...
PLACEHOLDER
Fusion reactor output to one fifth.
PLACEHOLDER
Ahead slow!
PLACEHOLDER
Ahead slow!
te o furu no wa yasashisa da yo ne
手を振るのは優しさだよね？
Waving goodbye is kindness, isn't it?
ima tsuyosa ga hoshii
今 強さが欲しい
I wish I had strength now.
PLACEHOLDER
SMS Macross Quarter, launch!
PLACEHOLDER
SMS Macross Quarter, launch!
PLACEHOLDER
SMS Macross Quarter, launch!
anata ni deai star kagayaite atashi ga umarete
貴方に出逢い star輝いて アタシが生まれて
Meeting you, the stars shone, I was born.
ai sureba koso "I" areba koso
愛すればこそ "I"あればこそ
As long as I love... As long as "I" exist...
kibou no nai kiseki o matte dou naru no?
希望のない 奇跡を待って どうなるの?
What will happen if we wait for a hopeless miracle?
namida ni nijimu hoshi no matataki wa gone...
涙に滲む 惑星の瞬きは gone...
Blurred in our tears, the planet's twinkling is gone...
PLACEHOLDER
As soon as we reach the safe fold zone,
PLACEHOLDER
this ship will immediately conduct twelve short-distance folds.
PLACEHOLDER
All hands prepare for fold!
PLACEHOLDER
How did you explain it to Ranka?
PLACEHOLDER
I promised her I wouldn't die no matter what.
PLACEHOLDER
So just in case, I'm counting on you, Ms. Medic.
wasurenai yo, anata no nukumori mo,
忘れないよ 貴方の温もりも,
I won't forget your warmth,
PLACEHOLDER
So just in case, I'm counting on you, Ms. Medic.
PLACEHOLDER
Don't get shot, then.
PLACEHOLDER
Yeah...
sono yasashisa mo, subete tsutsunde kureta ryoute mo
その優しさも 全て包んでくれた両手も
Nor that kindness, nor the hands that held everything.
PLACEHOLDER
All of you, ears up!
PLACEHOLDER
Listen,
PLACEHOLDER
I'm not letting a single one of you die.
PLACEHOLDER
We're gonna live no matter what...
PLACEHOLDER
...and come back to Frontier!
It's a long, long goodbye...
sayonara sayonara itoshii hito
さよなら さよなら 愛しい人
Goodbye, Goodbye, my Beloved.
anata ga ita kara aruitekoreta
貴方が いたから 歩いてこれた
Because I had you, I was able to walk this far.
hitori nanka janakatta yo ne
ひとりなんかじゃなかったよね?
I wasn't alone at all, right?
ima kotae ga hoshii
今答えが欲しい
I want an answer right now.
moeru you na ryuusei tsukamaete hi o tomoshite
燃える様な流星 捕まえて 火を灯して
Catch a fiery shooting star and light a flame,
ai shite itai ai saretetai
愛していたい 愛されてたい
I want to keep loving; I want to keep being loved.
hieta karada hitotsu de sekai wa dou naru no?
冷えたカラダひとつで 世界は どうなるの?
What will happen to the world because of one chilled body?
hari-tsuzuketeta kyosei ga toketeku long for...
張り続けてた 虚勢が溶けてくlong for...
The brave front I've shown is melting, longing for...
doushite na no? namida afurete tomerarenai
どうしてなの? 涙溢れて 止められない
Why? I can't stop the tears from overflowing.
moshi umarekawatte mata meguriaeru nara
もし生まれ変わって また巡り会えるなら
If we could meet again in the next life,
sono toki mo kitto atashi o mitsukedashite
その時もきっと アタシを見つけ出して
Make sure you find me then.
mou nido to hanasanaide tsukamaetete
もう二度と離さないで 捕まえてて
Don't let me go ever again. Hold me tight.
hitori ja nai to sasayaite hoshii planet...
ひとりじゃないと 囁いてほしい planet...
"You're not alone," the planet wants you to whisper.
The first offensive operation against the Vajra begins.
In the middle of it all, Alto is faced with a life or death choice.
Next time, First Attack.
Song of Prayer, echo throughout the Galaxy.