"Countdown"
The Macross Saga, Episode 02
Air date	5 March, 1985
Written by	Steve Kramer
Directed by	Robert V. Barron
Adaptations
Comic adaptation(s)	Robotech: The Macross Saga 2: Countdown
Novel adaptation(s)	Genesis
Episode Guide
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Countdown is the second episode of Robotech: The Macross Saga.

Summary Edit

The Zentraedi launch an assault against Macross Island to reclaim the SDF-1. The crew of the SDF-1 make a failed attempt to lift off and take the battle away from Earth. Rick Hunter is thrown into the thick of battle and discovers the amazing abilities of his Veritech fighter.

Synopsis Edit

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Memorable quotes Edit

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Background information Edit

• Countdown was based on the original Japanese episode entitled "Kaunto Daun" (Meaning "Countdown" in English) that was aired 10 October, 1982 in Japan.

Cast Edit

• Tony Clay as Breetai
• Russell Johnson as the Narrator
• Lara Cody as

• Kim Young
• Jason

• Greg Finley as

• Henry Gloval
• Anatole Leonard

• Rebecca Forstadt as Lynn Minmei
• Ted Layman as Exedore
• Wendee Lee as Vanessa Leeds
• Melanie MacQueen as Lisa Hayes
• Iona Morris as Claudia Grant
• Tony Oliver as Rick Hunter
• Dan Woren as Roy Fokker

Video Edit

Countdown(25:06)
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