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| "Transformation" | |
| The Macross Saga, Episode 05 | |
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| Air date | 8 March, 1985 |
| Written by | Steve Kramer |
| Directed by | Robert V. Barron |
| Adaptations | |
| Adapted From | "Transformation" |
| Comic adaptation(s) | Robotech: The Macross Saga 5: Transformation |
| Novel adaptation(s) | Genesis |
| Episode Guide | |
| previous "The Long Wait" |
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"Transformation" is the fifth episode of Robotech: The Macross Saga.
Summary
The citizens of Macross Island try to adjust to their new life inside the alien vessel and Rick Hunter weighs up joining the Robotech Defense Force. The SDF-1 is faced with a long, dangerous journey home after it is discovered that the spacefold drive has disappeared. To make up for the missing components the crew stumble onto the idea of transforming the ship, which is soon put into use when the Zentraedi attack.
Synopsis
The SDF-1 transforms for the first time.
To raise morale, Lynn Minmei persuades her aunt and uncle to open their Chinese restaurant up in space.
Rick learns that the VF-1 Valkyries can also fly in space and is given an offer by Roy to try and fly one again, but this also means he must join the military.
Because the conduit connected the main gun to the main furnace was lost when the fold system disappeared. Dr. Emil Lang proposes a radical idea: transform the SDF-1 so it can use its main gun against the Zentraedi. Captain Gloval hesitates because the civilians have finally started to settle down.
The SDF-1 is being hounded by the Zentraedi; Breetai wonders why the SDF-1 hasn't fired its main cannon, and Exedore suggests that they should hit harder.
Exedore suggests to Breetai that the Zentraedi forces should hit harder to get a response out of the SDF-1.
In the light of the advancement by the Zentraedi, Gloval and the crew decide to transform the SDF-1 into a humanoid configuration. Many of the citizens aboard are injured in the transformation, and Rick is tasked to save Minmei yet again. After the short skirmish, Rick decides to join the military.
Memorable quotes
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Background information
"Transformation" was based on the original Japanese episode entitled "Toransu Fōmēshon" (Meaning "Transformation" in English) that was aired 7 November, 1982 in Japan.
Robotech Remastered additions/changes
to be added
Cast
Main cast
- J.J. Smith as the narrator
- Tony Oliver as Rick Hunter
- Dan Woren as Roy Fokker
- Rebecca Forstadt as Lynn Minmei
- Melanie MacQueen as Lisa Hayes
- Iona Morris as Claudia Grant
- Greg Finley as Henry Gloval
- Wendee Lee as Vanessa Leeds
- Lara Cody as Kim Young, Jason
- Tony Clay as Breetai
- Ted Layman as Exedore
Secondary cast
- Tony Clay as Zentraedi, Human Soldier 1
- Arlene Banas as Aunt Lena
- Steve Kramer as Uncle Max, Firefighter, Human Soldier 2
- Robert V. Barron as Mechanic 2, PA Voice
- Greg Snegoff as Emil Lang, Tommy Luan, Human Soldier 3, Mechanic 1
External links
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 For the Macross equivalent, visit Transformation. |