Robotech: The Complete Series - Digitally Remastered Season 1 Episode 1 The Macross Saga - Boobytrap
- TV-PG
- March 3, 1985
- 24 min
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7.5 (102)
In Robotech: The Complete Series - Digitally Remastered season 1 episode 1, titled "The Macross Saga - Boobytrap," viewers are introduced to a world where an alien spacecraft crash lands onto Earth and is then reconstructed to create new technology. The episode begins with the introduction of a young pilot, Rick Hunter, who is struggling to find direction and purpose in his life. Meanwhile, the United Earth Defense Force (UEDF) is in the midst of a futuristic war against a mysterious alien race known as the Zentraedi, who possess advanced technology and are determined to conquer the Earth.
As the episode progresses, Rick's life is upended when he discovers a custom-built fighter jet in his family's garage. He is quickly recruited by the UEDF, and his new life as a fighter pilot begins. However, his training is cut short when the Zentraedi launch a surprise attack on the UEDF and destroy their flagship, the SDF-1.
The SDF-1, which was constructed using the alien spacecraft's technology, is the only defense against the Zentraedi. As the UEDF scrambles to counter the attack, Rick and his team are sent to protect the SDF-1 and fend off the alien invasion. Despite a valiant effort, the UEDF is ultimately defeated, and the SDF-1 is forced to make an emergency jump into hyperspace, transporting it and everyone on board to an unknown part of the galaxy.
"The Macross Saga - Boobytrap" sets the stage for an epic space opera that spans three generations. As Rick Hunter and his comrades struggle to defend humanity against the Zentraedi, they will encounter danger, love, and betrayal. This first episode is a thrilling start to a story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With stunning visuals and a soaring musical score, Robotech: The Complete Series - Digitally Remastered is a show that is not to be missed by fans of science fiction and action.