Ep 2. Countdown

In the second episode of season one of Robotech, titled "Countdown," tensions rise as the alien Zentraedi forces move closer to Earth. The episode begins with a flashback, as we learn more about the origins of the Robotechnology - the advanced technology that powers Earth's defense forces.

We then shift back to the present day, and the Zentraedi attacks are becoming more frequent and more aggressive. Rick Hunter, our protagonist, is struggling to adjust to military life as he trains to become a Veritech pilot. Meanwhile, Roy Fokker, Rick's mentor, is dealing with his own demons as he confronts the possibility that the Zentraedi may be someone he knows from his past.

As tensions mount, a countdown begins - the SDF-1 (the massive spaceship that houses the Earth military) must be launched in order to escape the Zentraedi's crushing assault. But the launch is immediately met with resistance, as the Zentraedi has already infiltrated the ship and begun sabotaging key systems.

As the clock ticks down and the launch becomes increasingly dangerous, Roy and Rick must prove their mettle and fight off the invading forces. Ultimately, it is their bravery and quick thinking that save the SDF-1 from certain destruction.

But as the episode comes to a close, it becomes clear that the Zentraedi threat is far from over. In fact, it may have only just begun. "Countdown" sets the stage for a high-stakes, action-packed season of Robotech - where the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, and only the bravest and most skilled pilots can hope to save it.