Ep 7. Bye-Bye Mars

In Super Dimension Fortress Macross, season 1, episode 7, titled "Bye-Bye Mars," tensions rise between the Zentradi and the humans aboard the Macross after a devastating battle on Mars. The episode begins with the crew of the Macross attempting to recover from their losses on Mars, both in terms of ships and personnel.

Meanwhile, the Zentradi are conducting experiments on their captives from the Macross, hoping to unlock the secrets of human emotions and culture. The experiments aren't going well, as the Zentradi scientists are struggling to understand the complex emotions and behavior patterns of their human test subjects.

As the crew of the Macross regroups, they receive an unexpected visitor – a battered and damaged Zentradi pod lands on their ship, containing a lone Zentradi woman. The woman identifies herself as "Milia," a skilled fighter pilot who has been disowned by her people for her strange fascination with human culture and emotions.

Despite the tensions between the humans and Zentradi, the crew of the Macross take Milia under their wing and attempt to teach her about human emotions and tactics. Milia proves to be a quick learner, and soon begins to develop unexpected relationships with her former enemies.

As the episode progresses, tensions continue to mount between the humans and the Zentradi. The Zentradi leadership becomes concerned with Milia's defection, fearing that she may influence others to abandon their warrior culture in favor of the softer emotions and practices of the humans.

The episode culminates in a dramatic battle between the Zentradi and the humans aboard the Macross, as both sides struggle to gain the upper hand in what may be the final conflict between the two factions. As the battle reaches its climax, Milia must decide where her loyalties lie – with her old Zentradi comrades, or with the new friends and allies she has found among the humans.

Overall, "Bye-Bye Mars" is a gripping and emotionally charged episode of Super Dimension Fortress Macross, presenting complex relationships and ethical dilemmas as the characters struggle with their own beliefs and allegiances. Fans of the series will find plenty to love in this installment, which serves as a testament to the talent and creativity of the show's creators.