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Khyron's Revenge: Commander Hunter attempts to deploy a small squadron to guard the last protoculture chamber used for altering size of the Zentraedi. He encounters unexpected resistance from civilians led by Lynn Kyle. To prevent a riot, Hunter leaves. The protoculture chamber is placed by its civilian owners inside New Detroit City. Khyron quickly discovers the new location. On the eve of a major concert by Lynn Minmei, the warlord attacks, hoping to regain this vital piece of Robotechnology. In the SDF-1 Conference Center, Admiral Gloval and crew compare notes with Exedore over the history of the Zentraedi race. Their studies indicate that the Robotech Masters discovered and developed protoculture over 500,000 years ago. Proud of its advanced and powerful civilization, the Robotech Masters decide to develop an intergalactic police force that would protect them from hostile aliens life forms. A race of giants was created by proto-genetic engineering. Intended as peacekeepers, the giants developed ideas of their own. Their warlike natures caused them to begin fighting among themselves and, eventually, they discovered that their superior physiques could make them the masters of anything smaller than themselves. Gloval theorizes that if the giants had been programmed with emotions such as love, trust, and empathy, the fighting and destruction might have not taken place. The Robotech Empire collapsed, caught in the crossfire of the fighting giants – giants who evolved into Zentraedi. In New Detroit, the civilians are not able to withstand Khyron’s attack. The warlord takes the protoculture chamber to his ship. Lines of Zentraedi wishing to be converted back into giant warriors they once were grow longer and longer. Khyron rejoices at the sight of his increasing army. Broken Heart: Earth’s Veritech forces are deployed to combat Khyron and his Zentraedi troops, but it is an impossible situation. In the course of the battle, Minmei and Kyle are captured by the giant warlord. The two are held hostage against the return of the spacefortress. Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes execute operation "Star Saver" and rescue Minmei and Kyle before any harm can come to them. Minmei begins to realize how much Rick means to her. They exchange vows of affection as Rick races off in pursuit of fleeing Zentraedi hostiles. A Rainy Night: Lisa Hayes is miserable. Her potential relationship with Rick Hunter has just come crashing down around her. She knows Rick Hunter is still in love with Minmei and now, Minmei seems to be returning his sentiments. Lisa feels that she’s lost him – this time for good. Claudia Grant tries to console and counsel her friend. She shares memories of her relationship with Roy Fokker. It was a stormy courtship filled with as many difficulties as Lisa has experienced with Rick. She advises that the worst problems come from non-communication. "Don’t keep him waiting, Lisa," Claudia advises. "Don’t let too much time go by before telling him how you feel." Lisa promises to try. |
