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tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-05-20 03:38am

Yeah, I just watched it. Still haven't found a subtitled version yet(help? pm) but that ep was more action than words anyway. The Macross Quarter attack was ridiculously badarse. I take it those of you who did understand the dialogue don't know any better who the guy in the VF-27 is?

Grasscutter · Post by **Grasscutter** » 2008-05-20 10:05am

Nephtys wrote:Another observation: 'Quarter' is apparently named that way because it's 400 meters long, if gg's subs are at all right. So I guess that makes her a really small cousin to the Battle Section-types. Even with the entirely unnecessary humanoid mode

Attack Mode is ENTIRELY necessary. If they didn't have the humanoid mode, how would they have gotten Alto and Luca out? Huh? Huh?

Galvatron wrote:I just saw the latest episode. Actually, "saw" isn't the right word. I feel more like I had it injected directly into my veins! Best episode ever! It would make all the HAB members' heads explode!

You say that like there's something tactically unsound about taking your space battleship into MELEE COMBAT with the enemy mothership

. The best part about that scene is even the characters can't really believe they're doing it.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 01:40pm

VF5SS wrote:The Macross Galaxy does not have any Zentradi citizens. Which is why Sheryl was so surprised to see one.

Well, it doesn't have any full size Zentradi citizens. That seems to be pretty rare though, as 7 didn't either, bar Exedol and a couple of actors (who may even have been returned to full size for their roles), and everyone we see of Macross 5 is miclonised, and they're all Zentradi.

As for why the fleets are different, they seem almost to be like city states rather than "colonies", as they have different laws and government structures as well.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 01:41pm

Grasscutter wrote: You say that like there's something tactically unsound about taking your space battleship into MELEE COMBAT with the enemy mothership . The best part about that scene is even the characters can't really believe they're doing it.

Kick reason to the curb and surpass the impossible.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-20 05:34pm

Vendetta wrote:
As for why the fleets are different, they seem almost to be like city states rather than "colonies", as they have different laws and government structures as well.

Funny you should mention that because one of the latest updates to the official Macross Frontier page was a profile for Howard Glass. He is in fact not the president of the Frontier, but the president of NUNS.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2008-05-20 06:20pm

A buddy of mine thinks the harmonica guy is the Frontier analog of Basara.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 06:28pm

Galvatron wrote:A buddy of mine thinks the harmonica guy is the Frontier analog of Basara.

Can't be. He's not nearly that annoying.

Also, he's morally ambiguous.

I suspect that sound energy has something to do with controlling the Vajra, and he and his morally ambiguous harmonica are either outright behind them, trying to control them, or somehow otherwise related to their activities.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-05-20 07:23pm

If he was outright behind them, he wouldn't have hesitated to shoot at Alto and Luca. We'll have to wait for more of a revealio.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2008-05-20 07:53pm

Who will teach the inevitable humanoid Vajra hot chick about this strange alien concept known as "love?"

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 08:09pm

Galvatron wrote:Who will teach the inevitable humanoid Vajra hot chick about this strange alien concept known as "love?"

Mikhail. He flies the blue plane.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-20 08:15pm

Michel already has Klan Klan. Going by the rules of Japanese television, the fact that they were childhood friends means they're going to end up together.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 08:21pm

VF5SS wrote:Michel already has Klan Klan. Going by the rules of Japanese television, the fact that they were childhood friends means they're going to end up together.

True, and whilst I'll be happy never to see evidence of the fact, there must be some crossover between the macro and loli fetishes.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-20 08:24pm

Though the childhood friends thing isn't always a reliable guide.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2008-05-20 09:00pm

Couldn't Michel just get himself macronized like Max did in DYRL so he doesn't have to bump uglies with the Klan's prepubescent micron form?

AniThyng · Post by **AniThyng** » 2008-05-21 05:40am

Can someone please explain why it's the NUNS now and not the old UN/UN Spacy?

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-22 11:56pm

This episode is silly. Very silly. Here's some highlights.

Egg-citing

This seems familiar

Ranka gets a new friend.

It looks so peaceful.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-24 11:11am

It's viral marketing, Japan style! Klan Klan's blog. The first entry says something to the effect of, "I'm Klan Klan! I'm Michel's girlfriend. I'm starting this blog. SMS LAUNCH! "

So yeah, she's with Michel.

Manus Celer Dei · Post by **Manus Celer Dei** » 2008-05-24 02:53pm

tim31 wrote:If he was outright behind them, he wouldn't have hesitated to shoot at Alto and Luca. We'll have to wait for more of a revealio.

There's the Vajra corpses that Alto passed on his way in as well; it seems this Mysterious Dude had to fight his way in.

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2008-05-24 05:34pm

What the hell was that last episode.

'NUNS' is just a newfangled Acronym for 'New UN Spacey', as you know. New UN being the one that emerged from the war with the Zentraedi after 2012. It sounds idiotic, naturally.

Manus Celer Dei · Post by **Manus Celer Dei** » 2008-05-24 06:22pm

Nephtys wrote:Oh. And whatever happened to Sheryl's Earring when Alto bailed out of his plane?

He left it there, apparently, since Sheryl complains about him losing it in ep. #8.

Nephtys wrote:What the hell was that last episode.

Hilarious! The seven colored carrots love you!

Also, Luca has a filthy mind. (NWS)

Ypoknons · Post by **Ypoknons** » 2008-05-25 06:15am

Galvatron wrote:I just saw the latest episode. Actually, "saw" isn't the right word. I feel more like I had it injected directly into my veins! Best episode ever! It would make all the HAB members' heads explode!

That and the Daedalus punch from the original.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-25 08:35am

Manus Celer Dei wrote: Hilarious! The seven colored carrots love you!

These kids don't love the carrots.

Even in the future, you can't get kids to love vegetables. Even the giant ones.

Vendetta · Post by **Vendetta** » 2008-05-27 02:03pm

Manus Celer Dei wrote: Also, Luca has a filthy mind. (NWS)

Doesn't help that Alto pretty much is that pussy-whipped though. (He's far too tsundere to admit the fact, but he is.)

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-05-29 07:51pm

Well this episode confirms one thing. Bobby is a legendary makeup artist. Also we clearly see the VF-27 sporting a NUNS symbol. The plot thickens! Also, this the cutest thing ever.

Darwin · Post by **Darwin** » 2008-06-01 07:08am

Manus Celer Dei wrote: Also, Luca has a filthy mind. (NWS)

It's always the innocent-looking ones. Please don't change, Luca. And try not to die.