Episode Guide
The Macross Saga
Episode 25: Wedding Bells
Max Sterling anxiously waits for
Miriya in Macross City park. Until now, he has spent most of his time in pursuit
of battle. Now he finds himself involved in a totally different crisis, but
it’s not the one he expected. Miriya attacks on sight. Max demands an
explanation as he frantically tries to protect himself. Miriya snarls:
"Time and again you have made me look like a fool. I am the Zentraedi’s
greatest pilot and will not be humiliated by a Micronian. The first time you
were lucky; the second was your final victory. This time, I will win. I will
defeat you!"
Miriya boasts too soon. Max overcomes her. Thoroughly vanquished, the alien girl
begs him to end her life since she cannot live with defeat. It’s the last
thing Sterling can bring himself to do. Miriya is the only girl he’s ever been
attracted to. He proposes on the spot, and Miriya finds that the feelings
she’s harbored all along for the young man are not warlike at all.
Preparations for the wedding begin immediately. The full squadron of fighting
mecha aboard the SDF-1 shows its colors. Not only is this the first wedding in
space, it is the first joining of a human and a Zentraedi. Observing Zentraedi
find the broadcast ceremony extremely interesting. At first they wonder if
Miriya is taking her job as a spy a bit too seriously, but finally conclude she
obviously cannot resist the charm of the Micronian pilot. The danger of direct
contact with the Micronians is plainly evident.
Prior to the ceremony, Captain Gloval addresses the crowd: "This wedding
carries with it a great historical significance. As you all know, Miriya was a
Zentraedi warrior who destroyed many of our own ships. She comes from a culture
that we have grown to fear and hate. It is the Zentraedi who caused our present
situation. They alone prevent our return to Earth, our homes and our beloved
families. It is they who have caused destruction and endless suffering. Now, I
know what you are thinking – ‘Why is he choosing this time to remind us of
all these terrible things?’ I remind you of these brutal acts, ladies and
gentlemen, because we must learn to forgive…not blindly, not out of ignorance,
but because we are strong and willing nation. We cannot blame the Zentraedi for
this inexplicable lust for war. They have never known any other way of life, and
it is their only means of survival. Nor can we condemn the individuals of that
society for the mass insanity of a war machine. Instead, we must look to their
good nature. Some have made a request to stop fighting, and I believe it is a
genuine request. We must respond with equal integrity. The blood of both these
young people was tested before the ceremony. Zentraedi blood was found to be the
same as human blood. There is no reason why we cannot coexist in peace. Let this
occasion represent a future where all people live in harmony….Each and every
citizen must develop a responsible attitude toward the prospects of peace. We
must learn from our mistakes. To live with different people, different nations
– think of the challenge! I am not proposing laying down our arms but
extending them so that if there is a chance of a peaceful solution, we may find
it together."
While Gloval’s words make an impact on the inhabitants of the SDF-1, not all
listeners are as impressed. Admiral Hayes does not agree with the Captain’s
sentiments. Commander Dolza orders Breetai to lead Zentraedi forces into battle
immediately. Breetai follows his orders, but some of his soldiers are having
second thoughts about their mission.
Miriya joins Max in his Veritech fighter. Once in space, she shows him how
attacking Zentraedi flyers can be put out of commission without killing the
pilots. Rick Hunter and other SDF-1 pilots follow their example. Meanwhile, on
board the Zentraedi flagship, the alien warriors are refusing to engage the
Micronians in battle. Breetai soon has a full-scale mutiny on his hands.
Next Episode: The Messenger