Together At Last
Robotech and Macross are two separate entities, right?--Even I'm not going to deny it, but I have stumbled upon an interesting idea that could bring these two fleets together...
For the first time...forever.
Robotech and Macross only have one thing in common, and that is the original Super Dimensional Fortress Macross series. Everything after that belongs to each separate group (The Robotech Masters to Robotech, Macross 7 to Macross, etc.). So, logically, the only basis for both groups to work off of at once is that first series.--Rick Hunter, Misa Hayase, Maximillian Jenius, Exedore, and the rest of the SDF-1 crew.
So how does one bring Macross and Robotech together?--Simply, it comes from the time-honored tradition of Macross creators copying the hallmarks of Robotech, so here's how it goes:
Robotech launched the SDF-3 as the beginning of Robotech II: The Sentinels. As a long-range vessel, the fortress was armed to the teeth. However, at the same time, it was not on a mission of pure violence; the Robotech Expeditionary Force (REF) wanted to confront the Robotech Masters and negotiate a truce so that no blood may be shed. "It's called 'gunboat diplomacy'" said General Rolf Emerson.
In 2012, Macross launched the first interstellar space colonisation vessels, with Misa Hayase-Ichijo at the launch site. With this jump, humankind would finally set out on its dreams of exploring the cosmos, and hopefully, find lovely places for future generations to call home.
What's that!? Both Macross and Robotech launched important ships post-Space War I?
Excellent! Sugoi!
As the SDF-3 is launched toward Fantoma and Tirol, it is accompanied by a number of ships, not the least of which is the first of colonisation vessels.
The Plan
The show's introduction will start with a story bit, and also a chronology of the series mixing both Robotech and Macross timelines. The chronology will be spoken in English and written on-screen in Japanese and also spoken in Japanese and written in English, depending on the broadcast.
I am going for beautiful here, because, with a Macross-Robotech show, we have the chance for a truly international anime. The show will be broadcast worldwide; simultaneously both in Japan and North America (to a degree; like each week, the same episode will be aired in both countries).
As a side note: In the Macross movie, Do You Remember Love?, the characters apparently understand both English and Japanese; the first few scenes aboard the SDF-1 Macross have engineers speaking to Ichijo and Hayase in English and their responses being in Japanese. Ever since I saw this, I recognise the Japanese-English language as "common," not unlike the same term in Dungeons and Dragons. Simply put, everybody speaks this language, and the language is both English and Japanese.
Don't Laugh
I wanna be like MIK!--No, I didn't forget the 'E'. With two serieses comes three minds that personify the Robotech genre. Carl Macek, Noburo Ishiguro, and Shoji Kawamori. These are the men of men amongst directors when it comes to Robotech and Macross, and if you don't know who they are off-hand, you're on the wrong site.
The Problems Resolved
The major argument to be made is the various problems that come with the creation of such a series that pertains to both Robotech and Macross. I have tried to address all of the potential problems, but would appreciate it if you find any others, that you e-mail me at [email protected].
First Problem: Character Names.
All Macross series names shall be kept the same with the exception of "Rick Hunter." His name is so important in Robotech and, as far as I can recall, is the only name (other than Minmei/Lancer comparisons) to ever be repeated. As for keeping the original Macross names, I say that these names are etched in the annals of history for all Macross fans, and I hope that Robotech fans understand.
Second Problem: The Jenius Family.
The Jeniuses have more kids than the Sterlings, as well as more of a story following Space War I. Thus, the name "Jenius" shall override "Sterling." However, the Jenius' first daughter shall be named "Dana" and replace "Maria." (This is fine, I believe, because we hardly ever hear from Komilia Maria Fallyna Jenius in a post-Space War I setting.)--Is Dana worthy of the Jenius name?
Third Problem: Protoculture.
Ah, yes--Protoculture. For the sake of this series, the true nature of Protoculture shall not be revealed until the series' end (if at all).
Fourth Problem: Chronology.
I do believe that my canon already offers the best line. However, as a side thought that doesn't necessarily need publishing: The constantly-changing world of Orguss would provide a way for Robotech and Macross to meet, plus the setting is chronologically still in the future for both serieses (excepting Macross II).
So That's It!
Think about it, demand it. Robotech doesn't even exist in Southeast Asia, including Japan, and Macross doesn't even have a name without Robotech in the rest of the world. Why are the two kept separate?
Finally, I wanna see the peoples of the entire world united under the U.N. Spacy flag.
