Rick Hunter
As an amateur pilot and close friend of Lieutenant Roy Fokker, Rick Hunter makes his first appearance in the Macross Saga by "buzzing" the audience at the historic launch of the SDF-1 in his private flying-circus aircraft. "Big brother" Fokker is not amused by the antics of his young friend, but all fun and games are put aside when the launch is disrupted by the Zentraedi Armada intent on reclaiming the SDF-1 as their own. In a matter of minutes, this playful young man must grow up.
Throughout the series, Rick struggles with his feelings in regard to his role as a soldier, and eventually as a leader. He does not approve of violence, and his reluctant commission into the United Earth Forces is tainted by his unspoken fear of the giant alien invaders. Rick's feelings are torn between two women: Lynn Minmei, a young girl he rescues, and Lisa Hayes, his commanding officer. After his best friend's death, Rick's sense of responsibility and purpose strengthens. Eventually, Rick becomes one of the major figures in the intergalactic wars, which determine the fate of Earth.
Rick is a continuing character throughout the odyssey of Robotech. In the New Generation, Scott Bernard refers to him as Admiral Rick Hunter. Rick's compassion, skill, dedication and sense of responsibility make him a leader his people look up to with trust and respect.
A young, brash and cocky young teenager at first, Rick Hunter is thrust into the middle of an interstellar war during his visit to Macross Island for the launching of the SDF-1. His close friend and mentor, Roy Fokker convinces him to join the military. Through the first half of the Macross Saga, Rick distinguishes himself as an excellent pilot and a capable leader and is placed in charge of two subordinates, Max Sterling and Ben Dixon, and together they form the "Vermillion Group". After the death of Roy Fokker, Rick Hunter is forced to take command of Skull Squadron. Throughout the series, Rick grows to accept his responsibilities as a soldier and a leader.
Rick begins the Macross Saga as a love struck teenager who is infatuated with Lynn Minmei. As he matures, he finds his feelings becoming more and more confused as he develops a relationship with Lisa Hayes.
Roleplaying Difficulty: Novice
Kevin convinced me to add Rick Hunter, so I'm going to make him play him. Since he IS Rick Hunter, the character should be a snap to role-play as.