ROBOTECH TIMELINE
June 1995
The international scientific community launches a space station known as "The New
Frontier" - it is designed as a message of international peace and understanding. However, forces in
various governments see this space station as a perfect tactical weapon base. Disputes over ownership
of this space station hurls the citizens of the Earth into a global war.
August 1995 - July 1999
The world is locked in global civil war until, A massive meteor falls on
Macross Island, an uninhabited isle in the South Pacific. The initial investigation by the U.S.A. reveals
it to be a giant, lifeless spaceship of extraterrestrial origin. The alien spaceship is kept secret from the
public. An emergency summit meeting takes place to discuss the situation.
August 1999
A temporary cease-fire is called and the countries of the earth form a Unified Earth
Government to deal with the more serious threat of a potential invasion from outer space.
September 1999
The suspicions of the august body of experts sent to investigate the crash site are
verified. A top secret blanket is thrown over the "Macross Island Dossier."
October 1999
The realization of an alien invader has a sobering effect on the world's leaders. The
first, total cease-fire in years is enacted while these world leaders continue to discuss this new,
potential threat.
December 1999
Scientist urge the United Earth Government to study the technology and energy
systems found in the alien spacecraft. Thus, the group, later to be known as Robotech Research
Center, was organized under the supervision of Dr. Emile Lang. A military command, later to be
known as the Robotech Defense Force, was also organized. Various factions of the opposing armies
were interested in getting the secrets and weapons which were rumored to be still intact on the alien
battle fortress. The cease-fire is tenuous with various flare ups occurring on an infrequent basis. The
alien spacecraft is given a code name of SDF-I. Shortly after the previous report, plans are made to
unify the nations of the world to prepare for hostile invaders.
March 2000
A special investigation task force of international scientists, headed by Doctor Emile
Lang, are officially assigned to analyze the SDF-I. Operations are funded by Japan, the U.S.A.,
Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, pending the creation of a world government.
April 2000
World peace is eventually realized following the disclosure of the wonders of a new alien
technology which would radically affect the standards of living of all on the earth... it is a technology
which is promised to be shared to all - once its secrets are unraveled.
May 2000
Secret plans are begun for "anti-giant" weapons . . . the plan is to modify existing weapon
systems utilizing the technology found in this alien ship dubbed the SDF-1.
June 2000
An international announcement to the people of Earth makes public the existence and
frightening dangers of the SDF-I. The same broadcast announces the plans for a United Earth
Government to work together in combating this other-worldly threat. Reactions to the two
announcements are strong, invoking riots and anti-unification conflicts the world aver. However, the
riots are short lived.
July 2000
Global unification seems inevitable. Most anti-unification hostility has eased down. The
construction of a Military Moon Base is proposed and accepted.
January 2001
The one United Earth Government becomes a reality. Surprisingly, there is little
anti-unification dissension.
February 2001
Restoration of the SDF-I begins.
March 2001
Construction of Military Moon Base begins.
April 2001
A new, tougher, lighter building alloy is developed by the SDF research team.
July 2001
Plans for a strategic base to be built on Mars to serve as an early warning outpost in case
of an inter-galactic invasion are approved.
August 2001
A special task force is created to develop and exploit the new "Robotechnology."
Doctor Emile Lang is again chosen to head this research and development organization.
September 2001
The task force to develop Robotechnology becomes part of the new global defense
network. This defense force's designation is the Robotech Defense Force or R.D.F.
October 2001
Technological discoveries and advancements are happening at an increasingly rapid
pace. The Destroid defense mecha system begins experimental operations.
February 2002
>Concepts for a convertible, giant robot fighter begin development.
March 2002
Theory of the Grand Cannon is complete.
May 2002
Construction of the Grand Cannon Defense System begins at the new site of the United
Earth World Security Headquarters in Alaska. Note: This operation is separate from the R.D.F.
April 2003
Construction of the A.R.M.D. series of combat space platforms begins.
November 2003
Incorporation of Robotechnology into weapon systems is a theoretical success. The
full application of the power system and the logic of its complex bio-mechanical origins still remain a
mystery.
January 2004
Moon base is operational. Construction continues.
July 2004
Proposal to construct a second and third Grand Cannon is the South American and
Australia Sectors respectively.
September 2004
Startling discovery of a symbiotic link instilled between operator and machine when
the new, Robotech (protoculture) energy source is used.
October 2004
Construction of the South American Sector Grand Cannon begins.
August 2005
The first A.R.M.D. space platform enters service. A complete success, immediate
production of four, additional A.R.M.D.s is begun. New, Robotech weapon systems are introduced and
incorporated into the A.R.M.D.s as they are developed.
March 2006
Giant-sized, aircraft carrier, CVS-101 Promethius, enters service.
June 2006
Development of Destroid weapon systems enters its final stage.
January 2007
A training center for the crew of the SDF-I opens on Macross Island.
February 2007
Test flights of the Veritech, Convertible fighter prototype. VFX-I, begin in secret.
May 2007
Mass production of Destroid series begins.
October 2007
Production of a dozen, additional, submersible warships begins.
November 2007
Final decision to use the Veritech Fighters is made. Mass production begins.
July 2008 Mars
Base completes full outfittment for possible alien invasion.
November 2008
Second A.R.M.D. enters service.
June 2009
Complement of Destroids are placed on the SDF-1 in preparation for her maiden flight.
Third A.R.M.D. enters service.
July 2009
The ceremonial christening of the SDF-I on Macross Island. Ceremonies were to include
the first public demonstration of the Destroids and Veritech Fighters. Ironically, this infamous day
marks the arrival of the Zentraedi, and the beginning of the first Robotech War. After a brief battle
with Zentraedi forces in Earth orbit and on Macross Island the SDF-I fires off into space and takes a
large chunk of the Pacific Ocean (including Macross Island) with it into deep space. SDF-I arrives in
orbit of Pluto after its miss calculated Fold Jump to the far side of the moon. The Fold system
mysteriously disappears from the ships holds stranding the SDF-I on the other side of the solar system.
The Zentraedi main fleet divides its forces- some pursue the SDF-I into deep space . . . While the
second deployment destroy the inhabitants of Mars Base Sara on their way to rendezvous with their
main fleet.
October 2009
The fourth A.R.M.D. enters service.
January 2010
The fifth A.R.M.D. enters service. SDF-I makes first space contact with Zentraedi
ships someplace between Neptune and Jupiter. It is hear that the Dr. Emile Lang finds that a Modular
Transformation is necessary to fire the Main Gun. This Transformation results in the ravaging of
Macross City during the procedure.
March 2010
SDF-1 engages Zentraedi forces in the rings of Saturn. The experimental Pinpoint
barrier is used to defend the ship. Unfortunately the barrier interferes with the firing of the Main Gun.
A brilliant tactical move is made by First officer Commander Lisa Hayes. By directing all of the power
of the pinpoint barrier to the bow of the Daedalus and ramming it into the Zentraedi ship a large volley
of missiles is released thus destroying the ship.
January 2011
SDF-1 arrives at Mars. The ship lands and takes on supplies. The ship is almost
captured by a Zentraedi attack force. Sara base is destroyed to remove the grip of the gravity mines
under the surface.
February 2011
SDF-1 picks its way through an artificially created asteroid belt which incidentally was
a Zentraedi trap During the incident the long range radar is knocked out. Vermilion squadron is
deployed to survey the area. The team is captured and is presumed dead. Three months later the team
is picked and the first contact with female Zentraedi fighters.
April 2011
The SDF-1 returns to Earth, landing in the Pacific ocean. Captain Gloval accompanied by
Commander Hayes report to the United Earth Defense Council in Alaska. The U.E.D.C. ignores the
report by Gloval and Hayes. The next day Lt. Commander Roy Fokker, leader of the famous Skull
Squadron dies from a Zentraedi attack.
May 2011
The Grand Cannon becomes fully operable. Appealing for the offloading of the 70,000
inhabitants of Macross City The SDF-1 is attacked by Khyron the Zentraedi Warlord over the city of
Toronto in the Ontario quadrant. The new Omni directional barrier designed to encompass the entire
ship is overloaded by the advancing Zentraedi ships. The resulting explosion destroyed the surface to a
radius of 25 miles and Sergeant Benjamin Dixon Third in command of the Skull Squadron is killed.
June 2011
SDF-1 Resupplies its stores and leaves Earth in an attempt to buy the R.D.F. more time to
develop the Earth's weapon systems to defend against the Zentraedi threat.
July 2011
First interracial marriage between Zentraedi and human is made when Lt. Maximillian
Sterling, Second in command of Skull Squadron falls in love with Zentraedi Ace pilot Miriya Porino.
Early August 2011
A cease fire is called between Commander Breetai's Zentraedi fleet and the
SDF-I. The R.D.F. is alerted of the coming of Dolza's armada.
Late August 2011
The arrival of the Zentraedi main fleet which consisted of 4,800,000 Battle ready
warships. The attack destroys 70% of the Earth's surface. The combined forces of the SDF-I and
Breetai's fleet succeed in defeating Dolza but the SDF-I Battle worn and exhausted of almost all fuel
managed a shaky landing near Montana in North America.April 2013 Global reconstruction is
underway. New cities and towns begin to grow as the Earth begins to replenish itself. The tropical and
subtropical terrain's are the first to grow back to full capacity. It is in these jungles and rain forests that
many of the Zentraedi rebels and Malcontents have taken refuge. Khyron's and Azonia's combined
forces, in the South American Sector, are by far the largest, most organized and hostile of the
Malcontent forces.
June 2013
With the assistance of Breetai and Exedore the R.D.F. capture and bring to Earth, a
Robotech Factory Satellite. The production of several, new, submersible vessels, like the Prometheus
and the Daedalus begins.
September 2013
Khyron leads a small attack force against New Detroit. A Protoculture chamber is
stolen. The Zentraedi grow increasingly hostile. Many join Khyron is South America.
December 2013
Khyron attacks New Macross city on Christmas Eve in a successful attempt to
capture a supply of Protoculture.
Late December 2013
Shortly after his successful raid on New Macross Khyron decides to destroy
the SDF-I while on route to leave Earth and rejoin the Robotech Masters. During the assault Khyron's
ship is severely damaged. He locks the navigation computer and rams both SDF's- I and 2. Among the
casualties were Admiral Henry T. Gloval, Commander Claudia Grant, and Lieutenant's Kim Young,
Sammie Porter, and Vanessa Leeds. The survivors of the tragedy continue to rebuild.
February 2014
The threat of unknown radiation from the alien ship commanded by Khyron and the
unsalvaged remains of the two SDF class ships, forces the site of the final battle to be declared off
limits. Limited resources forced the majority of Khyron and Azonia's Zentraedi army to remain behind
in the South American Sector when their leaders made their deadly, last assault. Leaderless, the
Zentraedi army has splintered into hundreds of tiny factions. Fighting between these factions is heavy,
new leaders fight their way to dominance. Violence in and around the South American Sector is at its
worst.
March 2014
The sight of New Macross is declared a historic landmark.
July 2014
The United Earth Government reemerges. Several nations, including the E.B.S.I.S., claim
autonomy and refuse to join the U.E.G. Zentraedi internal conflicts have subsided as new leaders take
control. However, organized Zentraedi assaults on human cities and outposts have increased
dramatically. The South American Sector is clearly the source of most of these acts of aggression.
August 2014
Max and Miriya Sterling are given command of the R.D.F. in the South American
Sector. It is their job to contain the Zentraedi. The perimeters of the Zentraedi Control Zone are
defined.
October 2014
The Argentine Quadrant is established as an international buffer zone to help combat
the Zentraedi.
December 2014
Skull Squadron Commanded by Captain Maximillian Sterling recaptures the
unfinished, South American Grand Cannon from the Malcontent group "Khyron's Fist" in a decisive
battle. Construction begins to turn the site of the incomplete Grand Cannon into the R.D.F. military
headquarters in the sector.
February 2015
The Army of the Southern Cross is formally established. Construction of Monument
City begins near the historic site of New Macross. It will become the world headquarters for the new
army.
March 2015
Secret construction of the SDF-3 begins at the Robotech Factory orbitting Earth.
May 2015
The Zentraedi controlled Arkansas Protectorate declares itself an independent nation. Only
the E.B.S.I.S. recognizes its autonomy. Its political status in the world remains in limbo. Zentraedi
hostility continues in and around the South American Sector. Zentraedi hostility increases in the
Eastern (Asia/China/Indochina) and Africa Sectors. Possible build up and/or organization of Zentraedi
is feared.
January 2016
Dozens of independent nations, and smaller political entities called Baronies, continue to
secede from the unification movement. The fate of the one Unified World Government appears shaky
at best. Development of new infantry armor, weapons and mecha for the Army of the Southern Cross
is in full production. Norway and Africa are selected sites of secondary headquarters for the Army of
the Southern Cross. Reconstruction of Moon and Mars bases begin.
2017-2022
This section of time is rather unclear. According to information gathered the Army of the
Southern Cross, and various other factions remain in combat with the Zentraedi and them selves. It will
eventualy be put down, but little wars and skirmishes ocasionaly flare up.
August 2022
Preparations for the departure of the SDF-3 and the Robotech Expeditionary Force are
completed. Doctor Emil Lang is placed in charge of REF operations.
Late August 2022
Commander Rick Hunter and Admiral Lisa Hayes are wed. The SDF-3 (and the
REF) departs for the Robotech Masters homeworld. Amont them are Commander in Chief Rick
Hunter; Captain of the SDF-3, (Admiral) Lisa Hayes; colonel T.R. Edwards (Head of Military
Strategy), Captain Maximillion Sterling (Leader of the famous Skull Squadron), Lieutenant Commander
Miriya Sterling (Second in Command of the Skull Squadron), Lt. Commander Vince Grant (Special
Operations and Ground based Mobile Unit Pilot), field Commander Breetai (Second in Command only
to Rick and Lisa), Ambassador Exedore (Zentraedi/Robotech Master histrian and military advisor),
Colonel Johnathan Wolfe, famed Doctor Eimile Lange, Doctor R. Burke, and young freedom fighters
Lancer and Scott Bernard. The SDF-3 and the REF arrive at the master's homeworld, Tirol. Tirol is
under siege be the invid. War begins.
September 2022
Lynn Minmei, celebrity pop singer and hero of the first Robotech War, is confirmed
missing and is believed to have been accidentally taken along on the SDF-3. (Survivors of the assault
on Reflex Point would confirm this rumor). Ms. Minmei and her companion, singer "Janice," are never
again seen on Earth.
Late September 2022
The Robotech Factory space folds to rendevouz with the REF at Tirol. It is
never heard from again. Its desappearance remains a mystery to this day.
January 2031
The Robotech Masters arrive on Earth. The Second Robotech War begins.
April 2032
The last of the Robotech Masters main force is destroyed above the old SDF-1 memorial
site. Unknown to mankind, spore from the Invid Flower of Life had been unleashed upon the fertile
Earth. the flowers would thrive and ultimately drow the invide to our planet.
July 2032
The world government collapses completely. Anarchy reigns.
November 2032
The E.B.S.I.S. emerges as the new world power.
Feburary 2033
The last remnants of the Armies of the Southern Cross formally disband. North
America is locked in civil unrest, while South America prospers under the guidance of the E.B.S.I.S.
December 2035
The Invid appear without warning. The Earth is decimated. The Third Robotech
War has begun. Occupying Invid troops establish hive bases and begin the cultivation of the Invid
Flower of Life (the source of protoculture). Earth is to become a farm colony.
May 2036
The Invid dominate the Earth. Hundreds of Invid hives, protoculture farms and factories
dot the occupied Earth. Still humankind struggles out of the ashes to rebuild. Organized freedom
fighters begin their guerilla warfare against the alien invaders. The first REF fleet returns to Earth and
is swiftly destroyed by the Invid. Colonel J. Wolfe survives and establishes a secret military base to
cambat the Invid. Renowned freedom fighter "Lancer" also survives.
March 2037
The second REF fleet (estimated 400 warships) mounts an assault that faces annihilation
before they can penetrate Earth's atmosphere. Famed freedom fighter, Scott Bernard, is reportedly the
sole survivor.
Fall 2037 or 2038
Col. Johnathan Wolfe is slain, leading a rescue mission. Organized resistance is at
its height.
Summer 2038 or 2039
The Battle at Reflex Point. The (entire?) REF fleet returns to confront the
minions of the Invid Regis. The SDF-3 and its famous crew have not made the space jump.
Whereabouts unknown. The Invid are routed and flee Earth, but the cost is heavy. An estimated 98%
of the REF fleet (thousands of vessels) are destroyed. The Invid are believed to have left the Earth
forever. Scott Bernard leaves Earth to lead a search party to find the SDF-3. He is never seen again.
Summer 2039 or 2040
The Invid return with a smaller occupying force (estimated 2.5 million) to
cultivate the Invid Flower of Life. Resistance begins anew. Spirits are high. The SDF-3 remains lost.
The whereabouts of the "Sentinels" is unknown. The fight for a free Earth continues.
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