Episode
Robotech: The Midnight Sun
Overview
A savage battle takes place, which could determine the fate of all mankind! It is a time of reckoning, when Scott Bernard's leadership and courage is put to the test.
Details
- Series
- Robotech
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1985-06-18
Episode context
The Midnight Sun is Episode 17 in The New Generation of Robotech. It aired on 1985-06-18.
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Episode 16: Metamorphosis
The Invid Regiss transforms her royal children into perfect human replicas, into order to begin her plans for universal conquest. In a rare moment's break from fighting, Scott's group has an opportunity to relax. But, their rest is short lived, as this new threat is unleashed!
Episode 18: Ghost Town
The past comes vividly alive, as Scott Bernard & his gang of freedom fighters come face to face, with a group of aging veterans that fought alongside Rick Hunter during an earlier war. The true nature of heroism is explored in this episode.
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Episode 15: Separate Ways
The complexion of the war with the Invids is about to change forever. The pressure of constantly being on the offensive, leaves Scott Bernard and his valiant band of Robotech Defenders little option, but to split up and pursue guerilla tactics as lone freedom fighters.
Episode 19: Frost Bite
The freedom fighters take a detour from their journey to Reflex Point, to explore a city preserved under a canopy of ice & snow. It's a time to replenish their food supplies, and morale, after suffering so much at the hands of the Invid.
Episode 14: Annie's Wedding
The valiant band of freedom fighters stumble into a sacred Invid garden, populated by a tribe of primitive warriors. Accused of offending the tribe's ancient river gods, Scott & his squad are forced to play both sides against each other if they hope to survive.
Episode 20: Birthday Blues
A surprise birthday party for young Annie turns into a nightmare, as Corg leads a band of Invid Shocktroopers against the unsuspecting Robotech Defenders.
Episode 13: Sandstorm
Rand lives through a nightmare hallucination, as he falls victim to the power of the Invid Flower Of Life. This dream seems real, and eventually provides Rand with an insight into the ultimate goals of the Invid.
Episode 21: Hired Gun
A hired gun upsets the balance of peace in a barren wilderness, as he attempts to exact revenge against a town he feels has deserted him. However, nobody anticipates the intervention of Scott Bernard and his band of freedom fighters!
Episode 12: The Fortress
A daring attack is staged at an abandoned Robotech fortress, used by the Invid as a military base and research laboratory. The plans are complicated by Rand & Annie's discovery of a massive living computer, which controls the aliens on the planet.
Episode 22: The Big Apple
A search for Protoculture energy cells takes the freedom fighters on a dangerous journey into a large urban complex controlled by the Invid.
Episode 11: The Secret Route
The depth of human deprivation is seen, as the band of Robotech Defenders, under the leadership of Scott Bernard, must deal with the delicate situation of greed vs. human compassion. Lancer bumps into an old flame, Carla, who played a crutial role in his facade as Yellow Dancer.
Episode 23: Reflex Point
The stage is set for a battle between Admiral Rick Hunter's returning Robotech Expeditionary Force and the Invid horde. It is a time for valiant deeds and heroic action!