[Roy is meeting with Rick]
I'm assigning two subordinates to your command. [Video screen shows pilot mugshots]
FVFemale Voice
This is Corporal Ben Dixon. He has 378 hours in simulation and 66 hours of flight time. He is Class A. This is Corporal Maximilian Sterling. He has 320 hours in simulation and 50 hours of flight time. He's also Class A.
Hey, Roy. What gives? Uhh...I don't get it. Those guys are both just beginners.
Well, Rick. You're not a lot different than them.
But Roy, I've got lot more experience.
Now the files are here and I want you to study them. There's also a manual for you that contains all the official things you need to know about being a lieutenant. [someone knocks on door] I guess that must be them. Come in. [to new arrivals] Reporting as ordered. This man will be your new commanding officer from now on. He's Lt. Rick Hunter and he's quite a good fighter pilot. In fact, he is just awarded the Titanium Medal.
Ben
I'm honored to be serving under your command, Lt. Hunter. Corp. Ben Dixon reporting & while I'm around I assure nothing will go wrong.
Umm...Glad were going to be on the same team. I'm Corp. Max Sterling, sir. Call me Max. I'm very inexperienced & might be needing a lot of help.
Well, I'm please to meet ya'.
Ben
Did you hear about Minmei being in that Ms. Macross beauty pageant?
Say what? Minmei's entered a beauty pageant?
Ben
Yeah, Believe me or not, Lt. Hunter said our squadron wouldn't have to work Saturday night. So, I'm going.
Ben
Yeah, he said he wanted a big turnout to cheer for Minmei.
Umm...maybe he's just in love or something.
Ben
He's what? In love? [chuckles] Hey maybe you're right. That can make you crazy.[Laughing]
Ms. What? Macross? I wish you haven't entered that.
MMinmei
The mayor had entered me without even asking.
Don't tell me you're jealous?
I guess I'm acting kind of stupid, aren't I?
[At the Zentraedi main base, Dolza, Breetai, Exedore and spies Rico, Bron, and Konda are questioning Rick, Lisa, and Ben]
DDolza
[with Lisa in his grip] And now, my feisty female, I want to know by what process you become Micronians. Answer me at once [grips Lisa tighter; Lisa squeals]
Stop squeezing her! We're born into this world as Micronians.
Yes, but born from what is the question?
From our mothers, what do you think?
KKonda
What is this thing, 'mothers'?
BDBen Dixon
It's the parent who's female!
You don't mean you are actually born from these females?
Ben
Look, it's just like the birds and the bees; it's just a process of nature. When a male and a female love each other, it just happens.
This 'love', what is it? How do you express it?
Ben
Well, by kissing one another.
DDolza
It's hard to believe that's how Micronians are made. Why don't we see it right now by having you both kiss one another?
What? You can't be serious, there's no way I'm gonna kiss him!