When an enigmatic spacecraft crashes onto Earth, humanity discovers it is not alone in the universe. Amidst fears of extraterrestrial threats, nations set aside their differences to unite under the United Nations. Repurposing the alien ship as the SDF-1 Macross, the UN forces prepare for its inaugural flight. However, their plans are shattered when a hostile alien race, the Zentradi, launches an attack. In a surprising turn of events, the Macross defends Earth by engaging the enemy fleet, triggering a cosmic conflict. As the Macross attempts to flee, it and its inhabitants are transported to the depths of space. Amidst this chaos are Hikaru Ichijou, a daring pilot, and Minmay Lynn, a budding songstress, who, alongside the ship's crew, embark on a tumultuous odyssey. Through trials of loss and strife, they confront the harsh realities of interstellar war.