The original Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime TV series, directed by Shoji Kawamori and produced by Studio Nue, was first aired in Japan. It started the popular space opera franchise combining mecha, music, and romance.
The movie version of Super Dimension Fortress Macross, a condensed version of the TV series with new animation and changed story elements, was released in theaters in Japan.
The original Macross series was adapted and merged with other series to create the 'Robotech' series for the international (mainly American) audience, introducing Macross to a wider global audience under a different name.
The alien spaceship is discovered buried on South Ataria Island after the Battle of Earth.
The SDF-1 is refurbished and becomes Earth's first deep-space fortress and aircraft carrier.
The Macross flees Earth to space, initiating the war with the alien Zentradi forces.
Zentradi forces attack Earth orbit leading to significant battles involving the Macross fleet.
The Macross embarks on a long voyage through space in pursuit of the Zentradi fleet.
Humanity fights the first large scale battles with the Zentradi giant warrior race.
The influence of human culture, notably music and love, begins to affect Zentradi society.
Efforts to mediate peace through shared culture and music begin.
Formal peace between the two races is established, ending large scale hostilities.
