- For the grouping of Clones by the Robotech Masters see Triumvirate
| "Triumvirate" | |
| The Masters, Episode 50 | |
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| Air date | 10 May, 1985 |
| Written by | Steve Kramer |
| Directed by | Robert V. Barron |
| Adaptations | |
| Comic adaptation(s) | Robotech Masters 13: Triumvirate |
| Episode Guide | |
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"Triumvirate" is the 50th episode of Robotech and 14th episode of Robotech: The Masters.
Summary[]
High Command orders an offensive that they don't realize is doomed to failure. Dana brings Zor to the crash site of the SDF-1, where he makes a startling connection.
Synopsis[]
The United Earth Defense mount a full-scale attack on the armada of the Robotech Masters. Dana Sterling and the 15th Alpha Tactical Armored Corps are left behind to continue deprogramming Zor. The clone encounters more resentment. The fighting 15th does not enjoy babysitting assignments.
Meanwhile, transmissions from Zor Prime continue to be received by the invaders. Commander Leonard's attack is doomed from the start.
Zor, Dana, and Bowie investigate the wreck of the SDF-1 and find the ruins filled with unusual flowers. The plants seem to throb with power, more like sentient beings trying to make contact with something far away. Zor notices the blossoms grow in clusters of three and remembers a connection between the plants and a mysterious Triumvirate that is the essence of the alien lifestyle -- the three who act as one.
Memorable quotes[]
- Sean: "Marie... Be careful, okay?"
Marie: "Hmm... I almost believe that you really mean that."
Sean: "Uh..." - Dana: "First of all sir, I'm fully aware that I disobeyed orders."
Nova: "So what else is new?"
References[]
Characters[]
- Anatole Leonard
- Rolf Emerson
- Marcus "Ace" Green
- Antoine Rochelle
- Dana Sterling
- Marie Crystal
- Nova Satori
- Angelo Dante
- Sean Phillips
- Bowie Grant
- Zor Prime
- Robotech Masters Elders
- Paul Nordoff
- Seward
Vessels and vehicles[]
- Hovercycle
- Hover Car
- Tristar class
- AJAX
- VHT-1 Veritech Hover Tank
- Bioroid
- Bioroid
- Tirolian Mothership
Technology[]
Other[]
- Dana mentions her home town, and leaving behind a younger brother. No other media has ever represented Dana having a brother.
Background information[]
- Triumvirate (episode) was based on the original Japanese episode of Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross entitled "Toripuru Mirā" (Meaning "Triple Mirror" in English) that was aired 15 July, 1984 in Japan.
Cast[]
- Larry Abraham as Bowie Grant
- Bill Capizzi as Robotech Masters
- Tony Clay as Paul Nordoff
- David Millbern as Louie Nichols
- Jeffrey Platt as Rolf Emerson
- Penny Sweet as Nova Satori
- Kerrigan Mahan as Sean Phillips
- Steve Kramer as Angelo Dante
- Paul St. Peter as Zor Prime
- Greg Finley as Anatole Leonard
- Barbara Goodson as Marie Crystal
- David Millbern as Louie Nichols
- Melissa Newman as Dana Sterling
- J. Jay Smith as the Narrator
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