Macross 7 faces a difficult road ahead as the surprise attack strategy planned by Max ends in failure. However, from the enemy's reaction, Max believes that Anima Pirithia and Basara's song are related, and Dr. Let Chiba and the others investigate. Meanwhile, Gamlin, whose body was taken over by Gabil, blows up military facilities one after another, and takes Mylene hostage when he tries to stop it...