An alien spaceship crashes on Earth in 1999, carrying secrets of Robotechnology. In 2009, an alien search party arrives to reclaim the stolen databank, sparking an intergalactic war. Earth forces win the first battle, but at a great cost, destroying the planet. By 2027, a new armada is approaching, seeking to reclaim technology and destroy the Earth.
Robotech: The Movie
A compilation film combining a Japanese TV series and a direct-to-video anime, re-edited for a US audience.