This article is about the character from Robotech

Robotech

Robotech is an 85-episode science fiction anime adaptation produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd. and first released in the United States in 1985...

. See Claudia LaSalle

Claudia LaSalle

is a fictional character in the Macross animated science fiction universe. She debuts in the first episode of the first series, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross...

 for the original inspiration for this character in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross

The Super Dimension Fortress Macross

is an anime television series. According to story creator Shoji Kawamori, it depicts "a love triangle against the backdrop of great battles" during the first Human-alien war....

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Claudia Grant is a fictional character from Robotech

Robotech

Robotech is an 85-episode science fiction anime adaptation produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd. and first released in the United States in 1985...

, specifically the part of the anime

Anime

is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....

 series known as Macross

Macross

is a series of science fiction mecha anime, directed by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional history of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999. It consists of three TV series, four movies, six OVAs, one light novel and five manga series, all sponsored by Big West...

 (where she was originally called Claudia LaSalle).

Born in 1983, Claudia is distinguished by her blue eyes and short dark brown hair. In 1999, following the crash of the SDF-1, Claudia joins the military and quickly rises in the ranks of the newly formed United Earth Forces (UEF). After initially being posted to an air base in Wyoming, where she first meets a then young Lt. Roy Fokker

Roy Focker

is a fictional character from the Japanese anime science fiction series Macross and the prequel OVA Macross Zero...

, she is later posted to Macross Island to oversee the rebuilding and refitting of the SDF-1.

First Robotech War

Claudia become a bridge officer on the SDF-1

SDF-1 Macross

The SDF-1 Macross is a fictional interstellar transforming spacecraft from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, an anime science fiction series that aired in Japan in 1982–1983, and its American adaptation Robotech...

 with the rank of lieutenant commander and was third in command after Captain Henry J. Gloval and Lt. Cmdr. Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes is one of the fictional characters in the first Robotech anime television series. She is known as Misa Hayase in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, the series which was adapted into the first saga of Robotech.- Biography :...

 when the SDF-1 was launched in February 2009, just as the arrival of Zentraedi forces in Earth's solar system marks the start of the First Robotech War. As the SDF-1’s Chief Communications Officer, Claudia is tasked with coordinating communications for the 15,000 crew members aboard the massive battle fortress. Despite the challenge, which is made worse by the constant attacks by the Zentraedi

Zentradi

The are a fictional, militastic race of alien, humanoid giants and often the main antagonist in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime series and its Robotech adaptation....

, Claudia successfully coordinates communications with various departments that keeps operations running smoothly throughout the immense ship throughout the First Robotech War. Unlike Lisa's no-nonsense, by-the-book attitude, Claudia maintains a relaxed and confident manner which enables her to develop strong friendships with the bridge officers Vanessa Leeds, Sammie Porter and Kim Young

Macross operators

The Macross operators — Vanessa Laird, Kim Kabirov, and Shammy Milliome — were three minor fictional characters in the first Macross series...

 who regard her as a big sister. She also develops a strong relationship with Captain Gloval, whom she regards as almost a father-figure. Although it is not stated in the television series, Claudia has a strong relationship with her younger brother Vince Grant, who serves as an engineer aboard the SDF-1 during the war. Claudia and Lisa, despite their different attitudes, also become good friends.

In her early military career, Claudia courted fighter pilot Roy Fokker during her first assignment at a Wyoming Air base. After both are posted to the SDF-1, they fall in love and became a couple. However, Claudia is devastated by when Roy is killed during the First Robotech War but she finds the strength to continue on in the fight against the Zentraedi. In 2012, after the war, Claudia, who by then had been made a full commander like Lisa, settles down in New Macross City and attempts to move on with her life and works to rebuild Earth following the devastation caused by the war. She continues to serve with the United Earth Forces (UEF) in a number of important operations, including the capture of the Zentraedi satellite factory in June of 2013. Claudia is one of Admiral Gloval's most trusted confidants, and she is always present at important meetings.

Claudia does her best to comfort Lisa in regards to her feelings for Rick Hunter

Rick Hunter

Rick Hunter, voiced by veteran voice actor Tony Oliver, is one of the fictional characters in the Robotech anime television series. He begins the series as a naive and headstrong nineteen-year-old civilian pilot, having flown for his father "Pops" Hunter's world-class flying circus...

, who continues to be obsessed with Lynn Minmay. Lisa, who is in love with Rick and wishes she could make him understand how she feels, is consoled by Claudia over a glass of wine or cup of tea. Claudia tells her that she and Roy did not fall in love the first time they met and that she was initially put off by Roy's brashness and playboy attitude and that it was only after the two struggled through the early parts of their relationship that they realized they were in love. Claudia offering advice and bluntly tells Lisa not to let Rick "get away from her". Claudia also becomes goods friends with Max Sterling

Max Sterling

Maximillian Sterling, voiced by Cam Clarke , is one of the fictional characters in the Robotech anime television series. He is a young fighter pilot assigned to Rick Hunter's various commands along with Ben Dixon...

 and Miriya Parina Sterling

Miriya Parina Sterling

Miriya Parina Sterling, voiced by Edie Mirman, is one of the fictional characters in the anime television series Robotech. She is the self-styled "finest combat pilot in all the Zentraedi forces." She is distinguished by her slim figure, green eyes and her long green hair.-First Robotech War:Miriya...

, and envies both their happy marriage and their baby daughter Dana Sterling

Dana Sterling

Dana Sterling is a fictional character from the Robotech anime television series. The character was adapted from the originally unrelated characters Komilia Maria Fallyna Jenius in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross and Jeanne Francaix in Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross...

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In January 2014, in the final battle against Khyron, who launches a suicide run against the SDF-1, Claudia, Admiral Gloval, Lt. Vanessa Leeds, Lt. Sammie Porter and Lt. Kim Young

Macross operators

The Macross operators — Vanessa Laird, Kim Kabirov, and Shammy Milliome — were three minor fictional characters in the first Macross series...

, die at their post (although in the original Macross, she does not die). However, Captain Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes is one of the fictional characters in the first Robotech anime television series. She is known as Misa Hayase in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, the series which was adapted into the first saga of Robotech.- Biography :...

 survives and she and Rick realize and accept their feelings for each other. In 2029, at the first graduating class of the new United Earth Military academy, Claudia and her bravery are held as examples for others to follow.

The character of Bowie Grant in Robotech Masters segment), which is the second sage of Robotech, is Claudia's nephew and son of her brother, Vince Grant and his wife, Dr. Jean Grant, both of whom play major roles in Robotech II: The Sentinels

Robotech II: The Sentinels

Robotech II: The Sentinels was an attempt by Harmony Gold USA to continue the original 1985 Robotech television series. Only three episodes were ultimately animated before the project was canceled in 1986, and a feature-length film was released from footage taken from the completed episodes...

, Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles is a five-part comic book mini-series written by Tommy Yune along with the Waltrip brothers, who were previously the art-and-writing team of the Robotech II: The Sentinels comic series. It was published under DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint...

 and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is the 2006 animated sequel to the 1985 Robotech television series. It was released on DVD on February 6, 2007.- Plot :...

.

In Robotech II: The Sentinels

Robotech II: The Sentinels

Robotech II: The Sentinels was an attempt by Harmony Gold USA to continue the original 1985 Robotech television series. Only three episodes were ultimately animated before the project was canceled in 1986, and a feature-length film was released from footage taken from the completed episodes...

, (which is set between the first and second Robotech sagas), Bowie Grant serves as the ring bearer at the wedding of Rick Hunter

Rick Hunter

Rick Hunter, voiced by veteran voice actor Tony Oliver, is one of the fictional characters in the Robotech anime television series. He begins the series as a naive and headstrong nineteen-year-old civilian pilot, having flown for his father "Pops" Hunter's world-class flying circus...

 and Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes is one of the fictional characters in the first Robotech anime television series. She is known as Misa Hayase in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, the series which was adapted into the first saga of Robotech.- Biography :...

. Vince and Jean Grant are also present for the ceremony. As Rick and Lisa dance for the first time as a married couple, Claudia can be seen briefly smiling from beyond the grave.