Macross operators
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The Macross operators — Vanessa Laird, Kim Kabirov, and Shammy Milliome (Vanessa Leeds, Kim Young, and Sammy Porter in Robotech) — were three minor fictional characters in the first Macross
series (which was adapted as the first story arc of Robotech
). They were attractive girls who managed the various functions of the SDF-1 Macross
' bridge under Captain Global (Gloval in Robotech). The three were prone to gossip and often compared notes on the ongoing romantic woes of their friend and leader, Misa Hayase
(Lisa Hayes
in Robotech
); Vanessa, the most mature and outspoken of the girls, even directly tried to help Lisa/Misa with her romantic troubles on more than one occasion. Shammy, on the other hand, eventually served at Hayase's station in her absence, although she needed to adjust to the post. In the original Macross
anime series they all survived the war. However, in the Robotech adaptation of episode 36 (To The Stars) the three died at their posts defending Macross City from Khyron's suicide
attack. All three of the girls each have the rank of lieutenant.
In the original Macross (1982) Japanese anime TV series the character of Vanessa Laird was voiced by Run Sasaki
, Kim Kabirov by Hiromi Tsuru
and Shammy Milliome by Sanae Miyuki
. In the 2006 ADV Films English Dub of the original series they were voiced by Nancy Novotny
, Kira Vincent Davis and Hilary Haag
respectively.
In the Del Rey Robotech novels by Jack McKinney
, the single encounter between the operators and the Zentraedi
spies Rico, Konda, and Bron was developed into an ongoing romance wherein the three girls each dated one of the Zentraedi. Also in the McKinney novels, the "bunnies" had the nickname "the Terrible Trio". They, along with Commanders Lisa Hayes and Claudia Grant, occasionally also had the insulting collective nickname, "Gloval's Harem," but anyone foolish enough to use it in Grant's presence usually regretted it.
In Robotech, during Commander Leonard's commencement address in Episode 37, Dana's Story, he reads off the names of the bridge officers who died during the final battle as depicted in Episode 36 To the Stars. Gloval, Claudia, Sammie, and Kim are mentioned. The reason Vanessa was not mentioned is unknown, but usually attributed to a scripting error. Most accept that she died during the destruction of the SDF-1. However, in the later episodes of the first arc, Vanessa is notably absent from the bridge. Kim Young also remarks that she was the only one who was promoted (presumably to another post). Amusingly, this would then suggest that she could in fact still be alive as of 2044- the last year in which the most recent story lines took place
The term "Bridge Bunnies" is an English-coined nickname that originated in Starblazers fandom. It is not used in the Japanese Macross scripts or among Japanese fans of Macross. This term can also refer to the bridge crew of Macross 7
, composed of Sally Ford, Miho Miho, and Kim Saintlaurent who served under Captain Maximilian Jenius, as well as the trio of officers serving under Commander Gendo Ikari
in Neon Genesis Evangelion
, which includes Maya Ibuki, Shigeru Aoba, and Makoto Hyuga, and also the main bridge personnel in Martian Successor Nadesico
, consisting of Captain Yurika Misumaru, Megumi Reinard, Minato Haruka, Ruri Hoshino
, and Jun Aoi
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...
series (which was adapted as the first story arc of 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...
). They were attractive girls who managed the various functions of the SDF-1 Macross
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...
' bridge under Captain Global (Gloval in Robotech). The three were prone to gossip and often compared notes on the ongoing romantic woes of their friend and leader, Misa Hayase
Misa Hayase
is one of the central fictional characters of the Macross Japanese anime series. Her voice actress was Mika Doi in the original Japanese TV version, in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? movie adaptation, and in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012 OVA...
(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 :...
in 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...
); Vanessa, the most mature and outspoken of the girls, even directly tried to help Lisa/Misa with her romantic troubles on more than one occasion. Shammy, on the other hand, eventually served at Hayase's station in her absence, although she needed to adjust to the post. In the original 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...
anime series they all survived the war. However, in the Robotech adaptation of episode 36 (To The Stars) the three died at their posts defending Macross City from Khyron's suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
attack. All three of the girls each have the rank of lieutenant.
In the original Macross (1982) Japanese anime TV series the character of Vanessa Laird was voiced by Run Sasaki
Run Sasaki
, is a veteran Japanese voice actress. Born in Japan, she now lives in Seattle in the United States.-Movies:*Crusher Joe *The Super Dimension Fortress Macross *Ohayou Spank...
, Kim Kabirov by Hiromi Tsuru
Hiromi Tsuru
is a Japanese voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture. She is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.She is most known for the roles of Bulma , Ukyo Kuonji , Dokin-chan , Madoka Ayukawa , Miyuki Kashima , Reiko Mikami and Naomi Hunter is a Japanese voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture. She...
and Shammy Milliome by Sanae Miyuki
Sanae Miyuki
is a Japanese voice actor known for voicing Botan of YuYu Hakusho. Her previous stage name was .-Anime roles:*Akuma-kun *Bubblegum Crash *Bokku ...
. In the 2006 ADV Films English Dub of the original series they were voiced by Nancy Novotny
Nancy Novotny
Nancy Novotny is a radio personality and an American voice actress working with ADV Films and Seraphim Digital, known for her roles in English-language dubbed anime, such as Yomi in Azumanga Daioh, Yuka in Elfen Lied and Madlax in Madlax...
, Kira Vincent Davis and Hilary Haag
Hilary Haag
Hilary Haag Scarborough is an American voice actress who worked for ADV Films and Seraphim Digital and currently lives in Houston, Texas. Attended Lamar Consolidated High School and went on to study English Rhetoric at Texas A&M University...
respectively.
In the Del Rey Robotech novels by Jack McKinney
Jack McKinney (writer)
Jack McKinney was a pseudonym used by American authors James Luceno and Brian Daley before the latter's death.As well as adapting Robotech into novel form, they were also responsible for the Sentinels series which continued to expand the Robotech Universe...
, the single encounter between the operators and 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....
spies Rico, Konda, and Bron was developed into an ongoing romance wherein the three girls each dated one of the Zentraedi. Also in the McKinney novels, the "bunnies" had the nickname "the Terrible Trio". They, along with Commanders Lisa Hayes and Claudia Grant, occasionally also had the insulting collective nickname, "Gloval's Harem," but anyone foolish enough to use it in Grant's presence usually regretted it.
In Robotech, during Commander Leonard's commencement address in Episode 37, Dana's Story, he reads off the names of the bridge officers who died during the final battle as depicted in Episode 36 To the Stars. Gloval, Claudia, Sammie, and Kim are mentioned. The reason Vanessa was not mentioned is unknown, but usually attributed to a scripting error. Most accept that she died during the destruction of the SDF-1. However, in the later episodes of the first arc, Vanessa is notably absent from the bridge. Kim Young also remarks that she was the only one who was promoted (presumably to another post). Amusingly, this would then suggest that she could in fact still be alive as of 2044- the last year in which the most recent story lines took place
The term "Bridge Bunnies" is an English-coined nickname that originated in Starblazers fandom. It is not used in the Japanese Macross scripts or among Japanese fans of Macross. This term can also refer to the bridge crew of Macross 7
Macross 7
is an anime television series. It is a sequel to the show The Super Dimension Fortress Macross that takes place many years after the events of the first series following a cast of mostly new characters. The show ran from October 16, 1994 to September 24, 1995 at 11:00 AM, and 49 episodes were aired...
, composed of Sally Ford, Miho Miho, and Kim Saintlaurent who served under Captain Maximilian Jenius, as well as the trio of officers serving under Commander Gendo Ikari
Gendo Ikari
is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. He is the commander of Nerv. While all of the English versions romanize his given name as Gendo, Gainax's website romanizes it Gendoh, and some fansites romanize his name as "Gendou"....
in Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise
The franchise is an umbrella of Japanese media properties generally owned by the anime studio Gainax. It has grossed over 150 billion yen since 1995. The central works of the franchise feature an apocalyptic mecha action story which revolves around the efforts by the paramilitary organization...
, which includes Maya Ibuki, Shigeru Aoba, and Makoto Hyuga, and also the main bridge personnel in Martian Successor Nadesico
Martian Successor Nadesico
, is a science fiction comedy anime TV series, and a later manga series created by Kia Asamiya. The manga, published in English by CPM Manga, is significantly different from the anime....
, consisting of Captain Yurika Misumaru, Megumi Reinard, Minato Haruka, Ruri Hoshino
Ruri Hoshino
Ruri Hoshino is a fictional character in the anime series Martian Successor Nadesico. She is also the main character in Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness, and appears in the manga based on the original television series. Ruri was created by Keiji Gotoh for the anime, and adapted...
, and Jun Aoi