Rick Hunter es un ex piloto civil que se convierte en una figura clave en la guerra contra las fuerzas alienígenas Zentradi. Su crecimiento como líder y luchador es central en la narrativa de *Robotech*.
Miriya Parina is initially a Zentradi elite warrior, the fiercest of the Zentradi forces, but her love for Max Sterling and her exposure to humanity leads her to question her allegiance.
Lynn Minmei is a popular singer whose music becomes a symbol of hope throughout the war. She is caught between her personal feelings for Rick and her role in the larger conflict.