2059

• The VF-25 Messiah is developed based off data from the YF-24 prototype at Macross Frontier Arsenal. S.M.S. begins testing.
• Development of the VF-27 Lucifer on-board Macross Galaxy based on data from the YF-24 prototype.

Macross Frontier

Macross Frontier (manga)

Macross Frontier: The Super Dimension Song Maiden Ranka
February
February 26

• Macross Frontier TV episode 1 - "Close Encounter"
• Idol Sheryl Nome visits Frontier and gives a press conference. Gaining popularity on the Galaxy Network, the "Galactic Fairy" comes to Macross Frontier as the last stop of the tour.

March
March 2

• The 21st New Macross class immigrant fleet from planet Eden, "Galaxy Fleet", passes near the Macross Frontier fleet.
• Ozma Lee acquires tickets to Sheryl Nome's live concert. On her way to the concert, Ranka Lee meets Alto Saotome.
• While the Macross Frontier fleet is en route towards the center of the galaxy in search of inhabitable planets, it is attacked by the mysterious extraterrestrial life form Vajra. The Macross Frontier fleet enters into a conflict with space-lifeform, Vajra. Sheryl's live concert is interrupted by the Vajra attack. Ranka Lee is attack by the Vajra.
• Macross Frontier TV episode 2 - "Hard Chase"
  • Ranka Lee is on her way to S.M.S. to drop off some items for her older brother Ozma Lee when she happens to meet Sheryl Nome. Alto Saotome also shows up when the two arrive at an observation park, but then the Vajra loom over from the skies above.

March 3

• Macross Frontier TV episode 3 - "On Your Marks"
  • Alto Saotome unexpectedly meets Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome again at an observation park. However, the Vajra also shows up again in the skies above the three, so they immediately head to the park's emergency shelter and are trapped inside.

March 4

• Ranka Lee is under hospital observation. Due to a childhood accident, she has a "disorder that invokes extreme reactions at the thought of death or injury to those close to her".

March 5

• Alto Saotome meets Ranka Lee on the hill at the park. Ranka takes the first step toward being a singer.

March 22

• Miss Macross Frontier auditions. Ranka Lee secretly applies to "Miss Macross Frontier".

April
April 15

• Macross Frontier TV episode 4 - "Miss Macross"
  • Miss Macross Frontier preliminary finalists are chosen.

April 20

• Miranda Merin wins Miss Macross Frontier.

April 21

• Macross Frontier TV episode 5 - "Star Date"
  • Ranka Lee is expelled from Saint Maria's School for Girls.
  • Ranka Lee performs her "street live" at Folmo Mall.

April 29

• Ranka Lee celebrates her 16th birthday is with fellow part-timer, Nanase Matsuura.

May
May 1

• Macross Frontier TV episode 6 - "Bye-Bye Sheryl"
  • Ranka Lee signs with Vector Promotions.
  • Sheryl Nome's "Sayonara (BYE-BYE) Live" concert.
• Macross Frontier TV episode 7 - First Attack
  • Macross Galaxy Rescue Operation.

May 5

• Ranka Lee performs "Ninjin Loves You Yeah!" at Folmo.

May 9

• Macross Frontier TV episode 8 - High School Queen
  • Ranka Lee transfers to Mihoshi Academy's Entertainment department.

May 12

• Sheryl Nome enrolls in Mihoshi Academy's pilot training courses.

May 18

• Macross Frontier TV episode 9 - Friendly Fire
  • Ranka Lee's "Neko Nikki" promotion in Shibuya.

May 26

• Casting for "Bird Human" movie.

May 31

• Macross Frontier TV episode 10 - Legend of Zero
  • Ranka Lee is casted in minor role in the "Bird Human" movie as "Daughter of Mayan A". Filming takes place on Island 3. Because the woman casted as the heroine "Mao" was attacked by a Hydra, Ranka is quickly inserted as a substitute.

June
June 1 - June 3

• Ranka Lee films her role on the "Bird Human" movie (her participation is extended through June 21).

June 23

• Ranka Lee returns to school after a long absence.

June 27

• Additional filming for "Bird Human" movie.

June 29

• Filming for "Bird Human" movie finishes. Ranka Lee returns to Island 1.

July
July 6

• Ranka Lee goes to Akihabara Deep for work.

July 12

• Bird Human (movie) Roadshow.

July 14

• Ranka Lee is interviewed concerning her role in the film, "Bird Human".

July 16

• Ranka Lee does her first gravure-modeling photography session. Ranka e-mails Alto Saotome during intervals of work.

July 18

• Ranka Lee films a commercial for Nyan-Nyan, where she worked part-time.

July 21

• Many fans assemble during a live radio broadcast with Ranka Lee. This is her first opportunity to come in contact with her fans.

July 23

• Ranka Lee appears in her first live TV broadcast. The strength of her singing voice is displayed.

July 27

• Alto Saotome's 17th birthday. Ranka Lee asks Elmo Kridanik for two hours off to meet with Alto at Griffin Park.

July 28

• Ranka Lee's First Live! rehearsal.

August
August 1

• Macross Frontier TV episode 12 - "Fastest Delivery"
• Ranka Lee is given the day off and meets Nanase Matsuura, Michael Blanc, and Luca Angeloni at Mihoshi Academy.
• Ranka Lee introduces the Vajra larva, Ai-kun, to Nanase Matsuura.

August 2

• • Using a fold booster developed by Luca Angeloni to break through fold faults, Michael Blanc brings Ranka Lee to a specially-installed stage at the 33rd Marine Forces' base on Gallia 4.
  • Alto Saotome and Ranka Lee make an emergency landing during flight near Macross-4 Global.

August 3

• Macross Frontier TV episode 13 - "Memory of Global"
  • Ranka Lee is captured by the Vajra and is taken away by a Vajra semi-Queen.
  • Gallia 4 is annihilated by a dimension eater.
• Macross Frontier TV episode 14 - "Mother's Lullaby"
  • A large group of Vajra attack Macross Frontier.
  • Ranka Lee is rescued by Brera Sterne and Alto Saotome.

August 6

• Macross Frontier TV episode 15 - "Lost Peace"
  • Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome sing "What 'bout My Star" in the hospital.
  • "Ranka Attack"-Project is authorized by the Executive Office of the President as a trump card against the Vajra.
  • Grace O'Connor assumes the role of Ranka Lee's new manager. Brera Sterne is assigned to Ranka as a bodyguard.

August 11

• Macross Frontier TV episode 16 - "Ranka Attack"
  • Ranka Lee goes to Island 14 in a consolation event. In order to portray Ranka as a light of hope, Grace O'Connor conducts a large promotion on Island 14, which was badly damaged by the Vajra.
  • Ranka Lee records "Aimo O.C." at an exclusive recording studio on the mountain.

August 13

• "Ranka Attack" used in an experiment on the Vajra with tremendous effect.

August 14

• Macross Frontier TV episode 17 - "Goodbye Sister"
  
  • Nanase Matsuura participates in Ranka Lee's first live performance as a designer.

August 15

• Ranka Lee's "First Live Revenge!" performance (Although originally scheduled for August 3, Ranka was recovering after being rescued from the Vajra). Her older brother, Ozma Lee also attends. After her first live performance, Ranka's popularity increases further.

August 17

• Macross Frontier TV episode 18 - "Fold Fame"
  • Ranka Lee is introduced during a presidential press conference as a symbol of hope. Ranka's popularity is at its peak.
  • "Ranka Attack" is used by the New U.N. forces in a joint operation with S.M.S.. The Vajra approaching Macross Frontier are defeated.

August 25

• Macross Frontier TV episode 19 - "Triangler"
  
  • The Frontier fleet celebrates after completing the 7th ultra-long-distance fold, declaring the day "Aimo Memorial Day". A commemorative ceremony is held with a performance at Mihoshi Academy.
• Macross Frontier TV episode 20 - "Diamond Crevasse"
  • Influenced by Ranka's feelings, large numbers of Vajra appear inside the Frontier colony and begin brutal attacks.
  • President Howard Glass is assassinated heading to Battle Frontier.
• Macross Frontier TV episode 21 - "Blue Ether"
  • The president's death is falsified by Chief of Staff Leon Mishima, who seizes command and deploys Battle Frontier.
  • The Vajra are drawn to Island 3 by Ranka Lee in a strategy by S.M.S. to use a Fold bomb. The Vajra and Island 3 are annihilated.

August 27

• Ranka Lee attends mourning ceremonies. Ranka stops singing.

August 28

• Ranka Lee reunites with grown-up Ai-kun. Ranka and Brera Sterne leave to fine the Vajra's home world.

September
September 2

• Macross Frontier TV episode 23 - "True Begin"
• Macross Frontier TV episode 24 - "Last Frontier"
  • Grace O'Connor uses Ranka Lee.
  • Ranka Lee controls the Vajra with their song and attacks Macross Frontier. New U.N. forces counterattack with Sheryl Nome's song.
  • Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome's "Macross Attack". Ranka Lee's awareness is restored through the efforts of S.M.S., Macross Quarter and Alto Saotome and her strength is revived. Sheryl's strength is encouraged.
  • New U.N. forces, S.M.S. and the Vajra cooperate in a counterattack with Ranka Lee's and Sheryl Nome's duet against Macross Galaxy. Macross Galaxy is destroyed.

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