Macross Δ Gaiden: Macross E - Vol. 1 Ch. 2 - Radome Stage

[MangaDex]

 

[Ironclad]

I know piloting skills in Macross can be learned overnight (and even seasoned vets can be outskilled by complete scrubs in this franchise), but Xaos hires pilots like temp workers.

Also could the cast be more generic? I know not every protagonist can be Basara, but does every other lead need to be talented but bad at following orders and every squad captain the carefree older man?

 

[cinnamoncider]

and even seasoned vets can be outskilled by complete scrubs in this franchise

Were you pertaining to Delta? It reminds me that Windermere Aerial Knights completely wipes out fodder VFs on the series, given that they barely have any experience on actual battle.

Xaos hires pilots like temp workers.

It's not surprising. Xaos is a private military contractor similar to SMS, and they have to cope with the demands of their service.

does every other lead need to be talented but bad at following orders and every squad captain the carefree older man?

I do agree that every MC on Macross franchise disobeys orders given to them to achieve(?) something. It's a trope.

 

[pizhhh]

So, did thos aliens also eat windermere apples and drank contaminated water?