Properly conditioned soldiers, Breeti's fleet followed their commander into battle against their own people without question. After a successful siege they found themselves lost on a world they did not understand and commanded to lay down their arms and join Earth's society. For many, it is a world they can not comprehend, with customs both frightening and deplorable. Others perceive themselves to be the vanquished; alive, and forced to live among their conquerors. A shame that is unbearable. Still others have tried to change, but find these Earthmen to be weak, confusing and decadent. They find themselves second class citizens, unskilled, alone, confused and feared. For these Zentraedi, it is a transition that is impossible. A fate far worse than death. They are warriors! Without war they are useless, without purpose. They crave the excitement of battle more than any obscure promise of enlightenment. Thus, it is these lost souls who rebel and lash out against the very people who offer them liberty. They have no recourse, they are soldiers, and must fight. They know they can not win. They know that they will die. But till death claims them, they will fight the good fight and welcome a glorious death. A warrior's death.
These are the Zentraedi villains, rebels and rouges who still plague the battered Earth as its people struggle to rebuild their planet. Some are micronized, others full size, towering among the newly built skyscrapers. Some are wandering bandits, others, marauders, bent on wholesale destruction of the micronean, human enemy. Some are maniacally evil, while others are frustrated or running scared. Some have joined up with human scum; rebels, bandits and exploiters of human misery. Others have linked up with political factions that see the opportunity to garner land, or power, or to destroy an old enemy. Still others simply struggle to survive the only way they know how.
The Earth has been decimated. Life clings desperately on. It is a new, wild and savage world that tests the strongest and most virtuous of mankind. It is a world in which giant warriors hate, and freely roam.
Gorian
Rank: Former Commander in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and leader of the Scavengers.
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: December 18, 1978
History: Former battalion commander in Khyron's fleet, Gorian's ship was destroyed during the Zentraedi bombardment and crashed in North America. He was never enthralled with human culture and brought together the disgruntled Zentraedi to form the Scavengers. During the next 16 months, the Scavengers constantly harassed the RDF outposts stealing supplies and destroying any unprotected human settlements. Although the Scavengers were all but destroyed by Jack Archer and the other personnel at Base-6, Gorian found a place in Zeraal's forces as head of his special operations a duty which he continues to serve with the utmost in ruthlessness.
Kiyora
Rank: Former Lieutenant in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: January 2, 1985
History: One of the greatest female aces to emerge from the clone chamber, Kiyroa is believed to have destroyed over 250 enemy units prior to her deployment with the Imperial Grand Fleet above Earth. During the battle she encountered Jack Archer and failed to best him in one-on-one combat, the first "defeat" of her career. This event permanently scarred her and she developed an obsession of taking revenge on Archer. To further this goal, Kiyora joins Zeraal and his forces to insure that she will meet Jack one last time in combat.
Skarrde
Rank: Former Commander in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and commander of Zeraal's Ground Forces
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: April 7, 1968
History: Although not the most talented Zentraedi warrior, Skarrde has survived through many engagements giving him a wisdom that many of the younger Zentraedi lack. Skarrde survived the Zentraedi bombardment and was one of the first Zentraedi soldiers recruited by Skarrde. He progressed through the ranks and after only a couple of months was placed in command of all ground forces. Although, he has had professional success he is troubled by the new found emotions which have arisen from his contact with Jack Archer, especially his loyalty towards his fellow soldiers.
Zeraal
Rank: Former Captain in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and leader of malcontent Zentraedi in North America
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber:: July 29, 1972
History: One of the few Zentraedi flag officers which survived from the Imperial Grand Fleet, Zeraal formed a resistance group to overthrow the weakened Robotech Defense Forces and take control of the Earth. He has proven himself an expert tactician and a deadly enemy capable of marshaling a huge Zentraedi army. The Robotech Defense Force will be hard pressed to defeat Zeraal alone and he could prove invincible if he joins forces with Khyron. Fortunately for the RDF the two most capable Zentraedi commanders are not eager to share the glory with each other and would rather remain separated.
Rank: Former Commander in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and leader of the Scavengers.
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: December 18, 1978
History: Former battalion commander in Khyron's fleet, Gorian's ship was destroyed during the Zentraedi bombardment and crashed in North America. He was never enthralled with human culture and brought together the disgruntled Zentraedi to form the Scavengers. During the next 16 months, the Scavengers constantly harassed the RDF outposts stealing supplies and destroying any unprotected human settlements. Although the Scavengers were all but destroyed by Jack Archer and the other personnel at Base-6, Gorian found a place in Zeraal's forces as head of his special operations a duty which he continues to serve with the utmost in ruthlessness.
Rank: Former Lieutenant in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: January 2, 1985
History: One of the greatest female aces to emerge from the clone chamber, Kiyroa is believed to have destroyed over 250 enemy units prior to her deployment with the Imperial Grand Fleet above Earth. During the battle she encountered Jack Archer and failed to best him in one-on-one combat, the first "defeat" of her career. This event permanently scarred her and she developed an obsession of taking revenge on Archer. To further this goal, Kiyora joins Zeraal and his forces to insure that she will meet Jack one last time in combat.
Rank: Former Commander in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and commander of Zeraal's Ground Forces
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber: April 7, 1968
History: Although not the most talented Zentraedi warrior, Skarrde has survived through many engagements giving him a wisdom that many of the younger Zentraedi lack. Skarrde survived the Zentraedi bombardment and was one of the first Zentraedi soldiers recruited by Skarrde. He progressed through the ranks and after only a couple of months was placed in command of all ground forces. Although, he has had professional success he is troubled by the new found emotions which have arisen from his contact with Jack Archer, especially his loyalty towards his fellow soldiers.
Rank: Former Captain in the Imperial Zentraedi Forces and leader of malcontent Zentraedi in North America
Date of Emergence from Clone Chamber:: July 29, 1972
History: One of the few Zentraedi flag officers which survived from the Imperial Grand Fleet, Zeraal formed a resistance group to overthrow the weakened Robotech Defense Forces and take control of the Earth. He has proven himself an expert tactician and a deadly enemy capable of marshaling a huge Zentraedi army. The Robotech Defense Force will be hard pressed to defeat Zeraal alone and he could prove invincible if he joins forces with Khyron. Fortunately for the RDF the two most capable Zentraedi commanders are not eager to share the glory with each other and would rather remain separated.