Robotech Elders

In the "Robotech" universe, the Robotech Elders were the governing triumvirate of the Robotech civilization during the Second Robotech War. Their power over both military and civilian matters was absolute.

Television Series

In the television series, they are apparently clones, and are seen only briefly. They debate a plan for a first offensive against humanity, that would later result in the Second Robotech War. The series never mentions them again. It is implied that while they journeyed to Earth with the Robotech Masters, they remained observers, and did not participate in the conflict.

After the destruction of the Robotech Masters, their ultimate fate is unknown.

Novels

In the series of novels by Jack McKinney, the Elders are mentioned in more detail. Rather than clones, they were members of the original Tirolian race, and scientific contemporaries of the original Zor.

Their incredibly advanced technology led to the creation of two entire races of clones: the Zentraedi, and the Robotech Masters. Eventually, their desire for power and immortality led to the near genocide of their entire race by the Invid.

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