In 2045 A.D., the 37th Long Range Emigration Fleet, MACROSS 7, sets out on its mission to the center of the Milky Way. The Fleet's headquarters are situated on the 7th battleship of the 'MACROSS' class. During the journey, the Fleet encounters the Barauta. Then, in the following year, 2046 A.D., the story begins in a sector of the combat zone. Note: This series differs significantly from the rest of the Macross franchise. Its plot does not focus on space combat; in fact, mechas do not appear in the story at all. Instead, the narrative centers on a sport called "air blading" (which is quite similar to the Airgear manga), using the Macross universe as a backdrop.