Robotech (TV Series)

Paradise Lost (1985)

Tony Oliver: Rick Hunter

Quotes 

• Rick Hunter : "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, as your son's commanding officer, it's my sad duty to inform you that..." Oh, I just can't do it! They were both so proud of him. There's nothing I can say to make this any easier. It seems like such a waste!

  Ben Dixon : Lieutenant, old buddy.

  Rick Hunter : Ben, is that you?

  Ben Dixon : Hi! I know you're feeling bad, but it couldn't be helped. It was just my time to go.

• Max Sterling : I guess it's tough being in command. I mean, after a while, I guess you start feeling responsible for everybody who's serving under you, right?

  Rick Hunter : I can't begin to tell you how helpless I feel each time we go into battle. It's like watching somebody slip out of your grasp and fall off a cliff. You always wonder if there wasn't something more you could have done to save them.