beat Macross 2036

From George Plamantouras <xxxxxx@mindspring.com>
Date
hey List, it's been a week of achievements for me here in japan.  after 
beating EGG for the Dreamcast and Dragon Egg for the PC Engine, i 
bought Macross 2036 after all these years of waiting.  i got it in 
perfect shape for about $32 US.  what a thrill it was to play it.  a 
few days later, i actually beat it too.  the very hard level is REALLY 
hard but at least i beat it on the easy and regular levels. any 
difference if you beat it on the hard level?  the closing animation 
after the credits seemed to leave the door open for more.  also, is the 
other Duo/Macross game (the simulation game) at all related to this 
one?  cast? development house?  story?  how is that game?  thanks in 
advance,      george