Technically the Macross in DYRL? remained in storm attacker mode throughout the movie, IIRC. I dun think it was ever in the battleship mode, so the emphasis on storm attacker mode is expected. Besides its the storm attacker mode which is iconic for Macross.
PS: Imagine if they made a variant where it was battle damaged, and you're able to split the body's torso and comes with a diorama lake to remake macross city.