Galaxy 7 - Storyline

The scene opens with the Orchastrainian fleet heading towards the planet Meridian. Ambassadors Salesh and Luna are leading the fleet and comment that this is the second time they have had to disband the Menagerie's activities on the planet. Luna wonders what is so special about Meridian, and Salesh says that they must ensure the relations remain between the Solar and Orchastrainian galaxies. Coming within range of Meridian, sensors notify the crew of Third Galaxy capsules appearing suddenly. Salesh sounds the alarms and all ships prepare for battle. The capsules open shortly and Third Galaxy ships pour forth. A lone unidentified vessel emerges as well, leading the opposing fleet. Salesh and Luna's crew are unable to identify its origin, yet read a biological trace to it. They are shortly hailed and a Fourth Galaxian identical to Mr. Voiceless appears. He demands the Orchastrainian fleet turns away and does not impede on the planet ahead. He says that it is the Fourth Galaxy's for the taking and they are here to claim it. Luna explains their are unlawfully impeding on Orchastrainian space and are conducting illegal activities there.She says that they must leave at once. Mr. Voiceless cuts her off and states that they will be removed. The crew shouts that the Third Galaxy's fleet is charging their weapons. Salesh calls for battle positions, and the fleets open fire.

During the ensuing battle, Orchastrainia's attack doesn't harm any of the enemy ships, since their shields absorb all of their attacks. Because of this the Ochastrainians are overwhelmed by the Third Galaxy's fleet. Salesh orders his crew to head directly for Meridian, in hopes of finding a means to end this. Their ship flies through the battle, with the help of the Orchastrainian fleet serving as decoy. A main cruiser sacrifices itself to buy them time as they head into Meridian, and Salesh says that he will remember them, honouring their sacrifice in the ways of their culture. Menagerie ships trail their decent and Luna assumes the rear turrets to keep them off of them. Salesh assumes piloting after a series of hits from the battle have caused an explosion to the terminals and killed both the pilot and tactical officer. A firefight breaks out in their descent, but Luna manages to hold them off, disrupting their lock-on via her turret. A few hits clip them, and the ship enters a storm in the atmosphere. Lightning hits both ships, but fries only the Orchastrainians' engines. Salesh triangulates a location on the surface to teleport to, and tries to lockon to its coordinates, while Luna manages to buy them as much time as she can before their impending crash. Salesh activates the teleporters just in time and they teleport to the surface just as the enemy ship finally locks onto them and destroys them. Their ship crashes into the surface, exploding violently, but Salesh and Luna have teleported to the surface safely. Thinking them to be dead, the Menagere ship flies away. Now on the surface, Luna and Salesh witness the fight continuing above, and agree to seek out info from the Menagerie's base in order use in the battle above. They venture forth.

Commander Kyle McKennan stirs in cryo sleep, his mind racing with what has just happened at Teragus IV, and falls into a deep dream. The dream opens with him and Doctor Chloe Daniels standing beside each other, having just arrived on the planet's surface. They see hundreds ships landing on the newly establish colony framework. Kyle and Chloe talk about how exciting this will be and Chloe, reading her data tool, looks up and says, "This time, we will do this right." She then mentions how her and Wes had worked on studying the areas around the new colony, and that she is excited to see the locations he has pointed out. Kyle says the combined efforts of both theSolar and Orchastrainian cooperation will make this colony a landmark between their cultures. The ambassador of Orchastrainia, with his associates, comes forward and welcomes Kyle and Chloe to the colony. They exchange excitement to work together before the ambassador leaves. Kyle then asks Chloe where she is going to stay and she says that she will remain directly in the colony, where she can work most efficiently. She asks him the same, and he tells her that there is a nice waterfall to the west of the colony. He says that he will probably build a house there, so when Helena arrives, he can show her the waterfall, since she loves fishing and has always been fascinated by them. Chloe says that she cannot wait for the colony to become fully established. She wants to show Helena and Tyler, and leaves afterwards in to begin her work. Kyle then turns to see a waterfall, along with fish swimming below. He takes a deep breath as he views the beautiful scene, remembering how Helena loves fish, and that her father always took her fishing when she was a child. He says that he can't wait to show her the waterfall. The scene then darkens and the fish die, rising to the surface. Kyle knows the attack is happening as the water rapidly dries out. Kyle then turns back to see Chloe coming towards him, giving him the same data pad she had when she left. She tells him to go, and says that he is the only one who can save the galaxy. Kyle demands that she comes with him, tearfully saying that he won't lose her again, but she refuses. She pushes him back as he sees the Fourth Galaxy fleet begin bombing the colony and enveloping it in a wall of white that gradually moves toward him. As he falls away, Kyle sees the wall slowly creep up behind Chloe, and he calls out to her as she gets enveloped in the light. Kyle wakes violently in the infirmary. Doctor. Soto and Nurse Jasmine recognize he is waking up, but his lifesigns are failing, so they do their best to stabilize him, seeing the intense readings coming from his memories. After they stabilize him, Kyle falls back to sleep.

Kyle wakes up later to Doctor Soto looking over him. Nurse Jasmine is treating Kyle's wounds, and after getting to his senses, he remembers his mission. He tells Dr. Soto that he has to speak to the President immediately, in order to warn him. Dr Soto orders him to calm down, saying that he has been through much trauma and needs to rest. Nurse Jasmine insists that she continues to treat him. Kyle refuses, removing his IV before getting to his feet. Nurse Jasmine calls for security to restrain him, but Dr. Soto sees how panicked the Commander is, saying calmly, "Look into his eyes... Let him go." She calls off security as Kyle hurries out of the infirmary.

Upon arriving to the President's building, Kyle is met by Ambassador Hoch, who is shocked to see him but calmly asks where he is going. Kyle states he needs to find the President, saying that he has urgent information for him. Hoch tells him that he and the President know of his return, and need to ask him questions. He then says that Kyle has been through so much, doing his best to calm the Commander. Ambassador Huang appears next, and does her best to comfort Kyle. She says that he looks so different, compared to the last time she saw him. Hoch further explains that the President is aware of his return, and will speak with him shortly in a meeting. He urges Kyle to get some rest and says that the President will call on him shortly. Huang says that he needs to complete medical treatment and take some time to process what he's been through. Kyle thanks them and returns to the infirmary. Hoch tells Huang that he will go speak with the President while Huang leaves to let Dimitri and his crew know of the board meeting, where they will be briefed on their next mission. They split up.

Back in the infirmary, Isabel is running final scans on Sasha, who is asleep. Dimitri and Wes are with them, and they ask Isabel how Sasha is, but Sasha says they can ask her, herself, having just awakened. Sasha then gets up from her bed and walks over to greet everyone, and Dimitri gives her a deep, heartfelt kiss. Isabel runs more tests which Sasha refuses and they all talk and catch up on events. Huang enters and explains their return to duty, saying that their new mission is to be discussed shortly in the boardroom. She also mentions that their ship, the USS Orion, has been enhanced with new technology. Huang and Sasha catch up, talking about Kyle's return. Shortly, Hoch enters the infirmary with Kyle, and they all touch base. Kyle introduces himself to Dimitri and vice versa, while the two stand face to face in a sign of respect. Kyle talks about the Fourth Galaxian data, and says that Chloe's data is similar to that of Isabel. Isabel asks what happened to the colony, and Kyle stumbles upon his words, seeing Chloe walk past the hallway behind Isabel. Breaking this, Huang suggests that they make their way to the boardroom, since the President is ready for them. The friends then say their peace and head towards the boardroom. Sasha winces and Dimitri asks if she is okay. Sasha says she is fine, but Dimitri is not convinced, and worries over her.

Once in the boardroom, everyone gathers and talks, while the ambassadors arrive. Ambassador Zuhla quarrels with Hoch about Jamaica and his research there. Shortly, everyone takes their seats as the President arrives. Kyle enters with Advisor Lendana and sits down. As the President enters the room, everyone stands up in respect, and Kyle gives him a military salute. The President tells them to sit back down and begins the meeting. He says that the unknown threat spotted in Star Corp are the same ones that attacked Teragus IV. He says that the data from Isabel and Kyle identify a biological technology, and a means to counteract its shields. He then says that the planet, Meridian, is a base for the Menagerie crime syndicate, which has been working with the Fourth Galaxians. Orchastrainia is on their way to disband their activity there but are not aware of how to fight them. He charges Dimitri and his team to give Orchastrainia their data so they can successfully fight the Fourth Galaxians. He opens the floor to questions, so Isabel asks what happened at Teragus IV. The president looks towards Kyle and gives him the floor. Kyle explains what happened at Teragus IV and how the entire planet was destroyed. Wes' heart sinks, knowing what that implies, and everyone is overcome with sadness. The President concludes the meeting by reiterating how dangerous the Fourth Galaxians are. He says that the impending missions are of the utmost importance in stopping them, before ending the meeting. Afterwards, everyone comes together to talk, and Hoch explains Dimitri's mission, saying that Kyle will be going with Hoch in order to help with the discovery of a Fourth Galaxian technology in Jamaica. Zuhla argues with him, and Huang puts a hand on Zuhla, trying to comfort her. She says that everything will work and the President is aware of what is going on. Huang tells everyone to get some rest, and they will start their missions tomorrow. The ambassadors move to one side of the room. and Dimitri's crew, to the other. Kyle talks to Wes one on one, who asks him what happened to Chloe. Kyle regretfully says that she is gone, but she would be proud of him and all that he has become, a respected doctor and researcher. Kyle tells Wes to hold close those he cares about. He says it was Chloe's choice to come to the colony and it was 'her choice' to stay behind. With Kyle's words in his head, Wes thanks him, then returns to his friends. He sees Isabel talking with Dimitri and Sasha, and embraces her silently, without telling her why.

While everyone is on the tram, Isabel approaches Kyle and apologizes for asking about the colony. Kyle reassures her and says that he has dealt with it and does not blame her for asking, since she just wanted to know what happened. Zuhla and Hoch bicker about Hoch's presence on Jamaica. Zuhla says the President has authorized that she have an ally who will be watching him whenever he is on Jamaica. Exasperated, Hoch excuses himself and walks to the window to watch the city go by. Zuhla sits down and reads her data pad, while Huang stands beside her. Kyle approaches the window and talks to Hotch. Dimitri and his team talk about the mission and how they are part of the military now. Isabel asks Wes about Chloe and the colony. Wes tells them about Chloe and how she trained him when he was just starting out. He says that she was an incredible teacher and mentor to him while they worked together. Wes is sad that she is gone, and after talking with Kyle, he is ready to move forward. They talk collectively about Kyle and how is he doing, wondering if he is okay. Dimitri says that has been through a lot, and he can only imagine how he must be feeling. Hoch tells Kyle that he is not a bad person, wishing Zuhla would stop antagonizing him, since he cares about the Solar Galaxy and only wants it to be safe. He is doing his research in order to find a means to protect it. Kyle sympathizes and comforts Hoch, saying that he should be proud of himself for standing up for what he believes in. While doing so, Kyle turns to see Chloe with Dimitri and his team. He then turns back to Hoch, asking if he sees her too, but upon looking towards them again, she is gone. Hoch is confused but dismisses it and they watch the world go by through the window. The scene slowly pans out of the tram as it steadily moves along.

As the tram arrives to its destination, Sun Air thanks them for their ride. The party splits up and says their goodbyes. Dimitri and his team head to the USS Orion, seeing it remodeled. They go on board, greatly awed by how new it looks. Isabel is excited and goes up the lift to the Science Bay, followed by Wes. A technician uses her tool to finish her modifications to the shielding console, saying, "It's done," before leaving. Sasha and Dimitri explore the bridge. Sasha runs her hand over the piloting console, while Dimitri sits in the captain's chair and activates the control console. Dimitri is greatly impressed and takes a moment to think about all that his crew has experienced as mercenaries. He takes a deep breath and says that they are finally moving up in the world. Sasha asks, "Yeah?" Dimitri nods and confirms, saying that being part of the Solar Fleet is the right choice. He then orders Sasha to take them out and Sasha mans her station. The USS Orion leaves the dock and takes off into space, towards Orchastrainia.

While the ship soars through space, the scene transitions to a transport flying in the opposite direction, with Hoch and his team en route to Jamaica. Once there, they land and move out. They are met by Rafiki who embraces Zuhla. They discuss the research base ahead, and Hoch's assistant comes forward to meet him. Zuhla tells them her associate will be here soon, and they wait for her helicopter to fly in and land. Upon landing, a scientist dramatically departs the helicopter and runs up to Zuhla, revealing herself as Miss Ziza Zoga, Ambassador Zuhla's cousin. Zuhla then introduces her to Hoch and explains that she will be her eyes to ensure he stays in line. Ziza Zoga does not waste time and chastises him, demanding he take her to his research base. Exasperated, Hoch sighs and Huang and Zuhla say their goodbyes before flying out. As everyone walks, Rafiki talks with Kyle and welcomes him, asking him about his presence on Jamaica. Kyle explains that his mission is to protect the Ambassador. He then looks up and sees Chloe walking with Hoch and Ziza Zoga as they enter the research base, ahead. Rafiki tells the Commander to wait, saying that there is another visitor that will arrive soon. He says that they are from the government, sent to oversee Hoch on behalf of the President, himself. A government ship flies in, lands, and an Ambassador departs, Helena Burke, herself. Elated to see her, Kyle embraces her and Helena is overjoyed to see him. She says that she is an ambassador of agriculture now, and asks about Chloe and the colony on Teragus IV. Kyle becomes quiet and explains what happened. Helena is heartbroken and explains why she left the military, in order to avoid such tragedies. Helena worries about Kyle, and wants him to do the same, but understands why he is still dedicated to his military service. She does her best to comfort him as they move onward to the base.

Dimitri and his team enter Orchastrainian space from lightspeed. They land right in the middle of the fight between Orchastrainia and the Third Galaxy ships. Attacked, the USS Orion fights through the debris of many Orchastrainian ships. They are pursued by an assassin ship and do their best to evade it until Isabel can upload her codes to their weapons. After doing so, they are able to fend of their attackers. Sasha navigates the debris field and is able to destroy several of the Third Galaxians in the process. An enemy cruiser focuses on the USS Orion as they race towards Meridian. Overwhelmed, their shields begin to fail as they plummet into the atmosphere. Entering the storm, the USS Orion is hit by lightning and Menagere pursuers, but are able to destroy them and bypass the storm. Seeing a smoke trail in the distance, Dimitri says to land nearby, so they can search for Orchastrainian survivors. Dimitri orders Sasha to power the USS Orion down, and the cruiser ignores them, returning to the battle above. Dimitri and his crew explore the barren planet of grey rock and raging atmosphere. They make their way toward the smoking debris, and run into Ambassadors Salesh and Luna. Dimitri explains that their mission was to give Orchastrainia the codes to stop the Fourth Galaxy's weaponry, but they were attacked and had to land on the planet. Here, their signals are jammed and Dimitri thinks that if they could find a means to send the signal to the Orchastrainian fleet, they could be able to win their war. Luna and Salesh say that the Menagerie's base will most likely hold a signal dish, but the base is heavily secured. The two groups band together and head to the base.

Back on the Jamaican research base, Hoch and his team find the Fourth Galaxian object, pulsating and alive. Ziza Zoga and Hotch research it and are surprised that it is awake, saying that it used to be dormant. Kyle has a bad feeling about the object and readies his rifle. Helena is amazed, but takes Kyle's concern and notifies the President that the object is active and a part of organic technology.

In the President's base, Admiral Seth and the military are picking up hundreds of incoming signals. The base is put on yellow alert, and the Solar Fleet begins preparations. Eveyone gets into their ships and enters space. Captain McDonall is ready in the USS Savior, telling Luke that they are set. Captain Karen, of the USS Citizen, makes a cameo appearance as well, and is asked why she is called the cat, replying that she has nine lives. Another crew member says, "Make that 10." Alex and his team in the USS Silencer are ready as well, showing that he and his crew are ready to defend their home once again.

The Fourth Galaxy appears and approaches the Solar Fleet. Another Mr. Voiceless hails Seth and explains that they have come to reclaim three organs from Earth. They threaten force if they are not aided. Seth is unsure what organs he is talking about and contacts the President, explaining what is going on. The President tells Seth that he just received info from Jamaica. Hoch has found something matching the Fourth Galaxians' description. Seth relays this information to the Fourth Galaxians. They agree and send a vessel down to Jamaica to retrieve the organ. Meanwhile, Seth has his team ready the entire Solar Fleet to code red and activate the planetary Barrier. Helena is notified and told to extract the organ and bring it to the loading dock. Hoch is shocked, and Kyle backs Helena's statement of Seth's orders. Ziza Zoga says they should send a decoy instead, thinking that once they get what they want they will kill everyone after having no further need to keep them alive. Kyle insists that they not disobey the Admiral and that he has a reason for making this decision, trying to forge a relationship of trust with the Fourth Galaxy. Reluctantly, Ziza Zoga agrees after Hoch agrees as well, and they extract the organ and bring it to the dock, carrying it via a magnet system. A Fourth Galaxy ship lands and another Mr. Voiceless disembarks to take it. Kyle and Hoch are surprised by his likeness to the original Mr. Voiceless, and relinquish the organ. The ship flies off without incident. Mr. Voiceless hails Seth again and asks for the other two organs, saying Earth contains both the lungs and the liver, and they have only received the liver. Seth says that they have not found the lungs' locations, but offers to work with the Fourth Galaxy in order to find them, but the Fourth Galaxy says that they will excavate Earth, and assumes hostile action. Seth is glad their exchange bought them time, since now the Barrier is fully deployed. He instructs the Solar Fleet to hold their ground, and not to fire first. All of the ships are ready, including the USS Citizen, the USS Savior, and the USS Bastion, which Seth and Sally are now on board. All hell breaks loose as the fight begins, with the Solar Fleet utilizing Isabel and Chloe's codes on the Fourth Galaxy, in order to survive. Even so, they suffer great losses as the battle continues.

Dimitri and his team arrive at the Menagerie's base. They locate a back entrance through the waste disposal, and Isabel asks, "Are we going through shit?" Luna and Salesh are shocked by this question, and everyone explains not to use such language around Ambassadors. Luna and Salesh then make a brutal joke about the Menagerie and Dimitri says to laugh, which is considered polite in Orchastrainian culture. Isabel is confused that she gets reprimanded for swearing, when they were joking about killing people. The group sneaks behind the base while Menagerie forces ironically talk about the importance of not letting any suspicious persons through. Once at the back entrance, Wes finds the doorway and begins hacking it, hoping to grant them access. During this time, Dimitri asks Luna about her sacrifice at the beacon five years ago. She says her value of one life does not outweigh the life of all of the galaxies, and she will sacrifice herself if she knows it will save many more. This is her interpretation of doing what is right. Dimitri thinks deeply on her reply, and since his mindset is that he prioritizes his crew's survival first, he is intrigued by her selflessness.

Wes manages to bypass the door's lock, and they enter the base. Isabel notices the entire building is organic in nature, and is connected directly into the planet's crust itself. The group heads toward an elevator and Isabel leads the way. Soon, the alarm sounds and Menagerie forces attack them. Everyone, including the Ambassadors, aid in the fight with the Orchastrainians' weapons causing violent deaths to the enemy. Dimitri wonders if this is where their humor comes from. Isabel says there is a fork in the hallway coming up, and they must go to the right. Screens found across the installation show a Mr. Voiceless, and everyone is surprised to see him, since they thought they had killed him at Star Corp. He says that he is one of many, and their are not allowed here. He says that all contaminants must be removed prior to the organ being reclaimed. The Menagerie forces attack the crew at the fork and a battle breaks out. The group takes down two snipers, as well as a bazooka wielder, but not before he fires back at them. Sasha comments on how smooth the walls are, and says that they do not allow for cover. One of the Menagerie deploys a hazy smokescreen onto the group, causing them to cough and lose sight of their enemies, and each other. Wes analyzes the chemicals that comprise the smoke screen, and neutralizes it, causing it to disperse. After the smoke clears, Salesh is injured by the Menagerie's gunfire. Isabel cannot heal him, since she must aid in fighting with her acid shot. The group gradually make their way down the right corridor and reach the elevator door. Wes deploys a shield over his friends while he starts to work the electronic locks on the elevator. The Menagerie continues to attack them. Soon, the Menagerie are aided by a giant mech with a large gatling gun, to which everyone aids in taking it down by shooting its head. Its armour eventually breaks off, revealing an organic inside, which the team their concentrate fire on. Soon, its head bursts into a liquid ooze, and the mech dies once and for all. During this fight, everyone gets moderately injured, and Wes finally gets the door open. The group gets inside just as the Menagerie continue to hound them, deploying yet another mech. As the door closes, the elevator starts its ascent.

Meanwhile, Earth is being attacked. Helena is notified and everyone sees the battle above in the sky, witnessing explosions. The Fourth galaxy sends a squad down to Earth, which the Solar Fleet is unable to fend off, and they bypass the Barrier. Seth has land fleets ready for invasion and they battle the incoming ships.

Back on Jamaica, everyone is concerned. Kyle explains to Helena they need her to fight with them, knowing she's very skilled. She refuses, saying that she is an Ambassador now. She wishes Kyle would do the same, but understands why he is still a fighter. He still insists that she fight, but she firmly declines. Helena says that she is their link to the president. She can help them in keeping in contact, but not in battle. Ziza Zoga says that she was able to save her analysis on the organ and match it with the one she found at her own research facility. Hoch is surprised that she had been doing the same thing he was and was acting like he was wrong. She explains that she never said that and came here not only to look at his work but also to match her own research. She says that without his discovery, they would not have been able to learn what they have. Helena says that the Fourth Galaxy is coming for more organs. Ziza Zoga and Hoch agree with their research, and think that if they can beat the Fourth Galaxy to it, they can possibly infect the organ with a virus. Everyone agree and the team gets on a plane to China, where Ziza Zoga has her research base.

Meanwhile on Meridian, the group is on the elevator, and everyone takes a rest. Isabel heals everyone, and after healing Salesh, he tells her that she is very useful. This confuses everyone, and moments later, Salesh is revealed to be the Assassin, who had abducted Salesh and replaced himself in the ranks of the group, looking just like him. He readies to fight and everyone is unsettled. Luna goes berserk and fires madly in revenge for being heartbroken over Salesh's loss, while Dimitri and Sasha team together and distract the assassin. The Assassin quickly strikes Isabel with his blade, dealing a mortal blow to her and sending her across the elevator. Wes panics and goes to her aid while everyone draws the assassin away from them. While she is dying, Isabel remains calm and asks Wes to heal her. He is panicking, but follows her directions, constantly asking if he is doing it right. He also mentions that he wishes he had gone to medical school like his brother, Tyler. While healing Isabel, Dimitri, Sasha, and Luna battle the Assassin, who uses his cloaking device to go invisible. Little by little, the group suffers more injuries, and Luna gets hit and disabled. Dimitri and Sasha stand back to back, looking out for the Assassin. After healing Isabel, Wes configures his laser to disrupt the assassin's cloaking device by reflecting it off the metal walls, mimicking Mother Wynne's technology on Star Corp. As the Assassin passes through the laser, Dimitri sees the Assassin and kills him by taking him down in a powerful bodyslam. Upon seeing the Assassin dead on the floor, Sasha wonders if he is truly dead. Isabel, now healed, heals Luna and her friends as they reach the top floor. Dimitri tells Wes to send the signal, while he will return to the lower level and save Ambassador Salesh. Dimitri tells Luna that he has been inspired by her words, and saving Salesh is the right thing to do because of how much she cares for him. Luna thanks him greatly. Sasha tells Dimitri that she is coming with him, but refuses, saying that she is injured greatly and he doesn't want to endanger her any further. Firmly, Sasha tells Dimitri that he is going to need her, saying "We are a team." Dimitri nods, and he and Sasha go back down the elevator, while Wes, Isabel, and Luna resume their way to the signal dish. Both parties agree that they will meet outside in thirty minutes.

On Earth, Kyle and his group fly into China. They see a battle at hand, Fourth Galaxy ships attacking the research base. As the group prepares themselves for battle, Helena backs away from the window and looks toward the gun rack, knowing that she once again must take up arms in order to defend her friends. Despite previously giving up her military life, she believes in her friends' cause so much that she has no other choice. She arms herself and returns to her friends, much to Kyle's surprise, saying, "Let's do this! There's no turning back now." Kyle is grateful, knowing Helena's help will be greatly needed in the fights ahead. As they land and depart, all hell breaks loose. The group fights their way to the base. Hoch and Ziza Zoga open the door while Kyle and Helena cover them, at first using rifles, but them arming themselves with a large pulse laser, and a bazooka, respectively. Incoming mechs land one after the other in an attempt to stop them, but the friends get inside, just in time.

On Meridian, Dimitri and his team arrive at the signal room, seeing an immense signal dish through the window above them. A giant core powers the dish, and the group sees it pulsating with energy. Luna and Isabel hold the line while Wes hacks into the computer, trying to arm the dish so he can send the codes through the signal. A massive fight with the Menagerie takes place, with several mechs included. Luna kills one of them, but is eventually shot and rendered unconscious. Wes sets up one of his turrets and deploys the last of his shields in order to protect his friends while he works. Isabel, now alone, picks up a gatling gun from a fallen mech and uses it against the Menagerie and all incoming mechs. Wes manages to bypass their systems, activates the dish, and sends the codes to the Orchastrainian fleet, before joining Isabel and Luna in their efforts to fight off their attackers. Luna is healed while Wes covers Isabel, and they head back to the elevator. Another mech appears, which Luna holds off to cover her friends' escape. Wes yells that he won't leave without her, but she says that he must, and there is no time. Just as the mech starts firing, she makes a run for the elevator as the gun fires behind her. Once inside, the door closes and the group escapes. Luna says, "What, you thought I was going to sacrifice myself again? Not yet." Wes looks on, both relieved and worried in equal measure.

Back on China, the door has been sealed, so the group makes their way inside to ready their defenses. The door gets hit in a loud explosion, and Ziza Zoga and Hoch rush to the organs which they marvel at for a moment, realizing that they are alive now, too. They begin working on uploading the virus to them while Kyle and Helena cover them, both armed with heavy weapons. The mechs get through the door and open fire on the group. One of the Fourth Galaxians shoots Hoch in the shoulder and he emits a visceral wail, before naturally returning to work. Kyle remembers Ambassador Ben doing the same years ago, saying, "This is familiar," before returning to helping Helena in the fight. During the fight, Kyle turns to see the researchers, now also seeing Chloe typing hurriedly between Hoch and Ziza Zoga. Once they successfully upload the virus, they return to focusing on their escape. Helena calls Huang, asking her to pick them up.

On Meridian, Dimitri and Sasha reach the lower floor. They find Salesh's signal after fighting through the Menagerie, and come arrive where Mr. Voiceless is guarding him. They talk with Mr. Voiceless, and ask him how he survived the incident at Star Corp. He says that he is one of many cells of the body, and says that the body has returned to this galaxy in order to reclaim their organs. The entire planet of Meridian is its heart, and there are three organs on Earth, the lungs and the liver. He says that the Fourth Galaxians are going to purge the organs of any toxins or unfamiliar bodies, and extract them for the body to obtain. He also threatens to remove Dimitri and Sasha, calling them insignificant to the body. A fight breaks out, and Sasha gets badly wounded, but fights while on the floor. Dimitri draws Mr. Voiceless' attention from her. After a brutal fight, Dimitri finally wins while Sasha has him distracted. They free Salesh from his cell and hurry towards their escape. After they leave the room, Mr. Voiceless is alive just long enough to use his remaining life force to reactivate the Assassin, who reactivates from this transfer. Dimitri and his team arrive outside and fight the Menagerie, with mechs now being deployed in order to stop them. Salesh and Sasha cover Dimitri, but shortly the Assassin reappears and enters the fight. Dimitri takes him on solo while Sasha and Salesh cover him. Dimitri is able to take the Assassin's blade from him, and an epic sword fight takes place after the Assassin is able to flash-forge another almost instantaneously. After the intense fight, Dimitri manages to grab and wrestle with the Assassin. They then tumble off the cliff, where they fight in midair, and the Assassin deploys decelerators before landing. On the ground, Dimitri sees the USS Orion come around to pick him up, and hurries towards it, trying to escape. The Assassin does his best to stop the captain, shearing off parts of his blade and firing it at him, but Dimitri manages to survive, despite being injured greatly. He boards the ship, and as it takes off, he witnesses the Assassin, still pursuing him, now on fire and sputtering as he walks menacingly towards him. The USS Orion flies away and Dimitri and Sasha are on flanking medbays while Isabel and Wes heal them. Dimitri looks over to Sasha and they both are glad they have accomplished what they've done. Dimitri says that they are a team, and they survived together. Dimitri and Sasha hold hands while the USS Orion flies out of Meridian space. Meanwhile, Luna and Salesh signal the Orchastrainian fleet, who explain that they received the signal and finally can fight the Third Galaxy's augmented ships. Luna and Salesh witness their victory and see the fleet finally winning, to which they explain to everyone in the back that they will be victorious, instilling everyone with hope. Dimitri and his crew rejoice, and explain that they need to return to Earth to heal Dimitri and Sasha, but Luna suggests they can be taken to Orchastrainia, since they are still in the system and Orchastrainian water is known for its healing properties. Dimitri agrees and they make their way to Orchastrainia.

Kyle and his team make their way out of the research base as they fight off Fourth Galaxians, awaiting evac. Huang gets back with Helena and says that she is sending Alex and his crew to pick them up. Holding their ground, Alex flies in and evacuates Kyle and his team, still fighting off the Fourth Galaxy, before heading off into space. Trixie twirls her lollipop as she mans the weapons and is able to gun down the ships chasing them, while Tyler operates the shields, saying that he hopes Wes is taking care of himself. Meanwhile, the Solar Fleet continue to battle above them, now fighting an immense cruiser. The Solar Fleet bands together and manages to take it down but shortly after, a massive body comes in from light speed. Its giant presence towers over Earth and freezes everyone from its immensity. Seth rallies the fleet and charges the attack but they do nothing. The body then brushes its large arms across its attackers and swipes them away, killing a large portion of the Fleet. Arriving into the battle, everyone watches the chaos unfold. Seth panicks and calls the President, asking, "What do we do?!" The President tells Seth to leave for Orchastrainia and regroup there. He will lead the resistance on Earth, but it is imperative the last of the Solar Fleet retreats so as to fight another day. The USS Bastion departs, and Kyle's team agrees to follow them, hoping to offer aid any way they can. The President makes a global announcement to everyone, encouraging them that the battle is not over and they will succeed. He says that they must not give up, and continue to fight. All across the world, millions of people are looking up to the broadcast.

As Kyle and his group are leaving Earth, and they watch the giant body of the Fourth Galaxy tower over Earth as they both gradually become smaller from distance. Hoch and Ziza Zoga hold hands in disbelief while Helena sits, traumatized and sinking into depression. Kyle sits beside her and comforts her, telling her to be strong and there is still hope. He has experienced such a great loss before, but this time he will not fail, and they will save Earth.He says that they will succeed in finding a way to end this, and they always have a chance. His speech empowers Helena and she looks on in hope with him. Kyle then looks back to the window and sees Chloe, looking out as well, before she turns to walk down and sit beside him. She nods and smiles warmly before fading away, signifying Kyle's healing in facing his regrets and fears, and finally being strong enough to face them alone. The scene ends with everyone looking out to Earth as it falls away, the USS Silencer speeding off to Orchastrania.