Flash and Aura are kidnapped by a Deviate after he returns to Mongo with Baylin and Zarkov in search of the rift blaster that Joe lost before Rankol does.

Flash and the gang visit Mongo after Rankol steals a body of water from Earth.

Flash and Aura search for an antidote for a canton whose water supply is contaminated.

Flash heads to Frigia, a cold area of Mongo, to free the region's queen.

Ming orders Rankol's execution after he learns that Rankol is a Celetroph. Terek builds a force to rebel against Ming, while Flash is shocked by a discovery he makes in the mainframe room of the Citadel. Dale and Norah, who are being chased by "men in black," escape to Mongo.

The attack against Ming has begun, though Azura offers Ming assistance in repelling Terek's forces. Dr. Gordon is freed from a mind prison, leading to a brief reunion between father and son.