Recognizing Chirico's expertise as a pilot, Gotho offers him an opportunity to make his fortune in the underground VOTOMS gladiatorial sport known as Battling.

The police adopt a scorched earth policy in their attempts to flush Chirico and his allies out. Forced to run, the four take drastic measures to save their own lives.

Chirico miscalculated, and the enemy was not who he thought it was. Despite this, he's still determined to find answers, and the two soldiers clash.

Chirico's condition deteriorates, and Fyana must take drastic measures if she wishes to save him.

Repairs on the AT continue, but the Balarant forces are quickly approaching. Chirico wants his friends to save themselves, but they have other plans.

The battle rages over the planet. To the victor goes Quent's secrets. Chirico's friends escape in a stolen Gilgamesh ship but are quickly intercepted by the Balarant.