Bracka's Comet is passing the S.S. Explorer lands to monitor its effect as it passes. The Drule Empire sees it as well and Captain Nerok comes up with a plan to use it's "Luna Effect" to his advantage. Later when the comet passes Earth it sends the planet into a panic. Galaxy Garrison's council, under the effect of the comet orders the support fleet to attack the Drule without the Voltron Force there to assist.