The Drule Chancellor comes to visit Commander Hazar to update him on the ever increasing urgency of the date of their home world. He tells Hazar that they must soon attack and take over Earth or the Drule Empire will be left homeless. Against his better judgment, Hazar agrees. Steele of Galaxy Garrison calls to order Captain Newley transferred to Terra Base One back on Earth. The S.S. Explorer crew hold a goodbye party for him. With the captain gone, Jeff, Cliff and Krik take shifts covering Newley's position.