The Spitfire goes back thorugh the Earth-Link, and Zero tells Admiral Thorak of the mission failure. However, Thorak says not to worry, for he has a plan. Thorak confirms Aiden's response when he says it is a supergun; a massive weapon with the power to destroy planets and even large fleets of starships. Thorak tells the crew that their next mission is to protect the supergun on her maiden voyage into Skregg Territory. Thorak cannot give an answer because it is classified. However, Zero eventually agrees to escort the weapon into Skregg territory.