Jack and Quantis stare each other down with blasters at the ready. Before either could pull the trigger, Jack has an important question to ask Quantis.

“What the hell is the meaning of this?! Emperor Aggronius trusted you!” Asks Jack with rage in his eye.

“Under his rule, the Federation has gotten weak and complacent. He truly believed that he could negotiate with the Republic for a peace deal. He was a damn fool.” Says Quantis.

“And you decided to throw all of it away. Ragnarök has your weapon and likely intends to us it to start a war!” Says Jack.

“Who do you think told them where it was? The same one you hired you to kill the Emperor.” Says Quantis.

Jack quickly realizes that not only did Quantis hire Ragnarok, he was also Jack’s client. While this is happening, Sierra tries to help Emperor Aggronius but to no avail. Emperor Aggronius gives Sierra a small piece of paper before telling her something important.

“Go. Find Nova before it’s too late.” Says Emperor Aggronius.

Emperor Aggronius closes his eyes and passes away from his injuries. Taking his final words to heart, Sierra throws a flash-bang to blind Quantis and grabs Jack out of there. Sierra and Jack run as guards start pursuing them. Jack thinks they should just escape while they can but Sierra has something else in mind. They search room after room before finding Nova, the young heir to the Federation.

“Who are you?” Asks Nova, terrified upon seeing Sierra and Jack.

A few guards find Sierra and Jack before being gunned down by the two of them. Sierra then reaches out her hand and says something to Nova.

“Come with us if you want to live.” Says Sierra.

Sierra and Jack take Nova and rush out of the Palace while guards open fire on them. Jack provides cover fire as Sierra loads Nova into the Battle Kong. Sierra lets Farron know to prepare the Humpback for lift-off as she fires her pulse cannon above the guards. The guards focus shifts to avoiding the falling debris which buys Jack enough time to enter the Eagle and take off. Sierra and Jack begin making their way towards the Humpback while Quantis gives a shocking order.

“Destroy both the mech and the starfighter. Make sure neither of them escapes.” Orders Quantis.

“But sir, what about the young heir?” Asks one of the guards.

“I do not care. Make it look like an accident if you have to!” Says Quantis.

The guards are joined by Federation troops as they open fire on Sierra and Jack. Jack fires on the guards and troops while Sierra gets closer to the Humpback. The Humpback begins to take off as Federation forces fire upon the ship. Sierra leaps into the air and just barely grabs the edge of the Humpback. Sierra climbs into the Humpback and just lies there while still in the Battle Kong with Nova. Jack follows the Humpback as it leaves Virontus. Quantis orders the Federation troops to stand down and begins to return to the Palace. That is when one of the troops asks for further instructions.

“Sir, shall we pursue that ship?” Asks one of the troops.

“No. I’ll send General Fatalis after those criminals. Right now, I have to clean up the former Emperors mess. For now, prepare the public for an important announcement.” Says Quantis.

“It will be done my lord.” Says the troops in question.

Quantis returns to the Palace and contacts General Quantis with a special order. The telescreen turns on and shows the Felis General in his seat.

“Quantis. Why are you contacting me at a time like this? I’m busy dispatching of Republic scum at the moment.” Asks General Fatalis.

“I have an important task for you General. Emperor Aggronius is dead and I need you and your fleet to find the culprits responsible.” Says Quantis.

“You have my condolences, Quantis. I’ll find these murderers and make them pay in blood. That, I guarantee you.” Says General Fatalis.

“I expect results. Dismiss.” Says Quantis as the telescreen turns off.

Quantis enters the throne room and sits on the throne to plan his next move. Meanwhile, Sierra exits the Battle Kong with Nova. Nova is shocked by what they had went through, remaining silent even as Sierra tries to comfort them. The crew is in aw as they see the young heir for the first time. Farron approaches Sierra and tries to speak to Nova but is met with no response. His attention then turns to Sierra.

“In all my years as captain of this ship, I would never have guess that you’d pull a stunt like this.” Says Captain Farron.

“That’s just we do, I guess. We help people in whatever way we can. By the way, Emperor Aggronius gave me this before he passed.” Says Sierra before handing the paper to Farron.

Just then, Jack lands the Eagle in the Humpback and exit the starfighter. The crew is shocked to see Jack return to the Humpback after so long. Jack is then approached by Xel who has some words to say to him.

“So, you finally decided to come back. Took you long enough. You put everyone through hell because of that stunt you pulled.” Says Xel.

“You’re right and I have no excuse for that. But right now, we have a more pressing matter to deal with.” Says Jack.

“He’s right. I doubt Quantis is going to let’s take Nova without a fight. We have to keep them safe somehow. Keep them away from that monster.” Says Sierra.

“I might know just the place where they could stay for a while.” Says Farron.

With everyone exhausted, the Humpback prepares to make its way towards Theros, home world of the Sauren. Little do they know, General Fatalis is in hot pursuit of the Humpback and its crew. He won’t let them get away from him this time around. General Fatalis has his orders and intends to go through with them.