The ground war is won and Wildstar, Sandor, Knox, and IQ-9 finally go to meet Treleina, under the ruins of her hollow planet. In the Star Force's herbatarium, Nova picks flowers for Derek to give to Treleina. Back on the Comet Empire, Invidia blames the loss of Scorch's forces on Desslok's alledged retreat, in hopes of souring Prince Zordar's respect for him.