On the lunar base Slaine and Count Marylcian begin their duel, one that Slaine fears he might actually lose. Meanwhile on Earth, things are looking equally grim for the UFE forces who've encountered a Martian Cataphract that uses powerful laser weapons to keep enemy forces at bay.

The Earth Forces are on the retreat after the Vers three-pronged attack. Meanwhile the relationship between Slaine and Lemrina grows in tense.