Following a fierce battle against Apophis's forces and significant losses, Tennin, Muriel, and the remaining rebels face a dire situation as they're pulled towards Apophis's moon, with most ships destroyed. Choosing to fight rather than succumb to space's vacuum, they make a desperate attempt to hijack a ship from Apophis's carrier. Despite their efforts and a successful escape using the ship's skip drive, Apophis demonstrates his formidable power, indicating the rebels' escape does not go unnoticed or unpunished, hinting at further challenges ahead.