"It is very NOBLE of her to worry about Earth
when Telezart has only one more day to EXIST." -- Invidia
The Star Force is nearly out of Telezart's system when the Comet Empire reaches it. Treleina finally makes contact with Prince Zordar, challenging his philosophy of subjugation.
"People WANT to be governed.
They DON'T want to have to make decisions, to use their judgement.
It's too difficult, too demanding.
They want things done FOR them, not BY them.
And if the Universe it to run efficiently,
who will do it?" -- Prince Zordar
Ironically, Zordar's reasons for his campaign do reflect a common state in humanity -- complacancy and laziness. Nevertheless, Treleina rejects his rationale, and turns her entire planet into anti-matter, causing a magnificent explosion into which the Comet Empire plunges at full speed.
The Empire eventually emerges from the explosion severely damaged and unable to continue its course to Earth for some time. No trace of Treleina or Telezart is left. Venture is emotionally crushed. Treleina is presumable dead.
Princess Invidia... You have held me in this vile prison long enough without a trial. I demand a public hearing. I am now ready to make a full statement. -- Desslok
Ouh! So joo vant a public TRIAL? Alright, we'll HAVE a trial... RIGHT now, BEFORE my guards, OUTSIDE! -- Invidia
Despite its setback, the Comet Empire orders its fleets, under the combined command of General Bleak, to gather for full and immediate attack. Captain Gideon, realizing the urgency of the situation, overrides the Earth Defense Committee and calls in all Earth defense forces to rendezvous at Titan.
Meanwhile, Princess Invidia knows that she must have Desslok killed before he can talk to Zordar. She arrives to lead him out of his prison cell whereupon she plans to have him shot for trying to escape.
But, the perceptive Desslok has already forseen this,
and has made real plans to escape. Leaving the cell,
he takes Invidia hostage, and ushers her to Talan's
awaiting air car. They dump Invidia at the runway and,
with skillful piloting, escape the Comet Empire fortress.
Prince Zordar realises he was deceived regarding Desslok, and grants him his flagship in return.
The Argo warps to join the Earth fleet.
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