Keyman and Dessler face off on the bridge. The Gatlantis envoy attempts to force Keyman to kill Dessler, so he can see their emotions. Kodai arrives on the scene and attempts to stop the conflict, and is nearly shot dead for it. Yuki, who had been tailing Kodai, leaps out from behind cover and takes his bullet. The grief overwhelming, the Gatlantis envoy plans to stand down until a guard executes him. Dessler bids Yamato a farewell, and leaves the area for good. Meanwhile, Gatlantis has jumped ahead and has begun to invade Earth.