The 999 arrives at the Battle Torn Planet, a planet that was split in two due to arguments over whether the planet should be scientifically advanced or primitive. Soon after disembarking, Tetsuro is kidnapped and Maetel is viewed as Queen by the planet's primitive occupants. They try to sacrifice Tetsuro, but Maetel rescues him. They then try to sacrifice her, and Tetsuro's rescue attempt fails...