The Gallian militiamen, led by Welkin and Faldio, and the Darcsen guerrillas led by Zaka began to assault Imperial positions in Fouzen. Although there was some initial success in overwhelming Imperial forces and rescuing the Darcsen prisoners, Gregor and the Equus, as well as some surviving Imperial soldiers and tanks, are able to mobilize to rout the invasion attempt. When the Equus is lightly damaged by planted explosives at the railway tracks, Gregor issues an ultimatum for the Gallians to withdraw from Fouzen or face the death of innocent Darcsens at their hands. When Faldio issues the order to attack, the Equus fires its cannon at the Darcsens...