The Moonrace technicians take the lead in the Militia's excavation of the ancient ship, now named the Willgem. Guin appoints Loran captain of the newly discovered Gallop hovercraft. "Dianna" discusses Agrippa Maintainer's dissident faction, who wish to remain on the Moon, with Harry. Poe's squad attacks the Gallop while the Turn A's head is undergoing repairs, and Sochie engages them. Loran defeats Poe again and rescues Sochie, who is sobered by the realization that her reckless actions endangered the group.