The Argonaut scouts Earth's surface. The Nodos discuss Mehitak's fate after learning of his defeat. Lecty overhears Prome O's theory that the Golden Tribe favors the Iron Tribe. Age and Mehitak both awaken, and Dhianeila meets with Mehitak. Dhianeila vows that Mehitak will no longer have to fight, and that they will liberate his people. Moved by this selfless vow, Mehitak swears that if they succeed, he will fight for the Iron Tribe.