The remaining pilots refuel and restock at the patrol station. They will attempt to get communications back online to give the US and USSR a visual of the BETA invasion. Returning to the base, they are confronted by the RLF led by Christopher and a chase ensues, with the team attempting to stop the BETA. Major Christopher reveals himself to be an Allegiant, a group of people who worship the BETA as gods, and refuses to help in the BETA attack. Seeing that they were used, the remaining RLF commit suicide to maintain their dignity. Leo and Sharon join the fight. In a desperate effort, Sandek gives the order for the Scarlet twins to activate Prafka, a state of mind that greatly heightens their piloting skills. The twins wake up in a shared unconscious, and Cryska wonders what happened to their bodies.