Yurika and Inez are putting together a kid's show called "Get to Know the Nadesico" with Ruri.  Akito learns that Admiral Fukube, the man in command of the mission, is the one responsible for the chulip crashing and killing his parents.  He confronts him about this and things don't end up well for Akito after his assault.  The crew discovers an older ship on Mars that has somehow arrived there from Earth.  The Admiral goes to get the ship operational when the Jovians show up.  The Admiral forces the Nadesico into a nearby chulip in hopes that it will transport them home.  Meanwhile, he guards the opening with his ship and his life.