Yuriko is still annoyed by the crew's refusal to stick with the ship's regulations, especially by Kim's attitudes towards uniform.

The Raalgon order Harumi to release an engineered virus to infect the entire crew. After it is released, it is revealed that the only way to get the cure is to hand over Tylor to the Raalgons.

Following his recovery the marines lend Tylor their most prize possession: a porn film. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Wang is planning a coup to make himself Emperor of the Raalgon Empire.

Following his success Tylor is made captain of a new ship, the Aso. However, this means nothing to him after he learns that his most important ally, the retired Admiral Hanner, has died.