Sun, Feb 11, 1996
As a new, "unbeatable" Chig fighter emerges that's equipped with a new source of energy, it could possibly be the prototype of a deadly weapon that could change the course of the war against Earth. McQueen eventually realizes that he's the only pilot able to confront the new threat.
Sat, Apr 20, 1996
A planetary invasion by Earth military forces is ambushed and turns into a military disaster. There is no air support and no ground reinforcement as the supporting fleet, among it the USS Saratoga, is forced to abandon 25,000 stranded troops in order to launch another assault, which could ultimately save millions of lives, upon a more strategic planet. Before departing, Commodore Ross issues instructions: "You're strongly encouraged, but not ordered to do so, to keep engaging the enemy. If however, the situation becomes untenable you're authorized to surrender. Semper fidelis.". Among the scattered, abandoned, and demoralized forces are the 58th, who are struggling to survive.