Krypton

Nyssa here has yet to be paired with someone.

As my youngest daughter, you'll be binding with her.

What's she like, Nyssa-Vex?

She's interesting.

Council's scheduled my binding to Dev.

Black Zero's leadership hierarchy.

- Who's he? - Unknown.

Intelligence suggests he's a relatively new player.

Seems to be rising up through the ranks very quickly.

We've detected Black Zero activity in this area.

There are thousands of innocent citizens

in this sector.

- We have our orders. - I know, but we can't...

We don't choose which orders we follow.

We're still assessing the nature of the threat, Primus.

- Your job is to neutralize. - Negative, Primus.

You are disobeying a direct order.

- What happened here? - She murdered him.

It was self-defense.

The only arrest made in the Rankless Initiative.

One of our own Sagitari.

What are you going to tell the voice of Rao?

The mission is a failure.

Rhom is my friend.

She's been taken over by Brainiac's nanotechnology.

What if we could find a way to disable it?

She's still alive. The counsel need to see her.

I can't. I have to save her.

Braniac is coming for us.

Your world is at an end.

She's here.

You kept me waiting.

Apologies, Your Eminence.

Anda, you are to begin preparations

for the Nova Cycle celebration.

Nova Cycle?

But it's not for weeks.

It is Rao's will that His Reverence begin

the Nova Cycle today.

The military's failed initiative has created

much unrest.

The faith of the Rankless has been shaken.

The Nova Cycle celebrations will begin today.

I'll start preparing immediately.

We shall walk amongst the Rankless and show them

how the light of Rao can heal all wounds.

Today we will spread the word of Rao.

Today Kandor will be reborn.

Stand aside, Sagitari.

What squad are you with?

That's none of your concern.

Hey, you can't go in there.

This communication hub is restricted.

I need to check with my commanding...

Hub's clear. Commander?

Get to work.

Grandfather, her vitals are falling.

Well, as far as my readings show,

Rhom's in no pain, but there's nothing more

we can do for her medically.

The alien technology Braniac used is...

It's not like anything I've seen before.

How long does she have?

A matter of hours, possibly.

Rhom has a daughter.

Ona.

Then Kem and I should be the ones to tell her.

Commander Zod,

you're to report to intelligence for review.

That seems fast for the After-Action panel.

The action's barely ended.

You disobeyed a direct order.

I protected my squad.

Three of your squad are dead, Lyta.

I know that better than anyone,

but the rest of them are alive because of my actions down there.

Save it for the review.

Get changed. You follow Dev-Em.

Lyta, command is about more than making tough calls.

It's about being able to answer for them too.

I've tried so hard to teach you this,

but you've continually refused to listen.

All these years, all your lessons...

I never wanted your help. I wanted a mother.

You know, I always wanted a droid. A real sassy one like R2-D2.

I gotta say Hologram Granddaddy's pretty sweet.

It'd be better if he could hold things, fetch beers.

And, you know, more of a personality.

Like me.

Adam.

Did you see that?

What?

Okay, I swear we're being followed.

I've got a visual.

Hey. Didn't think I'd see you

before you went in.

Listen, about last night, what I did...

You followed orders, Dev.

None of this is your fault.

I'm... I'm okay.

You're a good Sagitari, Lyta.

Proved yesterday you were an even better commander.

I told them that.

Thanks for always having my back.

If you don't know by now,

it's more than loyalty, Lyta.

Commander Zod!

It's the voice. Why is he here?

Come to inspect damage, I guess.

Where was His Grace last night?

Look who decided to show up.

Haven't they done enough already?

We should return to the Guilds.

Tyrant!

Shame on you!

- Rao's wrath find you! - This isn't Rao's way!

It is clear to the Voice of Rao Sagitari abuse their power.

No matter the guild, rank, title, or name,

those who wronged you will be met with swift justice

before the Nova Cycle.

It is the word of Rao.

Your Eminence.

We must assuage the discontent amongst the Rankless.

I need someone to take responsibility

for the military's failures before I return

to begin the ceremony.

Of course.

Who do you have in mind?

Someone of high authority.

Your refusal, Commander Zod,

to carry out your Primus' order led to the loss

of vital Intel and the escape of Black Zero operatives.

Circumstances changed beyond leadership's knowledge.

Rankless unrest created unexpected variables

dire to the safety of my squad.

And I'm to understand similar variables lead to the deaths

of three of your squad, correct?

- Yes. - Tell us about that.

Start with the questionable arrest of Sagitari Kol-Da.

She murdered an unarmed Rankless citizen.

You never even witnessed the citizen's death, did you?

No, I did not.

I'm just trying to understand.

A man was dead.

Handcuffed and unarmed.

This caused the Rankless to become volatile.

So what this panel needs to understand is arresting Kol-Da

prevented a riot,

which would have endangered every Sagitari

in this initiative...

Which last I counted was more than three men,

so as I have nothing left to say,

I would like to return to my squad for duty.

I'm afraid you can't do that yet.

This is a military review.

It's not the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

New evidence has emerged that changes that.

Commander Zod, it is by Rao's word

that you are hereby charged with treason

for conspiring with Black Zero.

Take her away.

I just served her r'antha eggs and ran away.

I can't even look at her.

I know, mate.

But we have to tell her.

I'll never forget the day Mama Zed sat me down

and told me.

It was like life came crashing down, you know?

You know, maybe we should talk to Mama Zed.

She'll know how to handle this.

I dunno.

You all right, buddy?

Yeah, I'm, uh, just gonna do my rounds.

I'm gonna go think about smoking.

Hi, Ona.

Is Uncle Kem sad that Mom's sick?

Oh, your Uncle Kem?

Um, no. Uh...

It's okay, Seg. Mom's going to be fine.

I've been praying for her.

You ought to go. I'll talk to Ona.

Kem? What's going on now?

- Talk to me. - The regulars...

The regulars are saying the Voice came down.

Promise justice for the man the Sagitari killed

in last night's shit storm.

Seg, the Word of Rao just announced who's responsible.

It's Lyta.

She's been arrested.

Back off. I need to speak to Lyta-Zod.

Area's restricted, Rankless.

I'm not Rankless anymore.

And I'm not looking for trouble.

I know what you're looking for.

Tell me why you need to see Lyta.

Do you really wanna do this now?

I want to hear you say it.

I don't think you do.

I know you're upset, but none of this helps Lyta.

Go now.