Evelyn confronts her mechanic husband, Lane, confessing she emotionally cheated and demanding a divorce. She ridicules his profession, dismisses his past support, and reveals she now loves the Sword Bearer, the Federation's most powerful pilot who saved her. Lane claims he is the Sword Bearer, but Evelyn dismisses him and forces him to sign the papers with a financial offer. After she leaves, Lane's subordinate confirms the grand award ceremony is proceeding. Lane decides to let Evelyn attend, vowing she will see the man she scorned shake the Federation. Meanwhile, Victoria, the president's daughter and a former fiancée, approaches the newly single Lane, offering her help to reclaim his status.