A scrap-yard worker named Kevin is on trial, accused of being a Swarm spy after he mysteriously activated the dormant mech Silver Scar. Marshal Sam demands his execution, arguing Kevin's activation leaked data, allowing the enemy Swarm mothership to breach the Ark's perimeter early. Despite Kevin's denial and another officer's protest, the Marshal sentences him to death. As guards move to execute Kevin, the officer defies orders and declares she will pilot Silver Scar herself to defend the Ark, leaving the execution in chaos.