Scapegoat.Rustal takes full control of Gjallarhorn and the Seven Stars, delegitimizing McGillis by revealing Iznario Fareed adopted him. Upon returning to Mars, Tekkadan finds the media has vilified them - the majority of their accounts have been frozen and their clients have stopped supporting them. Nobliss Gordon also ceases funding to Admoss Company and will only restore it if Kudelia cuts ties with Tekkadan. During a team meeting held by Orga, Zack quits the organization in fear of his life. Kudelia learns Mikazuki and Atra may have conceived, promising to help raise their child. Orga asks McMurdo to set up a call with Rustal, whom he offers a deal; allow Tekkadan's members to live and Orga will disband the group, hand over McGillis and return the Gundam Bael. To Orga's horror, Rustal refuses as he wants Tekkadan to be a scapegoat, slaughtered by the Arianrhod fleet in order to restore both public faith in Gjallarhorn and peace in the Earth sphere. As every Tekkadan member is a wanted criminal, Kudelia proposes manipulating Arbrau's database to give the members new identities. Merribit and Dexter manage to secure funds from one of Tekkadan's accounts to keep the organization afloat - but just before they can call Makanai, the base is surrounded by Gjallarhorn.