The Gamilons attack, and the Black Tiger squadron is launched to fight them off, since the Argo is defenseless when warming up for a warp. Conroy almost doesn't make it back in time to make the warp, but manages to crash land in time for the ship to warp to Mars. The ship lands on Mars for repairs while the crew enjoys a snowfall - something they have not seen in years. Continuing out of our solar system, the ship gets caught in the massive gravity of Jupiter, forcing a rash landing on a floating continent. A Gamilon base is discovered on the continent, which is a perfect test for the ship's Wave Motion Gun.
Venture manages to get the ship back into flight, using the gravity as a slingshot.
Firing the gun ends up destroying the entire continent, proving that power must be used wisely. Firing the Wave Motion Gun caused damage to the engine, so the Argo is forced to make a stop at Titan. Titanite can be used to repair the damage, so several crews are sent out to search for some. Wildstar, Nova, and IQ-9 ignore orders to return, and end up being captured by a Gamilon tank force. He also finds the Paladin frozen in the ice.