Unaware of this intrigue, Varda escorts the Archon to the surgical transfer unit. Looking down at Maya, he reflects on who is the greater victim: she, destined to living death or he to eternal life. Unfamiliar with the layout of the vast Dorcon ship, Koenig has difficulty evading the stormtroopers. When the Commander is cornered, Malic again appears to shoot his own soldier. Koenig is suspicious but Malic taunts him with Maya's impending fate and directs him to the surgical area. Malic contacts Varda, telling her the escaped alien commander has gone berserk, killing soldiers in his search for her. Varda leaves the Archon unattended to lead the hunt for Koenig as Malic planned.