Onboard the Starjammer, the Starjammer crew and the X-Men attempt to repair the damaged ship. Wolverine is rescued from an explosion that has him adrift. Colossus collapses but no one notices until after Wolverine is rescued. The Empress Lilandra, while safe on the Starjammer, is unable to use communication channels. Kitty uses her phase abilities to pass through the ship walls in the Shi’ar flagship, and disguised as Phoenix, attacks assassins. The Imperial Guard question Samovar’s order to bomb Earth. Kitty attempts to jam the computers but is thwarted. Just before the crew can carry out the Admiral’s order, the Starjammer re-emerges from hyperspace to block the attack on Earth and Lilandra can communicate that she is safe. Colossus recovers but we do not know the fate of Professor X.

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