Adham's forces plot to overthrow the Bazaar Overseer and turn E-05 into an insect cage. Kidow escapes to E-07, where Ilie is now held prisoner.

Gravely injured, Franz guides Ilie to the queen's chamber and gives her control over Tania's fate. Acht and Kidow face off for the final time.

As the battle between Salif’s forces and the defenders of E-05 come to an end, the survivors inside E-07's main tower confront their futures.