The Yamato receives repairs and upgrades at the shipyard above Mars, where much of Ginga's parts are transferred over. Repaired, the Yamato sets out to chase after the White Comet and end the war once and for all. However, before the Yamato can get far, she is attacked by Dessler, who struck a deal with Gatlantis. Kodai orders the Yamato to warp into Desslers ships bow, where they can board and disable the ship.