The invasion of the Galactic Empire by the Free Planets Alliance has failed due to supply mismanagement, which resulted in significant losses. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Fleet Admiral Lazar Lobos orders the surviving Alliance vessels to congregate in the Amritsar Starzone for a final stand against the impending counterattack. Fleet Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm, a strategic genius, leads the Imperial troops into this critical battle with an overwhelming advantage. However, his opponent, Alliance tactical magician Vice Admiral Yang Wen-li, compensates for his superiors' negligence by staging a near escape for himself and his fellow soldiers. Though both Reinhard and Yang are dissatisfied with the outcome—the former for his unsatisfactory win and the latter for the massive casualties—their focus remains on the battle.