The countdown timer continues to tick, but Earth continues to be not ready to repel an invasion from space. Gnat is certainly on his voyage using the Shiamiru, all the while looking for backup for humanity among the fantastic spacefaring races. After all, based on what he’s already seen, he understands not to rely on the good feeling of his own kind. Actually facing an exterior threat, the people of our Globe cannot see past their internal squabbles and come together to battle as one. Gnat does not anticipate appreciation from his leaders for taking such issues into his personal hands, however when have laws and rules ever ceased our intrepid hero before?