Trial by Combat (S02E29)
In a perilous mission to Antarctica, a joint effort by E-frame pilots and Jumptroops aims to obliterate the Neo warrior breeding facility, but disaster strikes, leaving only Yuri Stavrogan alive. Professor Algernon enhances Alec DeLeon's E-frame, creating a deeper connection between him and his machine. Able Squad is dispatched to track down the breeding complex. While attempting to install a sensor for their network, Marsh is captured by Neo warriors. Galba instructs him to assume the identity of Takagi, as all Neo commanders must deliver him to Phaeton. Praetorius challenges Marsh, believing him to be Takagi, leading to a duel. As Marsh attempts to flee, his E-frame unexpectedly links with Alec's, prompting Able Squad to mount a rescue. However, Marsh is ultimately bested by a Neo Lord, who forcibly ejects him from his E-frame.