By: Glen Brunswick, Dan McDaid, Mike Allred

Hecticus has taken Helius prisoner: name, rank and serial number just ain't gonna cut it. Hecticus is looking to extract his pound of flesh. An emergency beacon sends Barock back to Neboron. Zoe tags along and is thrilled to finally see the sights of Neboron - that is until she gets a little too close to the local wildlife...and then meets Barock's mother.