[They enter, and the group heads forward... but Basch is perplexed. Reks turns to face him]

Reks: Captain?

[Basch looks up; one of the floating mechanical units from the opening cutscene is there, facing them! It rapidly descends, and we're thrust into a boss battle vs. Air Cutter Remora. After the battle; the Air Cutter is floating in front of them. Basch steps forward and lets look a viscious beam of dark energy, wrecking it. The pilot calls in for assistance]

Remora pilot: Antlion, this is Tonberry! My engines are hit. She'll not hold much longer!

Antlion pilot: We receive you, Tonberry. You've leave to retire. Well fought.

Remora pilot: My thanks, Antlion! Tonberry disengaging!

[It flies off]