"From out of the utter darkness, semi-transparent units appeared... formless, transparent shimmering blobs streaking toward their prey..." At war with the Blue Men of Talus III, Earthlings are described by Dr. Meade to the blue men as "pitiless creatures". Commander John Cogan of the Earth forces listens as Dr. Meade, whom the Earth people think is an Earthling, describe the people of Talus as "the worst creatures in the universe". The First Adviser of Talus listens to the story, discerning that Earth will unite with Talus III to destroy the evil being known as Dr. Meade.