The Mekon and the Two of Verath fall into a stalemate: both will die if the other perishes. Dare and Rok escape the starquake.; Savage is nearly captured when a "dirty Volg agent" masquerades as recently murdered Geordie Price.; Probe must retrieve a vital film from downed pilot John Peel, but the Russians are just as interested in the goods as he!; Mega-City 1 has strict anti-smoking laws; one lawbreaker learns that smoke from the city's Smokatorium is more effective than tear gas.; With the Bushido Blades sacrificing players like kamikaze pilots of old, Harlem's Louis Mayer has developed strange mental powers.; After the knockout dart wears off, Shako is a might bit peeved. Falmuth's arm, his killing arm!, becomes Shako's trophy.