The enormous Space Rift slowly opened in the Star Domain, like a gaping eye suspended in the sky over Shuji. Distant starlight and illusions around the Star Gate flickered on the other side of this 'eye' — and then the massive United Fleet ignited their engines. Six Special Service Bomber Ships were the first to cross the Star Gate passage, followed closely by Shield Ships equipped with Wide Area Shield Projectors and several large Arsenal Ships. The flagship "Mass Effect" followed with the remaining battleships, accelerating through the immense passage.
In the distant depths of the Dark Meteor Domain, at the border of the Hidden Monastery's territory, a burst of energy beyond system limits instantaneously swept over the entire Star Gate!
