Following Commander Amus' repeated failures to kill the SSX gang, General Krueger arrives at Illumidas Earth Occupation HQ to take over as Supreme Commander. A total no-nonsense career soldier, Krueger's first course of action is to order the destruction of planet Mistral for allowing the Arcadia to land, in order to set an example for all who might give Harlock refuge in the future. Krueger continues to retain Mr. Zone as a hired gun, but is perfectly willing to cut the earthman loose after he fails once again.