After escaping from Zonda Epta and evading the New UNE Navy, the Freeden lands in a country in southern Asia called the People’s Republic of Estard and are approached by its leader and generals to join with them in their fight against the New UNE military. At first declining the offer, the crew changes their mind after they survive and witness the aftermath of a large carpet bombing raid carried out by the New UNE on civilian areas.