After extermination of the Terraist remnants, Von Lohengramm approves of constitutional reforms for his New Galactic Empire and dies, leaving the future to Hildegard, Julian, Mittermeyer, and their sons.
The imperial doctors reveal that Von Lohengramm is suffering from a rare and incurable disease. Iserlohn forces board the flag ship Brünnhilde, allowing Julian to meet with the emperor.