Vizier Z gives Lord Papal intelligence on the Monarchy's military operations & tells him that he has redeployed its forces to leave Jewelworld defenseless to an attack. Dreadstar tells his team about his million year old past, including how he acquired his sword. He tells them who he thinks Vizier Z may be from his past. Oedi is ambushed by Z when going to get military intelligence from King Gregzor. (Cover date: January, 1984)