Argyus signals Ventress in the engine room. Her mission accomplished, Ventress activates several leftover explosives to cover her escape, leaving Ahsoka perilously dangling over a battered catwalk to be saved by Luminara.

Argyus and Gunray and Ventress escape the Tranquility in a Republic frigate. Captain Argyus gloats about his success, cockily mentioning to Asajj that he'll ensure her contributions to their rescue efforts will be noted in his report to Count Dooku. Ventress suddenly drives her lightsaber into Argyus' back, killing him.

In the bridge's war room, Ahsoka and Luminara confer holographically with Yoda and Anakin Skywalker. Yoda is troubled by the treachery of Captain Argyus. Luminara reminds her fellow Jedi that Gunray fled in a Republic ship, which can be tracked. Master Kit Fisto's fleet was near the viceroy's last known position. Fisto is tracking the signal, determined to recapture the Separatist leader.