The Fafners are deployed to save a Human Army transport craft from a Festum. It's the first battle in two years, but Hiroto, Rina, Akira, Sui, and Maya are all smiles as they calmly board the Fafners. They dominate the battle until the experienced Festum unleashes an attack style they've never seen before, leaving the five pilots at a loss. Then unexpected reinforcements arrive... (thetvdb.com)