Episode 3: This Missive, This Machination!
Directed by Tanner Johnson · Written by Adria Lang · November 17, 2023
In flashbacks, Allen's homeworld of Unopa is attacked by the Viltrumites, leading to his people joining the Coalition to stop them and breeding him to become the strongest Unopan. In the present, Allen discusses his findings from Earth with the Coalition, explaining that Mark is unaffiliated with Viltrum and Nolan left Earth. Despite several members' skepticism, Coalition leader Thaedus supports Allen, believing they possess an advantage, before secretly tasking him with uncovering a Viltrumite mole within their ranks. Later, Allen is attacked by three Viltrumites demanding information on Mark, Earth, and Nolan. While recovering, Thaedus secretly ends his life support. Concurrently, Mark attends college and meets a shapeshifting insectoid alien from the planet Thraxa who claims his people are in danger. Upon arriving on Thraxa, Mark is unexpectedly reunited with Nolan, who has become Thraxa's ruler. Debbie joins a support group for superhero spouses, only to be accosted by original Guardian member Green Ghost's widower, Theo, for being previously married to Omni-Man, and leaves in shame.