Whoever was responsible for the security of the base will be fired unless he's dead already. Not being able to prevent the hacking of the cell door open would be one thing (they should learn to require physical switch to be used for anything to happen) but allowing the dude to waltz around the base to his Vox makes it ridiculous. Almost as ridiculous as a school swimming competition having no qualified lifeguards and an emergency team. Madoka and Mugi saving Lan initially was given considering they were right next to her, but that there were absolutely nobody on the beach either, save random onlookers, is unbelievable. The school principal owes a dogeza to all participants and their parents.

Anyway, a great ep despite those two details. Lan trying to stick close to Madoka was fun to watch. She clearly has no real job to occupy her time like the sinister male alien, who's always looking over the commander's shoulder.

Even the newly arrived, older enemy dude doesn't give me last boss vibes at all. I still can't help but look at the male alien for that role, or whatever is behind him. It's hard to believe Lan would know anything about it, though.