While the Ninja try to figure out a way to bypass Imperium's energy barrier, Empress Beatrix tests a deadly weapon powered by stolen Dragon Cores.
Ras's visit to Imperium to capture a Source Dragon is rebuffed by Beatrix's father, Levo. In the present, Beatrix advocates for Imperium's unity and her plan to use Dragon Cores for a weapon. Cole departs to follow Wu's voice, while the ninja infiltrate Imperium. Beatrix demands a Source Dragon Core, and Jordana steps up to extract it.