Ep. 39: Van and Thomas investigate a decoy outlaw threat involving optical stealth and ancient ruins.
Aired on June 3, 2000

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Van and Fiona arrive at a town security office to receive their mission briefing, only to discover Thomas is already present. After a brief argument, they agree to collaborate on tracking the outlaws who are blocking trade in the mountains. Thomas devises a plan using a Gustav operated by Beek, while he and Van enter a Liger with Dibson. The outlaws attack as expected, but Van and Thomas soon realize the enemies are utilizing optical stealth technology. They further uncover that the outlaw presence was merely a diversion for Hiltz to excavate ancient ruins. As they approach the hideout to act, they are confronted by Hiltz and his organoid, Ambient.
Episodes
- Ep. 35 · Van returns to Wind Colony after military service while Stealth Viper attacks bases and Fiona
- Ep. 36 · Van investigates military pursuit of Republican gold and explosives while being followed by a sniper.
- Ep. 37 · Van and Fiona investigate stone tablets in a village while battling a Godos and encountering a mysterious girl named Reice.
- Ep. 38 · Van and Schubaltz investigate Imperial Territory thugs terrorizing villages near farms
- Ep. 39 · Van and Thomas investigate a decoy outlaw threat involving optical stealth and ancient ruins.
- Ep. 40 · Van and Thomas investigate zoid hunters stealing sleeper zoids after the war.
- Ep. 41 · Karl Schubaltz is trapped by Reice while Thomas and Van race to stop a massive explosion.
- Ep. 42 · Van investigates a destroyed base after a black organoid attack while Raven travels through the desert.
- Ep. 43 · Van Takes a Break with Emperor Rudolph While Thomas Pursues Fiona Amidst Sabotage