As the Mechon launch an assault on Colony 9, Shulk and his allies rush to try and fend off as many of the Mechon as they can. Suddenly, a new foe appears before them: Metal Face, the leader of this assault. As Shulk swings the Monado, the only blade capable of piercing through the Mechon's metallic flesh, it seems to have no effect against Metal Face. Powerless, the three friends are saved at the last moment... but not without a cost.