The three ape men, Liu Er, Ying Luoqi, and Qiu Xiyan, each piloted a Prince Mecha to conduct a reconnaissance mission with the team.
Liu Er followed Zuoshou, earning a high level of trust, because during that crucial battle on the Mountain of Gods, where Ji Xinghe was bombarded by the enemy Crown Prince using a Space Battleship, Liu Er's desperate efforts to hold the line were crucial for giving the Independent Group enough time.
Even if Ji Xinghe's achievements aboard the Space Battleship remained unchanged, the Independent Group would have suffered significant casualties against the stronger Imperial forces.
Qiu Xiyan followed Wang Kang, also earning a high level of trust. As the team leader, and an Ace Mecha warrior, Wang Kang knew about Qiu Xiyan's feat of 'solo adventuring' in the second canyon.
