From the introduction: In every port, crowds have been cowed by the airship's cannons and delighted by the goofy cadet sideshows and singalongs. Just one thing is wrong...Punchout-Pete. Awakened kangaroo kickboxer, 10-time International Champion, and Q'Barra's star cultural ambassador, Pete usually captivates the crowds by bashing down all local challengers and then flashing his winsome smile. Not this time. The champ seems tired and tense; the audiences have sensed it, jeopardizing the entire tour and the cadets' all-important Commendations.