As they descend into the atmosphere, they notice cities with what seemed like a cross between the bazaars of India and alienist technology. They were escorted by two of the camouflage ships into a horizontal hangar, where (thanks to the newly designed level thrusters) the ship was able to hover into and land. As they walked out of the ship, they saw J-Dude walking towards them, looking well assimilated to the planet, clad in a brown hooded robe. He spoke with a more pompous and proper dialect, probably from living in this area for a week.

Ed: "J-DUUUUUDE! Who put you back together? Are you on straight?"

Ed began prying at J-Dude's face and skin, while Edd, Eddy and Jason chuckled in the background. J-Dude's face became menacing.

J-Dude: "GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF ME YOU IMMENSE INSOLENT BUFFOON!"

The others where rather taken aback. None of them had ever known him to react to anyone in such a way. J-Dude looked nervously apologetic.

J-Dude: "Forgive me; the tension from the battle is still on my nerves."

Eddy: "So what? Who doesn't blow up on Ol' Lurch here?"

Ed: "The ice-cream man?"

Edd: "Please, tell us how did you ever escape from that fireball of impending doom?"

J-Dude: "See that ship up there? The one orbiting the planet. I used Instant Transmission, and uh, commandeered it-"

But Ed's mind was drifting, as per usual and ended up looking blankly past J-Dude's face, daydreaming of all the escapades he was bound to have here in the void of space. Suddenly he looked interested and curious. He narrowed his eyes and walked up to J-Dude, looking closely at his nose. J-Dude noticed and pushed him on his back. Ed pointed a finger at J-Dude looking angry.

Ed: "Do not be bamboozled! This is not J-Dude! It is a imposter!"

Edd: "First of all Ed, an imposter, not a imposter. Second: WHAT IN THE SAM-HILL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!"

Ed: "LOOK!"

Ed pointed at J-Dude's nose. At first, no one had a clue to what he meant, but then, they noticed something about him. The red mole that had always resided on the left side of his nose was now on the right, like a mirror image…

Eddy: "Eh, oh!"

Edd: "It can't be!"

J-Dude appeared annoyed, but then smiled.

J-Dude: "Yes… It is I, Max Payne."

Ed: "What did you do with J-Dude!"

Max: "I didn't do anything with him. He was never here. You fools, it was all a trick. You see, those missiles I sent were also filled with small surveillance bugs that I believe you wear to this day. I was able to watch everything you had done. When I heard what wish you were using, I decided to act. You see, the bugs not only use observation, but can also be used as an anchor to send small objects. And what better way to lure you here."

Eddy: "Okay wise guy! So why did you lure us here?"

Max: "(Closed-mouth chuckle) Well, first I felt that you would be the perfect hostages. My brother would of course come to your aid, and let himself fall for his friends. I would win. Then, I found trouble. You see the Revolutionary Union does exist. Jacob formed it the way I said he had, except it was they who were attempting to stop me by attacking Ainidras. It has become something of a domicile for me. I needed to keep my army alive. Jacob's militia had much better individual pilots, and a greater arsenal. They would have destroyed half of my forces before I could personally intervene. So I sent the message with the hope of you finishing his fleet for me! Isn't irony sweet? You were defending the very people who wanted you dead, and fighting your allies!"

Shock lit up on every face. How could they have fallen into an obvious trap?

Max: "My brother of course, would have wanted you to stay on Earth, safe from any possibility of attack from his battle-hardened 'sibling'. Well, not any possibility. Now fate favors the way of Payne."

Edd: "Oh I wouldn't say that. These hostages have learned a few things since we dismissed you last time…"

Ed: "Yeah! Don't count you're chickens before they squawk, smart pants!"

Eddy: "I'd like to see you try taking us prisoner. You'll never take us alive!"

Max: "Oh no?"

Max darted behind them and grabbed Jason, holding him there like a human shield with one finger pointed at his neck.

Max: "I'm sure you're too soft to just let me slay your companion, am I wrong?"

The Ed's, who were looking aggressive, backed down. Max was suddenly staring around, looking in all directions.

Max: "I know you're there Jacob! No doubt that you would come to their assistance! Out in the open, now!"

Someone stirred from behind one of the Capsule Ship's "legs", and the real J-Dude walked slowly out from behind it.

J-Dude: "Leave them out of this Max; I'm the one you want."

Max: "Do you really think I would settle for revenge on only ONE of those who caused my end? No, I'm making an example of all of you. Your execution will be broadcasted live, to show what happens to those who defy me."