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The story arc also features the first appearance of [[Shvaughn Erin]], a long-running supporting character in the various Legion titles.

 

==Plot==

 

The Legionnaires prevent a pair of assassins from killing the Dominion diplomatic delegation at Weber's World, but it is only one in a series of events seemingly designed to disrupt the peace conference. When Relnic and the Dominators suddenly vanish without a trace, the Legionnaires decide to return to Earth. Along the way, they locate a space station and discover the missing Dominators, who inform them that Relnic is a [[Dark Circle]] agent. Meanwhile, the Khundian fleet penetrates the U.P. defenses and lands on Earth, with both the regular Legion and the [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] unable to stop them. As the Khunds approach Legion Headquarters, the only ones remaining to defend the complex are the four Legionnaires who were forced to retire upon marriage: [[Garth Ranzz|Lightning Lad]], [[Saturn Girl]], [[Bouncing Boy]] and [[Luornu Durgo|Duo Damsel]].<ref>The Legion Constitution once forbade married Legionnaires from remaining on the active roster.</ref><ref>Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl were married in ''All-New Collectors' Edition'' #C-55 (1978), while Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel were wed in ''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #200 (January/February 1974).</ref> After the four of them successfully defend Legion HQ, Saturn Girl telepathically probes one of the Khundish commanders, learning that reinforcements sent by the Dark Circle are approaching the planet. Officer Erin fends off Khundian troops at Science Police HQ with the assistance of [[Karate Kid (comics)|Karate Kid]], who returns from the 20th century.<ref>Karate Kid's extended journey into the past is chronicled in ''Karate Kid'' #1-15 (April 1976 – August 1978) and ''[[Kamandi]]'' #58 (September 1978).</ref>