 Spock is unable to prevent the death-blow from landing, although he deflects it slightly, and Zar is unconscious but still alive.In order to fulfill the second half of the prophecy, Spock puts on Zar's armor and shows himself to the army, leading them to believe their leader has risen whole from being "death-struck".Upon seeing this, most of the remaining clans surrender and Zar's army wins the battle.