[ssmit132]

Spoiler:

No, it jumps out if you don't destroy it and the campaign ends. In fact, you can skip the whole "fight with FRED" part if you let it depart the first time.

[Commander Zane]

Last time I left it alone Alpha (Or Beta?) 2 destroyed it for me.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

Kill him. He's a zombie. Tell your other wingman to ignore the NTSC Pal.