With Commander sh’Elas resting in the comfort of sickbay, the true nature of her traumatic past comes to light, unveiling a history of darkness and personal struggles. Meanwhile, Hathaway is en route to Starbase Bravo, aiming to raise the alarm about a potential danger lurking within the upcoming Frontier Day celebrations planned by Admiral Shelby.

However, several lightyears away from their intended destination, the ship experiences a catastrophic engine failure, forcing it to drop out of warp. Stranded and cut off from external communication, the crew can only watch helplessly as Admiral Shelby’s speech begins and the drama unfolds. While they watch in horror, a strange and mysterious signal is intercepted by Hathaway’s transceiver array. Within seconds, the youngest members of the crew undergo a terrifying and all-too-familiar transformation, revealing a deadly threat lurking within their midst.

As the ship becomes a battleground, torn apart by civil war and betrayal, the crew members face a grave question that echoes through their minds: Will resistance against this insidious force be futile?