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In a twist, engineer Cyrus claims to have miscalculated their journey time. Instead of a potential six-month return, the timeline grows to an additional three and a half years. A bleak discussion arises about jettisoning passengers to speed up their return, but Clark dismisses this ethically dubious suggestion.
In the meantime, Clark attempts to assuage the passengers' fears by enlisting the help of the outspoken, self-assured passenger, Karen. Their partnership appears fruitful, but underlying tensions spur even more miscommunication and mistrust among the crew and passengers.
The Crisis Escalates: Human Excrement and Public Relations