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As the decision is made to pursue Icarus 1, the crew follows through with gravitational adjustments, but a critical oversight by Trey—to align the shields against the sun—results in grave damage to their ship. The crew embarks on a desperate mission to repair the shields, prompting a sacrifice as Kenita chooses to stay behind to ensure the mission's success.
The Harsh Realities of Space
As the crew confronts dwindling oxygen supplies following a fire that consumed their garden, Mace, Corazon, and Cassie hold a tense discussion about the possibility of survival—realizing that conserving resources might require drastic measures. Their moral fabric begins to fray as they consider the implications of their dwindling numbers on ultimate mission success.