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However, the atmosphere of excitement quickly shifts when Commander Marina stumbles upon blood in one of the ship's modules. Investigating further, she discovers a unconscious man—Michael, a launch support engineer—trapped inside. The rescue attempt results in Marina injuring her hand, and the situation escalates when it’s revealed that the air supply device has been damaged during the chaos.
As the crew tends to Michael’s severe injuries and tend to their malfunctioning ship systems, questions loom. How did Michael get on board, and should they detain him? While Hyperean Control advises against immediate action, fear and uncertainty grip the astronauts as they grapple with the implications of having an additional crew member on a long and hazardous mission.