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Richard, blinded by ambition, establishes a lab to study the spacecraft's surroundings, a decision that leads to unexpected consequences. Numerous warnings regarding the ship's activity fall on deaf ears as Richard holds steadfast to his goal. However, as the unfolding events spiral into chaos, Richard pays the ultimate price for his greed—his obsession with power leads to his own downfall when he mismanages the spacecraft controls.
Meanwhile, Scout's connection to the craft deepens. Upon touching the alien vessel, earthquakes signal her importance. Yet her connection to the ship and its fate is precarious, as she grapples with the turmoil of her own past and the compelling responsibility thrust upon her.