As the Lost Crew works to build a ship to return to the Armada, Erich and Glendon help Hartin control a political problem for the fleet. Stuart faces Ossili attacks, disinterested Earthian scientists, and a personal crisis no one foresees. Yjarnnah grows up on Senga under Queen Oriel’s guidance, Darien creates chaos along the wormholes and Sandan's interest in Carrol grows.
