Synopsis

With order restored, Colonel Young and the remaining military personnel grapple with the challenge of coexistence with the civilians who had attempted to seize command of the vessel. Their precarious situation shifts dramatically when the *Destiny* unexpectedly exits FTL, revealing not only a sun but also an Earth-like planet that defies all known astronomical records. Rush concludes that the entire system is the work of an alien civilization whose ingenuity surpasses human comprehension. With t