The journey continues. Six months away from New Earth, the space station experiences a breach of its outside wall. Forced to halt until repairs are made, they wait anxiously to get to their new world. But the breach was not accidental. Someone is hunting them.
When Glogg is severely injured, Renn is forced to take the position of Head Commander. He soon learns the breach was sabotage. While searching for the culprits, he discovers a world of lies, conspiracy, and android secrets. No longer sure of who he can trust, more systems on the space station fail. If Renn is to save the station, its inhabitants, and their precious cargo of Earth animals, he must find the truth. Little does he know that to save everyone, one of them must sacrifice their life.