Worlds Away

The Minerva Project’s mission to save peace in the Verge reaches its conclusion.

Mara takes on a new role. Lila faces the consequences of her actions. Arnaud goes looking for some advice. Nasir decides to stop running.

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With the devices planted on Aventine’s moon, Mara, Arnaud, and the Valiant try to make their escape while Lila and Nasir confront the delegates from Earth and Aventine with the truth about their mission in the Verge.

Lila tries to preserve her chance at finding the ghost ship. Nasir accepts a counteroffer. Mara puts the mission first. An ally or resource is put in peril or harmed.

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As Arnaud and Mara continue their mission on Aventine’s moon, Lila and Nasir learn the fate of their proposal for the future of humanity.

Lila makes her case to the delegates. Nasir gives his stump speech. Mara enters the facility. Arnaud leaves something behind.

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As Nasir and Lila put their plan to a final vote of the delegates, Mara and Arnaud reach Aventine 2b and make their way to the facility.

Lila proposes her new tenet for humanity. Nasir looks for an escape. Mara scouts for opportunities on Aventine’s moon. Arnaud navigates the maze.

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As Mara and Arnaud head to the Aventine system, Nasir and Lila try to sell the representatives of Earth and Aventine on a new direction for humanity’s future.

Nasir has a sit-down with President Li. Arnaud and Mara get in some training time. Lila looks to new stars.

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After their fifteen-minute head start runs out, Arnaud and Inspector Hooper try to escape Mateo’s apartment without destroying the peace summit, while the rest of the party prepares for the Valiant to leave Ascension.

Mara asks one of the delegates for help breaking through to Aventine. Arnaud lays out the results of his investigation. Lila helps Nasir with a decision.

“Suns Rise Above,” written and performed by Jon Ossip, additional lyrics by Mo Shatara

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As Arnaud continues to work with Inspector Hooper, the rest of the Minerva Project begins to meet with individual delegates, pushing them toward agreement on the principles of the New Armistice.

Mara clears the air before their mission to Aventine. Lila adds a proposal to the board. Arnaud and Nasir strike a deal.

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Following the welcome reception, the summit begins in earnest, and the crew of the Minerva Project tries to navigate the planets’ differences while Arnaud investigates the murder of Lilian Gale.

Lila and Mara catch up while off the clock. Nasir goes exploring with Rivka Sarek. Arnaud strikes deals with some new friends, and shares information with an old one.

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As the peace summit officially begins, the Minerva Project welcomes the arriving diplomats and attempts to thaw relations between Earth, Aventine, and the rest of the Verge, all while Arnaud updates Mara on his meeting with Shaw.

Lila catches up with a member of the council on Satis. Nasir agrees to return a favor from Eos. Mara asks about a very specific plant. Arnaud bumps into someone.

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As the delegates finally reach Ascension Station, the party meets with the new arrivals and welcomes them to the summit.

Nasir meets with Mahr to discuss the conference and potential threats to a peace. Mara confronts another crewmember about their doubts. Arnaud meets with an old co-worker. Lila stares into the abyss.

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