Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.

Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.

On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.

An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.