Iris, keeper of Beacon 67, learns of Halan's distress on Beacon 23. Responding to the help signal, she is stunned by the Beacon's disrepair. As they repair the beacon, a strange occurrence leaves them confused and terrified.
Sophie one of the first Beacon Keepers receives a surprise visit from Milan Aleph, The awkward genius responsible for beacons, She realizes she's set a dangerous precedent with her Al.
On the outskirts of space, Beacon 23 is operated by one man, who helps ships navigate the hazards of space travel. But the job becomes complicated when an unexpected visitor exposes a dark secret hidden on the beacon.
On the heels of Aster's discovery, Wreckers force their way onboard. Looking to steal a prize, the Wreckers have been told this beacon is carrying something special. Aster's only hope for survival is to find common ground with an enemy.
Aster buries her feelings as she and Halan prepare for QTA Manager Coley to arrive on the beacon. Coley immediately distrusts Halan and sees him as a threat forcing Aster to make a tough decision.
As punishment for betraying Aleph, Harmony finds herself in the AI liminal space. While under heavy interrogation, Harmony realizes she must find a way to break free of Aleph and find her way back to Beacon 23.