When Off-World Officer Cole Freeman finds the missing research vessel ATROPA, he discovers an inconsistency in the ship logs. He wakes the crew from hypersleep, and they soon find themselves caught up in a much bigger mystery.

After their mysterious collision, the crew must act fast to save the critically damaged ship. With power failing, Cole makes a bold decision.

After disaster on the sister ship and a troubling discovery, Moira patches Cole up. Jensen works on finding a solution to their predicament.

Flashback to Cole's time as a detective on Earth. An important event from Cole and Moira's past is revealed. Captain Schreiber gives Cole a choice on Valley Forge Outpost.

Moira informs the crew how Sanders' copy died. Cole is put on the defensive. An unfortunate choice reveals a horrible new truth.

With power failing, the remaining crew search for Sanders. The group splits, and Sanders makes his move.

All hope is seemingly lost when a potential solution presents itself. The remaining crew must act fast if they are ever going to break the cycle and escape time's grasp.