Aboard his newly acquired ship, the Unreliable, the Captain ponders on how he got to this point as well as recalling small parts of his past life. With the help of ADA, he decides to move forwards and take charge of his new crew.
Parvati's mind was busy chasing itself in circles. Does the captain really like me? was the thought that surfaced most frequently, and with the most anxiety attached. It was always followed by a quick, no way! and then afterward, warmer, quieter—hopeful: what if?
Humanity's done some pretty screwed-up things in the past, but they might be getting some much-needed redemption (mostly from self-inflicted failures) when one of theirs gets recommended to become a Spectre. While the entire galaxy watches, assuming they're properly ready for humanity's first Spectre, no amount of preparation is adequate for this "J. Shepard." Maker help us all.
After six months had passed after the defeat and dissolvement of the Board, the Colony of Halcyon have begun to rebuild and flourish. However, after receiving a shocking SOS transmission from a derelict space ship...the Stranger and his merry band of misfits reunite for a mission that'll take them to the unexplored Ceyx star system.