Episode Overview
Paul and Brett Bates meet with the Madam President of the Global Union to express their disapproval of Praxis's aggressive approach toward the aliens, leading to an immediate halt in attack preparations. Malakat reveals to Shersheba and Mera that he was behind the creation and release of the Red Virus on the Ocean Planet. Meanwhile, Hauser stumbles upon one of Ilona's transitions to Malakat, uncovering her identity as a spy from the Ocean Planet. He confides in Cass and Winston, seeking their assistance in deciphering the aliens. Neri brings the ankh back to the island, while Mera discovers a concealed passage in the pyramid that leads to a water source. Shersheba chastises Malakat for his arrogance, reminding him that she will hold power once Earth is conquered, prompting him to cease his advice. In a moment of urgency, Shersheba decides to release a vial of the Red Virus.