Ian begins to make contact with his home universe while also gaining apparent insight from a future version of himself! All the while, Sally prepares to aid the rebels with the most dangerous weapon ever devised by the Earth she knows.

While Diego seeks his answers, Jackie takes the controls and shows him something he cannot accept easily.

As Sally's team draws up their plans, the other Ian reveals a force on Earth previously unknown to the group.  But are they friend of foe?

In the process of making plans, concerning revelations arrise concerning how the Szzzyyyxx gained access to plans for the experimental ship.  Then Jackie's new artwork provides yet more disturbing insight.

After investigating the enemy ship, Jackie begins to discover who is behind the problem they must solve.  Her artwork, as usual, brings out the essence of a nightmare.