Episode 1A "Shadows of the Empire"
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Mission Info
| Status | Completed Mission | |
| Description | The USS Halo, having just enjoyed a much-needed shore leave on Risa, is en route to Starbase 113 for routine resupply. However, as they engage the warp drive, an unexpected malfunction in the warp core sends the ship careening through space, only to emerge in the heart of the Terran Empire Universe—a brutal mirror of their own. |
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| Mission Group | Season 2 | |
| Start Date | 2024, Tue Oct 15th, @ 9:03am | |
| End Date | 2025, Thu Aug 21st, @ 9:03am | |
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Mission Summary
The USS Halo, having just enjoyed a much-needed shore leave on Risa, is en route to Starbase 113 for routine resupply. However, as they engage the warp drive, an unexpected malfunction in the warp core sends the ship careening through space, only to emerge in the heart of the Terran Empire Universe—a brutal mirror of their own.
Realizing where they are, the crew quickly understands the danger they face. In this universe, survival hinges on their ability to seamlessly assume the roles of their ruthless and power-hungry Terran counterparts. Every officer aboard the USS Halo must now embody their alternate selves, from the ambitious and cutthroat captain to the manipulative and opportunistic crew members.
With no time to waste, they scramble to modify the ship's systems and update their appearance to reflect the more militaristic and authoritarian nature of the Terran Empire. Every communication with other vessels or Terran authorities could expose them. Any hesitation or sign of compassion could be fatal, as the Terran Empire values strength and ruthlessness above all else.
The crew is forced to make difficult choices, suppressing their Federation ideals and adopting the merciless behavior expected in this universe. Command decisions take on a darker tone, and even casual interactions between crew members must reflect their twisted counterparts' suspicious and ambitious natures. Under the pressure of maintaining this facade, trust and unity among the crew begin to fray.
While struggling to keep up the charade, the Halo’s engineers work tirelessly to repair the damaged warp core, which is their only hope of returning home. But each encounter with the Terran Empire—whether through dangerous diplomatic engagements or brutal military tactics—brings them closer to exposure. With every passing moment, the line between who they are and the brutal personas they must portray blurs.
As the crew walks this precarious path, they must balance playing their darker, alternate selves convincingly enough to survive, while secretly working to find a way back to their own universe. Failure to play their roles perfectly could not only trap them in the Terran Empire forever but lead to their ship's destruction.