"The DMA is pulling us in!" Tilly’s voice rose an octave. "Paul, I need a jump!"
The crew of the USS Discovery faces a "no-win scenario" during a rescue mission at an ancient space station. While attempting to save trapped scientists as a gravitational anomaly approaches, Captain Burnham must navigate a moral crisis: follow Starfleet's safety protocols or risk the entire ship for a slim chance at saving everyone. This story explores the fine line between bravery and recklessness in the face of inevitable loss.
"In theory?" Stamets wiped sweat from his brow. "Yes. But it would burn out the primary navigators. We’d be blind for hours. If the DMA shifts, we won't be able to jump away." "Do it," Michael ordered.