Wade enters the conference room, which resembles a prison cell, and finds his friend Dan waiting. Dan ominously warns that their ship will crash onto the planet below. Skeptical, Wade argues that the vessel is equipped for atmospheric entry and any issues could be resolved quickly. Dan insists, highlighting the risk of a critical failure in the Automated Vessel Modules (AVMs), which could take too long to fix. Their debate is interrupted by an alert confirming Dan's fears: the AVMs are failing, affecting engines, drones, and life support. Wade orders Dan to secure an escape pod and prepare for evacuation, while he retrieves vital blueprints from his room. As the ship begins to tilt, they part ways with a shared sense of urgency.