Set after season 4 finale. The sweating sickness has been released. Now what's left of the team must find a way to stop the plague and save Artie before they all succumb to the illness. Claudia's life is in danger; it's up to Steve to save her from the darkness. Mrs. Fredricks' promise to Leena will surface. Pete and Myka will discover dangerous secrets in the search for a cure.

When Moya shuts down for repares the crew are ambushed by peacheepers. With an injured Aeryn, Chryton must avoid capture and save his friends from certian death. Parings-Aeryn/Crichton.