A stricken captain embarks on his assignment in control of an cargo boat. Discontent with their own lives in distance and the ship team, frustrated make an effort to complete a mission, however the boat has ideas of it's own. An'accident' onboard forces a diversion to Somnus. They soon find the colony is inhabited by an mysterious and menacing cult, hellbent on dark plans for Earth. The team's expectation of refuge on Somnus soon turns into danger, since they struggle for their survival against the colonists, and the eventual fate of humanity. Terrifying truths about the ending of life on Earth force the captain to manage to his personal agony leading to a stimulating and climatic decision.