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In stark contrast, life aboard the Ark is deteriorating rapidly. Abby works tirelessly to treat a growing number of patients afflicted by declining oxygen levels, an issue that forces the council to contemplate a grim population reduction plan. As the clock ticks down, urgency builds. Raven, driven by hope, attempts to procure a new pressure regulator to aid in their escape, yet confronts betrayal and obstacles, emphasizing the dire conditions within their own sanctuary.

Abby’s interactions with Nigel exemplify the moral decay as she is willing to barter essential medicine for survival gear, risking deeper involvement in the lawlessness stifling the Ark. Here, the ruthless nature of survival reaches its pinnacle as the council’s decisions impact the lives of hundreds.