The Doctor's investigation into drug smuggling on the Empress and his confrontation with institutional corruption and technological dangers

The Doctor and Rigg discover an alien creature roaming the Empress's corridors, prompting Rigg to demand answers about its presence while the Doctor deflects with evasive observations. Their exchange reveals …

The Doctor turns to find himself face-to-face with the mysterious man from the CET area only to be violently hurled from behind. Their struggle sends bodies crashing across the room …