As Carolina regroups the Reds and Blues, C.T. negotiates with the enemy. Meanwhile, the Freelancers travel to a new location, in order to locate the leader.

After their return from their mission at the UNSC Space Recycling Station, North Dakota introduces his new A.I., Theta, to the other Freelancers. The Director soon after establishes a simulation test for North and Theta, in order to study the A.I.'s unique abilities.Meanwhile, at the Wind Power Facility, the Red Team specualte on the future actions of Carolina and Washington.