While the crew has stopped off on a planet, Rygel leaves the rest of the group and is caught in an unbreakable orange substance as he's stealing treasures he discovers in a cave. When D'Argo, Crichton and Noranti go looking for Rygel, the cave seals them in. Two huge grunts appear who have protective armor which protects them from weapons fires.

While in close proximity to a wormhole, Moya is preoccupied and doesn't notice a slowly moving object heading towards her. Moya collides with the object which then covers her entire hull, causing great discomfort to her as well as the crew.