Marcus finds an obscure scientist whose theories may hold the secret to getting the Tulip into hyperspace.

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Marcus - still searching for an alternative power source for the Trans-Utopian - reads up on the theories of a Dr. Gregor Laszig and compels the crew to go in search of him. But the crew find more than they're looking for when the Orchard gets involved, and Callie's life hangs in the balance.