Adolf, leader of Squad 5, maneuvers the escape vehicle toward the Annex 1 crash site, but is abruptly knocked off course by an unfathomable foe who sends the crew hurtling into a rocky canyon.

Before collapsing at Eva's feet, Adolf channels divine annihilation to strike down the terraformars. But his attackers' ingenious resuscitation precipitates yet another attack. Will an unprecedented attempt at survival eventually favor the roaches?