Ep 6. The Sacred Gift

In the sixth episode of Nightflyers season 1, The Sacred Gift, tensions among the crew continue to rise as they inch closer to the Volcryn. Captain Eris, still under the influence of the alien entity, becomes more unstable and unpredictable. Meanwhile, Mel notices that Thale's abilities are getting stronger and more dangerous.

The episode begins with D'Branin and Auggie discussing the possibility of using Thale's powers to communicate with the Volcryn. Mel interrupts their conversation with news that Thale's powers have gotten stronger and that he may be a danger to the crew. They decide to keep a close eye on him.

Meanwhile, Lommie begins to experience strange visions and flashbacks of her past. She confides in Rowan, who helps her remember more about her life before Nightflyer. Their conversation is interrupted by a call from Captain Eris, who appears to be losing control of himself. He orders the crew to prepare for a dangerous maneuver in order to get closer to the Volcryn.

As the crew prepares for the maneuver, Thale suddenly becomes agitated and begins to lash out at those around him. D'Branin and Auggie attempt to calm him down, but he is too powerful. They eventually get him under control, but not before he causes some damage to the ship.

During the maneuver, the ship encounters some unexpected turbulence, causing several members of the crew to be injured. Lommie, still shaken from her visions, begins to suspect that the Volcryn may be influencing their actions in some way. She shares her theory with Rowan, who begins to investigate.

Meanwhile, Mel discovers that Thale's outburst was not just a result of his growing powers, but was also triggered by the alien entity that Captain Eris has been communicating with. She confronts Eris about his involvement with the entity, and he reveals that he believes it may be the key to understanding the Volcryn.

As tensions among the crew continue to escalate, D'Branin and Auggie make a bold decision to try and communicate with the Volcryn using Thale's powers. The episode ends with the crew preparing for this risky maneuver, unsure of what the consequences may be.

Overall, The Sacred Gift continues to build on the tension and uncertainty that has been present throughout the series so far. With Captain Eris becoming more unstable and Thale's powers growing stronger, the crew is faced with more challenges than ever before. As they prepare to communicate with the Volcryn, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the crew of Nightflyer.