The Expanse season 3 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The Rocinante crew, facing a shortage of supplies, decides to salvage from a recent battlefield's debris, despite their moral reservations. They discover a surviving Martian, Sinopoli, among the dead. Meanwhile, on Earth, Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis delivers a speech manipulated by Errinwright, framing Mars as the aggressor. On Io, Jules-Pierre Mao plans to evacuate with the children involved in his protomolecule experiments. Avasarala persuades Holden to discreetly send a message to Admiral Souther to prevent further war escalation. Tensions arise when the Martian survivors attempt to take over the Rocinante, but the situation is resolved peacefully. Disillusioned by political manipulation, Anna Volovodov decides to return home. The episode concludes with a chilling revelation on Io, where Mei discovers that her friend Katoa has been transformed into a protomolecule hybrid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What mission does the Belter fleet accomplish?
They successfully secure the LDS Nauvoo, an adrift generation ship.
Why does the Rocinante crew decide to salvage from a battlefield?
They are low on supplies and need to replenish their ammunition and resources.
What is Project Caliban?
It is a project involving the creation of protomolecule hybrids.
What significant action takes place at the UN Building?
Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis delivers a manipulated speech that condemns Mars and calls for unity.
What is Jules-Pierre Mao's plan on Io?
He prepares to evacuate Io, taking the surviving children and protomolecule data with him.
What dilemma does Anna Volovodov face?
She confronts Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis about his manipulative speech and decides to leave and return home.
What decision does Holden make regarding Avasarala's request?
He agrees to send a discreet message to Admiral Souther to stop the war.
How is the standoff aboard the Kittur Chennamma resolved?
The standoff is resolved peacefully with Amos and Bobbie's intervention.
What is the fate of the Martian survivors on the Rocinante?
They are sent back to their fleet with a message for Admiral Souther.
What horrifying discovery is made on Io?
Katoa has been fully transformed into a protomolecule hybrid.