On their way to the Flat Planet Café, Renee Palmer (Jayne Heitmeyer) and Liam Kincaid (Robert Leeshock) stop to chat with Devon Zide (Barna Moricz), a member of the Church of the Companions. Meanwhile, Reverend Travis Murray (Peter Krantz), a leader in the Church of the Companions, and a group of Volunteers transport Gina Richardson (Lindy Booth), Devon's girlfriend, to an unknown location against her will to serve on a Mission. The next day, an upset Devon meets with Liam to ask for his assistance in locating Gina.

On the mothership, Zo'or (Anita La Selva) and Sandoval (Von Flores) discuss 'the fields' and the 'dependency' of all Earth based Taelons. Liam visits Reverend Murray and the Reverend refuses to disclose Gina's location because she has taken a vow of silence and has been sent on a Mission. As Liam leaves, he overhears Reverend Murray discussing 'the fields' on his global. Liam questions a very fatigued Da'an (Leni Parker) about the Church of the Companions and 'the fields,' and Da'an suggests that Liam further question Reverend Murray. After Liam exits, Sandoval produces a container that holds an organic substance. He drops a pinch into Da'an's palm, which is immediately absorbed by the Taelon, re-energizing him. When Liam tries to contact Devon, he discovers that Devon has also disappeared. Just as Volunteers usher Devon to an unknown location, Liam calls Reverend Murray, but the Reverend tells Liam that Devon has left the faith and he has no knowledge of his whereabouts.

Later, Liam and Renee convince Augur (Richard Chevolleau) to give up his vacation to assist them in finding Devon and Gina. Liam, posing as Robert Brice from Denver, is invited by Samuel (Sten Eirik), a missionary of the Church, to attend dinner and a sermon. After the sermon Liam is introduced to another newcomer, Susan Evans, who is actually Renee in disguise. While everyone prepares for bed in the mission dormitory, Liam receives a global message from Devon. Liam discusses Devon's message with Renee and she tells him that she's feeling ill. Samuel explains the food is enhanced with a Taelon additive that acts as a purifying agent and assures Renee her body will adjust.

On the mothership, Reverend Murray and Sandoval tell Zo'or that a 'field' has been confiscated by local authorities and that Cary Truit, a human member of the Church, has died from an adverse reaction to the additive. Augur analyzes the additive and confirms that it's a complex alien vegetation and determines that Devon was medicated while leaving his message for Liam. Augur goes to see Liam and Renee at the church and informs them of Cary Truit's death and his procurement of a crystalline substance discovered on her body. Augur also tells them about the increased Volunteer activity in the Medical Examiner's office, which leads them to believe that Sandoval is involved.

Later, Augur reports the discovery of a human component in the crystalline substance discovered on Cary's body and the possible location of 'the fields.' During the night, Samuel destroys Liam's global and portals Liam, Renee and other church members to a Mission. Liam and Renee enter an artificial environment where other church members are harvesting a bizarre alien crop. On the mothership, Reverend Murray discusses the productivity of each 'field' with Zo'or, assuring him the Taelons' steady increase in demand for the 'kryss' shall be met. Da'an voices his objection to Zo'or that the 'kryss' project is located on Earth. Zo'or notes the objection but stresses that the project will bring Taelons closer to humans and reiterates the necessity of humans to defeat the Jaridians. Augur realizes Liam's global isn't functioning and sets out for Norton, Maryland - the location of 'the fields.'

While Liam and Renee work in 'the fields," they find Devon and Gina and have a meal of alien vegetation. Upon arriving in Norton, Maryland, Augur discovers the Church has purchased all the land in the area and via a satellite hook-up, finds the underground 'field' location. As everyone beds down for the night, Renee screams and is overcome by pain. Volunteers pin Renee down and siphon the spore 'kryss' out of her body. Liam watches in horror as this repeatedly happens to other Missioners until it's his turn. Liam suddenly realizes that church members are 'the fields.' As Volunteers systematically collect the 'kryss' and leave, Samuel explains the 'kryss' is a substance necessary for the Taelons to survive on Earth. While Liam helps unload the 'kryss,' he spots Sandoval and overhears him suggesting a joint venture to Samuel. Just as Sandoval thinks he's recognized Liam, he's notified of a security breach and leaves.

Augur enters the underground 'field' location, knocks out a Volunteer and locates Liam on the Volunteer's global. As Liam is escorted back to his workstation, Augur draws Liam's attention and they disable the Volunteer. Liam and Augur create a diversion by torching the homeworld Taelon crop. As the Missioners are roused to put out the fires, Renee locates Devon and Gina and they meet with Augur and Liam. As the fire escalates, Sandoval orders his Volunteers to leave, deserting the Missioners and Samuel. Augur leads Liam, Renee, Devon and Gina to safety. Finally, Samuel decides to abandon the homeworld crop and the Missioners escape through emergency portals.

Later, Liam demands an explanation for the Taelon use of humanity to harvest 'kryss.' Da'an justifies the program as necessary for Taelon survival. Liam vows to continue to look for homeworld crop plants and to shut them down. Da'an assures Liam that another method to sustain the Taelons has been discovered, but he will not disclose the method.


 
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