The Expanse season 3 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Admiral Souther stages a mutiny on the UNN "Agatha King," revealing Fleet Admiral Nguyen's conspiracy. The episode intensifies on Io, where hybrid pods are launched towards Mars, escalating the crisis. The Rocinante crew, including Holden, Naomi, and Amos, bravely engages in combat to thwart the hybrid threat and rescue children, including Mei Meng, from Protomolecule experiments. Amidst chaos, the "Agatha King" is infected, and Admiral Souther sacrifices himself to contain the spread. The episode concludes with a strategic move to use Fred Johnson's stolen missiles to destroy the remaining pods, potentially preventing a disaster on Mars and hinting at peace.
Full Episode S03E06 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who relieved Fleet Admiral Nguyen of his duties?
Admiral Souther of the UNN "Agatha King."
What major event occurs aboard the "Agatha King"?
A mutiny, leading to UNN ships firing upon each other.
Who is Katoa and what is he doing?
Katoa is under the influence of the Protomolecule and is engaged in a mysterious construction.
What action does the "Agatha King" take regarding the hybrid pods?
It gains control of the hybrid pods and aims them at Mars.
What is the main location of the episode's events?
Io, where the hybrids are launched.
Who arrives at Io, creating a new conflict?
A Martian assault team.
What dilemma does Dr. Strickland face?
Moral decisions involving the children in his care, including Mei Meng.
How does the "Agatha King" get infected?
It is hit with a hybrid pod, spreading the Protomolecule.
What is Admiral Souther's plan to contain the Protomolecule?
To overload the reactor core of the "Agatha King," causing a nuclear explosion.
How does the Rocinante crew contribute to resolving the crisis?
They engage in combat, strategize against the hybrids, and rescue the children from Io.
What happens to Admiral Nguyen?
He is ousted and arrested for treason.
What strategy is used to target the hybrid pods heading to Mars?
Rerouting their transponders to allow Mars to target them.
What plan is formed to destroy the remaining hybrid pods?
Using Fred Johnson's stolen missiles to shoot them down before reaching Mars.
How does Amos deal with Dr. Strickland?
He executes Strickland for exploiting the Protomolecule and endangering lives.
What does the episode suggest about the possibility of peace?
The actions of the Rocinante crew and the political shifts hint at a potential path to peace.