Well, Crowder, are we gonna sit here all day, or can we get to business?
Let's see it.
Uh-uh-uh. Payment first.
Not until I know it's not one of your two-bit knockoffs.
Hmm. I thought you worked alone?
Things change.
I'm teaching her the fine art of negotiation.
Looks like we have a deal.
Poison's not typically my drink.
Impressive, for a pirate.
She's not a pirate. She's a liberator of ancient wonders.
That I am.
Oh-oh!
If you want to kill me, you'll have to do better than that.
Hmm.
New pet?
I'll be taking the artifact now.
You should've brought more muscle than that, Phee.
She did.
Now it's getting interesting.
Huh?
Yes, I am playing against myself.
It is the only time this game is a challenge.
Tech, we need a pickup.
On my way.
- I think it's time to go. - Wrecker!
Now that was a fun mission.
You got that right.
You know, Omega was pretty impressive back there.
Her training's paying off.
Oh, I know she's got the whole soldier-thing down.
But don't you think she should learn some other skills?
What other skills?
Omega spends all her time with you three.
She needs friends.
Ones her own age and who don't share her genetic profile.
We never had such a thing.
I do not see the issue.
No kidding.
We're receiving a transmission.
It is from Cid.
Let's hear it.
So, it's been 20 rotations and no word.
You better be dead because your absence has cost me a few scores.
Remember our mutually beneficial arrangements,
and how well we know one another, if you know what I mean.
You'd do well to not assume I am just threatening you boys.
You didn't mention you cut ties with Cid.
Our mutually beneficial arrangement wasn't so beneficial, mutually.
Figured that out, did you?
I've known Cid a long time.
She's a useful ally, but not someone you want to cross.
Do you have a plan?
You're looking at it.
In that case, you all are coming with me.
Head to these coordinates, brown eyes.
Welcome to Pabu, my home away from home.
It's a hidden sanctuary of sorts.
That's the Archium. It's where the artifact will be stored.
It holds treasures from all over the galaxy.
My analysis indicates that this so-called artifact you recovered is
of very little to no monetary value.
Treasure can mean many things.
Most of the villagers on Pabu are refugees.
Many of the items I recover are remnants of their cultures,
and that's worth preserving.
After all, I am a liberator--
Liberator of ancient wonders.
About time you showed your face around here.
Miss me, Shep?
You've got some competition.
Auntie Phee!
What'd you bring this time?
Looks like one of a kind.
Good eye.
That's not all you brought, I see.
This is Shep Hazard, Mayor of Pabu, and his daughter, Lyana.
Shep, Lyana, meet Omega, Hunter, Wrecker and Tech.
Welcome.
- And-- - Put her there!
Oh.
Phee's never brought any friends here before.
Never? Not even Cid?
Nope.
So why bring us?
Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
She must really like you.
All right. That's enough out of you.
Then it's settled.
You'll join us for dinner.
There's no saying no to Shep's famous feast.
Lots of food, drink and general merrymaking.
You'll probably hate it.
It'll be great.
Lead the way, Shep. I'll catch up.
Gonna put this someplace safe.
Wow!
Wait till you see it up close.
Upper Pabu is the oldest part of the island.
As we've grown over the years,
we've expanded below the wall into Lower Pabu.
Hi, Shep.
Hi, Mr. Eenta.
How are Sari and Micha?
They're doing good.
Thanks for asking, Shep.
Well, uh-- Do you know everyone here?
Of course. We're all like family.
Come, come.
Make yourselves at home.
Not too shabby, is it?
They're called moon-yos.
The elders say they've lived here since before Pabu was inhabited.
I have not heard her laugh like that in some time.
Phee said the villagers here are refugees.
Many, yes.
Pabu has been a safe haven for those forced to flee their homes
during the war and others after.
And you're not worried the Empire will show up?
Why would they?
We're a remote island with limited resources.
But if they do, we'll manage.
Some come to Pabu looking for a clean slate.
A chance to start over.
As a father, you couldn't ask for a better place to raise a child.
Something to think about, isn't it?
You're suggesting we all stay on Pabu permanently?
Aw. [laughs] Oh!
Hey, come here.
She seems to like it here.
A little stability might do you all some good.
You have your own boat?
Uh-huh. You wanna take it out and watch the sunset?
Really?
That sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?
Can I go?
Have fun.
What's with you?
I'm full.
I am never full.
I will note the date and time to commemorate such a momentous occasion.
You--
What? Huh?
Hope you saved room for dessert.
I love this place!
I spent most of my life surrounded by the ocean,
but it didn't feel like this place.
Why'd you leave?
The Empire.
I'm so sorry.
But you're safe here.
You and your friends can stay as long as you want.
We never stay anywhere for long.
Never?
Doesn't that get lonely?
I never really thought about it.
It's almost time.
For what?
See for yourself.
I am not seeing anything.
Just wait. It'll be worth it.
Pretty spectacular, right?
I suppose that is one way to quantify it.
What's wrong?
Something's coming.
We need to--
What was that?
Just a tremor.
It's no big deal, happens all the time.
Are you sure?
Yeah, but let's head in just to be safe.
Omega, come in.
Are you two okay?
We're fine. We're headed back to shore now.
Everyone all right?
Well, that was different.
Uh, a small tremor. It's nothing to worry about.
Part of island life.
I don't think it's over yet.
That was not a small tremor.
No, it was not.
Hunter, I believe this island is at risk for a significant sea surge.
How much risk?
Highly probable to imminent.
We haven't had a sea surge in more than three decades.
If we were at risk, the early warning system would've activated.
And--
I don't like the sound of that.
The water has already begun receding.
We must evacuate all of Lower Pabu.
Lyana and Omega, they're on the water.
I'll grab our ship and get them.
You four, move everyone in town to higher ground.
Why aren't we moving?
The tide's pulling us out.
We're gonna hit the rocks.
We have to jump.
One.
Two.
Three!
Please evacuate to Upper Pabu immediately.
Knock on every door. Check every home.
Lyana. Lyana!
Wake up!
Are you okay?
I think so.
We have to keep moving.
Omega.
Hunter, we're in trouble.
There's a giant wave coming, and we're too far out.
What do we do?
Keep your locator on, and head to shore.
I'm on my way.
Come on.
Clear!
Same!
There are too many trying to get through at once.
They will not make it before the surge hits.
We must use additional means to get them over the wall.
We can deploy the rescue ladders.
- Where? - They line the top of each wall.
Hang on!
You take those ladders. I'll handle these.
The mechanisms are rusted through.
We will need to manually unfurl them.
This way!
This is the last one.
Eh. Can I help you?
Everything will be fine, Mr. Eenta.
What is happening?
Omega, I've reached the ship. Hang tight!
The water's moving too fast!
Don't stop running!
There!
I see you. Grab the line.
Over here!
Whoa!
Thank the stars.
Shh.
We got everyone out in time.
That's what's important.
Based on my estimations,
it will take several rotations to rebuild the damage sustained in Lower Pabu.
Yes.
Property was destroyed, but my people are resilient.
We'll band together and rebuild.
I was thinking.
We could stay and help out with things.
I had the same idea.
Did you now?
That is, if you don't mind us sticking around for a while.
You would be most welcome.