First Contact

As the Rift invade the New Hope colony, their destructive campaign leads to the fall of key settlements and the rescue of survivors from a crash site, including students from the New Hope Academy. Back on Earth, families prepare for further developments at the colony, while military forces scramble to defend strategic locations and evacuate inhabitants. Meanwhile, the alien invaders’ plans are complicated by disrupted communications and their own strategic considerations. The story unfolds with scenes of survival, preparation, and unfolding alien conflict.