Six months following the events of Ascension, the fallout from the event that rocked the world makes itself known. What was once known as Ireland is now EI-1. Justin and Lucy are faced with new challenges as they try to find a new life on the Emerald Refugee Facility. Clement, though having been through a physical nightmare, has something powerful at his disposal. Allies are formed and friendships are strained as new information throws everything into shade. Then there are the others.