| 1. Triage | Treat injuries, remove the last inert restraint fragments, and repair environmental gear. | Full rest becomes possible; the party recovers before Act 2. |
| 2. Count the FFs | Name the survivors who mattered during the escape. | The active specialist becomes a recurring supporting NPC. |
| 3. Rook's confession | Explain the failed rescue and what the FFs did not know. | The party decides whether Rook is an ally, employer, prisoner, or temporary necessity. |
| 4. The twins choose | Kaelen and Vanya state that they will not return to custody and will not be traded. | Trust rises if the party recognizes their agency. |
| 5. Review the evidence | Connect Handler Ilex Mora, Helix Meridian, and the prison experiments. | Evidence creates leverage and objectives in Act 2. |
| 6. Pick the planetary escape | Introduce the Ghost Path, the Force Path, and any route-specific lead. | The party commits to Act 2 and reaches level 2 by milestone. |