Spreading Shadows

Kate aboard military vessel for first time. Overwhelmed by scale of war. Senses ship approaching - gives warning. Fleet intercepts and destroys corrupted vessel.

Compromise reached - Task Force Eclipse formed. Elite unit to protect Kate while utilizing her abilities. Marcus appointed liaison between Kate and military.

Admiral Chen - Lucas father and fleet commander - argues Kate must be used strategically. Others object - she is only seven years old. Heated debate about ethics of using child as weapon. The Admiral has seen what the Hollowing does; he will use any tool to stop it.

Marcus tests Kate prediction - she says ship will emerge in Kepler sector. 18 hours later, corrupted vessel appears exactly where she said. Kate is real-time early warning.

Chelsea comforts Kate after episode. Kate describes what she sees - not dreams, but real ships moving through the Void. Chelsea realizes Kate is detecting them.

Kate wakes screaming from nightmare - sees ships in the darkness. First demonstration of her sensing ability. Doctors dismiss as trauma until her description matches classified intel.

Three months after Sanctuary. DDI formed. Marcus briefs admirals on 11 remaining corrupted ships approaching human space. Kate mentioned as survivor with unique abilities.