The Rocinante approaches Thoth Station as a cold, tumbling “dead” ship while the Guy Molinari broadcasts a fake lost-cargo warning to explain the incoming mass. Holden reflects on the risk: if Thoth opens fire early, they will die without warning. A faint heat signature above Thoth suggests a stealth threat.

At the timed power-up, systems come online and the “frigate” resolves into two close-parked, fast interceptors that split. Thoth fires a heavy gauss round through the Roci, damaging noncritical sections. Holden shifts priorities: Alex torpedoes the station’s comm/targeting array while Naomi floods sensors with laser and chatter. After a violent run through PDC fire, the torpedo hits, and the station’s guns fall silent.

The interceptors launch missiles. Alex evades while the Roci’s PDCs engage; Amos, risking himself between hulls, repairs failing thruster plumbing to preserve maneuverability. A near missile detonation shreds systems and armor, destroying bogey two but costing thrusters, a PDC, O2 storage, and the crew airlock; Amos reports a likely cracked rib.

With limited control, bogey one closes with its cannon. Alex fires a torpedo as the enemy’s rounds rake the ship from bow to stern; anti-spall webbing and suits keep the crew alive. The fighter is destroyed. Holden hails Fred Johnson, who begins the breaching run, and plans for the Roci to limp to a dock once secured.