The Ilea is chasing the Santa Maria to Leda where the pirate ship is expected to rendezvouz with other strip-miners.

Eliot likens the escapade to the Spanish Crown's (The Ilea) defence of the New World (Leda) against plunderers such as Drake (Amado). Brelan, naturally, is the Inquisition.

Daniel and Vanda have told Paul about the SIM missiles and he challenges Eliot who refuses to reveal anything. Paul and Finbow discover where the bombs are attached despite Mercedes' camera lock.

Daniel and Vanda drag Jean-Francois to his birthday party. Just as the fun starts Melody storms in and throws her presents at him.

Under pressure Brelan informs the crew and the staff that the Ilea is carrying two nuclear missiles. Paul and Rebecca are appalled. Then, the Santa Maria is sighted.

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