Stargate Universe

In the second and final installment, the ship Destiny suffers from severe power surges. Meanwhile, Rush identifies a binary pulsar whose lethal radiation threatens the lives of the entire crew. The crew must find a way to counter the surge and neutralise the pulsar's deadly output before it proves fatal.

Incursion – Part Two is the closing instalment of a two‑part story, presented as a programme episode. As the second half of the narrative, it brings the events introduced earlier to their conclusion, wrapping up the tension that has been building since the first segment. In this episode the starship Destiny is plagued by a series of power surges that disrupt its normal operations. While the crew wrestles with these electrical fluctuations, Rush makes a crucial discovery: a binary pulsar nearby is emitting a form of radiation that is lethal. The pulsar’s output is not merely hazardous; it is powerful enough to pose a mortal threat to anyone on the vessel. The significance of Rush’s finding is clear – the radiation from the binary pulsar could, in theory, kill everyone aboard Destiny. This revelation raises the stakes dramatically, turning the power‑surge problem into a life‑or‑death scenario for the entire crew. The episode therefore centres on the dual challenges of stabilising the ship’s systems amid the surges and confronting the deadly radiation emanating from the binary pulsar. Both issues converge to create a situation where the safety of every person on board hangs in the balance, driving the narrative toward its final resolution.