Chapter 26, Night Watch Summary

Rose McCullen brings coffee to Second Officer Chang, who mans the bridge of Galaxy for the artificially observed midnight shift. She pulls a gun and orders him to land on the surface of Europa. Chang tries to delay and bluff his way out, but Rose does not buy it. He begins to land the ship.

Chapter 26, Night Watch Analysis

Rose McCullen might be a member of the mysterious organization, Shaka. Her quiet act turns deadly cold and efficient, when she takes command of the bridge and orders the landing. This is a pivotal plot turn and explains how the ship ends up on the surface of a forbidden plant.