The sixth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy landed on Paramount+ on February 12, 2026, and it completely changed the game for the series. Titled “Come, Let’s Away,” this episode took the cadets out of the classroom and threw them into a real fight for their lives. What started as a simple training exercise on an abandoned starship turned into a nightmare when a new enemy called the Furies attacked. The episode delivered emotional gut punches, a shocking character death, and the return of the season’s big bad, Nus Braka (Paul Giamatti) . By the time the credits rolled, viewers were left processing a tragedy that proved nobody is safe on this show.
A Romantic Start Turns Into a Psychic Invasion
The episode opened on a surprisingly tender note. Caleb (Sandro Rosta) and Tarima (Zoë Steiner) finally acted on their feelings and became intimate. It was a rare moment of genuine warmth for the series, showing a side of these cadets that usually stays hidden behind their uniforms and academic pressures . But the peace did not last long.
During their private moment, Caleb suddenly felt like he was somewhere else. Tarima, without meaning to, tapped into her Betazoid abilities and pulled Caleb into a shared vision. They found themselves in a field of yellow flowers, where Caleb’s childhood teddy bear—an object first seen in the premiere—appeared. The vision forced Caleb to relive painful memories of his mother and the loss he carries with him .
When they snapped back to reality, Caleb was furious. He accused Tarima of invading his mind without permission. Tarima tried to explain that she did not control it, that her powers sometimes act on their own. The hurt on both sides was real, and their relationship suddenly felt fragile. Before they could fix things, an urgent announcement called all cadets to attention .
The Training Mission on the USS Miyazaki
Chancellor Nahla (Holly Hunter) and Chancellor Kelrec announced a joint training mission between Starfleet Academy and the War College. The cadets would board the USS Miyazaki, a starship abandoned in a space graveyard after its singularity drive failed years ago. The mission was meant to be a simulation, a chance for the cadets to prove they could handle a crisis .
The cadets split into teams. The blue team, which included Darem and Gynesis, boarded the Miyazaki under the watch of Commander Tomov. Back on the USS Athena, Caleb, SAM (Kerrice Brooks) , and others supported the operation. The exercise had a strict sixty-minute time limit.
To everyone’s surprise, the blue team restored the Miyazaki’s systems in under two minutes. It was a record-breaking performance. But the celebration ended quickly when the Athena detected multiple unknown vessels entering the graveyard .
The Furies Arrive and Commander Tomov Falls
The unknown vessels belonged to the Furies, a savage new enemy described as unstable human-alien variants . They moved fast. They seized Caleb and sent a message to Chancellor Nahla: meet their demands, or the cadets would die one by one.
On the Miyazaki, things went from bad to worse. Commander Tomov, trying to protect the cadets, initiated a defensive maneuver against the Furies. The attempt failed catastrophically. The Furies ejected Tomov into space, killing him instantly and using his body as a warning to Starfleet . The cadets watched in horror as their commander was taken from them.
Back on the Athena, Charles briefed Nahla on the situation. The Furies were working for someone, and that someone was Nus Braka. Charles explained that Braka controlled the Furies operating in Sector 119. Nahla had no choice but to contact the man she despises most .
Nus Braka’s Psychological Warfare
When Nus Braka appeared on screen, he did not waste time with pleasantries. He mocked Nahla, pointing out how tired and desperate she looked. He made a single demand: the return of his “highway.” While Charles left to contact the Federation President, Braka used the private moment to tear into Nahla .
He brought up her greatest pain—the loss of her son. He told her that her species may live nearly forever, but she would never share that time with the child she sacrificed. Then he turned the knife further. He mentioned Caleb, whom Nahla loves like a second son. When he saw her reaction, he knew Caleb was on the ship. Braka pretended to be concerned about the Furies’ savagery, but really, he was enjoying every second of her suffering .
Tarima’s Desperate Plan
On the Miyazaki, the cadets were running out of time. SAM managed to activate the main computer but could not raise the force field. The system still thought the original crew was alive and refused to accept the cadets as the new crew. Meanwhile, the Furies were battering the bridge doors, getting closer by the second .
In the chaos, Caleb heard Tarima’s voice in his head. That connection gave him an idea. Back on the Athena, Tarima convinced Nahla to let her help. Her plan was simple but dangerous: she would reach Caleb telepathically and guide him to restore the Miyazaki’s singularity drive. That was the only way to reactivate the force field and survive .
SAM, still on the Miyazaki, found a way to trick the computer. Using a Star Trek comic book called “Tales From the Frontier” as inspiration, SAM reclassified the cadets as the ship’s active crew. The computer accepted the change, and the force field snapped into place just as the Furies nearly broke through .
The Truth About Nus Braka
While the cadets fought for their lives, Nahla made a discovery. She pulled Chancellor Kelric aside and shared her realization: Nus Braka was afraid of the Furies. His control over them was fake. He had been using a specific species of bat to manipulate their behavior, but the illusion was crumbling .
Nahla confronted Braka with this knowledge. She forced the dilithium deal back on the table. Cornered and exposed, Braka had no choice but to reveal how he controlled the Furies. Charles immediately arranged for the bats, shifting the power back to Starfleet .
The Vulgan Sacrifice
On the Miyazaki, Caleb and a War College cadet named Bobby reached main engineering. Following Tarima’s instructions, they found the “Fireflies” protocol and prepared to activate it. Just as they succeeded, the Furies breached their position .
In the chaos, SAM was injured. Kragg shielded himself and another cadet. But the worst was yet to come. As the Furies closed in, Bobby threw himself in front of Caleb. He took a fatal blast meant for Caleb and died instantly .
Before the attack, B’Avi (Alexander Eling) , the Vulcan cadet, had quoted Spock: “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” He had learned that lesson from Commander Tomov’s sacrifice. In the end, B’Avi made the same choice. He gave his life to save the others . The Federation flag was draped over his body, a solemn reminder that Starfleet Academy is not just a school—it is a place where future officers learn that their duties may cost them everything.
Tarima Unleashes Her Power
With her friends about to die, Tarima made a drastic choice. She destroyed her own mental inhibitor, the device that kept her Betazoid powers in check. The result was a psychic scream powerful enough to annihilate the Furies in their path .
It worked. The Furies were gone. But the cost was high. Tarima collapsed unconscious, her strength completely spent. She was left fighting for her life, her future uncertain . The episode made it clear: Tarima’s power is immense, but it comes with a terrible price.
Braka’s Final Taunt
In the aftermath, Charles publicly named Nus Braka the Federation’s most wanted criminal. Starfleet authorized a full pursuit. Justice, they promised, was coming .
But comfort did not come so easily. Alone in her office, Nahla received one final message from Braka. He was triumphant and cruel. He taunted her with the bodies left behind—Commander Tomov, B’Avi, Bobby. He pointed out the cruel irony: she saved her “son” Caleb, but she lost her crew. The episode ended on that note, a devastating blow that left Nahla and the audience reeling .
Where to Watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy streams exclusively on Paramount+. New episodes arrive every Thursday. For viewers in the United States, episodes drop at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET. In the United Kingdom, the episode is available at 8:00 a.m. GMT. For viewers in India, it streams at 12:30 p.m. IST. Australian audiences in Sydney can watch at 5:00 p.m. AEDT .
The season has ten episodes in total. Episode 7 is scheduled for February 19, 2026 .
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