Shortly after the Kodiaks & Jericho took off to following Ryder's order a solar eclipse began to happen. A once in a millennia eclipse. "Ryder this solar eclipse by all calculations will last a month." Just then a massive attack began. The quarian Pathfinder and her squad mates were the first victims of a month of darkness. "SAM download the night vision update to all helmets. Everyone is going to need it." Those like Jaal & Peebee who did not wear helmets were given Umbra Visors to wear which had built in night vision already.

"SAM recall the Kodiaks, Jericho too, have them provide air support." Ryder called upon Zap her Remnant VI gifted by Peebee. "Cora take command of the Militia and the Keelah Si'yah survivors and rest of my squad mates Vetra & Drack your with me. Avitus do what we Pathfinders do best. All of you hold the line, no matter what. If at all possible capture one alive."

Ryder, Vetra, Drack, & Zap jumped directly into combat to thin out the horde of attackers before. The Nomad controlled by SAM was used to run over the alien attackers and provide cover for any one who needed it.