Ep 7. The Boys Who Cried Dark

Starcom: The US Space Force season 1 episode 7, "The Boys Who Cried Dark," follows the Starcom team as they investigate a distress signal on a remote planet. Upon their arrival, they discover that the signal was a false alarm and that the planet is inhabited by a group of mischievous children who have been prank calling the Galaxy Alliance for fun.

The team is initially frustrated with the wasted trip, but they soon realize that something more sinister is afoot. The children warn the Starcom team of the "Dark" that comes at night and the team observes strange phenomena, such as disappearing objects and a loud, eerie noise.

With the help of the children, the Starcom team investigates the source of the disturbance and discovers that a race of energy beings known as the Darklings are responsible. The Darklings feed off electromagnetic energy and have been causing mischief on the remote planet.

The team must figure out a way to neutralize the energy beings before they cause any more harm. They come up with a plan to create a device that will lure the Darklings into a containment field.

However, the plan hits a snag when one of the children gets trapped in the containment field with the Darklings. The team must act quickly to save the child and prevent the energy beings from escaping.

In the end, the Starcom team successfully neutralizes the Darklings and the children are reunited with their parents. The team realizes the importance of listening to the concerns of others and not dismissing them as pranks.

"The Boys Who Cried Dark" is a thrilling episode that explores the consequences of dismissal and emphasizes the importance of cooperation in times of crisis. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the team races against time to save the planet and its inhabitants from the Darklings.