MOM and Diana decide to break Martin of his habit of always borrowing their stuff. But that's soon overshadowed by the problems at the Center's base in the Canadian Arctic where Martin has the choice of co-operating with his old rival Marvin (who blames Martin for his transfer to the frozen tundra) or becoming a host for the bodysnatching creature that's been accidentally unearthed and is growing stronger with every host it takes.
Martin, Diana et Java sont envoyés dans un avant-poste du Centre qui a rompu le contact. Ils découvrent qu'une créature parasite qui prend possession du corps humain a été libérée...