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Ascension
Overview
In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.
Status
Ended
Created By
Philip Levens, Adrian Cruz
Network
Syfy
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes
Chapter One
The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.
Chapter Two
Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.
Chapter Three
The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.
Top Cast
Tricia Helfer
Viondra Denniger
Gil Bellows
Harris Enzmann
Brian Van Holt
Captain William Denninger
Andrea Roth
Dr. Juliet Bryce
Brandon P Bell
First Officer Oren Gault
Jacqueline Byers
Nora Bryce
Tiffany Lonsdale
Emily Vanderhaus
P.J. Boudousqué
James Toback
