Rubin’s Ambition

The Swarm

Mick Rubin’s need for recognition draws him into a secret weapon program that turns scientific knowledge into a fatal betrayal.

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A Biologist in the Crisis Team

Expertise and Recognition A place in the investigation Rubin joins the international group as a specialist while seeking a prominent role in the crisis response. His hunger for recognition makes him vulnerable to secret work and political promises.

A Secret Assignment A Secret Assignment from "The Swarm". The Hidden Lab Research under Li’s direction Rubin works in a concealed facility developing a radioactive pheromone toxin.

A Secret Assignment from "The Swarm". The Hidden Lab Research under Li’s direction Rubin works in a concealed facility developing a radioactive pheromone toxin.

The Hidden Lab Research under Li’s direction Rubin works in a concealed facility developing a radioactive pheromone toxin. He hides the operation from colleagues who believe they are preparing for peaceful contact.

Weaver Forces a Confession Weaver Forces a Confession from "The Swarm". The Plan Is Exposed An accomplice under pressure Weaver threatens Rubin until he explains the toxin and Li’s planned Deepflight launch.

Weaver Forces a Confession from "The Swarm". The Plan Is Exposed An accomplice under pressure Weaver threatens Rubin until he explains the toxin and Li’s planned Deepflight launch.

The Plan Is Exposed An accomplice under pressure Weaver threatens Rubin until he explains the toxin and Li’s planned Deepflight launch. His scientific work becomes evidence against the operation he helped create.

A Pheromone Decoy A Pheromone Decoy from "The Swarm". Rubin Is Sent Below The human signal Weaver uses pheromone on Rubin’s body to make it resemble a Yrr signal to the collective.

A Pheromone Decoy from "The Swarm". Rubin Is Sent Below The human signal Weaver uses pheromone on Rubin’s body to make it resemble a Yrr signal to the collective.

Rubin Is Sent Below The human signal Weaver uses pheromone on Rubin’s body to make it resemble a Yrr signal to the collective. His role shifts from planner to involuntary decoy.

A Death in the Abyss A Death in the Abyss from "The Swarm". The Body Becomes a Message A final use Rubin is pulled into the deep and examined by the Yrr collective.

A Death in the Abyss from "The Swarm". The Body Becomes a Message A final use Rubin is pulled into the deep and examined by the Yrr collective.

The Body Becomes a Message A final use Rubin is pulled into the deep and examined by the Yrr collective. His death becomes part of Weaver’s attempt to communicate rather than destroy.

May, at Chateau Whistler

after the scientists begin studying the jelly

during the Independence evacuation

after the lab is breached

during Weaver’s encounter with the Yrr Queen