As our heroes review the past, the Golden Branch Star sector moves forward without them. And it moves towards instability. New corporate initiatives seek to re-establish the status quo. Old heroes come out of retirement, hoping to change things dramatically for the better. Masterminds move chess pieces and pawns contemplate their sacrifices. And above the planet Sage, Grace tightens her fist.   This week COUNTER/Weight: The Broken Branch   On a long enough timeline, every orbit decays.    Hosted by Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Featuring Andi Clare (@captaintrash) and Andrew Lee Swan (@andrewleeswan)   Produced by Ali Acampora  Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt