Thought those alien particles left Joseph a few episodes ago, guess not.
Of course the black officer dies.
Thunders space fleet vs alien entity, doubt they will win

Guess particles that left has its own consciousness and doing its own thing. Joseph's body is now changed due to the infection.

Story might be about him trying to stop the ancient civilization with his control of their tech.

actually i want to see them crushed..but the ones i want to see suffering end eventually die are the old farts and that stupid prince

Big expanse vibes.

It seems thunder family knows the real threat somewhat. Got other families squabbling for power, seems all meaningless. While thunder's method is heavy handed, seems to be trying to save humanity while others just see it as oppression.