We have overlooked the true criminal, the one who gave MC their orders. They want Ophion closed down so whatever is going on there can continue in secret. My guess is that would be the lady who tells Chris she can leave the Intrepid. That lady holds way too much power, traffic cops are in serious need of being stopped.
I mean you would have to be crazy to think science lady and drug man would be up to no good. Probably polluting the others on the base making Dr lady horny/angry, sister angry, and coder bad at their job. Even if this shows that something is messing with their higher brain functions. Crazy I tell ya.
Side note, the I-ships need a beam type weapon and a kinetic rail gun weapon. Both named the I-Beam to confuse everyone.