With the birth of his son, Aquaman contemplates giving up his life of adventure, much to Aqualad's chagrin. Just outside Atlantis, the Fisherman, the Un-Thing, and the Fire-Haired Karla make preparations to launch a satellite. Once activated, the satellite churns up the ocean waters, opening a mile high hole that extends to the sea floor. The Atlanteans rush to inform Aquaman of the situation. Investigating, Aquaman and Aqualad catch sight of the satellite, and give chase. The satellite is on the verge of escaping them when it is caught in one of Mera's hard water constructs. Aquaman deactivates the satellite. Bearing witness to Aquaman's interference, the Terrible Trio take action. The Fisherman casts his line around the satellite and reels it in. As Aquaman and Aqualad move in to engage