Faced with imminent defeat, the primary antagonist Paxton McCreary launches a nuclear missile, destroying the valley and making Earth permanently uninhabitable.
In a tense, nine-minute countdown, the survivors scramble to board the Eligius IV transport ship. Clarke eventually kills McCreary before escaping into orbit with the rest of the survivors. The Heart-Wrenching Twist: Monty and Harper's Legacy Watch the 100 s05e13 1
Once safely in space, the group discovers they lack the resources to survive indefinitely on the ship. They decide to enter cryosleep for ten years, hoping Earth will recover during that time. However, when Clarke and Bellamy are finally woken up, they learn that have passed. Faced with imminent defeat, the primary antagonist Paxton
They are greeted by a new character, Jordan, who is the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre. The Heart-Wrenching Twist: Monty and Harper's Legacy Once
In his final message, Monty urges Bellamy and Clarke to "be the good guys" on this new world. The season ends with the iconic image of Clarke and Bellamy looking out a viewport at a new binary-star system—their new home. Critical Reception and Themes
Video logs reveal that Monty and Harper chose not to go into cryosleep. They spent their entire lives on the ship, raising Jordan and monitoring Earth's recovery. When it became clear Earth was a "lost cause," Monty spent decades cracking the files of the Eligius III mission to find a new, habitable planet.
Octavia officially surrenders her leadership, bending the knee to Madi, who takes her place as the true Commander of Wonkru. Guided by the memories of past commanders, Madi leads a successful charge into the valley.