The Odyssey crew helps defend an Entharan civilian research outpost from an attack by the Hirogen. They successfully drive away the attackers, assist the injured, and repair the damages caused by the attack. When a relief group of Entharan ships eventually arrives, their leader welcomes the Odyssey’s crew, who wants to repay the debt with their help. The leader offers to improve the Odyssey’s firepower by upgrading its tactical array. However, the kind gesture turns out to be part of a larger scheme, and the crew must fight back against the Delta Quadrant’s criminal underworld to prevent the Odyssey from falling into their hands.