The very fate of the Federation hangs in the balance in a life and death struggle to retake Deep Space 9 from the Dominion and prevent thousands of enemy ships from flooding into the Alpha Quadrant.  Just one problem… Task Force 91 is sidelined from the conflict. Instead of heading to the frontlines Denver heads for Earth to protect it from a possible Dominion attack. At least the crew gets shore leave out of the deal… maybe.