Recovering from its recent encounter with the Orion Syndicate, Endeavour intercepts a distress call from a Risan Luxury Star Cruiser being attacked by the Romulans. Escorting the Risan ship back home, the crew are offered the chance to rest and relax for a few nights. However as their holiday comes to an end the Romulan Star Empire turns up, wanting to conquer Risa as part of their galactic domination efforts. The crew work with the Risans to defend their world and must make a stand until help arrives from the Coalition.