In the aftermath of the Romulans joining the war effort, the USS Denver is tasked with coordinating a joint mission with a Romulan warbird to gather intelligence on a strategically significant Dominion shipyard. Captain Talon must navigate the cultural differences and longstanding enmity between Starfleet and Romulan officers. The story explores the complexities of forming an alliance amidst deep-rooted distrust while facing the dangerous mission to uncover Dominion shipyard secrets.