When a Romulan Bird of Prey violates the Neutral Zone, the aging USS Daedalus is left vulnerable with a Vulcan science team stranded in orbit. As Captain Kirk races the Enterprise to their aid, a second Romulan warship emerges, threatening to tip the balance. With the arrival of the USS Woomera, the Federation faces a desperate battle for survival — and a chance to uncover the Romulans’ hidden motives. Courage, loyalty, and the fragile hope of peace hang in the balance…