As the Phantom sits in Spacedock having its Bridge rennovated, Captain Knight makes his bid to return to active SIC duty. His plans are complicated when his personal feelings for Melina Iv'Oor get in the way.

Meanwhile, Commander Rojc is away at Deep Space Nine conducting a conference with the Bajoran Militia. In tow is Doctor Arona, who is quite baffled to learn that her friend Colonel Lee Jaden is nowhere to be found.

And exactly what is Nicot supposed to do for Section 31?