Introduction

As the war between the Dominion and the Federation rages across the Alpha Quadrant, Counselor Deanna Troi finds she is faced with more than she expected when she kidnaps a telepathic killer to bring to the aid of the resistance movement on the occupied planet of Betazed.

The Conflict

At the same time, the Enterprise-E is leading a Starfleet attack against a Cardassian space station in orbit above the skies of Betazed. Dominion scientists are using the Betazed people as raw material in their experiments to create a more highly evolved Jem''Hadar -- the genetically engineered warrior species which forms the core of the Dominion forces.

The Climax

What transpires is an awesome battle -- including hostages and narrow escapes -- with unexpected twists which lead to a truly explosive ending.