The Raalgon have developed a dangerous new weapon but have yet to deploy it. Seeking to take the initiative, the UPSF assigns a special mission to Tylor and the crew of the Soyokaze. But when things go awry, they find themselves at the mercy of the Raalgon Empire. While Tylor’s crew sits in jail wondering if their captain is the type to betray UPSF secrets to the enemy, Tylor attempts to meet with Azalyn for an undisclosed purpose.