An enigmatic leader of the rebellion on Yerdi III appears on the station making an impassioned plea to the Federation, Romulan, and Klingon governments for assistance in ending the tyrannical reign of Regent Lova. Will the Federation Council permit Starfleet to interfere? Will the Romulans or Klingons take action while the repercussions are debated ad nausem within the Federation? Will Typhon be able to remain neutral in a power struggle between the three powers as they jostle the future of this outlying world?