On earth Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three main forces — Federation, Klingon, and Romulan — attempt a revolutionary cooperative system, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peacefulness. But which makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the earth, and the EnterpriseTM is normally sent on a daring mission of rescue. And quickly Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more harmful and disturbing trip, to the guts of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.