The Federation is already well through the colonization of Jestra V, an abandoned planet located in the Gamma Quadrant. Their goal, being to spread Federation Territory and make friends with nearby Species. But when the Nor'Shizi come knocking at the front door, they find there's more aggression than they realize. Commander Tinashi of the Nor'Shizi War Cruiser Vali'Kaan claims Jestra V as their own, and the Atlantis, Shark and Blade are forced to deal with it before it's too late.