The premise: Twelve Federation planets situated near the Romulan Neutral Zone have been occupied by Romulan forces. The planets are strategically very important, as they have some of the most valuable mineral deposits in the known Galaxy. One by one, the planets must be liberated. It is essential for the Federation to regain control and drive the Romulan forces off these planets in order to maintain peace. When the last Mission Card is won, the player with the most Mission Cards is the winner.