Cadet Jeremy Ryan is assigned to the shuttle Sequoia for hands-on training during the mission. Eager to prove himself, he soon realizes that this field exercise will test him in ways he never expected. As the crew faces unexpected challenges, Ryan’s decisions will be put to the test, revealing just how far he’s come… and how much further he has to go.

In the silence of deep space, not everything is as it seems. What starts as a straightforward mission quickly turns into a high-stakes operation where diplomacy, strategy, and quick thinking will determine the crew’s fate and the delicate peace between the Federation and Cardassia.