The recent discovery of an old style message bouy, raises questions about a 23rd century light cruiser. The I.S.S. Sudrian, which went missing in the outer unexplored reaches of the Alpha Quadrant over 130years ago. The Lord Marshall has ordered an away team to investigate.
After departing Terok Nor on their mission, the away team soon finds the I.S.S. Sudrian. Adrift and strangely, seemingly untouched over the last 130 years. But looks can be very deceiving. For they are not alone. They are being watched ever so closely. The only thing darker than the eyes of their watcher, is her heart.
The away team begins the task of establishing main power and regaining control of the Sudrian. While Dr. Aron reviews the medical logs of Dr. Ryan Curtis. It is soon realized, that the crew of the ship suffered from some type of viral infection. How the virus is spread remains a mystery, that Dr. Aron feels he must solve.
After finding more clues on the planets surface, Dr. Aron returns to the Sudrian. Dr. Carter and her team continue to search the Sudrian for the device. But time is running out. With the away team nearing completion of the repairs. She must take action to slow them down.
After regaining control of the Sudrian, the away team prepares to return to Terok Nor. But they are not alone. Dr. Carter and her team are discovered attempting to depart. Sparking a firefight below decks. Contact is made with a mysterious race of alien beings, who have come back to reclaim those they had lost.