An internal threat aimed at derailing the debate about Fleet's future; an external one opening the way for the worst kind of outlaws in a new part of space. Alysha and Taylitha are on separate sides of the sector, holding down their ends of what's supposed to be a routine refit and officers' retreat... so naturally they're confronted with problems that play to their flaws, and without each other as back-up. But Fleet is a family--one that bickers, but forms a united front in the face of adversity--and help can come from unexpected places. Will they face their challenges alone? And should they, when faith in their comrades is the glue that holds their organization together?