A Cardassian scientist has discovered an archaeological site on a planet near Cardassia Prime. After having been turned down by the Cardassian Government, he asks the Federation for help. The Federation sends the USS Starlight to conduct an investigation. Accompanied by the scientist himself, Ambassador Elim Garak and a Federation archaeologist, the Starlight sets out to investigate this archaeological site. What they find hidden on the planet is far more impactful than they ever could imagine.