The Hiriculans have moved a gigantic space station to the very edge of neutral space. It is in the perfect location to spring a surprise invasion on Alliance territories. The Alliance must respond to this latest provocation or risk being provoked without an adequate response.Freighter captain Jack Dogbarks is tasked with exploring the station and determining the Hiriculan's true intent. Jack must perform the mission without exposing the fact that he is secretly a secret agent for both sides. Is he a double secret agent or do they cancel themselves out?Meanwhile, Captain Solear now has to evaluate an entire crew of humans. He again finds himself and his crew directly in the midst of the interstellar conflict. This time, he may have to expose his well-kept secret in order to survive.