The Crew of the Evangeline continue their Commonwealth mission to make allies of the non-space-faring planets in the galaxy. Drea III is a technologically advanced world shrouded by a dark history with the Commonwealth. Drean officials politely agree to hear the crew¿s proposal of an alliance with the Commonwealth. A series or startling discoveries land the crew in jail, charged with several capital crimes. Captain Alexander finds himself caught between his Commonwealth mandates and protecting an entire planet from disaster. David does the only thing he can. He throws himself on the mercy of the courts, defending his crew to his last breath. More unexpected discoveries cause the Captain and crew to start questioning everything they¿ve been taught.