After Earth barely survives an encounter with the most dangerous alien species in the Galaxy, Adam Rularen faces a choice. Either remain a simple security officer at his local embassy, or rejoin the ranks of an organization he deeply distrusts: Starfleet. How can he go back after what they did? On the other hand, how can he remain home while others fight against the greatest threat the Federation has ever known? The stars seem to be calling him once again, and against his better judgement, he will answer their call.