“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” 
~Ernest Hemingway

When a Romulan Free State delegation arrives at the station, the station’s fragile order is put to the test. What begins as routine diplomacy quickly escalates into threats and a tense standoff, with the Romulans questioning Starfleet’s legitimacy in the Algox sector.

Amid the tension, Ambassador Rempeck struggles to find his place on Deep Space 12 while maintaining his empire. As talks threatens to unravel, Rempeck’s insight prevents a disaster. Proving that sometimes our greatest strength liges not in force, but with other’s overlook.