Colin Varro is a special investigator for Starfleet Command's JAG office, whose "white card" gets him unrestricted access to any Earth ship, colony, or facility. With the Romulan War in full force, Investigator Varro has been pulled out of retirement to put his skills to the test. But during the chaos of wartime, unforeseen mysteries can appear at any moment, even during a transit mission to Starbase Two. When Varro encounters a lifeboat floating in space, he finds a mystery that unveils an even darker side to the war.