Admiral Kathryn Janeway faces a tribunal determined to convict her for crimes she allegedly committed during the maiden voyage of the Voyager through the Delta Quadrant. Captain Chakotay is convinced that there is more to the Kinara—a coalition of various species united against the Full-Circle Fleet—than meets the eye. The Confederation of Worlds in the Alpha Quadrant—a coalition he cannot trust—represents his only hope of uncovering the true goals of the Kinara and saving Admiral Janeway. Meanwhile, Seven and Tom Paris are desperately trying to expose the machinations of a Starfleet officer who is attempting to protect the Federation from the legendary Caeliar, forcing them to betray the trust of their superiors.