Note: official Star Trek‚Ñ¢ names have been changed to protect the innocent...
The Rulans have launched a suprise attack against several important Federation Outposts on the periphery of the neutral zone! There is only one Federation starship close enough to evacuate the Outposts before they are destroyed or captured: The U.S.S. Enterprise!
You are the Captain of the Enterprise, a powerful and complex starship. Your mission: Guide the Enterprise through hostile, enemy-infested space to each of the threatened Federation Outposts, evacuate the colonists that reside in them, and bring them to safety at a Starbase. This is a difficult assignment, Captain. YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE WHATEVER FORCE IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE MISSION.
Outright war between the Federation and the Rulan Empire seems likely, so prepare for the worst. There have been reports of Cardaian warships assisting the Rulan fleet. However, Kigon cruisers may also nearby and ready to assist you if required. Don't count on much help from the Fengi ships, though: their alliances lie with the highest bidder...
There are four preset missions: The Cadet's Game (easy), The Lieutenant's Game (somewhat challenging), The Captain's Game (difficult), and The Admiral's Game (very difficult). You can also set up a customized mission by using the Mission Setup command from the Options menu.
