A routine survey of gravitational anomalies flings the Enterprise millions of light-years off course, into a scorched, dead galaxy where two ancient empires have been grinding each other down in an endless war. Stranded and battered, Kirk has no way home until he can talk two exhausted enemies into finally putting down their weapons — a peace neither side has managed in centuries.
Summary by Loreful, from public sources
Placement
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- contained in Star Trekomnibus