When the USS Enterprise’s doctor is held for ransom by the Orion syndicate, Captain Pike must both rescue his doctor and discovery why the Orions no longer fear Starfleet in this thrilling adventure based on Star Trek: The Original Series.

A thorn in the side of civilized space travel for over a hundred years, the Orion Syndicate has gotten bolder. They are harassing more ships and daring to even tangle with smaller Starfleet vessels. When one of the leading members begs Captain Christopher Pike to let his doctor treat one of their own, Pike reluctantly agrees to let Doctor Boyce beam down. When the doctor is held for ransom, Captain Pike must try to get Boyce back without submitting to the Orions’ demands.