15 years after the Sith ship Omen crash landed on Kesh, the survivors of the crew are growing accustomed to their cut-off existence. Not all of them are happy about the current state of affairs, though, and some even intend to do something about it. Ravilan, a member of the Red Sith, feels that his concerns aren't being addressed and so takes matters in his own hands by creating a plague that will kill the Keshiri quickly and efficiently. As things spiral out of control though, it becomes obvious that more than one person has plans of their own.