Earth, via Stargate Command is invited to come to the negotiating table by potential allies. It seems SGC has made some noise over the last 3 decades and have attracted some attention. Unfortunately, being popular usually draws a target on your back and the flagship team will be placed in the centre of peril – with political and personal pressures being placed on SG leadership, can they pull off a rescue? Will Stargate Commands ‘Old Guard’ stand when they’re needed the most?