B'essa'al challenges for leadership of First Cadre. To win honor for their people, the cadets of First Cadre resolve to find the Sword of Kahless, believed lost in the Gamma Quadrant (DS9 episode: "The Sword of Kahless"). Following a false trail, they are captured by a vengeful Omega Squad, for the death of Kamilah Goldstein. Pava must face Kovold one last time. Published in both the English and Klingon languages, this issue includes a Klingon glossary by Dr. Lawrence Schoen of the Klingon Language Institute.