The galaxy is much larger than the crew of the Junkyard could've anticipated. Their little corner is now being set upon by the savage, elf-like race known only as the Valtukta. Soon they are captured and experimented on in an attempt to create the ultimate weapon for their Valtukta front lines.
What the Valtukta weren't counting on are the skills Dax has spent his entire professional career developing. Using these skills Dax is able to mount a prison break freeing his crew and the others held against their will.
With life returning to somewhat normal, the crew of the Junkyard return to their old jobs of salvage and smuggling. However, their victory is short-lived when a video of a scout being attacked by an eerily familiar chitinous creature is brought to their attention.
