After several months of being a pilot instructor at Starfleet Academy, Captain Órlaith Murphy receives an unexpected opportunity. An old friend pulls some strings and grants her command of the USS Andromeda. This news fills Murphy with excitement and apprehension as she prepares to lead her crew on their new mission. She quickly gathers her team and begins preparations for their first assignment which involves investigating a newly discovered anomaly on the edge of known space. During their mission, the crew of the Andromeda encounters unexpected challenges and learns that the anomaly holds a dangerous secret. Despite the risks, the crew pulls together and successfully navigates through the anomaly. Upon return to Federation space, the crew is lauded for their bravery and teamwork, and Captain Murphy recognizes that she has found her true calling as a starship captain.