Reaching out to the Federation, hoping to bring some sense of order, the City of Sha Ka Ree is declared the unified city of peace for the alliance between the Federation and the Kolar. They invite a fleet of starships to joint their own military and work alongside them, offering Sha Ka Ree to the Federation as a symbol of their alliance.
Back in the Alpha Quadrant, the Klingons discover that Donatra had convinced the Romulans living under Klingon occupation to use the biogenic weapons against their captors. With this violation of the non aggression pact, Khal sends troops to execute every Romulan living in his territory, then begins a personal campaign, offering a seat on the high council to any Klingon who kills Donatra.
Captain Ch’Pok claims the seat, and Donatras head. Angered by the recent action of the Klingons under Khal, the Federation forms a temporary alliance with the Betazed to challenge the Klingons. Romulan refugees are offered commissions within Starfleet to help fight. But with the fight in Empire territory, the Breen break their alliance with the Federation to make a third surprise attack, this time on Vulcan.