As Ironsides' crew prepares for their first holiday in 3 years, they are sanctioned into a world of intrigue. Hruska is a Czech political refugee and the US wants to make a trade for an American scientist. Ironside agrees if he can operate on his own terms. As the trade nears, other groups become involved and the plot thickens. Each member discovers new information that could change everything. Will Ironside's team be victorious in trade negotiations and save face, the race is on.