Ro is sent to infiltrate the Maquis and faces a choice.
Ro Laren, who has been a controversial figure on the Enterprise, is sent on an undercover mission to infiltrate the Maquis, a group of colonists who are fighting the Cardassians. Picard supports the mission and is fond of Ro, but the assignment is a difficult one. She has to convince the Maquis that she is on their side.
The story is a tense drama about divided loyalties, and it ends with a choice that has serious consequences for Ro. It ties into the stories of Deep Space Nine and Voyager, in which the Maquis became an important group. It is a strong and well-acted story about conscience, and a significant farewell for the character.