Earth year 2564. The Confederation is engaged in a brutal war with the bloodthirsty alien race the Kilrathi. The Kilrathi have captured a computer navigation device, which they plan to use to jump behind enemy lines and attack Earth. Only three young space pilots and their elite fighter squadron stand in the way of the planet's destruction. Blair, Maniac and wing commander Deveraux are very different, but all are rebellious and talented, and must come together to fight a common enemy.