Ep 9. Day One

Under the pretense of getting a promotion, Vinnie has been summoned to Washington as part of an elaborate plan to avenge his meddling in the attempted overthrow of the Isle Pavot. Although warned by McPike that he is being used by power hungry politicians and lobbyists, Vinnie refuses to believe it. They attend a cocktail party where Vinnie sees an old nemesis from the Isle Pavot operation, Admiral Strichen. Vinnie is then introduced to Kay Gallagher, a young and powerful lobbyist. As they are getting acquainted, Strichen calls his boss, General Leland Masters, letting him know their trap for Terranova has been set.