In the add-on's plot, the "Tiger's Claw" is in the Firekka System, whose native intelligent lifeforms — the bird-like Firekkans — are negotiating to join the Terran Confederation. Tensions are high, and will only get higher. There is an unusual Kilrathi presence in the area, including their upgraded "Dralthi II" and ships that have "never" been seen before: the "Hhriss"-class heavy fighter and the "Snakeir"-class heavy carrier. This presence develops into a massive battle group, and though the Firekkans sign the Articles of the Confederation, the outnumbered Terrans have no choice but to retreat. Adding to the mess, a Kilrathi lord, Ralgha "nar" Hhallas, defects, bringing his "Fralthi"-class cruiser, the "Ras Nik'hra", and word of a rebellion against the Empire on the Kilrathi colony of Ghorah Khar.