With war between the Daleks and the Mechanoids looking ever more likely, the Daleks encounter a new threat to their safety as a rogue planet is formed deep in space. The new world, which the Daleks christen Skardel is soon heading straight for Skaro, and it seems that nothing can stop it. If it strikes, then all life on Skaro will be obliterated, but can the Emperor devise a plan to turn this situation to his advantage?