From the homepage of ITHOV:
It is six years after the destruction of the Capella Star. The GTVA has fallen upon hard times. Pirates have all but seized power in far off systems like Tania Austrailis, and the Alliance is sliding ever closer to a galactic depression. Despite this economic turmoil, the Graeme-Nef'tu Group has set up shop in that far away system, despite the pirates. Co-owner Nef'tu's younger brother, General Assembly Representative Nan'su of Altair, has a bold plan to restore stability to GTVA's systems. He is coming to Beta Aquilae to ensure it success, and the 70th Blue Lions must ensure he arrives. For there a dissidents and fanatics who want to stop our last hope. The future lies in your hands.
Police Action is a four mission mini campaign that acts as the setup for the main ITHOV campaign. It stars Cmd. Wesley McCrae (player), a seasoned survivor of Capella. Police Action sets the stage for the thrilling campaign to come.