Prologue/Prepare for battle (Credits)

(Space, Starbase 24 along the Klingon Border)

The USS Enterprise approaches the Starbase.

''Captain's Log Stardate 68995.3, cryptic orders have diverted the Enterprise to Starbase 24 along the Klingon Border. Our reason for being here is unknown but hopefully the Brass can explain the reason for taking us off Border Patrol.

(Deck 6, Transporter Room 1)

What's going on Elris asked as she looked at both Captain Martin and Commander Talora.

Elris you know just as much as I do right now Captain Martin says as he looks at Doctor Lea.

Then Commander Talora chimes in.

We're not the only Starfleet vessel in the area 18 vessels have been pulled from their original patrol routes along the border to gather here Commander Talora says as she looks at Doctor Lea.

This sector has been extremely hot in recent weeks ever since the Klingons broke away from the Treaty Captain Martin says as she looks at Doctor Lea as they enter the transporter room.

Secret missions usual means my staff will be very busy Doctor Lea says as she looks at the transporter pad.

Chief beam them aboard Captain Martin says as she looks at the pad.

Chief Powell beams Captains Franklin and Martin, Admirals Halliwell and Riker aboard along with her Mother Admiral Dax.

Mom what you doing here Kelly says as she hugs her mother and Uncle.

Then Admiral Kira chimes in about the reason for pulling the Enterprise out of Border Patrol.