Prologue/Meeting Michael

(Space, Romulan Neutral Zone border)

The USS Intrepid is along the Romulan Border on patrol on the lookout for any Romulan activates, and to show the flag that the Federation won't back down from an attack by them.

(Main Bridge)

It's again 2300 hours Admiral and no sign of Romulan Warbirds or cruisers wanting to punch through our defenses, Commander Curtis says as she looks at her console and then at Admiral Halliwell.