"Oh, yes, I assumed you would want to hear that. About 10 years after the time you came from, the Romulan Coalition launched a massive attack on the Federation colonies in the Expansion Sector. DS12 was the first to be hit. The Coalition attacked with hundreds of warships. The Tiberon-A, Ares, Ticonderoga, and Sequoia-B all put up one of the most valiant, but doomed, fights I have ever heard of. The Tiberon-A was crippled and a Coalition Warbird slammed her into Deep Space 12 with its tractor beams, and with the stations damaged systems, could not maintain position. Within 10 minutes, she had crashed... with all hands aboard."

"You should all take some leave time. I assume you are all tired."

"No, I doubt it. You see, when the original Tiberon was destroyed, before the Tiberon-A was built, you were all killed, if memory serves me correctly."

"We have our best temporal physicists on that now, but I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you. We are pretty new to this temporal manipulation stuff."

}/\{ This is Admiral Thomas Garrison of the Federation Spacedock StarBase 001. Please state your business in the Sol System. }/\{

"Commander, at this point, and Federation starships, even ones 400 years old, would be welcome. The Federation isn't in a good condition right now. Of course Captain, we can have a meeting now if you'd like."

}/\{ Of course. You may proceed to Docking Port 16. Welcome to StarBase 001.}/\{

"Well, the Federation is currently in a war with a group known as the Directorate. About 400 years ago, after the Dominion War, the Federation had a puppet government installed on Cardassia and the Breen homeworld until they could sustain it themselves. The Federation promised to release control once they were fairly established. But the Federation Council, at the time much more corrupt that was believed, decided to annex the worlds instead. The Tholians and Dominion were furious. They could not accept the fact that the Federation had two of the most powerful Alpha Quadrant races under their boot, so to speak. They banded together, forming the Directorate. The Cardassians and Breen quickly revolted and joined the Directorate. The Klingons were ready to join, but when they had learned that the Romulans had secretly joined without the Klingons knowledge, the Klingon Empire quickly returned to the Federation. The Federation kept its promiseto return Deep Space Nine, fearing that keeping it would incite the now-powerful Bajorans to join the Directorate. The Bajorans stayed neutral, as they still are to this day. The Federation and Klingons have been fighting a losing battle against the Directorate, now composed of the Jem'Hadar, the Founders, the Romulans, the Cardassians, the Breen, and the Tholians. Both grous have been competing for the trust of the Bajorans, because, as the most powerful single race in the Alpha Quadrant, the Bajorans will ensure the success of whichever side they choose."

"Thats the problem, we have no idea, and it looks like they don't intend on joining either side. Without their help, Earth will fall."

"Greetings, I am Admiral Garrison. I assume you are all weary from your ordeal, so I suggest you take a load off. I recommend the Double Helix bar, its quite nice. Meet me back here in one hour."

Tom motions Meridian to stay with him after most of the Tiberon crew had left.

"I can understand your surprise at what has happened to you. Feel free to ask me about anything you don't understand." Tom says, motioning to a Romulan in the corner. "In the meanwhile, Lieutenant Commander Tanik will take care of any repairs you require."