Thank you for taking a read of my newest project. Long have I wanted to explore and write about the Star Trek universe, and now I have that opportunity, but I cannot have done this without the help of many people. I hope they don't mind me mentioning them by name, but I have to thank Aaron Darkwood, Jesse Cohen, Philoso Slacker, and all the other members of the Star Trek Community over on Google Plus. Your support, interest, and wonderful ideas that you have and continue to share help me out tremendously, and I hope we can continue to work together.
To the reader, some of you might have questions concerning the timeline, and so here's an explanation of the setting and events leading up to where my story takes place.
On Stardate 64333.4, the Romulan Mining Guild ship, Narada, was doing routine mining on the first planet of the Hobus System, in Romulan space. The crew were working to mine a very rare isotope called decalitium, which was used in the creation of a new substance known as red matter. While mining, they would witness the start of an event that would start a chain reaction of events that would change the face of the galaxy forever. They immediately began to detect extreme fluctuations from the Hobus Star. Moments later, the star erupted a huge solar flare, which headed straight for the Narada. The radiation output was so powerful that as soon as the Narada fled the system, the planet they'd been working on was engulfed and destroyed. However, the planet's destruction did something very unusual. The eruption not only destroyed the planet, but the decalithium fed the explosion of the star. The destroyed planet's mass was then converted into energy. Energy that increased the power of the star, and now threatened multiple systems, including that of Romulus.
Ambassador Spock, now a legal citizen of Romulus confronted the Romulan senate about these findings, with support from the captain of the Narada, a captain by the name of Nero. All research pointed that the Hobus Star did not have long to live, and that it would soon go supernova. With the new power behind this star, it would threaten multiple systems, and Spock recommended the use of red matter to contain the blast. His claims were dismissed.
It wasn't long however that the Romulan Senate themselves began to witness the increasing mass of the Hobus star, and that the star itself was becoming more and more unstable. With predictions on when the star would indeed erupt now underway, Romulus gave the order to begin an immediate evacuation. It was a mere 27 hours later, that the star exploded. As predicted, the supernova grew to such size and strength of unspeakable power. Romulus was in it's direct path, and was obliterated, resulting in the loss of billions of Romulans and Remans. Starfleet, aware of the catastrophe, immediately ordered all available ships to Romulan space to provide whatever assistance they could lend. Many such ships were met with combat from surviving Romulan ships. As for the Supernova, Ambassador Spock piloted a prototype ship known as the Jellyfish toward the path of the supernova. There he used the red matter, to create an artificial singularity, which successfully contained the supernova. However, he was prevented escape by the Narada. Both ships were never found, and presumed lost to the singularity, though this was not the case as both were transported in time, creating a parallel timeline.
The Romulan Empire was now at a crossroads. With their home planet gone, and the future uncertain, they were faced with a difficult decision. As combat with the Federation finally ceased, the Romulans accepted aid of the Federation, and the Federation helped the relocation of all surviving members of the Romulan race. 2387, the year that Romulus died, was the start of an era that would help shape the foundation of the 25th century. As the survivors of Romulus began colonization on a planet they deemed Mol'Rihan (or the common name of New Romulus), peace talks began with the Federation. And a mere two years later, they were concluded. The results were successful. The Romulan Republic was born, and that Republic was now allies with the Federation. Diplomacy began to improve between the Federation, Romulans, and Klingons. The three of them now united, began to move toward preserving the peace, of a galaxy that was still reeling from the wounds it had suffered a decade earlier during the War with the Dominion.
This transition did not go smoothly as wanted, and there was a large amount of Romulans who did not support the move to join with the Federation. Many Romulans held the Federation responsible for their inaction as the Hobus Star exploded, and wanted nothing to do with them. As the Romulan Republic was formed, and diplomacies were made, these Romulans became enraged, and segregated, forming what they called "The Betrayed". This started a civil cold war within the Romulan race. With the numbers of the Betrayed dwindling, they did not have the strength for war. Combat was heavily limited, and few casualties were reported whenever there was conflict. The Betrayed often found themselves under constant surveillance from the Federation and the Romulan Republic.
The 25th century finally came, and in 2404, the NCC-1701-E USS Enterprise, under the command of Captain Data was decommissioned. Two years later, a prototype for a new class of starships was successfully launched with the NCC-97000 USS Odyssey. Plans for the seventh incarnation of the Enterprise were then put into play, and in 2409, the NCC-1701-F USS Enterprise was successfully launched. Captain Data, refusing command of the ship, recommended newly appointed Captain Arlen Gammon, who had served aboard the USS Challenger as First Officer and Captain. He had been involved with the aid of a Romulan Warbird, and had showed a quick mind in times of tension. Arlen did not turn down the offer, and became her captain in 2410.
I will be writing of the voyages this Starship has. I will also be focusing entirely on a new crew. While familiar faces from the canon series may make appearances and play roles in the stories, no canon character will be making regular appearances. Some of you might also notice that I have borrowed some elements of the setting from the game Star Trek Online. I do not own that game and will not be using it as a plot. There is no war with the Klingon Race. I'm trying to go back to the roots of Star Trek in a way. Back to the exploring factor, and not so much action. I love writing about action, but Star Trek is not based around that. I've got a few adventures already planned out, but am always open to suggestions. If you have ideas, please feel free to PM me. I request that ideas are not posted in the Reviews. You will be credited for any ideas I use.
I think that's about it. Hope you all enjoy this as it comes!