“It’s not safe out here. It’s wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross; but it’s not for the timid.”
– Q, “Q Who?“

The USS Saratoga arrive within the Thomar Expanse after completing their humanitarian aid to those within the Velorum Sector. Arriving at Deep Space 47 for resupply and minor repairs, they are tasked with doing a survey mission near the Breen border. The crew of the Saratoga would be charged with calibrating sensor buoys to be placed as a warning system in case of any incursions within the Thomar Expanse.