The USS Gagarin is currently docked at Devron Fleet Yards undergoing crew assignments. Captain Derohl receives word from Task Force 93 Command that they are to head toward Rhijun within Romulan Space. The planet seems to be experiencing the Terrellian Plague that is affecting the Romulan inhabitance, as well as some Remans, have begun to experience symptoms. They are requesting Starfleet’s assistance as they don’t have the medical technology to deal with the situation. The Gagarin is dispatched to assist the inhabitance that has come down with the plague.