The USS Rubidoux is given replacements to fill in for the various crew lost during the events of Frontier Day’s horrific attack and a new mission. Many feel sour about the nature of the mission, to provide relief and aid to a plague stricken Hunters of D’Ghor warship broadcasting a genuine distress signal. With the Rubidoux on station she’s on deck to provide aid while the rest of the fleet sets about picking up the pieces.