Following the events of Frontier Day, the Bellerophon received significant damage from the attack, so much so that it had been removed from Odyssey Squadron and interned at Avalon Fleet Yards for long term repairs. With the U.S.S. Pioneer also receiving significant damage from the attack, Captain Thiren and his crew were temporarily posted to other assignments until a new ship could become available. Now that repairs were nearing completion on the Bellerophon, Captain Thiren took advantage of the situation to request the command for himself and brought the crew of the Pioneer back together. Reassigned to Task Force 72, the crew of the Bellerophon prepare to resume their mission of peaceful exploration.