An original prequel novel based on the new Star Trek series centered around iconic Starfleet captain Jean-Luc Picard. When Starfleet discovers that the Romulan star is about to go supernova, The threat to the stability of the Romulan Star Empire will be catastrophic, nine hundred million Romulans will need to be evacuated. The relief effort will require thousands of ships, let alone the capacity to aid them, if the Romulans will allow the aid. The effort would be a matter of years and Jean-Luc Picard may be the only man with the experience and temperament suited for the task.