With the Preservers eliminated and their archive destroyed. The Iconian's start an invasion of the Alpha Quadrant, demanding that all powers bow to them or be destroyed. The Iconian war officially begins, causing all Alpha Quadrant powers to band together to defend the quadrant and their people.

The USS Tokyo is pulled back to Starbase 234. Captain Aisaka and her crew are placed on defence duty of the starbase. Meanwhile all civilians are currently being evacuated from Starfleet starbases and installations. If the Iconians decide to attack Starbase 234, Tokyo has standing orders to defend the starbase until the civilians can reach safety.