The Hobus Incident caused mass devastation to the Romulan Empire, and even some border worlds in the Federation. Trade, diplomacy, military operations - all have been disrupted to heavy degrees. And even with the Federation providing emergency aid where needed within the Romulan Empire, the Klingons and the Ferengi and others still attempt to take advantage of the presumed-weakened RSE.
Tensions have risen in recent weeks, almost a year after Hobus. The Romulans are suspect of the Federation's gumption; the Klingons are increasingly dismissive of the Romulans' resolve; and others wish to crack the Neutral Zone and plunder what they will.
This cannot be allowed. A new task force is assembled called Ares, and Admiral Marcus Moore will call multiple ships to begin talks with the Romulans, and attempt to bolster this frail peace. Together they will do their best to maintain the balance that has been struck so far. It will not be easy. War could break at any moment. And everyone has everything to gain and lose.