Alpha Fleet began in January of 2380 (Jan, 2003) when the Alpha and Beta Quadrants were rather peaceful parts of space; where hope lived and prosperous societies flourished. But the future catches up to us and the galaxy was not as peaceful as it seemed; just as the Federation was beginning to form unbreakable alliances with new Alpha and Beta Quadrant species, hidden evils that had laid dormant for so many years began to wreak havoc on the safety and security of the United Federation of Planets.
With the 'Shinzon Incident' still marring recent memory for the Romulans and Species 8472 entering our space as a civil war breaks out within their society, the Liberation Consortium tried and failed to wipe out Starfleet with the dangerous Trinity virus, planning to leave the Federation without protection as it moved in and picked over the pieces. And as for the Borg...they are never far behind.
Closer to home criminal activity, in the form of a small mercenary fleet led by a former doctor are a very immediate concern, their every activity seemingly designed to oppose the aims and principles of the Federation and especially those of Alpha Fleet. The entire galaxy could be thrown into turmoil and disarray if these new threats manage to disrupt the peace that the Federation has instilled. That is where Alpha Fleet comes in....