away band who did not accept the teachings of Surak, and instead left
Vulcan to found the warrior Romulan Star Empire. Their descendents and
offshoots colonized many planets across the quadrant. Tensions remained
between the two peoples, and a century-long war once raged between the
Vulcans and the Romulans. No one on either side realized the war had
been ignited by Quinn, a member of the Q Continuum. By the 24th century,
however, a small number of Vulcan citizens sought reconciliation with
their Romulan cousins, a movement supported by Ambassador Spock, as
well as by members of the Romulan underground. This quest for
reunification has now sparked heated debate both on Vulcan and the
Romulan home worlds. Many groups are being watched in this regard.
The once feared Tal Shiar to name just one. No one is able to believe
they have just gone missing with no future acts of conquest in mind.