Some time prior to 2261, the Enterprise visited planet Nibiru. Afterwards, the Enterprise went on a five-year mission. On stardate 2261.274, the Enterprise surveyed the pre-warp civilization on Kassen V. Captain Jane Tiberia Kirk allowed members of an oppressed species to escape their captors. Afterwards, Admiral Thomas issued new orders from Starfleet Command, and dispatched the Enterprise to investigate a 'lightning storm'-like anomaly in the Campor system. (TOS - Parallel Lives comic: "Part 1")