That's also the time Cryptic launched Neverwinter, so I guess you might be right. @Cryptic - PREPARE FOR SERVER OUTAGES BECAUSE OF THE ROMULANS FLOODING THE BETA QUADRANT :D
I hope the pre-patch won't mess up the old (current) version of the client..? Not that I'm so actively playing my starfleet char anymore - way eager to start my Romulan ;)
Take your time. I'd rather have stable servers (both in STo and NW) than have a DC every few minutes. But do not take too long though, I've just woken up and almost finished my 2nd cup of coffee :D