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The third largest colony by population, Antor II is still recovering from a series of earthquakes that decimated its infrastructure. Although proclaimed as the capital of the Coalition, Antor II actually has very little sway over the affairs of the other colonies, and the Coalition itself is more of a united voice for the colonies dealings with the larger Federation or other foreign powers than it is a true governing body for its members. | The third largest colony by population, Antor II is still recovering from a series of earthquakes that decimated its infrastructure. Although proclaimed as the capital of the Coalition, Antor II actually has very little sway over the affairs of the other colonies, and the Coalition itself is more of a united voice for the colonies dealings with the larger Federation or other foreign powers than it is a true governing body for its members. | ||
The {{USS|Veritas}} arrives at Antor II in 2394 to assist with recovery efforts following a series of ground quakes. An explosion caused by terrorists in possession of a [[Starfleet]] tricobolt device destroys the Jade's | The {{USS|Veritas}} arrives at Antor II in 2394 to assist with recovery efforts following a series of ground quakes. An explosion caused by terrorists in possession of a [[Starfleet]] tricobolt device destroys the Jade Dragon's Casino in New Macau, and a secondary explosion results in the numerous deaths of first responders. ''Veritas'' staff are then dispatched to assist in rescue and recovery as engineers work to assess the damage done to the weakened city dome. A third explosion collapses an entrance to a series of mines being scouted by ''Veritas'' crew, closing a possible evacuation location for civilians. The [[Kos'karii]] led by Klingon pirate [[Jilor]] claim responsibility for the attack. | ||
Governor Blackhurst arrives on ''Veritas'' to deliver a speech to the people of Antor the [[Colonial Coalition]] regarding the events, cut before the speech could begin, ''Veritas'' is targeted by a coordinated internal and external attack. Internally, several of the injured colonists ''Veritas'' had been treating turned out to be plants, who had been in the process of sabotaging the ship. Externally, three small ships decloak and target the ship's torpedo magazine. Fortunately, the sabotage was detected in time to prevent catastrophic damage, and the attackers were subdued.<ref>[[USS Veritas|VER]], ''[[Aftershock (Veritas)|Aftershock]]''</ref> | Governor Blackhurst arrives on ''Veritas'' to deliver a speech to the people of Antor the [[Colonial Coalition]] regarding the events, cut before the speech could begin, ''Veritas'' is targeted by a coordinated internal and external attack. Internally, several of the injured colonists ''Veritas'' had been treating turned out to be plants, who had been in the process of sabotaging the ship. Externally, three small ships decloak and target the ship's torpedo magazine. Fortunately, the sabotage was detected in time to prevent catastrophic damage, and the attackers were subdued.<ref>[[USS Veritas|VER]], ''[[Aftershock (Veritas)|Aftershock]]''</ref> |