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* The '''[[Caldonian|Caldonians]]''', led by scholars and diplomats, devote themselves to refined, knowledgeable pursuits. They've been comparatively friendly and helpful to the Federation, and the USS Arrow in particular. However, their scientific aims and lack of Federation membership have led to some points of friction between the two powers.

'''[[The Big Six|"The Big Six"]]''':

During the Sheliak blockade of 2397 around Theta 122, a diffuse power structure briefly took shape between the ''Arrow'' and six other captains and their ships: [[Oqidd]], [[Beriali Dau]], [[Blet|DaiMon Blet]], [[Murkad|General Murkad]], [[Gul Dakul]], and most of all [[Eru Ghant]]. Time will tell how the alliances and bitter enemies made here will play out in the future.

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; [[Starbase 821]]

: The closest Federation outpost and a jumping-off point for patrol vessels headed into the Alpha Ilses or the Aavaro Wilds. The starbase is a [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Sigma_class Sigma Class] station with few amenities but a nice respite when crews want familiar surroundings.

~~{{Heading|The Sheliak Blockade of Theta 122 (2397/98)}}~~

In 2397 the advances of the Sheliak Corporate sent thousands of ships scurrying for cover and protection. A flotilla gathered in orbit of [[Theta 122]], including the [[USS Arrow]]. When the Sheliak blockaded the planet the ships found themselves stranded above the desolate planet. Factions and alliances were made and broken, and the ''Arrow'' observed six big figures operating among the thousands of ships. Dubbed '''"The Big Six"''' by Captain Shayne, these included:

* Captain '''[[Oqidd]]''' of the Chalnoth Vessel ''Dagger''. He prowls Theta 122 with his pack, and there have been reports of his crew cannibalizing others in the flotilla. He ignored Shayne's invitation and did not attend the gathering. It was later reported by Atlas Base that Oqidd and his pack broke into their stores and stole scientific supplies, including bio-mimetic gel...

* The [[Caldonian]] scientist '''[[Beriali Dau]]''', captain of the ''Syrtan''. His mission over Theta 122 was to synthesize a toxic irritant to silicon-based life - like the Sheliak - and test it on the uninhabited planet.

* '''[[Gul Dakul]]''', commander of the ''CDS Hecklat'' represented the [[Cardassian Union]] above Theta 122. An angry and moody veteran of the Dominion War. He died onboard the ''Arrow'', and command of the Galor class ship transferred to his Glinn - DeKeal - who left the system shortly after on the orders of Central Command.

* '''[[Blet|DaiMon Blet]]''', the seedy and unscrupulous commander of the ''FMS Kasseka''. Blet seemed to enjoy 'press-ganging' unsuspecting business partners into his service if they reneged on deals made with him, and exploited the smaller ships in the area. After Blet's demise on the bridge of the ''Razor's Edge'', his second in command - Durg - took command of the ''Kasseka''.

* '''[[Murkad|General Murkad]]''', commanding the Klingon vessel ''IKS K'prong'', trapped alone above the planet. His primary goal appears to be keeping the Sheliak at bay, and denying the aggressive expansion of their kind.

* Orion privateer Captain '''[[Eru Ghant]]''' of the ''Razor's Edge'' represented the fast growing contingent of pirates and privateers in the region. Wanted on several counts by the Federation, the deadly femme fatale betrayed the conference on the ''Arrow'' - unleashing a simultaneous attack on the ship and on the away team. She was apparently killed on the ''Arrow''.

In [[A Scouring of Stars (Arrow)]] the ''USS Arrow'' played host to these figures in an attempt to hammer out a pact of non-aggression. The conference was not entirely successful. At the end of the mission, DaiMon Blet and Gul Dakul had been killed, General Murkad had begrudgingly aided the ''Arrow'' on the promise of Sheliak-killing weapons from Captain Dau, and Eru Ghant had seemingly been killed, only to be revived in secret by Sheliak Captain Tamazotz.

At the end of [[The Ultimatum (Arrow)]], ''Arrow'' received word from Starbase 821 that a temporary truce has been signed between The United Federation of Planets and The Sheliak Corporate. The Sheliak would be taking Theta 122, and ''Arrow'' was free to move about the Isle's after nearly nine months under blockade.

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