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* The [[Sheliak]] have begun an expansionist move into the region, without care for the lesser carbon-based lifeforms that are in the way.  They view humanoids as lower life forms, and have no compunction about eradicating those that are not specifically protected under the terms of treaties, which are famously long, detailed, and intricate.

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 Shanye, these included:  

* Captain [[Oqidd]] of the Chalnoth Vessel ''Dagger'' prowls Theta 122 with his pack.

* The [[Caldonian]] chief representative is [[Beriali Dau]], captain of the ''Syrtan''.

* [[Gul Dakul]], Commander of the ''CDS Hecklat'' represented the [[Cardassian Union]] above Theta 122. 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 seeming destruction on the bridge of the ''Razor's Edge'', his second in command - Durg - took command of the ''Kasseka''.

* Orion privateer, [[Eru Ghant]], of the ''Razor's Edge'' represented the fast growing contingent of pirates and privateers in the region.

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.  

: A spatial phenomena close to Theta 122. It's an area of intense gravimetric distortions and anomalies. It's so disruptive to ships most races of the Alpha Isle's avoid it and give it a wide berth. In [[Evading Mist (Arrow)]], the USS Arrow was chased into The Well by the Sheliak vessel ''Ikries''. Narrowly avoiding the intense gravimetric disturbances, the Arrow 'sling-shotted' around an anomaly with enough speed to be expelled from the area and back on course to Theta 122.

: A small base on the surface of Theta 122, commissioned by [[Frederick Immelmann]]. Acting as the administrator to a colony fitted for approximately one hundred, the base was designed to conduct research on and around Theta 122. The base itself is tiny; unlike most other Federation installations, it was designed for compactness and functionality, with limited amenities. Designed principally to conduct science, it is positioned near water and food resources to maximize the power available for research. The base itself is poorly defended, and depends on its small size and relative obscurity for protection.  Its minute resources are stretch nearly to the breaking point with the influx of refugees coming to the planet, creating a certain amount of tension between the inhabitants of the base and the Arrow.