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The politics and active groups in the region make up the principle danger of the Alpha Isles. Over a half dozen powers have borders on or claims in the Alpha Isles, with constantly shifting alliances and uncertain goals making conflict all but inevitable. | The politics and active groups in the region make up the principle danger of the Alpha Isles. Over a half dozen powers have borders on or claims in the Alpha Isles, with constantly shifting alliances and uncertain goals making conflict all but inevitable. | ||
'''Major Powers''' | |||
* The [[United Federation of Planets]] ordered the [[USS Arrow]] into the Alpha Isle's to bring peace and stability into the region. With the recent expansionist tactics of the Sheliak, the small Sabre class has its work cut out for it. | |||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* The powerful [[Breen Confederacy]], secretive former enemies of the Federation, borders many of the major powers in the region. | * The powerful [[Breen Confederacy]], secretive former enemies of the Federation, borders many of the major powers in the region. | ||
''' | '''Minor Powers''': | ||
* The [[Ferengi|Ferengi Alliance]] shares a small border with the Isle's between Federation space and the borders of the [[Breen Confederacy]]. Until now, the Ferengi have left this section of space alone. But now that there's activity in the area, some Ferengi prospectors have moved in to try and secure some profit. | |||
* The [[Chalnoth]], anarchic warriors of impressive prowess, pillage amongst themselves, weeding out weakness at every encounter. Rumours of in-fighting and pack-wars threaten to weaken the already anarchistic race. | |||
* 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. | |||
{{Heading|The Theta 122 Blockade of 2397/98}} | |||
{{Heading| | 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''. | |||
* [[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, [[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. | |||
{{Heading|Locations in the Isle's}} | |||
; [[Theta 122]] | ; [[Theta 122]] | ||
: Theta 122 serves as the safest location in the Isles for refugees retreating from the advancing Sheliak. Neither a particularly hospitable or resource-rich world, the only real thing to recommend the small planet is its location out of the way of the Sheliak - for a while at least. It is also home to Atlas Base, and the location outside of Starfleet-protected space makes it prime for conducting the kind of research that escapes the watchful eye of Federation research review boards. Home to [[The Brotherhood of Thet]]. | : Theta 122 serves as the safest location in the Isles for refugees retreating from the advancing Sheliak. Neither a particularly hospitable or resource-rich world, the only real thing to recommend the small planet is its location out of the way of the Sheliak - for a while at least. It is also home to Atlas Base, and the location outside of Starfleet-protected space makes it prime for conducting the kind of research that escapes the watchful eye of Federation research review boards. Home to [[The Brotherhood of Thet]]. | ||
; [[The Well]] | |||
: 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. | |||
; [[Atlas Base]] | ; [[Atlas Base]] | ||
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: Not quite a hive of scum and villainy, but not exactly far off from one. Deployed at the edge of the Alpha Quadrant for the purpose of bare-bones repair, Raft-One didn’t have the most auspicious of starts. Over time the often-forgotten facility strives to survive on the edge of the Isle's by any means necessary - savoury or not. | : Not quite a hive of scum and villainy, but not exactly far off from one. Deployed at the edge of the Alpha Quadrant for the purpose of bare-bones repair, Raft-One didn’t have the most auspicious of starts. Over time the often-forgotten facility strives to survive on the edge of the Isle's by any means necessary - savoury or not. | ||
{{Heading|People}} | {{Heading|People of Interest}} | ||
; [[Frederick Immelmann]] | ; [[Frederick Immelmann]] | ||