Ghosts of the Past By Jetfreak-7 Watch

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Once a scientific observation facility, the Vadkos Outpost had been hastily converted into an intelligence gathering and resupply post during the Dominion War. The system's dense asteroid fields and inherent radiation meant that the facility was well placed in its strategic location. With a hidden network of satellites, Starfleet could monitor the enemy shipyards at the adjacent Dominion controlled system.



This arrangement did not last long and Jem'Hadar forces created an intimidation tactic by hurtling asteroids towards the planetoid orbited by the main Vadkos base. This was acerbated with numerous torpedo volleys from roaming Jem'Hadar fighters and cruisers. With the nearest Starfleet battlegroup days away, the stationed personnel were forced to evacuate aboard the resupplying USS Blackthrone. The observation network was promptly self destructed and the main base disabled (but not completely scuttled) due to time constraints. Satisfied with their goal of scaring Starfleet off, the Jem'Hadar forces remained in control until the end of the war.



Seen here is the USS Pathfinder, visiting the remains of the Vadkos Outpost in late 2394. The facility has mostly remained intact, though its orbit has considerably decayed. Starfleet had intended to restore the pre-war role of the outpost, but its remote nature has always prevented any rehabilitation. It continues to be a rather ominous sight though; a largely forgotten, abandoned base in the middle of nowhere.





Models by WileyCoyote and Optec

BG by NASA

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