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| ⚫ | '''AR-558''' was a small barren [[planet]] in the [[Chin'toka system|Chin'toka]] [[star system|system]]. This system was located in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. According to ''Tactical Map 4364W'', this planet was located approximately twenty-five [[light year]]s from [[Ferenginar]], thirty-five light years from [[Starbase 375]], forty light years from the [[Badlands]], forty-five light years from [[Bajor]], and fifty lights years from [[Cardassia]]. The terrain of AR-558 consisted primarily of rocky surfaces and caverns, and was generally inhospitable to [[humanoid]] species for any extended period of time. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558|When It Rains...}}) |
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| ⚫ | '''AR-558''' was a [[planet]] in the [[Chin'toka system|Chin'toka]] |
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| − | During the [[Dominion War]], the planet was the location of a [[Dominion]] [[communication array]]. Following the invasion of Cardassia ('''See:''' [[First Battle of Chin'toka]]), the planet was held by [[Starfleet]] troops for five months without replacements, as Starfleet hoped to use the captured array to tap into Dominion communications. |
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| + | During the [[Dominion War]], the [[Dominion]] established a [[communication]] [[relay station]] into a rockface on a steep mountain on this planet. It was the largest [[communications array]] in the [[sector]]. Following a victory in the Chin'toka system, ('''See:''' [[First Battle of Chin'toka]]), the Dominion were driven from the array by [[Starfleet]] troops who hoped to use the captured array to tap into Dominion communications. The array was held by these troops for five months without replacements. |
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The planet proved very difficult to defend. The Chin'toka system was the site of repeated confrontation, making re-supply to the planet impractical for extended periods. The [[Federation]] troops guarding the array selected a suitably defensible position at the closed end of a subterranean cavern, but were besieged almost from the start. Repeated Dominion attacks sapped both force strength and morale. Even though the location of their strongpoint forced the Dominion to advance through a narrow canyon, the casualties suffered by the Federation rendered it impractical to take full advantage of the terrain and forced them to wait for each successive assault while hoping for re-supply. |
The planet proved very difficult to defend. The Chin'toka system was the site of repeated confrontation, making re-supply to the planet impractical for extended periods. The [[Federation]] troops guarding the array selected a suitably defensible position at the closed end of a subterranean cavern, but were besieged almost from the start. Repeated Dominion attacks sapped both force strength and morale. Even though the location of their strongpoint forced the Dominion to advance through a narrow canyon, the casualties suffered by the Federation rendered it impractical to take full advantage of the terrain and forced them to wait for each successive assault while hoping for re-supply. |
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| − | Although there were initially one hundred fifty personnel posted there, by the time the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} made a supply run to the planet in mid-[[2375]] that number had been reduced to only forty three surviving troops by repeated [[Jem'Hadar]] attacks and the prevalence of [[subspace]] [[anti-personnel mine]]s, nicknamed [[Houdini|"Houdinis"]]. It was only when the crew of the ''Defiant'', working with the troops, were able to disarm the mines and re-purpose them to attack advancing Jem'Hadar that the Federation gained some semblance of advantage in the situation. The casualties were heavy, however, and included [[Captain]] |
+ | Although there were initially one hundred and fifty personnel posted there, by the time the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} made a supply run to the planet in mid-[[2375]] that number had been reduced to only forty three surviving troops by repeated [[Jem'Hadar]] attacks and the prevalence of [[subspace]] [[anti-personnel mine]]s, nicknamed [[Houdini|"Houdinis"]]. It was only when the crew of the ''Defiant'', working with the troops, were able to disarm the mines and re-purpose them to attack advancing Jem'Hadar that the Federation gained some semblance of advantage in the situation. The casualties were heavy, however, and included [[Captain]] {{dis|Loomis|24th century}}, [[Commander]] {{dis|Parker|Commander}}, [[Lieutenant]] [[Nadia Larkin|Larkin]], [[Crewman]] {{dis|Kellin|Crewman}}, [[McGreevey]] and [[Vargas]]. |
Relief troops and [[engineer]]s were later sent aboard the {{USS|Veracruz}} to replace the surviving troops. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
Relief troops and [[engineer]]s were later sent aboard the {{USS|Veracruz}} to replace the surviving troops. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
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+ | [[Nog]] experienced [[flashback]]s to the time he defended AR-558 several weeks later. ({{DS9|It's Only a Paper Moon}}) |
| − | + | After suffering a defeat at the [[Second Battle of Chin'toka]], AR-558 was retaken by the Dominion. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}} |
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| − | Presumably when the Chin'toka system was retaken, AR-558 was recaptured by the Dominion and abandoned by Starfleet. |
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| + | The planet model for AR-558 was first used for the [[Karemma homeworld]] ({{e|The Search, Part I}}). This model was used for [[Cardassia Prime]], as well, in {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}}, {{e|The Dogs of War}}, and {{e|What You Leave Behind}}. |
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| + | The ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'' identified the sector as the [[Bajor sector]]. |
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| ⚫ | According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on the star chart United Federation of Planets I, AR-558 was treated by the author, [[Geoffrey Mandel]], as two separate locations. Both locations were in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. The first was an antenna/communications relay. The second was a planet in a [[binary star system]] of two [[F-type star]]s. This planet was the site of a battle. |
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| ⚫ | According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'', on the star chart "United Federation of Planets I", AR-558 was treated by the author, [[Geoffrey Mandel]], as two separate locations. Both locations were in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. The first was an antenna/communications relay. The second was a planet in a [[binary star system]] of two [[F-type star]]s. This planet was the site of a battle. |
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Revision as of 21:32, 4 April 2015
The USS Defiant in orbit of AR-558
AR-558's symbol
AR-558 was a small barren planet in the Chin'toka system. This system was located in the Alpha Quadrant. According to Tactical Map 4364W, this planet was located approximately twenty-five light years from Ferenginar, thirty-five light years from Starbase 375, forty light years from the Badlands, forty-five light years from Bajor, and fifty lights years from Cardassia. The terrain of AR-558 consisted primarily of rocky surfaces and caverns, and was generally inhospitable to humanoid species for any extended period of time. (DS9: "The Siege of AR-558", "When It Rains...")
History
During the Dominion War, the Dominion established a communication relay station into a rockface on a steep mountain on this planet. It was the largest communications array in the sector. Following a victory in the Chin'toka system, (See: First Battle of Chin'toka), the Dominion were driven from the array by Starfleet troops who hoped to use the captured array to tap into Dominion communications. The array was held by these troops for five months without replacements.
The planet proved very difficult to defend. The Chin'toka system was the site of repeated confrontation, making re-supply to the planet impractical for extended periods. The Federation troops guarding the array selected a suitably defensible position at the closed end of a subterranean cavern, but were besieged almost from the start. Repeated Dominion attacks sapped both force strength and morale. Even though the location of their strongpoint forced the Dominion to advance through a narrow canyon, the casualties suffered by the Federation rendered it impractical to take full advantage of the terrain and forced them to wait for each successive assault while hoping for re-supply.
Although there were initially one hundred and fifty personnel posted there, by the time the USS Defiant made a supply run to the planet in mid-2375 that number had been reduced to only forty three surviving troops by repeated Jem'Hadar attacks and the prevalence of subspace anti-personnel mines, nicknamed "Houdinis". It was only when the crew of the Defiant, working with the troops, were able to disarm the mines and re-purpose them to attack advancing Jem'Hadar that the Federation gained some semblance of advantage in the situation. The casualties were heavy, however, and included Captain Loomis, Commander Parker, Lieutenant Larkin, Crewman Kellin, McGreevey and Vargas.
Relief troops and engineers were later sent aboard the USS Veracruz to replace the surviving troops. (DS9: "The Siege of AR-558")
Nog experienced flashbacks to the time he defended AR-558 several weeks later. (DS9: "It's Only a Paper Moon")
After suffering a defeat at the Second Battle of Chin'toka, AR-558 was retaken by the Dominion. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil"
Appendices
Background information
The name AR-558 was an in-joke, as the production number of "The Siege of AR-558" was 558.
The planet model for AR-558 was first used for the Karemma homeworld ("The Search, Part I"). This model was used for Cardassia Prime, as well, in "Trials and Tribble-ations", "The Dogs of War", and "What You Leave Behind".
The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual identified the sector as the Bajor sector.
According to the Star Trek: Star Charts, on the star chart "United Federation of Planets I", AR-558 was treated by the author, Geoffrey Mandel, as two separate locations. Both locations were in the Alpha Quadrant. The first was an antenna/communications relay. The second was a planet in a binary star system of two F-type stars. This planet was the site of a battle.
External link
- Template:NCwiki
- Re-Used Planets in DS9 at Ex Astris Scientia