There’s no argument Deep Space Nine is one of the most important structures ever to feature in Star Trek, but as a starbase, the Cardassian-built processing facility is far from unique…
From the earliest days of the show, space stations have been some of the most impressive examples of Treknology, with the great majority proving far more reliable and better constructed than the cause of Chief O’Brien’s perpetual headaches. First seen in the Star Trek episode “The Trouble with Tribbles”, platforms such as Deep Space K-7, perched precariously close to the Klingon border, have provided Federation crews with everything from repair facilities to much-needed rest and relaxation (if you can describe a brawl with Klingons in such terms). If we look to Star Trek continuity, K-7 gets a mention under Captain…
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