The Shadow Nexus
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The conquest of Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi
| Battle on Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi | |
| Conquest of the Morobe Sector | |
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| Date | Year 24 |
| Location | Core sector |
| Result | Decisive Shadow Horde victory |
| Belligerents | |
 The Shadow Horde |  The Void Wings |
| Commanders and Leaders | |
| Bork Shalas | Unknown Bandit Warlord |
| Strength | |
| 2 Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser Colossal-class Heavy Carrier 300+ Fighters and Corvettes 2000+ troops | 1 IPV-1 System Patrol Craft 1 Raider-Class Corvette 36 fighters 200+ ground troops |
| Casualties and Losses | |
| None | 200+ Bandits 1 planetoid lost |
The conquest of Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi was a momentous military operation undertaken by the formidable Shadow Horde. This asteroid had long been under the control of bandits who had fortified their position with formidable defenses, posing a significant challenge to any invading force.
The Shadow Horde initiated their campaign by engaging the bandits in intense space combat. The bandits fiercely resisted, but the superior technology and tactical prowess of the Shadow Horde eventually overpowered their defenses.
Having achieved victory in space, the Shadow Horde proceeded with a ground invasion of the asteroid. The bandit ground forces fought valiantly, but they were ultimately no match for the Shadow Horde's exceptional training and advanced weaponry.
System Development
Following the successful takeover of the asteroid, the Shadow Horde commenced the process of terraforming it, transforming it into a vital outpost suited to their requirements. Situated within an asteroid field near the core, this newly colonized asteroid field was christened as the Shadow Nexus.
Within the Shadow Nexus, the colonized asteroid itself became the home of a bustling main city named Nova Spira. The city thrived as a center of activity, housing various facilities and serving as a hub for the Shadow Horde's operations in the region.
The asteroid field also features a collection of strategically positioned space stations. The foremost among them is the imposing Shadowreach Fortress, a formidable Golan I station functioning as the main defense stronghold. Additional defense installations include several Ataturk-class Stations serving as watchtowers and garrison launchers. A Platform XQ1 functions as the central control terminal overseeing the system's defense.
A crucial component of the Shadow Nexus is the trading station known as the Shadowport Exchange. This bustling commercial depot hosts an array of vendors, including illicit relic traders such as the infamous "Broken Skull." The Shadowport Exchange serves as a vibrant hub for economic activity, contributing to the thriving underworld economy within the Shadow Nexus.
Moreover, the asteroid field is home to several space colonies that provide refuge to various warrior species and refugees from across the galaxy. Notable among these colonies are Nightfall Respite and Shadowed Citadel, characterized by the architectural splendor of Kajain'sa'Nikto design.
The Shadow Nexus acts as a relocation camp for numerous Morgukai warriors who have found solace and purpose in this system. It serves as a training ground, allowing them to prepare and unite their forces with the ultimate goal of reclaiming their homeworld for the Nikto people.
With its vibrant city, well-fortified defense installations, bustling trading station, and diverse space colonies, the Shadow Nexus stands as a testament to the might and ambition of the Shadow Horde within the asteroid field.
A Militia Outpost in Service of the Zann Consortium
The Shadow Nexus, a once-conquered asteroid field in the galaxy, is under the control of the Zann Consortium. Led by Warchief Bork Shalas and the formidable warriors of the Shadow Horde, this outpost serves as a critical militia force for the Zann Consortium's operations.
Bork Shalas, recognizing the strength and combat prowess of the Shadow Horde, pledged the allegiance of his warriors to the Zann Consortium. As a result, the Shadow Nexus has become a crucial provision outpost, supplying resources and support for the Consortium's formidable fleets.
Under the watchful command of the Zann Consortium, the Shadow Horde stands ready to defend the interests and territories of the Consortium, carrying out military operations and serving as a loyal militia force. Their dedication and fierce loyalty have solidified the Shadow Nexus as a strategic stronghold and an integral part of the Consortium's vast network.
The alliance between the Zann Consortium and the Shadow Horde ensures a unified front, where the military might and expertise of the Horde are harnessed in service of the Consortium's ambitions. The Shadow Nexus stands as a symbol of this unique relationship, where the Horde's warrior spirit is channeled into supporting the Consortium's endeavors throughout the galaxy.
Fortress in Orbit of Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi
The Asteroid Hideout in orbit of Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi is a remarkable defensive fortress nestled within the depths of space. Originally, a small moon encircled Asteroid 24-U-149 Pi, but resourceful individuals seized the opportunity to repurpose the celestial body, transforming it into a formidable stronghold.
Utilizing salvaged components obtained from nearby junkyards and wreckage sites, the engineers and builders ingeniously constructed the hideout using remains from decommissioned Lucrehulk-class battleships. These massive vessels, once symbols of galactic conflict, now serve as the foundation for an impregnable defense system surrounding the asteroid.
Despite its concealed nature, rumors of the hideout's existence have spread throughout the galaxy, attracting both desperate individuals in search of safety and ambitious opportunists seeking to claim its secrets or resources. The formidable defenses and vigilant inhabitants ensure that any who dare challenge the sanctuary's boundaries face formidable resistance.
