The Destruction of Deep Space 9

{{Sidebar military conflict
 * conflict_name         = The Destruction of Deep Space 9
 * date                  = August [2383]]
 * location              = Bajoran System
 * result                = The loss of thousands of lives aboard the station, civilian ships, as well as Starfleet vessels.

In 2383 evidence was discovered that Andorian terrorists were planning to destroy Deep Space Nine. An investigation was launched, but was ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in the destruction of Deep Space 9.

The danger came to a head when DS9 came under attack shortly after the return of the Breen freighter Ren Fejin which was being escorted by the Mogai class warbird Eletrix. Additional Tzenkethi and Breen warships decloaked a short time afterward and also began an attack during a mass evacuation of DS9 following the discovery of multiple antimatter charges attached to the Fusion Core. After a series of detonations, which were initially believed not to be threatening to the station, Deep Space Nine lost the ability to eject its fusion reactors and it was believed that the station would have only a few moments left before it would be destroyed. Captain Ro Laren ordered that they transfer all available power to structural integrity to try to safeguard the 2,000 lives still aboard the station. Explosions were still observed to occur by the USS Robinson following its arrival at the battle scene. (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Plagues of Night)

Mere moments later, the station was confirmed to be destroyed. However, it was partly evacuated before the reactors went critical (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Raise the Dawn) leading to the deaths of hundreds of Starfleet officers.