Vesuvi Event

The Kessok Incident occurred in 2376 following the sudden explosion of a star in the Vesuvi System. Know as the The Vesuvi Event.  It was later determined that the stars destruction was not a natural occurrence, but, induced by an unknown weapon. The USS Dauntless (NCC 71879) was in the Vesuvi System on a routine patrol when the explosion occurred. The resulting shock wave destroyed the shuttle craft the Dauntless Captain was piloting and severely damaged the USS Dauntless. Once repairs were completed, Dauntless first officer was promoted to Captain and was assigned to investigate the unexpected explosion of the Vesuvi Star.

The unknown weapon that destroyed the Vesuvi Star was traced to a species know as the Kessok. A Rouge Cardassian house had forged an alliance with the Kessok manipulating them in to believing that the Federation were their common enemy set on their ultimate destruction.

Utilizing the Kessok ship yards, hybrid ships utilizing both species technologies were constructed. Lieutenant Commander Data, on temporary assignment to the USS Sovereign (NCC 78311) from the USS Enterprise (NCC 1701-E) was able to translate to the Kessok that they had been betray by the rouge Cardissian house turning the tides and ending the Kessok conflict. (Star Trek: Bridge Commander).