12.1 Personnel Support

Since the custodial handover of Terok Nor to Starfleet, numerous changes have been made to the meager Cardassian support system, so that today Deep Space 9 is a true scientific and commercial center in the Alpha Quadrant. The fact that the station has also been a hotly contested property in the center of a war zone has not deterred the residents and commercial operators from carrying on their lives. The present conditions are a vast improvement over what Starfleet engineers and intelligence operatives found when they first arrived. Structural repairs and cleanup work eventually led to the institution and growth of shopping, trading, restaurant, and educational facilities, primarily on the Promenade. Holoenvironment suites have been expanded at Quark's, the central bar and gaming establishment in Arc 1 of the 360-degree common area. Medical facilities have been augmented with the latest equipment and supplies. The security office has been expanded to include additional computer records systems, forensic analysis gear, and holding cells. The Bajoran presence on Deep Space 9 was strengthened with the establishment of the shrine, which has become a welcome refuge for Bajoran citizens and members of the religious orders. Ongoing work within the Habitat Ring has produced comfortable senior staff, crew, and resident quarters from the spartan Cardassian accommodations. Retaking the station from the Cardassian and Dominion forces required some systems recoveries and cosmetic interior repairs, but this work was relatively minor compared to that required at the original handover.