Wolf 359

From Hidden Frontier

General Information

Wolf 359 is a star located in the Earth constellation Leo, and is considered by many tacticians to be the best location by which a coordinated attack or "last ditch" defense of Sol System would be staged.

In 2367, it was the site of a major battle between Starfleet forces and a single Borg cube, resulting in the loss of approximately 11,000 people and 39 starships - a major blow to the local defense fleet. ("The Drumhead," TNG).

Wolf 359 Significance on USS Excelsior Crew

Corey Aster lost both parents at Wolf 359 ("In Memory Of"). Jorian Zen also lost people he cared for at Wolf 359 ("Crossroads"). Elizabeth Shelby was on board the USS Enterprise, first to spearhead the effort to neutralize or destroy the Borg cube aimed for Earth, then serving as the acting Executive Officer when Captain Picard was captured.

Shortly after the destruction of the Borg Cube, she returned to Starfleet Headquarters to participate as a project leader in the Fleet Rebuilding program. ("Best of Both Worlds," TNG).