VESPER DEFENSE OUTPOST is situated on the outer edge of ALIMBIC territory. Serving as a refueling station and munitions dump, subzero temperature is mainted to prevent overheating of fusion-powered weapons systems. Structural failure of fuel containers has resulted in a vast radioactive spill into space, leaving toxic and explosive fuel frozen to the sides of the structure. The frozen and toxic fuel have since been removed and the damage repaired. The Federation has kept the area under lock and key.