In 2375, following an attack on the IKS Koraga by the Dominion in which the crew had to abandon the ship, at least seven escape pods were launched. The six escape pods that were launched from the starboard side were recovered by the IKS Rotarran, although Worf's escape pod was launched from the port side and was the one closest to the Bird-of-Prey's bridge. After launch, the escape pod drifted into the Badlands and was subsequently swept by the currents of the plasma storms.