Ankgor is one of the outlying "fortress worlds" of the Free Jaffa Nation, acting as a hub for fleet activity in its entire region and boasting a population well into the billions. Located almost directly across the galactic plane from the Nation's capital at Chulak, the planet is extremely isolated, but its strategic position on the edge of the galaxy makes it a vital chokepoint into Jaffa space. During the first year of the Der'kal Invasion, Ankgor's defenders were able to stall the alien advance for months, giving the untested Alliance of Great Races time to prepare for all-out war. In the end, the enemy was able to break through and begin landing troops, though the victory came at a terrible cost. Determined to do whatever it took to "protect" galactic life, the Trust laced the planet's