The Apogee, a light cruiser belonging to the Chiss Ascendancy and specifically operated by the Xodlak family, was a component of their planetary defense fleet. However, its primary function was as an orbital defense platform. Upon the Xodlak family announcing a state of emergency, the Apogee became operational, enabling the deployment of their private military and the summoning of family members from the broader Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet to crew their starships. These vessels were then employed in the "colonization" of a Nyix mine controlled by the Agbui. The Apogee then became part of Task Force Xodlak, joining the frigate named Midsummer, which served as the flagship under the leadership of Senior Captain Irizi'in'daro.