They did upgun the shit out of the station, though, to the point where it was genuinely dangerous in combat. Still not dangerous enough to solo a major invasion fleet but it was a major stumbling block.
Sure, a fleet in being would’ve been very helpful to deter attackers but combat fleets don’t grow on trees. Plus, DS9 had Miles Edward O’Brien, who should have a similar deterrence effect by himself.
They did upgun the shit out of the station, though, to the point where it was genuinely dangerous in combat. Still not dangerous enough to solo a major invasion fleet but it was a major stumbling block.
Sure, a fleet in being would’ve been very helpful to deter attackers but combat fleets don’t grow on trees. Plus, DS9 had Miles Edward O’Brien, who should have a similar deterrence effect by himself.