The Silent Z
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That's assuming I meant they never knew of said base. I was just going for the 'laying low' approach allowing a pro-longed period beyond the immediate for a base set up and beginning of Cerberus plans.It just hit me as odd that the Salarians didn't know cerberus was on there home planet. Even if it's not a joint op it wouldn't surprise me if the Salarians were observing the situation.
The easiest way for Dr. Maze to take over said base is after Cerberus departure at the hands of Salarians. Allowing for quiet enough entry and then keeping it within Alpha grasp long enough to get the attention of more races then just Salarians. A point just for plot and using a terrain like Sur'Kesh for the first mission. Since Salarians are more Smoke and mirrors type then direct combat against physically stronger counterparts for long periods of time.
This way it allows for a already existing base and no immediate battle as soon as the Alpha arrive with a commander to lead them.