Starbase 415

Starbase 415
General Information
Registry	SB-415
Class	[[Narendra Class Class|Narendra Class-class]]
Affiliation	United Federation of Planets Starfleet Fourth Fleet
Status	Active
Commissioned	2401
Location
System	Nereus
Quadrant	Alpha Quadrant
Assignment
Role	Diplomatic Outreach
Task Force	Task Force 86
Task Group	Task Group 25
Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Gerald Hunt
Executive Officer	Commander Lexie Ward
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[[Category:Narendra Class-class]]

Starbase 415 is a Narendra-class starbase located on the border between the Federation and the Talarian Republic. Constructed recently, its primary mission is to serve as a diplomatic hub for managing relations with the Talarians and supporting local research, commerce, and travel. The region has historically been disruptive, with conflicts breaking out between the two powers over the past century, but has recently entered an era of reasonable stability that Starfleet is eager to continue.

A more significant facility might have been constructed, but SB-415 is also one of the nearest Starfleet outposts to the border with the Tholian Assembly. With the Tholian tendency towards territorial xenophobia, Starfleet has built very few permanent facilities near their space, and SB-415 lies a significant number of light-years within Federation territory. Nevertheless, to avoid potential antagonising, a Narendra-class station was chosen for its more discreet mission profile. This decision appears to have paid off for Starfleet, as the Tholians have indeed shown signs of engaging in one of their occasional bouts of diplomatic outreach. Near to their territory without being strategically threatening, SB-415 makes a suitable hub for any such interactions.

Beyond these diplomatic affairs, the station's operations are reasonably quiet. Any significant Starfleet operations are based out of Avalon Fleet Yards, deeper into Federation territory. But this is still a rugged frontier, where supporting trade, scientific research, and colonisation projects is never without its risks. SB-415 is equipped and ready to defend itself against challenges, but is strung out on a lonely border - especially if the delicate peace between regional powers wavers.

Support Craft

Starbase 415 has a complement of two New Atlantic-class runabouts and two Arrow-class runabouts assigned to the station on a permanent basis. All four of these crafts are named after the lakes of Titan that orbits Saturn of Sol. They are the station's primary line of defense and enhance its scientific capabilities. The two of the New Atlantic runabouts are specifically for scientific research, and on occasion, be reconfigured for VIP use; such as ambassadors and other dignitaries from various factions. The two Arrow Class runabouts are specifically modulated for patrol around the star system, and may on occasion be used to investigate any situation outside of the system.

New Atlantic Runabouts

• USS Abaya Lacus — Research
• USS Albano Lacus — Research / VIP Craft

Arrow Runabouts

• USS Feia Lacus — Patrol
• USS Hammar Lacus — Patrol

Aside from the runabouts, the station also contains several Type 11 and Type 14 shuttle crafts for various uses, but the more notable crafts are the Type 20 Cargo Shuttles. Starbase 415 has a compliment of three of these, and are named after the seas of Titan. Their purpose is to assist in transporting cargo to and from various vessels when transporters are unavailable or not recommended, depending on the cargo, and used for maintenance as well towards the relay network.

• USS Kraken Mare
• USS Punga Mare
• USS Ligeia Mare