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| {{Starship | | ==Kyban== |
| | name = Proxima | | {{Planet |
| | prefix = USS
| | | name = Kyban |
| | image = [[Image:Proxima.jpg]] | | | image = [[File:Banksy City.png]]Banksy City, capital of Kyban |
| | registry = NCC-75503 | | | starsystem = Kuching |
| | class = Sovereign | | | sector = [[Archanis Sector]] |
| | type = Explorer
| | | quadrant = Beta |
| | affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| | | class = M |
| | status = Active | | | satellites = 2 |
| | commission = 2386 | | | atmosphere = |
| | decommission = | | | climate = |
| | destroyed = | | | hydrosphere = 82% |
| | unit = | | | affiliation = Federation |
| | taskforce = Task Force 17 | | | natives = |
| | taskgroup = Task Group 9 | | | population = 300 million |
| | role = Deep Space Exploratory Cruiser
| | | capital = Banksy City |
| | co = [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]] | |
| | xo = [[bfms_char:68737|Commander Giarvar Kauhn]] | |
| | dedication = | |
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| {{quote|Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.|'''Jennifer Lee - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
| | Kyban is one of the more populous worlds in the [[Archanis Sector]], featuring a population of just over 300 million citizens spread across the equatorial archipelagos that form the majority of the planet's usable land surface. Not far from the Federation-Klingon border, this world saw its share of tragedy in its early years, even briefly occupied by Klingon forces during the first Federation-Klingon war. Over the last century however the world has prospered thanks to the Organian Peace Treaty and subsequent Khitomer Accords largely protecting the peace of the shared border. A stable border, a temperate if not desirable climate and abundant resources on the world and within the star system have contributed to the prosperity of the world as well. |
| Fourth in the lineage of vessels to bear the name, the '''USS ''Proxima'' NCC-75503''' ([[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]]) is a highly versatile exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the [[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class]] USS ''Proxima'' lost during exploration operations in the Gamma Quadrant, the current iteration has served for some fifteen years and is currently assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group]], [[Task Force 17]] under the command of [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]].
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| Looking to make a name for themselves in the history of this great name, the crew are fresh from a number of more mundane activities at the turn of the century and have now embarked upon a new mission of exploration, with the ship currently operating out of [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Typhon Frontier]], an area ripe for scientific exploration.
| | In the last few decades however Kyban authorities have taken it upon themselves to work towards ensuring the safety of their world independent of Federation security promises. While this is a work in progress, the Kyban Defence Force has completed the construction of a Class 1 orbital defence system and is working towards expansion to a Class 2 system sometime in the next five years. They also now count five system defence vessels in their inventory, primarily using them for system patrols and rescue work where required. |
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| ===Mission Objectives=== | | ==Notable locations== |
| A multi-purpose starship well into its second decade of service, ''Proxima'' has completed a wide variety of tasks and missions assigned to it over the years. Some of its core duties, commensurate with the [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] as a whole, include:
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| * Performing a wide range of duties linked to research projects both scientific and explorative in nature.
| | Banksy City is the largest metropolitan area on Kyban as well as the planetary and system capital, with a population of over fifteen million calling it home. The city since its inception has grown with an eye towards modernity and minimal environmental impact, opting for high-density living and technological solutions for the problems of over-population. |
| * Replacing ageing starships as the primary instrument of Federation deep-space defence and along all borders.
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| * Operating autonomously under the command of the commanding officer, providing the full capability to execute Federation defensive, cultural, scientific, and explorative policy in deep space or along border territories.
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| * Providing frontline support during times of war or crisis, such as the [[Century Storm]] and [[Blood Dilithium]] situations.
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| * Functioning as a mobile platform for the testing and implementation of new technologies, as mandated by Starfleet Command, above and beyond mission-specific parameters.
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| =Into the Expanse=
| | Banksy City is built on the island of Brit and is surrounded by the Dai Sea. Right on Kyban's equator, this would normally result in hot a humid temperatures for a majority of the year, but gentle breezes most of the year tend to help with that, as well as careful urban planning of the city and a sophisticated weather control system imported in from Risa. |
| ==2400 - The 25th Century Awaits==
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| After an arduous fourteen years of service under four different commanding officers, Starfleet finally deemed it necessary to bring the ''Proxima'' up to modern standards. In mid-2400, Proxima arrived at [[Starbase Bravo]] to undergo a six-month overhaul, during which her commanding officer would be reassigned. Upon the refit's completion, the internal structure of the ship, and many of her systems, had been significantly updated. There had been several new additions, too, with holo communications, three-dimensional displays in different locations, a brand new Strategic Operations suite (StratOps) and an entirely new bridge module, the first of its design in service.
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| ==2401 - Into the Expanse==
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| With her refit complete, a skeleton crew transferred ''Proxima'' to [[Deep Space 17]], where a new commanding officer was appointed by [[bfms_char:45331|CAPT Romaes Anjin]], TFXO for TF17. After a hiatus which saw him take leave on multiple worlds, a chance encounter saw the Tellarite, [[bfms_char:49898|Vasoch Gor]], re-evaluate his choice to leave Starfleet. Negotiations with Romaes saw the man rewarded for his years of dedication and experience with his first permanent command aboard ''Proxima''. With a new executive officer under his command, Gor began the task of forming a new command team for the ship.
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| ==Commanding Officer Lineage== | | ====Ardot’s Café==== |
| In the time since her construction, and prior to the assignment of Captain Gor, ''Proxima'' has been privileged to have three commanding officers overseeing her tours of duty, and one Captain of Engineering overseeing her construction.
| | This café, owned by the Bolian information broker Ardot Kresh, who also serves as the head chef, is known in better circles as a delightful well-known secret of Banksy City. Specialising in experimental recipes and fusion styles, the menu at Ardot’s Café will change repeatedly throughout the day based on a variety of factors - time of day, the weather, what Ardot has in stock and 'the whims of fate' as Ardot will profess when changes are updated. |
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| * 2386 - 2389: Captain Nilani Azulas, ''(Trill Female)''
| | For those with less savoury tastes, Ardot's Café serves as the premier information brokerage for the entire Archanis Sector. This terribly out-there secret helps to add to the mystique of the café - one can never be entirely sure one isn't seated next criminal mastermind selling secrets, a superspy seeking his target or just a mild-mannered businessman seeking something a little different for lunch today. |
| * 2389 - 2390: Captain Mitchell Hanson, ''(Human Male)''
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| * 2390 - 2395: Captain Colby Drayton, ''(Human Male)''
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| * 2395 - 2401: Captain Leandra Nunez, ''(Human Female)''
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| * [https://bravofleet.com/command/59411/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]], ''(Tellarite Male)''
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| | The open secret also means that the café tends to be monitored on a regular basis by Starfleet and Federation security apparatuses. The popular opinion for why none have moved to shut down Ardot is that they too enjoy his wonderful and masterful culinary creations, but the more pragmatic lean towards the thinking of why would they shut down a location that lets them monitor the comings and goings of individuals of note. The long-term gains from monitoring the place outweigh the short-term gains from shutting it down and acting on the intelligence they could potentially seize. |
| ''Main Article: [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign-class Explorer]]''
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| Placed on the drawing board of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau (ASDB) after the Borg incursion of 2366, the [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class Project]] was one of three proposed starship designs to take advantage of new defensive technologies initially intended for use against the Borg. Initial production of the class began at Utopia Planitia on Mars, with the construction of new ships moving to the San Francisco Fleet Yards, Earth (among others) following the Synth attack on Mars in 2385. ''Proxima'', along with ships such as ''Venture'', was one of the first of her class to be constructed after the tragedy on Mars, and carries a dedication plaque to the memory of all involved in Sovereign production who were lost in the attack. While her external framework remained the same, her internal design and systems have been significantly adapted over the years.
| | ====Federation Plaza==== |
| | Located in the heart of Banksy City's CBD, Federation Plaza is a small sector given over to the various branches of the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]'s and [[Starfleet]]'s bureaucratic organs that require a presence on the world. The plaza is surrounded by a collection of various buildings, most of them housing multiple though oft-related bureau offices. |
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| Heavily armed from the beginning, it is easy to see that the design philosophy for the class, originally shaped by the discovery of the Borg, has been influenced by the changing times and threats that have emerged in the decades since. ''Proxima'' utilises some of the most up-to-date technologies available. Every ship in her class to date has pushed the envelope as far as possible when it comes to computer power, her shield grid, armaments and other systems capabilities, but ''Proxima'' continues to push the boundaries further. She combines all of the creature comforts associated with the larger [[Galaxy Class|Galaxy-class]] vessels with the tactical power of vessels such as the [[Prometheus Class|Prometheus]] and [[Inquiry Class|Inquiry]] class starships, whilst harnessing technological improvements such as holographic communications and three-dimensional computer displays - although these are limited to engineering, sickbay and the science facilities at present.
| | Notable efforts were made to make the plaza truly representative of the Federation as a whole, with stone sourced from every populated Federation world incorporated into the plaza's parquet, each labelled so that visitors can find a piece of their homeworld and know that a piece has its place on Kyban. |
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| Eight rapid-fire torpedo launchers - mounted in a configuration of three forward and five aft - are coupled with a single forward rapid-fire turret mounted on the ventral saucer section. With an incredible firing arc and the capability of variable-geometry fire, the turret is capable of firing torpedoes quickly enough to turn the entire forward arc of the ship into a kill zone. Accompanying her impressive torpedo complement, sixteen of the most powerful phaser arrays to be installed aboard a Federation Starship to date ensure ''Proxima'' is capable of delivering crippling blows to enemy shields and armor when required. But as ever, discretion is always the better part of valor.
| | =====Kyban Rookery===== |
| | Kyban Rookery is the Starfleet Intelligence headquarters on Kyban. This facility oversees operations within the Archanis Sector, including those taking place inside the Klingon Empire. The Rookery's location is no secret as it is located at Starfleet Tower, located in the Federation Plaza. Its location within the building however is a closely guarded secret. |
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| Drawing upon a sophisticated warp drive, ''Proxima'' can match ships such as the Prometheus, Inquiry and even [[Intrepid Class|Intrepid-class]] for top speed, but her cruising speed is reduced due to her size and hull geometry. At impulse speeds, her impulse engines are unparalleled when it comes to their raw ability to accelerate and turn a massive starship, meaning she is deceptively agile in combat. This superb performance comes at a cost; her engineering team requires many specialists in their respective fields to keep her systems functioning at peak performance, meaning engineers make up a large proportion of the personnel manifest.
| | ====Totally Legitimate Salvage Operations Corporate Headquarters==== |
| | {{quote|We're legitimate, it's in the name. Totally legitimate even.|Captain Sidda Sadovu}} |
| | Located in a small corporate office, the Totally Legitimate Salvage Operations Corporate Headquarters is currently a single-floor entity being managed in day-to-day operations planetside by the company's Chief Financial Officer, Naroq. Located as far from Federation Plaza as can be reasonably expected while remaining in the heart of the CBD, TLSO's head office is easily located and open for business. |
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| As one of the fleet’s premier explorers, ''Proxima'' enjoys state-of-the-art resources and facilities dedicated for exploration and scientific research purposes for every scientific discipline operating aboard ship, making the ship less of a specialist research or exploration vessel and more of a general all-rounder. She does boast an impressive sensor suite capable of analysing most nebulae and performing micrometre-scale orbital scans, and which has also proven to be more than a match for most older cloaking devices.
| | ===Thames Station=== |
| | Thames Station serves as Kyban's predominant orbital facility, specialising in civilian transit, cargo transhipment, and civilian vessel repairs. The station is also the centre of the Kyban System Defence Forces and as such does maintain a Starfleet liaison office as well, though this is minor compared to the civilian infrastructural aspects of the station. |
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| In contrast to her brief as a deep space explorer, it is a surprise to note the lack of dedicated facilities for diplomatic functions compared to other dedicated diplomatic platforms such as the Obena and Odyssey classes. ''Proxima'' has only three VIP staterooms, albeit luxurious and spacious ones, but these facilities are located away from the main lounge and holodecks which would normally play host to diplomatic gatherings. Her tactical capabilities and status as the closest thing to a Federation battleship might not fit the profile of a diplomatic cruiser, but it is those very capabilities that mean ''Proxima'' is more than ideal for transporting dignitaries through potentially hostile territories or to tense negotiations.
| | Thames Station is of no particular class or design, having evolved over the last century as demands have increased and expansions have been undertaken to meet those pressures. Kept in geostationary orbit above Banksy City, the working population of the station commonly commutes via the station's extensive transporter systems. A sprawling collection of docking ports, slips and scaffolds surrounding commercial and industrial hubs, Thames Station is one of the largest, most spread out stations in the entire Archanis Sector. Visitors' first impressions are of a web that has ensnared several small stations and brought them close and this isn't far from the truth. |
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| Although not as spacious as some of her contemporaries, and even successors such as the [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class]], ''Proxima'' would still be considered a very comfortable posting among fleet personnel, with competition for postings high and applications usually numbering in the hundreds for every vacancy. For those lucky enough to serve, a wide variety of housing arrangements provide her crew with ample opportunities to integrate, whilst senior officers benefit from staterooms and spacious suites as rank dictates. Access to a range of shipboard amenities allows the crew to eat, socialise and unwind however they see fit, with holodecks, mess facilities, a theatre, an auditorium, gymnasiums and arboretums among facilities available to all.
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| *''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Proxima/Deck_Listing|''Proxima'' deck listing]]
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| *''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Proxima/Tour|Tour of the ''Proxima'' ]]
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| With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:
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| [[File:Proxima1.jpg|right|thumb|Main Bridge; command center for the USS ''Proxima'']]
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| Consisting of an amalgamation of successful features from both the [[Galaxy Class|Galaxy]] and [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign]] lineages, ''Proxima'' has one of the more unique bridge modules in the fleet. Importantly, it makes the most of a variety of technological advancements, such as holoprojectors, holographic communications, in-built weapons lockers and three-dimensional computer displays wherever possible.
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| A unique design feature of the ''Proxima'' bridge module is the desire to have as many stations as possible facing a single focal point at the heart of the command center. This focal point is the United Federation of Planets logo proudly displayed on the carpeted deck plating, but this is not for purely decorative reasons. The logo actually serves as a holo-communications platform at the center of the bridge, capable of displaying holoprojections of people lightyears away. Surrounding the holo-platform is the standard tri-seat command pit, with seats for the Captain, Executive Officer (starboard) and a third seat (port), reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit to permit on the bridge. Each seat has independent computer controls allowing access to a wide variety of ship systems.
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| [[File:Proxima2.jpg|left|thumb|Forward view, including holocommunications platform]]
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| Directly port and starboard of the command chairs are the inward-facing duty stations for tactical operations (port) and science (starboard). On the perimeter of the bridge there are countless other additional stations designed to support mission operations. Behind the main science station on the starboard bulkhead, additional science and medical consoles are available, as well as access to life support. Adjacent to them on the starboard bulkhead, strategic operations, intelligence and security deployment stations are the focus. Directly behind the command chairs is a large console entirely configurable for the needs of any department, but with dedicated access to engineering functions if required, allowing the Chief Engineer (or any assigned officer) unparalleled access to engineering systems outside of the engineering bay itself. On the aft bulkhead, the obligatory Master Systems Display (MSD) is present, but this is a fully customisable display, capable of hundreds of functions, including operating as a reduced viewscreen for mission operations.
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| Directly ahead of the command pit, at the bottom of the ramp and between the commanding officer and the holographic viewscreen, two curved consoles serve as duty stations for Operations (port) and Flight Operations (starboard).
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| [[File:Proxima3.jpg|right|thumb|Main bridge under red alert conditions]]
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| Around the command center, four doors provide access to and from the bridge. On the forward port bulkhead, access is available to the commanding officer's ready room, and adjacent to it, the observation lounge and strategic operations suite. Aft of the bridge, both doors provide access to turbo lifts which enable the crew to access the command center from the rest of the bridge. Either may be overridden for priority access to key locations around the ship.
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| Most notably, and a further move away from more recent trends, the bridge module is very well-lit, with the colours and tones in the room complimenting each other nicely and creating a warm aesthetic that is pleasing on the eye. During red alert, however, the bridge lights are dimmed and largely replaced by dozens of strip lights (visible along the floor and walls) that flash five times at the initial call for red alert, and then remain stationary until the alert is cancelled.
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| ==Strategic Operations Suite or ''StratOps'', Deck 1==
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| [[File:Stratops.png|thumb|left|StratOps, center for strategic coordination and intel gathering.]]
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| Accessible from the bridge, the new Strategic Operations suite (known colloquially as StratOps) is an exciting new addition designed to enhance the strategic capabilities of ''Proxima'' during longer-term missions and large-scale engagements. Facilities in this room allow the crew to deal with any scenario that may arise in their mission, without the need to access more specialised facilities around the ship unless absolutely necessary or appropriate. Missions are routinely monitored here, and additional personnel from across the ship may be assigned on a needs basis, such as additional medical or science personnel when evacuating a colony or dealing with an anomaly; security may be beefed up from here in the event of a tactical scenario such as an intruder alert or boarding action; intelligence, strategic operations and command analysts are likely to use the space to provide relevant departments with up to date information in ever-changing scenarios. Interestingly, it is the preference of Captain Gor to hold senior staff briefings in the StratOps suite, with the lack of chairs allowing for a more fluid dynamic in the room where anyone can access the consoles, move around, discuss and form ideas.
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Kyban
 Banksy City, capital of Kyban
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| Kyban
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Kuching
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Archanis Sector
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Beta Quadrant
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M
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2
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| Hydrosphere
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82%
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Federation
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| Population
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300 million
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Banksy City
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Kyban is one of the more populous worlds in the Archanis Sector, featuring a population of just over 300 million citizens spread across the equatorial archipelagos that form the majority of the planet's usable land surface. Not far from the Federation-Klingon border, this world saw its share of tragedy in its early years, even briefly occupied by Klingon forces during the first Federation-Klingon war. Over the last century however the world has prospered thanks to the Organian Peace Treaty and subsequent Khitomer Accords largely protecting the peace of the shared border. A stable border, a temperate if not desirable climate and abundant resources on the world and within the star system have contributed to the prosperity of the world as well.
In the last few decades however Kyban authorities have taken it upon themselves to work towards ensuring the safety of their world independent of Federation security promises. While this is a work in progress, the Kyban Defence Force has completed the construction of a Class 1 orbital defence system and is working towards expansion to a Class 2 system sometime in the next five years. They also now count five system defence vessels in their inventory, primarily using them for system patrols and rescue work where required.
Notable locations
Banksy City
Banksy City is the largest metropolitan area on Kyban as well as the planetary and system capital, with a population of over fifteen million calling it home. The city since its inception has grown with an eye towards modernity and minimal environmental impact, opting for high-density living and technological solutions for the problems of over-population.
Banksy City is built on the island of Brit and is surrounded by the Dai Sea. Right on Kyban's equator, this would normally result in hot a humid temperatures for a majority of the year, but gentle breezes most of the year tend to help with that, as well as careful urban planning of the city and a sophisticated weather control system imported in from Risa.
Ardot’s Café
This café, owned by the Bolian information broker Ardot Kresh, who also serves as the head chef, is known in better circles as a delightful well-known secret of Banksy City. Specialising in experimental recipes and fusion styles, the menu at Ardot’s Café will change repeatedly throughout the day based on a variety of factors - time of day, the weather, what Ardot has in stock and 'the whims of fate' as Ardot will profess when changes are updated.
For those with less savoury tastes, Ardot's Café serves as the premier information brokerage for the entire Archanis Sector. This terribly out-there secret helps to add to the mystique of the café - one can never be entirely sure one isn't seated next criminal mastermind selling secrets, a superspy seeking his target or just a mild-mannered businessman seeking something a little different for lunch today.
The open secret also means that the café tends to be monitored on a regular basis by Starfleet and Federation security apparatuses. The popular opinion for why none have moved to shut down Ardot is that they too enjoy his wonderful and masterful culinary creations, but the more pragmatic lean towards the thinking of why would they shut down a location that lets them monitor the comings and goings of individuals of note. The long-term gains from monitoring the place outweigh the short-term gains from shutting it down and acting on the intelligence they could potentially seize.
Federation Plaza
Located in the heart of Banksy City's CBD, Federation Plaza is a small sector given over to the various branches of the Federation's and Starfleet's bureaucratic organs that require a presence on the world. The plaza is surrounded by a collection of various buildings, most of them housing multiple though oft-related bureau offices.
Notable efforts were made to make the plaza truly representative of the Federation as a whole, with stone sourced from every populated Federation world incorporated into the plaza's parquet, each labelled so that visitors can find a piece of their homeworld and know that a piece has its place on Kyban.
Kyban Rookery
Kyban Rookery is the Starfleet Intelligence headquarters on Kyban. This facility oversees operations within the Archanis Sector, including those taking place inside the Klingon Empire. The Rookery's location is no secret as it is located at Starfleet Tower, located in the Federation Plaza. Its location within the building however is a closely guarded secret.
Totally Legitimate Salvage Operations Corporate Headquarters
- "We're legitimate, it's in the name. Totally legitimate even."
- —Captain Sidda Sadovu
Located in a small corporate office, the Totally Legitimate Salvage Operations Corporate Headquarters is currently a single-floor entity being managed in day-to-day operations planetside by the company's Chief Financial Officer, Naroq. Located as far from Federation Plaza as can be reasonably expected while remaining in the heart of the CBD, TLSO's head office is easily located and open for business.
Thames Station
Thames Station serves as Kyban's predominant orbital facility, specialising in civilian transit, cargo transhipment, and civilian vessel repairs. The station is also the centre of the Kyban System Defence Forces and as such does maintain a Starfleet liaison office as well, though this is minor compared to the civilian infrastructural aspects of the station.
Thames Station is of no particular class or design, having evolved over the last century as demands have increased and expansions have been undertaken to meet those pressures. Kept in geostationary orbit above Banksy City, the working population of the station commonly commutes via the station's extensive transporter systems. A sprawling collection of docking ports, slips and scaffolds surrounding commercial and industrial hubs, Thames Station is one of the largest, most spread out stations in the entire Archanis Sector. Visitors' first impressions are of a web that has ensnared several small stations and brought them close and this isn't far from the truth.
Banksy City, capital of Kyban