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Starships and starbases have multiple positions for officers and crew. This article gives several of the most common positions, listed by department. The word 'unit' is used as short-hand to refer to either a starship or space station. While there are similarities across all units, individual commanding officers have wide latitude in developing a command structure that best suits their particular unit, so individual differences are common.
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== Command Division ==
'''Deep Space 19 (DS-19)''', code-named '''Concordia Station''', is a Federation [[Unity Class|''Unity''-class]] starbase located in the Kovar system on the outer edge of Federation space in the Alcor Sector of the Federation’s shared border with the [[Romulan Free State]].  
[[File:R-blank.png|alt=The division color for command: red.|thumb|The division color for command: red.]]
The Command Division is denoted by the color red, and includes the unit-level departments of Command, Flight Control, and Strategic Operations. Other more specialized departments also included within this category and listed later in this article include the Judge-Advocate General's Corps and Diplomatic Services, but are far less common.


===Command Department===
After its construction in 2380, it was initially intended to be used by the Federation to promote joint exploration missions with its former and new allies after the Dominion War. Though it was only sometimes successful with representatives from the Romulan government, it has successfully served Starfleet for over two decades in promoting coordinated exploration efforts beyond Federation territory with other powers.
The Command Department includes both the senior-most officers of the unit, as well as administrative support personnel. On the largest units (such as starbases) there can be dozens of people in the command department, while on smaller units it may just be the senior officers and a yeoman or two. Smaller units also often combine command-related departments such as Strategic Operations, Intelligence or Diplomacy, if officers in those specialties are present.  


==== Standard Command Positions ====
Furthermore, Deep Space 19 is a critical link in Starfleet’s hyper-subspace relay network for its deep space exploration assignments—many compressed data streams from ships on deep space exploration assignments in the Beta and Delta Quadrants are received by Deep Space 19.


===== Commanding Officer =====
It also provides defence for one of the Federation’s prominent colonies, Kovar Prime and is critical to the security of the Federation border in this region. Further defence duties were assigned to the station in 2399 when Coppelius in the Vayt sector became a Federation protectorate.  
The Commanding Officer is the senior-most officer in charge of a unit. They have ultimate responsibility for the safety of their crew and for carrying out Starfleet's instructions. Aboard a starship, the commanding officer is always addressed as 'captain' even if they have a lower rank, but this custom does not apply to space stations. Starship commanding officers range in rank from lieutenant commander (for the smallest frigates and escorts) to fleet captain (for very senior captains aboard the largest ships), while for stations some of the smallest outposts (such as subspace relay stations) might be commanded by a lieutenant junior grade ranging to a full admiral commanding Starfleet's most important fleet yards.


Starships are rarely commanded directly by flag officers more senior than commodores. For the flagships of more senior officers, it is very common for the ship to have its own captain, who handles the day-to-day running of the ship. Historically, this officer would be called a flag captain, but the use of this term varies based on officers' preferences. Typically, a flag captain is relatively junior in seniority, given that they are closely supervised by their flag officer.
= Operations =
DS-19 is charged with the following missions:


The captain of a starship has significant powers deriving from the difficulty of real-time contact with Starfleet, including the power to negotiate treaties and trade agreements when out of touch with Command. They also have authority over lesser vessels (such as tankers, freighters, passenger ships, etc.) during emergency situations. Similarly, commanding officers of starbases are often the senior-most officer in their sector with corresponding authority over starships in that sector.
* Maintain the security of the Federation border.
* Support and provide maintenance for starships undergoing missions within and just outside of Federation space.
* Host and aid joint exploratory efforts with friendly powers alongside Starfleet assets.
* Defend the Kovar system and other assets in the Alcor and Vayt Sectors.
* Provide crucial communication support with deep space assignments through Starfleet’s hyper-subspace communication technology.  


===== Executive Officer / First Officer =====
== Regional Support & Defence ==
The Executive Officer of a unit is second-in-command, responsible for assisting the commanding officer in carrying out their duties and taking command in their absence. Some of the XO's primary responsibilities are determining the duty schedule, performing crew evaluations, and ensuring that proper training has occurred for everyone aboard the ship. They are the interface between the CO and the crew, often serving as disciplinarian, career counselor, and supervisor to everyone on the ship or station. On a starship, the XO typically leads all away missions. XO's can range in rank from lieutenant to captain depending on the size of the unit. Whether they are called the Executive Officer or First Officer comes down to the CO's preference.  
The Alcor Sector is one of the furthest regions of Federation territory that sits on the shared border with the Romulan Free State. DS-19 has provided critical aid to those who became refugees because of the Romulan Supernova of the late twenty-fourth century in this area. Since then, it has remained a watchful guardian of the Romulan Free State and has dealt with political interactions with this splinter of the former Romulan Star Empire.


On larger commands, this role is most often separate, but on smaller vessels (and historically in Starfleet) it is often a dual-role for one of the department heads. In this case, they wear the color of the department that they also head.
Far from the core of the Federation, the Alcor Sector is self-sufficient thanks to some trading routes and the natural resources found in the area. As such, several companies have established mining facilities and trading outposts to facilitate strong commerce ties. As a result, DS-19 is responsible for defending these interests.


===== Second Officer =====
As one of the first lines of defence for the Vyat Sector, Deep Space 19 has recently been appointed as the defence headquarters in protecting the synthetic lifeforms that reside on Coppelius, which became a Federation protectorate in 2399.  
The Second Officer of a unit is third-in-command after the Executive Officer. This role is almost always a secondary duty for a department head, and generally does not carry any administrative burden on its own, but rather is a title for the officer designated to take over, should the CO and XO both be absent. Traditionally, the second officer also accompanies away teams. Second officers wear the color of the department they head.


===== Yeoman =====
DS-19 is a crucial element in the anti-cloaking detecting grid that sits along this area of the Romulan border. Tachyon scans, anti-proton beams, and metaphasic sweeps ensure that the station and other outposts can keep a close eye if the Romulans attempt to bypass border control.
A yeoman is an administrative aid to a senior officer, or more generally a gopher and support staff member who helps with minor tasks (such as retrieving objects, sending messages, updating records, etc.). This position can be held by an enlisted member of Starfleet (i.e. a proper yeoman) or by a junior officer, such as an ensign or junior lieutenant wanting to learn more about command. Their usage is up to the officer they serve under, and ranges from all the way from handling clerical tasks to being a confidante and sounding board. The smallest units might not have any yeomen at all, but the largest might have dozens. Yeomen can also be found in other departments, handling similar tasks. Yeomen wear operations gold, rather than command red, to signify their support role.


==== Additional Command Positions ====
== Long-Range Communication Aid ==
The development of hyper-subspace technology in the late 2370s resulted in Starfleet being able to maintain contact with their ships, which were sent on deep space assignments. An Interdimensional Deep Space Array System (IDSAS) was built close to the station to aid in this. The collapse of the Amorgia sun in 2386 caused it to become a cyclic pulsar; as a result, the IDSAS uses the pulsar to amplify signals for long-range communication.


===== Records Officer =====
== Support Vessels ==
A unit's records officer is responsible for the accuracy of all logs, reports, and mission materials, and as such generally must have clearance nearly as high as the commanding officer's. They must ensure that everything that goes into the ship's log matches with other logs, and that the proper personnel and offices receive any reports filed. This was once a position found on all starships, but thanks to advancement in automation it is now often omitted. Due to the sensitivity of the information they deal with, this role is sometimes combined with that of the intelligence officer, should one be present.
The [[USS Formidable|USS ''Formidable'']] (NCC-74207) has been assigned to DS-19 since its construction. The primary mission of the ''Formidable'' is to assist in the defence and security of the Alcor sector. When not docked at the station, the ''Formidable'' undertakes a number of escort missions for various convoys and other protection details along the edge of Federation space.  


===== Officer of the Watch =====
Attached to the station are also several runabouts, most of them are Arrow-class, while the station boasts a large shuttlecraft complement.
It is standard practice to have bridge-qualified department heads take the conn (i.e. command the bridge or operations center) when the captain, first officer, or second officer are otherwise occupied. Some starships have additional command department personnel who routinely stand watch on the bridge; most often this is a dedicated night-shift officer of the watch, but the largest ships might have up to six or seven officers between the rank of lieutenant junior grade and commander who are assigned to specific watches. This is more common aboard stations.


===== Command Master Chief =====
== History ==
The Command Master Chief is the senior-most enlisted member of a unit, and might have additional responsibilities related to meeting the needs of the unit's enlisted population. This responsibility overlaps with the executive officer's responsibility for crew readiness and the counselor's responsibility to help address crew needs, and so it is rarely used in Starfleet, but some commanding officers employ it. As suggested by the name, this is generally a master chief petty officer, but lower enlisted grades could hold a modified title (Command Senior Chief, Command Chief, etc.) if necessary.
Several stations were built or upgraded as part of Starfleet’s efforts to expand its exploration infrastructure and rebuilding efforts after the Dominion War. As part of that, work on Deep Space 19 began at the end of 2378 and was completed in 2380.  


=== Flight Control ===
Deep Space 19, known as Concordia Station, was Starfleet’s attempt to continue building on diplomatic and political ties developed during the war to bring those who fought together to explore together. After the Shinzon coup d'état of the Romulan Star Empire in 2379 was dealt with, Starfleet had hoped this would be a new chance to engage the succeeding government. Joint exploration assignments alongside scientific and engineering projects may assist in continuing to promote cordial relations between the former allies. The location of Deep Space 19 was chosen so that it was far away from the former war zones, towards an area that had barely been affected. The Alcor Sector was selected for this. It was located on the Federation’s shared border with the Romulan Star Empire and had a few self-sufficient colonies. One of them, Kovar Prime, which sat on the edge of the sector, was one of these enriched systems. A colony had been established there in 2371 for those Federation citizens who accepted the Federation-Cardassian Treaty in 2370 and wanted to move away from the Cardassian border. As a settlement that welcomed many, the colony became an enriched society, blending the best of the Federation’s utopian idealogy. The colony’s government welcomed the interest of Starfleet to build a deep space station in orbit of the colony and for it to be the seat of the Federation’s aspiration of joint ventures with its allies.  
The Flight Control department combines the duties of piloting a starship, navigation, and/or handling docking procedures, as is appropriate to a particular unit. Large starships with shuttle bays will have all three of these duties represented, while space stations will only have to deal with docking procedures. This department is considered adjacent to command, and many officers move from this department into command just by virtue of their inherently greater experience with bridge operations than those in other departments. The vast majorities of roles in this department are positions that can only be filled by officers.


==== Standard Flight Control Positions ====
In 2385, the station’s priorities were changed to support the mass humanitarian effort required to help the Romulan Star Empire. The station was the headquarters for the effort in this region to coordinate the relocation of many Romulan citizens onto worlds that could take them, including Kovar.


===== Chief Flight Control Officer =====
At the end of the century, DS-19 was designated as one of the stations that would host Starfleet’s efforts to expand its hyper-subspace communication relay networks. Starfleet Communication was developing its infrastructure to remain in touch with ships on long-range deep space assignments. With the collapse of the Amorgia sun and it becoming a cyclic pulsar, the station oversaw the use of the Interdimensional Deep Space Array System using the pulsar to amplify its signals into the Beta and Delta Quadrants.
The Chief Flight Control Officer is responsible for the safe navigation and piloting of a starship, and/or coordinating the flight paths and docking needs of other vessels in the vicinity of a station or starship. The CFCO is a department head and generally has the helm personally for at least one shift per day, being the senior-most pilot aboard. The CFCO is also responsible for working with the ship's computer, stellar cartography section, and/or navigation section to ensure that courses are plotted efficiently and safely.


===== Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer =====
Following the lift of the Synth Ban in 2399, DS-19 would play host in the formalising of the protectorate treaty for the inhabitants of Coppelius and would become the first line of defence for the colony against the threat posed by the anti-synthetic life Romulan cabal, the Zhat Vash.
The Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer is the second-most-senior pilot or flight controller in a particular unit. As assistant department head, they help their department head determine a duty roster in coordination with the unit's executive officer. Otherwise, they have the same responsibilities of other flight control officers to take the helm for a shift on the bridge each day.


===== Flight Control Officer =====
In 2401, the station was fortunate not to be affected by the Jupiter Signal during the Frontier Day disaster. Following this, Starfleet ordered DS-19 to be the homeport of the Odyssey Squadron as it prepared to return to the Delta Quadrant. DS-19 would study what the squadron would report on to determine if there are any more threats to the Federation’s security from powers in the Delta Quadrant, including the Borg.  
Flight Control Officers are those officers who have a regular shift on the bridge or in station operations handling flight control duties. They can also be assigned to pilot small craft as necessary.


===== Relief Flight Control Officer =====
= Leisure Facilities =
Relief Flight Control Officers are the most junior members of the flight control department qualified to pilot the ship or handle docking duties on a station. They are on-call for a particular shift, usually waiting in a room adjacent to the bridge or station operations, where they can quickly take over for a more senior officer at their station, should that officer be called away for some reason. They may occasionally also be given the helm for an entire shift, such as the night shift, and this is considered a training role, where they can accumulate enough hours of flight time to be considered fully-qualified.


===== Shuttle Bay Manager =====
== The Plaza ==
The Shuttle Bay Manager is responsible for operations within the shuttle bay, specializing in moving small craft for storage and refueling, operating the landing tractor beams, and other tasks related to getting shuttles and shuttle pods ready to fly. On most ships, maintenance tasks are performed by crew from the Engineering department and landing control itself is performed by an on-duty flight control officer, or by a dedicated Landing Signals Officer, while the SBM is responsible for things like moving shuttles within the bay, and coordinating refueling. On starships with multiple bays, there are multiple shuttle bay managers. This position might also be found within the Operations department rather than the Flight Control department, and in either case wears operations gold.  
The Plaza is the primary space enjoyed by the station’s inhabitants and visitors and is the social centre of DS-19. It hosts a massive arboretum and numerous shops, restaurants, bars and holosuites.  


==== Additional Flight Control Positions ====
=== The Estate ===
Located in the heart of the bustling Plaza, The Estate is a sprawling and breathtaking natural oasis, surrounded by diverse lush greenery and towering trees from many worlds across the Federation. Enveloped by the serene woodlands, visitors can unwind and rejuvenate in the inviting swimming pools, start a game in the many multi-use games areas or indulge themselves at the station’s premier theatre, where performances from famous plays to concerts regularly occur. This recreational haven provides a myriad of options for everyone who wishes to bask in the tranquillity of nature. The Estate is a vital source of fresh air and natural beauty, contributing to the station’s life support and environmental controls. Anyone can walk through it and enjoy the holographic perception that it is always sunny with a natural breeze.


===== Navigation Officer =====
=== The Clocktower Inn ===
Navigation officers are found on many but not all starships, and are specialists in plotting courses for starships, especially in situations that require complex calculations and careful auditing of the main computer's suggestions. These officers must have training in astrophysics and stellar cartography, and generally report to one of those departments when not needed to plot a course. Collectively with any navigation specialists, they form the Navigation Section. On ships with more than one navigation officer, they may follow the structure of Chief, Assistant Chief, etc. They wear sciences blue.
The premier and largest restaurant and bar on the station, this establishment was the first one that opened after the station’s construction was complete and is very sophisticated. A clock tower exists in the centre of the bar. Different views of it can be seen on the various levels of the bar. Through the use of holographic servants, the Class Inn provides exceptional service with fresh meals made daily and a wide range of beverages. It has often been used to host important dinners for dignitaries visiting the station.  


===== Navigation Specialist =====
=== The Dock Of Bay Jazz Club ===
Navigation specialists are enlisted navigators who assist navigation officers, with extensive training in the calculations necessary to navigate a starship.  
One of the most enjoyable locations to visit in the evenings, the Dock Of Bay Jazz Club is very lively and is the quintessential spot for a noisy night out on the town! Though they love to play jazz, the club’s house band is known to get the crowd moving by performing various songs and music styles from many Federation and non-Federation worlds. The Club sits high on the Habitat module and has a direct view of the docking ring through massive floor-to-ceiling bay windows.  


===== Landing Signals Officer =====
=== The House of Korath’s Kitchen ===
Landing Signals Officers are specialist flight control officers who operate a starship or space station's hanger control rooms, guiding small craft in for a landing, either by remote control, tractor beam, or instructions over the comm. They are generally also assigned occasionally to operate the helm on the bridge, but their duty station during an alert status is in their shuttle bay's control room. There may be multiple LSOs on large ships or stations, generally one per shuttle bay.
A small Klingon restaurant that exists just outside The Estate, which is owned by Korath. He is a famous chef on DS-19 and has many of his family members serve in his kitchens. He enjoys sharing many old battle tales from his time as a KDF officer while serving his patrons. He is also known for his unique vocals and will usually sing Klingon opera once a night.  


===== Flight Deck Specialist =====
=== The Night Owl ===
Flight deck specialists are enlisted specialists who assist the shuttle bay manager in getting small craft ready to fly, when it comes to positioning, refueling, and scheduling, not in terms of maintenance or piloting. On smaller ships, there may be no dedicated flight deck specialists, with enlisted members of the engineering or operations departments pulling double duty.
A small coffee shop from San Francisco which was made famous after Voyager’s return and a certain admiral being a frequent visitor. The Night Owl is a franchise that has many of their small coffee shops located on several Starfleet bases. This is an excellent place for Starfleet officers to grab a small snack and a quick drink between shifts. ‘Coffee, Black’ is their most famous and popular order by most Human officers, but most recently, they have started to serve ‘Even better than coffee substitute’ thanks to recent trading relations with the Talaxians from the Delta Quadrant.  


===== Small Craft Pilot / Fighter Pilot =====
=== The IDIC Parlour ===
Larger starships and most stations have dedicated small craft pilots, especially when there are more shuttles aboard than there are generalist flight control officers, which allows them all to be used at once. On some ships, they are assigned to a particular shuttle or runabout, but most of the time they're assigned to flight tasks based on mission needs and availability. Fighter pilots also fall into this category, on ships that carry them. Sometimes they are organized like a department of their own.
For those who enjoy something sweet and tasty, The IDIC Parlour is the best place to visit for a quick and delicious dessert. Ran by Stopek, a Vulcan chef, his various combinations of desert-based recipes are vast and endless. His triple-chocolate fruit sundae with warm fetran sauce will make you lose your mind, while his pistachio cake with parra-cream sauce is a favourite among Starfleet captains. The Parlour promotes Vulcan culture and encourages its customers to sit on comfortable cushions on the floor in front of candles - almost meditating while eating their desserts!


===== Navigator's Mate =====
=== The Hasperat Temple ===
The navigator's mate is the senior enlisted member of any flight control department, either coming from the navigation specialist track or the flight deck specialist track. They assist the CFCO in developing a roster, and help mentor other enlisted members of their department. This role is not present on smaller units, especially in departments with small or no enlisted contingents.
This Bajoran restaurant is known for its various ranges and flavours of the Bajoran dish, thanks to the close proximity of the Bajoran colony of Olbari II. Fresh ingredients are shipped to the station on a weekly basis for the Hasperate Temple, which is owned by a former member of the Bajoran Vedak Assembly. One of the most popular choices on its menu is the ‘Emissary’s Delight’ - which includes many hot peppers.


=== Strategic Operations Department ===
= Notable Crew =
The Strategic Operations Department is found on most starbases but only on large starships with sector-wide command responsibilities. The purpose of this department is to help the officers in the Command Department remain aware of the position of other assets in relation to their unit, such as other starships in the sector, both allied and enemy, to help make strategic decisions. On starships, this department may only have one officer in it, but on major starbases, it could have a staff of dozens. This department is often found aboard flag officers' flagships, but reports to the flag officer and not to the ship's captain. On ships and bases without command responsibilities over other ships or bases, there would be little use for this department.


==== Standard Strategic Operations Positions ====
== Commanding Officers ==


===== Chief Strategic Operations Officer =====
* Admiral/Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan 2380-2383
The Chief Strategic Operations Officer is the senior strategic operations officer, and is responsible for collating reports from within their unit's area of influence, making recommendations to the commanding officer or flag officer on how to best accomplish their mission with the strategic resources available to them. An example of this would be suggesting that a starship change position to accomplish a new mission objective, or recommending that one ship replace another on a mission because it is better suited or better positioned to handle it. Some departments may only have one Strategic Operations Officer, and in those cases this position is just called by that title. Generally, officers in this role must have spent some time in Operations, Tactical, or Command first, and so generally aren't under the rank of Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander.
* Captain/Commodore Christian Templeton 2383-2390
* Commodore/Rear Admiral/Vice Admiral Jaret Taila 2390-Present


===== Assistant Chief Strategic Operations Officer =====
= In-Play =
Assistant Chief Strategic Operations Officers assist their department head in their duties and in creating a duty roster, in conjunction with their unit's executive officer. As with the department head, they have typically had experience in Operations, Tactical, or Command, and usually are in the lieutenant ranks at least.


===== Strategic Operations Officer =====
* DS-19 is a starbase command assigned to Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan, but members may feature it in their stories in accordance with Section 3.5 of the Command Policy.
On units with many strategic operations officers, there can be several in more junior ranks who are in training to head strategic operations of their own. Like with the more senior roles, they generally have some experience in other departments, but recent Ensigns who studied Interstellar Relations, Small Group Tactics, or Political Science are sometimes assigned to these larger departments.
* DS-19 has become a vital commercial port and defensive outpost for the Federation worlds in the Alcott and Vyat Sectors. Many Synthetics from Coppelius visit the station.  
 
* Ships visiting here can be resupplied and can receive repairs and regular maintenance. However, it is a smaller station than a Spacedock-class starbase, so some ships may have to orbit before a docking port is free, depending on how busy the station is.  
==== Additional Strategic Operations Positions ====
* If your ship is exploring the vast reaches of the Beta and Delta Quadrants and using Starfleet’s hyper-subspace communication network, then your messages and calls will most likely be routed through DS-19. If you require a starbase to call, then DS-19 is one of them that will most likely answer you for these quadrants.
 
===== Strategy Specialist =====
A Strategy Specialist is an enlisted specialist who has been trained to assist strategic operations officers in their duties. Generally speaking, their role is very similar to that of a yeoman, but the work inherently requires a higher clearance level. They are generally only found in very large strategic operations departments, as the skills required to be an effective strategist generally require an academy education.
 
===== Strategist's Mate =====
The Strategist's Mate is the senior enlisted specialist in the Strategic Operations departments, responsible for mentoring and training more junior specialists. This is a relatively rare position, given the same reasons that most units do not have any enlisted strategy specialists, but can be found when a strategic operations officer wants an enlisted perspective to help them formulate their advice to their commanding officer.
 
== Operations Division ==
The Operations Division is denoted by the color gold, and includes a wide variety of departments related to the safe operation of Starfleet's many assets, and at the unit level departments in this division include Operations, Engineering, Security, Tactical, Intelligence, and Communications. On starships, Communications is often subsumed to Operations, and Security and Tactical are combined into a single department. Intelligence likewise might be represented by only a single officer, housed under the umbrella of command.

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Deep Space 19
Information
Registry DS-19

Concordia Station

Class

Unity-class

Affiliation
Status Active
Commissioned 2380
Location
System Kovar
Sector Alcott
Quadrant Beta Quadrant
Assignment
Role

Regional Defence & Deep Space Communication Support

Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Odyssey Squadron
Personnel
Commanding Officer Vice Admiral Jaret Taila
Executive Officer Captain Jaxxon Horin
Template:Starbase


Deep Space 19 (DS-19), code-named Concordia Station, is a Federation Unity-class starbase located in the Kovar system on the outer edge of Federation space in the Alcor Sector of the Federation’s shared border with the Romulan Free State.

After its construction in 2380, it was initially intended to be used by the Federation to promote joint exploration missions with its former and new allies after the Dominion War. Though it was only sometimes successful with representatives from the Romulan government, it has successfully served Starfleet for over two decades in promoting coordinated exploration efforts beyond Federation territory with other powers.

Furthermore, Deep Space 19 is a critical link in Starfleet’s hyper-subspace relay network for its deep space exploration assignments—many compressed data streams from ships on deep space exploration assignments in the Beta and Delta Quadrants are received by Deep Space 19.

It also provides defence for one of the Federation’s prominent colonies, Kovar Prime and is critical to the security of the Federation border in this region. Further defence duties were assigned to the station in 2399 when Coppelius in the Vayt sector became a Federation protectorate.  

Operations

DS-19 is charged with the following missions:

  • Maintain the security of the Federation border.
  • Support and provide maintenance for starships undergoing missions within and just outside of Federation space.
  • Host and aid joint exploratory efforts with friendly powers alongside Starfleet assets.
  • Defend the Kovar system and other assets in the Alcor and Vayt Sectors.
  • Provide crucial communication support with deep space assignments through Starfleet’s hyper-subspace communication technology.

Regional Support & Defence

The Alcor Sector is one of the furthest regions of Federation territory that sits on the shared border with the Romulan Free State. DS-19 has provided critical aid to those who became refugees because of the Romulan Supernova of the late twenty-fourth century in this area. Since then, it has remained a watchful guardian of the Romulan Free State and has dealt with political interactions with this splinter of the former Romulan Star Empire.

Far from the core of the Federation, the Alcor Sector is self-sufficient thanks to some trading routes and the natural resources found in the area. As such, several companies have established mining facilities and trading outposts to facilitate strong commerce ties. As a result, DS-19 is responsible for defending these interests.

As one of the first lines of defence for the Vyat Sector, Deep Space 19 has recently been appointed as the defence headquarters in protecting the synthetic lifeforms that reside on Coppelius, which became a Federation protectorate in 2399.

DS-19 is a crucial element in the anti-cloaking detecting grid that sits along this area of the Romulan border. Tachyon scans, anti-proton beams, and metaphasic sweeps ensure that the station and other outposts can keep a close eye if the Romulans attempt to bypass border control.

Long-Range Communication Aid

The development of hyper-subspace technology in the late 2370s resulted in Starfleet being able to maintain contact with their ships, which were sent on deep space assignments. An Interdimensional Deep Space Array System (IDSAS) was built close to the station to aid in this. The collapse of the Amorgia sun in 2386 caused it to become a cyclic pulsar; as a result, the IDSAS uses the pulsar to amplify signals for long-range communication.

Support Vessels

The USS Formidable (NCC-74207) has been assigned to DS-19 since its construction. The primary mission of the Formidable is to assist in the defence and security of the Alcor sector. When not docked at the station, the Formidable undertakes a number of escort missions for various convoys and other protection details along the edge of Federation space.

Attached to the station are also several runabouts, most of them are Arrow-class, while the station boasts a large shuttlecraft complement.

History

Several stations were built or upgraded as part of Starfleet’s efforts to expand its exploration infrastructure and rebuilding efforts after the Dominion War. As part of that, work on Deep Space 19 began at the end of 2378 and was completed in 2380.

Deep Space 19, known as Concordia Station, was Starfleet’s attempt to continue building on diplomatic and political ties developed during the war to bring those who fought together to explore together. After the Shinzon coup d'état of the Romulan Star Empire in 2379 was dealt with, Starfleet had hoped this would be a new chance to engage the succeeding government. Joint exploration assignments alongside scientific and engineering projects may assist in continuing to promote cordial relations between the former allies. The location of Deep Space 19 was chosen so that it was far away from the former war zones, towards an area that had barely been affected. The Alcor Sector was selected for this. It was located on the Federation’s shared border with the Romulan Star Empire and had a few self-sufficient colonies. One of them, Kovar Prime, which sat on the edge of the sector, was one of these enriched systems. A colony had been established there in 2371 for those Federation citizens who accepted the Federation-Cardassian Treaty in 2370 and wanted to move away from the Cardassian border. As a settlement that welcomed many, the colony became an enriched society, blending the best of the Federation’s utopian idealogy. The colony’s government welcomed the interest of Starfleet to build a deep space station in orbit of the colony and for it to be the seat of the Federation’s aspiration of joint ventures with its allies.

In 2385, the station’s priorities were changed to support the mass humanitarian effort required to help the Romulan Star Empire. The station was the headquarters for the effort in this region to coordinate the relocation of many Romulan citizens onto worlds that could take them, including Kovar.

At the end of the century, DS-19 was designated as one of the stations that would host Starfleet’s efforts to expand its hyper-subspace communication relay networks. Starfleet Communication was developing its infrastructure to remain in touch with ships on long-range deep space assignments. With the collapse of the Amorgia sun and it becoming a cyclic pulsar, the station oversaw the use of the Interdimensional Deep Space Array System using the pulsar to amplify its signals into the Beta and Delta Quadrants.

Following the lift of the Synth Ban in 2399, DS-19 would play host in the formalising of the protectorate treaty for the inhabitants of Coppelius and would become the first line of defence for the colony against the threat posed by the anti-synthetic life Romulan cabal, the Zhat Vash.

In 2401, the station was fortunate not to be affected by the Jupiter Signal during the Frontier Day disaster. Following this, Starfleet ordered DS-19 to be the homeport of the Odyssey Squadron as it prepared to return to the Delta Quadrant. DS-19 would study what the squadron would report on to determine if there are any more threats to the Federation’s security from powers in the Delta Quadrant, including the Borg.

Leisure Facilities

The Plaza

The Plaza is the primary space enjoyed by the station’s inhabitants and visitors and is the social centre of DS-19. It hosts a massive arboretum and numerous shops, restaurants, bars and holosuites.  

The Estate

Located in the heart of the bustling Plaza, The Estate is a sprawling and breathtaking natural oasis, surrounded by diverse lush greenery and towering trees from many worlds across the Federation. Enveloped by the serene woodlands, visitors can unwind and rejuvenate in the inviting swimming pools, start a game in the many multi-use games areas or indulge themselves at the station’s premier theatre, where performances from famous plays to concerts regularly occur. This recreational haven provides a myriad of options for everyone who wishes to bask in the tranquillity of nature. The Estate is a vital source of fresh air and natural beauty, contributing to the station’s life support and environmental controls. Anyone can walk through it and enjoy the holographic perception that it is always sunny with a natural breeze.

The Clocktower Inn

The premier and largest restaurant and bar on the station, this establishment was the first one that opened after the station’s construction was complete and is very sophisticated. A clock tower exists in the centre of the bar. Different views of it can be seen on the various levels of the bar. Through the use of holographic servants, the Class Inn provides exceptional service with fresh meals made daily and a wide range of beverages. It has often been used to host important dinners for dignitaries visiting the station.

The Dock Of Bay Jazz Club

One of the most enjoyable locations to visit in the evenings, the Dock Of Bay Jazz Club is very lively and is the quintessential spot for a noisy night out on the town! Though they love to play jazz, the club’s house band is known to get the crowd moving by performing various songs and music styles from many Federation and non-Federation worlds. The Club sits high on the Habitat module and has a direct view of the docking ring through massive floor-to-ceiling bay windows.

The House of Korath’s Kitchen

A small Klingon restaurant that exists just outside The Estate, which is owned by Korath. He is a famous chef on DS-19 and has many of his family members serve in his kitchens. He enjoys sharing many old battle tales from his time as a KDF officer while serving his patrons. He is also known for his unique vocals and will usually sing Klingon opera once a night.

The Night Owl

A small coffee shop from San Francisco which was made famous after Voyager’s return and a certain admiral being a frequent visitor. The Night Owl is a franchise that has many of their small coffee shops located on several Starfleet bases. This is an excellent place for Starfleet officers to grab a small snack and a quick drink between shifts. ‘Coffee, Black’ is their most famous and popular order by most Human officers, but most recently, they have started to serve ‘Even better than coffee substitute’ thanks to recent trading relations with the Talaxians from the Delta Quadrant.

The IDIC Parlour

For those who enjoy something sweet and tasty, The IDIC Parlour is the best place to visit for a quick and delicious dessert. Ran by Stopek, a Vulcan chef, his various combinations of desert-based recipes are vast and endless. His triple-chocolate fruit sundae with warm fetran sauce will make you lose your mind, while his pistachio cake with parra-cream sauce is a favourite among Starfleet captains. The Parlour promotes Vulcan culture and encourages its customers to sit on comfortable cushions on the floor in front of candles - almost meditating while eating their desserts!

The Hasperat Temple

This Bajoran restaurant is known for its various ranges and flavours of the Bajoran dish, thanks to the close proximity of the Bajoran colony of Olbari II. Fresh ingredients are shipped to the station on a weekly basis for the Hasperate Temple, which is owned by a former member of the Bajoran Vedak Assembly. One of the most popular choices on its menu is the ‘Emissary’s Delight’ - which includes many hot peppers.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

  • Admiral/Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan 2380-2383
  • Captain/Commodore Christian Templeton 2383-2390
  • Commodore/Rear Admiral/Vice Admiral Jaret Taila 2390-Present

In-Play

  • DS-19 is a starbase command assigned to Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan, but members may feature it in their stories in accordance with Section 3.5 of the Command Policy.
  • DS-19 has become a vital commercial port and defensive outpost for the Federation worlds in the Alcott and Vyat Sectors. Many Synthetics from Coppelius visit the station.
  • Ships visiting here can be resupplied and can receive repairs and regular maintenance. However, it is a smaller station than a Spacedock-class starbase, so some ships may have to orbit before a docking port is free, depending on how busy the station is.
  • If your ship is exploring the vast reaches of the Beta and Delta Quadrants and using Starfleet’s hyper-subspace communication network, then your messages and calls will most likely be routed through DS-19. If you require a starbase to call, then DS-19 is one of them that will most likely answer you for these quadrants.
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