Montana Station
This Canopus-class class station is a recent addition to the area with a diplomacy and trade focus. Its primary area of interest is the Tholian Assembly. To work to extend and improve diplomatic relationships with this species, it also serves as a waypoint for traders and operators who transport and trade with them. It is also a waystation for long-distance starships as a rest station.
It is in the Rital system, with five planets orbiting a young, active sun. The station was named in honor of Montana, where the Vulcans first had contact with humans. Two planets are classified as livable, while the other three are part of a growing natural resources mining operation. An expanding commercial operation has started to build slowly, and adding an office for Harris Transport has fueled interest in existing and future colonial operations in the sector and beyond.
A recent interest in resources in the sector and the space surrounding it has brought some well-intentioned players. There is also the risk of bad actors—the Syndicate among them—who would seek to establish a foothold in the darkened corners within the station’s area of influence - and just beyond in the far and empty swaths of Federation Space.
Starbase 406 is home to the Montana Squadron, which runs diplomatic and intervention operations in the surrounding systems and beyond to ensure system security. Within the division is the USS Perseverance, which works primarily as a science vessel in tandem with Montana Station's science labs to continue to explore the rimward edges and areas of Federation space.
Configuration
Central Command Center
Commanding Officer's Office
Docking Control
Communications Operations Center
Colonial Operations
Command Briefing Operations
Squadron Briefing Operations
Senior Officer's Mess and Lounge
Engineering Operations Center
Promenade Shops
- West Yellowstone Coffee
- A coffee and pastry shop with various decorations from the West Yellowstone area, including references to Yellowstone National Park. Real trees from the area are planted throughout the shop and cared for by the staff.
- Glasgow Steakhouse
- A high level steakhouse serving various types of meat from across the galaxy.
- Billings Confectionary
- Treats, snacks, deserts, and more can be found on a rotating basis in the shop.
- Fort Peck Pub
- Serving strictly synthehol
- Drinks are crafted based on favorites from staff, customers and more.
Theatre
In late 2401, a refugee band of Klingons arrived at the station for a stopover to decide where they were to go. Upon discovering they were a theatre troupe, they were offered use of the newly constructed state of the art performance space. After a few months, they requested permission for a longer stay. The 1,000 seat theatre has sold out consistently and has become a viral draw to travelers and nearby colonists. The troupe director is named Braga, aged 60. His stage manager is named Karga, aged 30.
Rital System
The station is in high orbit of Rital III, the sole colony in the system. Rital IV is habitable and being investigated as a possible colony. Rital I, II, and V are unhabitable but rich with minerals and more. Mining operations have been explored and several companies have proposed operational plans.
- Rital III
- Population 700 in late 2401.
- Population at 1000 in March 2402.