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A Task Force is the primary organizational unit of Bravo Fleet.  All members in Bravo Fleet are housed in one of the Task Forces.  Each Task Force is headed by a [[Task Force Commanding Officer]] who oversees the operations of the Task Force and is part of [[Bravo Fleet Command]].
  
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| name = Starbase 86
 
| image = [[File:SB86.jpg]]
 
| registry = SB-86
 
| class = [[Aurora Class|''Aurora''-class spacedock]]
 
| commission = 2328
 
| decommission =
 
| taskforce = [[Task Force 86]]
 
| quadrant = [[Beta Quadrant]]
 
| role = Spacedock
 
| affiliation = *[[United Federation of Planets]]
 
*[[Starfleet]]
 
*[[Fourth Fleet]]
 
| sector = Raeyan Sector
 
| system =
 
| co = [[Ciffao Tharc|Commodore Ciffao Tharc]]
 
| crew =5,000 Starfleet <br> 15,000 Civilian 
 
| dedication = [[Image:TF862.png]]
 
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Starbase 86 is an [[Aurora Class|''Aurora''-class]] starbase located in the [[Beta Quadrant]] on the edge of the Azure Nebula. The base serves as the current headquarters of the [[Fourth Fleet]]'s [[Task Force 86]]. A nearby region of space known as [[The Triangle]] remains an unclaimed border-zone between [[United Federation of Planets]], [[Klingon Empire]] and [[Romulan Republic]] space where piracy has flourished.  
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=== Current Task Forces ===
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[[Task Force 17]] conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond Federation borders, in challenging, distant corners of the galaxy such as the Delta and Gamma Quadrants. They are specialists in long-term operations with little support from Starfleet infrastructure.
  
== History ==
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The starbase was originally constructed as a logistics hub for Federation colonies in the Corvan, Adelphous and Tandara systems. These worlds, among other smaller colonies, each experienced rapid population growth once it became clear that peace had come to the region following the signing of the Khitomer Accords in 2293. This necessitated a focal point for trade and resource distribution in the sector. The Azure Nebula was and is of scientific interest to Starfleet, given its ability to confound ship's sensors and the several starship disappearances that have occurred within.  
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| rowspan="2" width="80px" style="border-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin:0;border:1px solid #474747;" | [[File:Tf72-logo.png|136px|link=Task Force 72]]
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Based out of Starbase 72, close to the Cardassian border, [[Task Force 72]]’s ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments, and the protection of local populaces.
  
Construction of Starbase 86 began in 2300, with key systems operational by 2302. However, bringing the station up to full operational readiness was then delayed by several threats made by the Romulan Star Empire. Despite the Star Empire's official diplomatic silence, Starfleet learned of their displeasure through a network of backchannels and trusted contacts. Romulan intervention was heavily implied, but as in all dealings with the Romulans, nothing was certain. Completion of Starbase 86 was therefore put on hold until defense cooperation agreements had been obtained from the Klingon Empire. With these in place, all starbase systems were brought fully online in early 2305.  
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Based out of Starbase 86 and bordering the unclaimed Triangle region of the Beta Quadrant, [[Task Force 86]] has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.
  
<div style="text-align: center;">[[File:86map.png|thumb|307x307px|Starbase 86, situated near The Triangle and the Federation - Klingon Empire border.]] </div>
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Based out of Devron Fleet Yards on the border to the old Romulan Neutral Zone, [[Task Force 93]] is tasked with providing humanitarian support and protection to struggling regions of the galaxy. While this includes protection from predatory factions, Task Force 93 aids worlds devastated by natural disasters or violence, and treats with local and major powers to coordinate this assistance.
  
=== Current Status ===
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As The Triangle demilitarized over the course of the 2300s, the area became a safe haven for those evading any form of galactic authority. Orion pirates, substance and slave trafficking cartels, extremist groups and even the fallen Klingon [[Hunters of D'Ghor ]] have found homes in The Triangle. Some have made their bases in the impenetrable depths of the Azure Nebula itself.
 
  
Nefarious activity within The Triangle has only grown over the decades. Starbase 86's role has in turn grown to include coordination of counter-piracy efforts across the sector. Justice and policing on frontier worlds such as Nimbus have come to occupy a large portion of Starbase 86's operational resources. Occasionally, ships are dispatched into The Triangle to put a stop to pirate activity severe enough to be deemed a security threat. These missions can be extremely dangerous, with starships required to operate alone in volatile territory prone to hostilities. For this reason, Starbase 86 acts mainly as as a center for the internal policing of areas within Federation space. Intelligence is gathered and collated  preventing criminal groups from the triangle from getting a foothold on colony worlds.
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==Former Task Forces==
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Bravo Fleet has had 15 task forces in its history, though never that many at any one time. Generally speaking, task forces were themed based on an area of operations until moving to concept-based themes in 2020, meaning that stories were no longer restricted by any particular area in the galaxy. Records on some former task forces have been lost, but this section represents what we know:
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* [[Task Force 9]] - Merged into TF86 in November 2020
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* [[Task Force 13]] - Closed before the sands of time
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* [[Task Force 21]] - Closed in February 2009
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* [[Task Force 25]] - Merged into TF86 in June 2020
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* [[Task Force 38]] - Merged into TF17 in October 2020
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* [[Task Force 44]] - Closed in February 2009
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* [[Task Force 47]] - Merged into TF93 in January 2015
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* [[Task Force 58]] - Closed
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* [[Task Force 63]] - Closed
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* [[Task Force 64]] - Closed in June 2020
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* [[Task Force 99]] - Closed in June 2020
  
Starbase 86 has also been an important interface between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire. The station is often the first resupply stop for Klingon vessels travelling further afield across the Federation and beyond. During the Dominion War, Starbase 86 was used as a staging ground for Klingon forces travelling towards the front lines in the Alpha Quadrant. The starbase has maintained a large Klingon population for most of its life, with all manner of traders, warriors and bards seeking honor or just getting by in their own way. Klingon diplomatic delegations are frequently entertained and conferences held aboard station.
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As of 2020, Task Forces 9, 21, 25, 38, 44, 47, 58, and 64 are carried on in spirit by task groups of the same number:
  
== Description ==
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* Task Groups 9 and 38 make up Task Force 17.
Aurora-class spacedocks are the smallest stations classified as spacedocks, but they are substantially bigger than almost every other station in current service. Starbase 86 is a very large installation, with the capabilities to refit, repair, and resupply any starship that needs a safe haven, in addition to being able to build brand new starships in its massive hanger.  
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* Task Groups 21 and 47 make up Task Force 72.
 
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* Task Groups 25 and 64 make up Task Force 86.
=== Operations ===
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* Task Groups 44 and 58 make up Task Force 93.
Starbase and task force operations are both located above the main spacedock in the towers on the station's ventral surface. From here, the station's command staff can ensure that traffic around the station is flowing optimally and that threats are identified and dealt with quickly. Similarly, task force staff are provided with direct access to the station's main communications arrays and other command and control functions.
 
 
 
=== Spacedock ===
 
Unlike a ''Spacedock''-class station, ships can enter Starbase 86 through eight sets of space doors, four dorsal and four ventral. This provides access to eight sets of docking arms, with sixteen berths total. Even despite its smaller size, ships can dock, receive the appropriate service, and leave more quickly here than when docking with the station's larger cousin. The Federation's largest ships (as wide or wider than a [[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class heavy cruiser]]) must dock externally.
 
 
 
=== Docking Ring ===
 
Many runabout pads are located in the docking ring. This structure also allows the Federation's largest ships to dock directly with the station, even though they wouldn't fit within the spacedock itself.
 
 
 
[[Category:Starfleet Facilities]]
 
[[Category:Starbases]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:12, 12 March 2022

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A Task Force is the primary organizational unit of Bravo Fleet. All members in Bravo Fleet are housed in one of the Task Forces. Each Task Force is headed by a Task Force Commanding Officer who oversees the operations of the Task Force and is part of Bravo Fleet Command.


Current Task Forces

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Task Force 17: Deep Space Operations

Task Force 17 conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond Federation borders, in challenging, distant corners of the galaxy such as the Delta and Gamma Quadrants. They are specialists in long-term operations with little support from Starfleet infrastructure.

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Task Force 72: Diplomacy & Peacekeeping

Based out of Starbase 72, close to the Cardassian border, Task Force 72’s ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments, and the protection of local populaces.

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Task Force 86: Border Defense & Counterinsurgency

Based out of Starbase 86 and bordering the unclaimed Triangle region of the Beta Quadrant, Task Force 86 has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.

TF93.png

Task Force 93: Humanatarian Operations

Based out of Devron Fleet Yards on the border to the old Romulan Neutral Zone, Task Force 93 is tasked with providing humanitarian support and protection to struggling regions of the galaxy. While this includes protection from predatory factions, Task Force 93 aids worlds devastated by natural disasters or violence, and treats with local and major powers to coordinate this assistance.

Former Task Forces

Bravo Fleet has had 15 task forces in its history, though never that many at any one time. Generally speaking, task forces were themed based on an area of operations until moving to concept-based themes in 2020, meaning that stories were no longer restricted by any particular area in the galaxy. Records on some former task forces have been lost, but this section represents what we know:

As of 2020, Task Forces 9, 21, 25, 38, 44, 47, 58, and 64 are carried on in spirit by task groups of the same number:

  • Task Groups 9 and 38 make up Task Force 17.
  • Task Groups 21 and 47 make up Task Force 72.
  • Task Groups 25 and 64 make up Task Force 86.
  • Task Groups 44 and 58 make up Task Force 93.