Iota Station
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| Iota Station | |
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| Technical Details | |
| Class: | Stardock-class |
| Registry: | Iota Station |
| Role: | Orbital Repair, Forward Operating Base, Graviton Catapult |
| Status: | Operational |
| Assignment | |
| Task Force: | Task Force 37 |
| Task Force CO: | Vacant Vacant |
| Crew Information | |
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Iota Station is a Stardock-class Commissioned in 2388 to provide protection for the Graviton Catapult and to give Starfleet a Headquarters from which to launch missions into the Delta Quadrant.
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History
Construction and Relocation
Iota Station was designed to be positioned between the border of the Federation and the Delta Quadrant to protect the Graviton Catapult. The United Federation of Planets Diplomatic Corps and Starfleets ultimate goal is to allow it to act as a protectorate station and trading outpost for the region.
In Service
The stardock was finally commissioned in 2388 to be the frontline station in the Delta Quadrant and all vessels operating in use Iota s their forward base of operations. She is currently at half-complement until Starfleet decides to fully man the station.
With the completion of the Graviton Catapult and subsequent testing it was decided that there need to be maintenance facilities, operational control, and a base of operations. Iota fills all of these roles.
In Popular Culture
- Several news stories have been written about the speed of construction and loss of life due to an engineering accident
Crew
Starfleet crewmembers staff the vital positions onboard Iota Station, the station is home to a minimal civilian population, who work in various areas of the station, such as the commercial promenade, where vendors can run shops, restaurants and entertainment suites, amongst others. The station is also a major trading hub, seeing transports from various public and private entities regularly docking with the station and making use of its facilities.
Commanding Officers
The Station does not currently have a CO and falls under the Command of the Task Force Commanding Officer
Command Crew
Support Vessels
Iota Station has a number of support vessels on hand. There are 2 Grommet-class towships, 5 Richardson-class couriers, 4 Raven-class science vessels, and 6 Wallace-class light escort vessels
Active Garrison Vessels
- USS Lantau - Since 2389
- USS Pennsylvania - Since 2390
Starfleet Marines 17th Battalion
Iota Station serves as the operating base of the 17th Battalion of the Starfleet Marine Corps. The marines form an active part of Starbase operations, and frequently accompany Starfleet personnel on missions aboard the various garrison vessels assigned to the station.
The battalion comprises four companies in addition to the Headquarters/Command company; each led by a company commander who reports directly to the marine commanding officer.