New modules support a full Federation Ambassador and two additional ambassadors. The added scientific mission centers on Star Fleet s Transwarp research program. The transwarp research team believes the properties of the space around DS-4 are favorable for the formation of transwarp conduits. Because of this, they choose the station as the location for their transwarp research. As part of this program, the research team has placed a circle of probes near the base, which they plan use open small conduits when conditions are favorable.
Rumors abound that the team hopes to someday link the probes and open a single giant conduit.
Star Fleet also expands DS-4 s Star Ship support mission. Constitution and other large Star Ships can dock externally to the base. Modules added for crew training. Star Ships have to spend less time training new crew members. After expansion, the total population of DS-4 reaches 11,000 with a high proportion of civilians for this type of base because of its expanded roles in diplomacy and scientific research.