Starbase 34: Antioch

## **Overview**

Starbase 34 finished construction in 2231 in deep space near the Romulan Neutral Zone. At over 150 years in age, it has undergone numerous upgrades and renovations. Initially, Antioch was created as a military base and listening post to alert Starfleet to potential incursions across the neutral zone. In 2236, ceding to the demands from nearby systems, it opened became an open spaceport, allowing civilians to dock, take advantage of its amenities, and even take up permanent residence on the station. Visitors to the station need not be Federation citizens, and newcomers are checked out by security before they are allowed entry.

### Senior Officers

Commanding officer: Elizabeth Sladek (Human)

Second in Command: Thoni th'Vrone (Andorian)

Chief of Security: Sonak (Vulcan)

Chief Engineer: Makeda Paulsen (Human)

Chief Medical Officer: Gila Katurr (Cardassian)

## Amenities

**Starship Maintenance:** Starbase 34 routinely provides maintenance and repair to Federation starships. Their facilities are also open to disabled civilian vessels.

**Docking Ring:** The docking ring is reserved for larger vessels. Although they are designed to accommodate Starfleet vessels, they are also able to dock with most other large ships. Smaller ships are encouraged to park their vessels near the station and transport over, though there is a docking area for ships that are shuttle or runabout size in the lower section of the station.

**Arboetum:** The top-most portion of Antioch is a domed arboretum with a portal at the top that looks out into space. As its name implies, this area is designed to be as close to a planet-bound nature experience as possible, with countless trees, dirt paths, streams, grassy hillocks, and numerous benches. It has a day/night cycle that adjusts to seasons, and during the "winter" it even snows.

**Market Sector:** By far the largest portion of the station, the market sector is large and open in the center, with walkways on three levels that pass by numerous shops, eating establishments, bars, and so on. This is not just a place where people go to buy things, but it is also a popular meeting area, while others simply walk its many levels to get some exercise.

**Holosuites:** For people who have been in deep space for too long and need a vacation, the station has twenty holosuites. These are free to use, though they are popular, and people must sign up for slots of time in advance (they can be booked remotely for individuals aboard starships that have not yet docked).

**Sports Arena:** This is a large area where major sports are played. In addition to the ever popular parisses squares, other very old games have been making a comeback, namely baseball, soccer, and hockey. All teams are based aboard the station, and they typically practice in holodecks.

**Medical Facilities:** Starbase Antioch has one large medical facility that services Starfleet personnel as well as any civilians who need medical attention. It has an emergency department, a clinic for less serious issues, operating rooms, and a quarantine area.

**Observation Decks:** One of the things most visitors to the station enjoy are the observation decks that offer a breathtaking view of the nearby Paulson Nebula. These are quiet, dimly lit areas with tables and chairs where people often come for quiet contemplation. There are replicators in these areas as well, so people can enjoy something to eat or drink.

**School:** The schools aboard Starbase 34 are for children from pre-school age all the way through college. Schools are open to any Federation citizens who wish to attend, though it is usually restricted to people who have taken up residence aboard the station.

**Quarters:** Anyone visiting Starbase 34 can request temporary quarters. The starbase is large and contains 3,000 residential quarters. The station doesn't limit the amount of time people can occupy these quarters, though anyone staying longer than a month is typically contacted by security to find out if they wish to become a permanent resident. Any Federation citizen can apply for permanent residence, but it has to be approved by the commanding officer. Some non-Federation entrepreneurs are also allowed to stay, as are refugees. Residential quarters are full most of the time, forcing many to stay aboard their ships when visiting.

**Common Hall:** The common hall is a large open area designed to give people a place to be on the station if when they are not otherwise occupied and do not have quarters. Although some people do occasionally nap in this area, staying for extended periods of time and sleeping here for eight hours or more is considered vagrancy, and security usually becomes involved to figure out where these people belong. This area is usually fairly full of people who need some down time but aren't ready to go back to their ships.

**Transporters:** There are a total of twenty transporter rooms throughout Starbase 34. They are operated by engineering staff, but everybody is free to use them.

### Other Areas

The following are restricted areas that usually only allow access to Starfleet and diplomatic personnel.

**Command and Control:** The nerve center of Starbase 34 is Command and Control. Laid out similar to a starship bridge, it manages starship traffic in the space immediately surrounding the station. It grants (and denies occasionally) permission to dock, and it handles all other high-level business for the station.

**Engineering:** The engineering section and staff on a starbase keeps the power core and all other Federation owned and maintained systems operational. Security is always stationed at the entrances due to previous attempts to sabotage the power core.

**Press Ward:** The press on Starbase 34 has its own section, which provides quarters for journalists and editors from the various news sources. The computers in this area have direct access to a subspace communicator that exclusively services this ward, so journalists can transmit their stories to the rest of the Federation.

**Science Labs:** Scientists conduct numerous experiments in the labs aboard Starbase 34. These labs are organized into blocks that service various departments. The same departments typically control the same labs for extended periods of time that ranges from years to decades.

**Starfleet Quarters:** In addition to the 3,000 residential quarters, there are an additional 1,000 quarters reserved for Starfleet officers serving aboard the station. These are similar to residential quarters, though they are slightly smaller.