TEXT: Iltharanos [STARFLEET WATCHTOWER-CLASS] June 27, 2012 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Starfleet Watchtower-class  
  Heavy Starbase; Commissioned: 2263 
   
  Hull Data 
   
  Structure: 50 
  [165 space][2 space remains] 
  Size/Decks: 10/184 
  Height/Diameter: 921/849 m 
  Complement: 2,400 + 61,500 emergency 
   
  Tactical Data 
   
  Phasers: Type VII (x6/D)  
   
  [-30] 
  Penetration: 6/5/5/0/0 
  Torpedo Launchers: Mk 12 IF (x6/D) 
  [-12] 
  Photon Penetration: 5/5/5/5/5 
  Deflector Shield: PFF 2c (B) 
   
  [-9] 
  Protection/Threshold: 14/3 
   
  Docking Data 
   
  Docking Bays: 4  
   
   
  [-8] 
  Shuttlecraft: 40 size worth 
  Docking Ports: 6 
   
   
  [-12] 
  Docked Starships: 18 size worth (Size 5 max.) 
  Docking Pylons/Berths: 4 
   
  [-20] 
  Docked Starships: 20 size worth (Size 10 max.) 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Operational Data 
   
  Cargo Units: 150 
   
   
   
  [-10] 
  Life Support: Class 4 (E)  
   
   
  [-9] 
  Operations System: Class 4 (E)  
   
  [-9] 
  Sensor System: Class S3 (0/0/+1/+2/+3/D) 
  [-6] 
  Power System: Class 2R (CC) 
   
   
  [-13] 
  Sublight Drive: No 
   
   
   
  [0] 
  Orbital Correctors: SBT-2 (x2)(-1) 
   
  [-14] 
  Engineering Facilities: Class 5 (+5) 
   
  [-11] 
  Separation System: No  
   
   
  [0] 
  Tractor Beams: 1 m 
   
   
   
  [0] 
  Transporters: 5 standard, 5 emergency, 5 cargo [0] 
   
  Miscellaneous Data 
   
  Maneuver Modifiers: +5C, -9H, +5T 
  Traits:  None 
   
   
   
   
   
  
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  Mission 
   
  The Watchtower-class 
  starbase functions as a major 
  base of operations for Starfleet, 
  assisting with a multitude of projects, 
  including colonization. 
   
  Features 
   
   
  The Watchtower-class sports the PFF 
  2c deflector shield grid, the most powerful 
  shield grid of the mid-23rd century, along with 
  multiple type VII phaser banks and photon 
  torpedo launchers. Its interior docking berths 
  boast enough volume to hold several 
  Constitution-class starships comfortably, as 
  well as the best engineering facilities outside 
  of Earth or one of the other core worlds of the 
  Federation. 
   
  The interior of the station is 
  dominated by a terrestrial enclosure wherein 
  civilian residences, diplomatic facilities and 
  commercial and entertainment facilities are 
  located. 
   
  Background 
   
  The Watchtower-class, prior to the 
  construction of the Spacedock-type, was the 
  largest station built by the Federation. Though 
  eventually outclassed by the Spacedock, the Watchtower-
  class proved a solid design and were still operation well into 
  the 24th century. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Stations in Service 
  Name  
   
  Registry 
  Notes 
  Starbase 6 
   
  Starbase 6 
  Located near the planet Gravesworld and commanded by  
  Commodore Enwright (2268). 
   
  Vanguard 
   
  Starbase 47 
  Located in the Taurus Reach and placed under the command of  
  Commodore Diego Reyes (2265). 
   
   
  
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  Appearances 
  Series  
  Media  
   
   
   
  TOS 
   
  T.V. “The Ultimate Computer” remastered; T.V. “The Immunity Syndrome” 
  TOS 
   
  VAN Novel “Harbinger” 
  TNG 
   
  T.V. “The Schizoid Man” 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  U.S.S. Enterprise approaching Starbase 6 and the U.S.S. Lexington 
  
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