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{{Infobox_Ship | {{Infobox_Ship | ||
| name = '''Gateway Station''' | | name = '''Gateway Station''' | ||
| − | | type = Fixed | + | | type = Fixed-position orbital military base |
| faction = Planetary Union Fleet | | faction = Planetary Union Fleet | ||
| − | | speed = | + | | speed = Stationary (in stable orbit) |
| − | | propulsion = | + | | propulsion = N/A (legacy grav-stabilizers, minimal maneuvering capability) |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = |
| + | <ul> | ||
| + | <li>Segmented hardened alloy exterior</li> | ||
| + | <li>Reinforced pressure-integrity hulls per building</li> | ||
| + | <li>Crysteel dome over hub and piers</li> | ||
| + | </ul> | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | + | <ul> | |
| − | + | <li>Perimeter point-defense turrets (limited coverage)</li> | |
| + | <li>Legacy kinetic flak cannons on outer hull</li> | ||
| + | <li>Station defense managed primarily by docked vessels</li> | ||
| + | </ul> | ||
| hangar = | | hangar = | ||
| − | + | <ul> | |
| − | + | <li>1 repair hangar per pier (5 total)</li> | |
| + | <li>Dedicated hangar for [[PUV James Keeling]]</li> | ||
| + | <li>Armored launch pads for Ochtheras and other small craft</li> | ||
| + | </ul> | ||
| notes = | | notes = | ||
| − | + | <ul> | |
| − | + | <li>Legacy installation (over 100 years old)</li> | |
| − | + | <li>Formerly supported five full battle groups</li> | |
| + | <li>Currently semi-abandoned, repurposed for secret operations</li> | ||
| + | </ul> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 10 April 2025
| Type | Fixed-position orbital military base |
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| Faction | Planetary Union Fleet |
| Speed | Stationary (in stable orbit) |
| Propulsion | N/A (legacy grav-stabilizers, minimal maneuvering capability) |
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Overview
Gateway Station is a fixed-position military orbital base capable of supporting and housing multiple large Fleet vessels. Constructed over a century before the events of the The Crypt series, it remains one of the largest non-mobile space stations ever built by the Planetary Union Fleet.
Design
- Central disk-shaped hub is 1.75 km across
- Five 1-kilometer piers radiate from the central hub like spokes on a wheel
- Each pier connects to a specific sector of the central hub
- Each pier sector contains:
- Sector command
- Housing for ship crew and pier personnel
- Admin offices
- Barracks and lounges
- The center of the hub contains:
- Shared warehouse and cargo processing facilities
- Training facilities
- Central housing and administrative offices
- Covered walkways and crysteel domes protect from vacuum; each building retains pressure integrity
- Entire base has adjustable fakegrav (0.2g to 2.0g)
- Each pier sector is capable of full lockdown via security checkpoints
Nomenclature
Although Gateway Station is a military installation, many of its internal facilities are referred to using civilian-style terms such as “buildings,” “rooms,” and “warehouses.” This is a holdover from the station’s legacy design, originally modeled after terrestrial bases and planetary naval facilities.
- Official Fleet documentation uses terms like:
- Sector
- Subsector
- Compartment
- However, on Gateway Station, the following are commonly used:
- “Building” refers to any large, stand-alone structure, often pressure-sealed and hardened
- “Room” refers to specific compartments inside a building (e.g., Room 1402)
- Warehouses and reception centers are identified by pier sector and facility number (e.g., Two-Three = Pier Two, Warehouse Three)
- Each pier sector uses its own localized numbering and signage
- Central hub facilities use a shared numbering scheme accessible from all pier sectors
Fleet personnel aboard Gateway commonly switch between official nomenclature and legacy terminology in casual and semi-formal communication. This dual-usage system is understood station-wide, especially given Gateway’s age and patchwork modernization efforts.
Tactical Role
- Designed to support five full battle groups simultaneously
- Functions as:
- Resupply and refit facility
- Training hub for Raiders and Fleet crew
- Secure drydock for highly classified ships
- Due to its orbit and location:
- Ideal for operations near Tower Republic and Leekee Collective
- Critical staging area for missions near the Zone of Interference
Notable Features
- Pier Two is home to the PUV James Keeling and has been extensively resecured for black-ops containment
- The central hub remains semi-operational, with limited staff maintaining shared resources
- Each pier’s facilities include:
- Reception center for intake and ceremonies
- Sector-specific enlisted clubs and lounges
- Admin structures referred to in-universe as "buildings" but formally considered subsectors and compartments
- Due to its outdated and massive scale, Fleet could not afford to build another facility like Gateway
