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'''Gateway Station''' is a [[Planetary Union]] space station orbiting Pearson's Planet. Pearson's planet has no atmosphere, it is a dead rock.
 
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{{Infobox_Ship
 
{{Infobox_Ship
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| name = Gateway Station
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| name = '''Gateway Station'''
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| type = Legacy Fleet Orbital Base
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| type = Fixed-position orbital military base
 
| faction = Planetary Union Fleet
 
| faction = Planetary Union Fleet
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| speed = Stationary (stable planetary orbit)
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| speed = Stationary (in stable orbit)
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| propulsion = N/A (requires massive tug systems to reposition)
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| propulsion = N/A (legacy grav-stabilizers, minimal maneuvering capability)
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| armor = Hardened crysteel bubble, reinforced compartmentalized structures
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| armor =  
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| armament = Minimal point-defense systems
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<ul>
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| hangar = 5 pier-based docking facilities with embedded repair stations, includes classified hangar for PUV ''James Keeling''
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  <li>Segmented hardened alloy exterior</li>
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| notes = Supports full atmospheric pressure throughout, built to house and support five full battle groups
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  <li>Reinforced pressure-integrity hulls per building</li>
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  <li>Crysteel dome over hub and piers</li>
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</ul>
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| armament =  
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<ul>
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  <li>Perimeter point-defense turrets (limited coverage)</li>
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  <li>Legacy kinetic flak cannons on outer hull</li>
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  <li>Station defense managed primarily by docked vessels</li>
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</ul>
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| hangar =  
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<ul>
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  <li>1 repair hangar per pier (5 total)</li>
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  <li>Dedicated hangar for [[PUV James Keeling]]</li>
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  <li>Armored launch pads for Ochtheras and other small craft</li>
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</ul>
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| notes =  
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<ul>
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  <li>Legacy installation (over 100 years old)</li>
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  <li>Formerly supported five full battle groups</li>
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  <li>Currently semi-abandoned, repurposed for secret operations</li>
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</ul>
 
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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'''Gateway Station''' is a fixed-position orbital Fleet base of the Planetary Union, built over a century ago. Once capable of hosting five full battle groups, the station has since been largely abandoned except for its use as an isolated staging and support facility for the [[PUV James Keeling|PUV ''James Keeling'']].
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'''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 ==
 
== Design ==
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The station's structure consists of a central disc-shaped hub approximately 1.75 kilometers in diameter, from which extend five piers, each 1 kilometer long. The piers radiate outward like spokes from a wheel. Each pier is associated with a sector of the central disc (Pier One Sector through Pier Five Sector), with individual Pier Command Buildings positioned at the disc-end of each pier.
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* Central disk-shaped hub is 1.75 km across
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* Five 1-kilometer piers radiate from the central hub like spokes on a wheel
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* Each pier connects to a specific sector of the central hub
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* Each pier sector contains:
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** Sector command
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** Housing for ship crew and pier personnel
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** Admin offices
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** Barracks and lounges
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* The center of the hub contains:
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** Shared warehouse and cargo processing facilities
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** Training facilities
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** Central housing and administrative offices
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* Covered walkways and crysteel domes protect from vacuum; each building retains pressure integrity
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* Entire base has adjustable fakegrav (0.2g to 2.0g)
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* Each pier sector is capable of full lockdown via security checkpoints
  
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All sectors are self-contained, pressurized, and able to be locked down independently. This allows for quarantine, security containment, or mission-specific isolation. Movement between sectors is only possible through guarded checkpoints.
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== Nomenclature ==
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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.
  
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The central hub features shared infrastructure:
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Official Fleet documentation uses terms like:
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*Sector
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*Subsector
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*Compartment
  
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Central storage/warehousing
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However, on Gateway Station, the following are commonly used:
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*“Building” refers to any large, stand-alone structure, often pressure-sealed and hardened
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*“Room” refers to specific compartments inside a building (e.g., Room 1402)
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*Warehouses and reception centers are identified by pier sector and facility number (e.g., Two-Three = Pier Two, Warehouse Three)
  
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Shared personnel housing (non-pier-specific)
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Each pier sector uses its own localized numbering and signage
  
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Administrative command facilities
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Central hub facilities use a shared numbering scheme accessible from all pier sectors
  
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Training facilities
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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.
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Each pier includes:
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Pier-specific barracks and administrative spaces
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Docking infrastructure for warships and support craft
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Maintenance and repair facilities
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Enlisted lounges, clubs, and recreation areas
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== Tactical Role ==
 
== Tactical Role ==
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Originally intended as a launch platform for regional fleet operations, Gateway Station has fallen into semi-obsolescence due to its fixed nature and operational costs. However, its strategic location near the Tower Republic, the Leekee Collective, and the Zone of Interference grants it long-term value.
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Gateway Station is designed to support five full battle groups simultaneously. It functions as:
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*Resupply and refit facility
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*Training hub for Raiders and Fleet crew
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*Secure drydock for highly classified ships
  
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In modern operations, it serves as:
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Due to its orbit and location, the station is Ideal for operations near Tower Republic, the Leekee Collective, and is a critical staging area for missions near the Zone of Interference.
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A classified staging ground for special projects
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A training center for limited strike teams
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A long-range logistics node
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== Notable Features ==
 
== Notable Features ==
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* Pier Two is home to the PUV ''[[James Keeling]]'' and has been extensively resecured for black-ops containment
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Keeling Hangar (Pier Two): An oversized hangar built specifically to hide the classified PUV ''James Keeling'' from view. Most ships of Keeling's size do not receive hangar facilities.
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* The central hub remains semi-operational, with limited staff maintaining shared resources
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* Each pier’s facilities include:
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Reception Center (Pier Two): A multi-use building used for large formations, briefings, and ceremonies. Capable of holding over 1,000 personnel.
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** Reception center for intake and ceremonies
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** Sector-specific enlisted clubs and lounges
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Athletic/Training Spaces: Includes full-length track, regulation sports courts, and simulation centers.
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** Admin structures referred to in-universe as "buildings" but formally considered subsectors and compartments
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* Due to its outdated and massive scale, Fleet could not afford to build another facility like Gateway
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Crysteel Dome Walkways: Provide limited "outside" access with views of Pearson's Star and deep space.
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== Known Limitations ==
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While well-defended and compartmentalized, Gateway is aging. It is no longer cost-effective to maintain for widespread deployment. Its fixed orbit leaves it vulnerable if discovered by enemy factions, though its classified nature and remote orbit mitigate some of that risk.
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== See Also ==
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[[PUV James Keeling]]
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[[Planetary Union Fleet]]
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[[Pier Two Sector]]
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[[LASH]]
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[[Category:The Crypt]]
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[[Category:Locations]]
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[[Category:Military Installations]]
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 10 April 2025

'Gateway Station'
Type Fixed-position orbital military base
Faction Planetary Union Fleet
Speed Stationary (in stable orbit)
Propulsion N/A (legacy grav-stabilizers, minimal maneuvering capability)
Armor
  • Segmented hardened alloy exterior
  • Reinforced pressure-integrity hulls per building
  • Crysteel dome over hub and piers
Armament
  • Perimeter point-defense turrets (limited coverage)
  • Legacy kinetic flak cannons on outer hull
  • Station defense managed primarily by docked vessels
Hangar Capacity
  • 1 repair hangar per pier (5 total)
  • Dedicated hangar for PUV James Keeling
  • Armored launch pads for Ochtheras and other small craft
Notes
  • Legacy installation (over 100 years old)
  • Formerly supported five full battle groups
  • Currently semi-abandoned, repurposed for secret operations



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

Gateway Station is designed to support five full battle groups simultaneously. It 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, the station is Ideal for operations near Tower Republic, the Leekee Collective, and is a 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
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