Hecate Station

Starbase 212, dubbed Hecate Station, is a Copernicus-class space station located below the Betreka Nebula and near the Klingon Empire borders, in a large asteroid field of a destroyed planet stretching south. It serves primarily as a trade and diplomatic outpost, with a secondary task of being a border patrol hub. Starfleet long-term presence has brought stability and calm to the region and is seen as a central hub for miners to do their trading.

History

Hecate Outpost is seen as vital and strategic, as navigating the dense asteroid field is brutal and even deadly. Miners risk their lives to get their riches from the various clients visiting the outpost. However, the reason is somewhat deeper than that; after the rise and aggression of the Sovereignty of Kahless in 2388, Hecate station was built in the location to form a warning beacon for any potential sneak attacks into Federation space. Attempts by the Sovereignty to cross the dense asteroid field were met with death.

Starbase 212 has been active since 2388 and has seen various commanding officers slowly treat this station as a valued asset, a typical trade outpost nowadays. Many crew members state that living on Hecate Station is a hidden gem within Starfleet assets as it offers excitement and unknown exploration in the Betreka Nebula. It is also interesting to meet the many species that visit it and set up their shops.

2402

January - March

Dub now as the Beneath the Surface event, having a major internal struggle between Starfleet personnel and the Orion Syndicate over control of Hecate Station, a deteriorating Federation outpost on the fringes of Federation space. Following years of neglect, the station had fallen into disrepair, allowing the Syndicate to infiltrate its economy, extort merchants, and divert essential resources for their own gain. Upon taking command, Fleet Captain Sazra Kobahl and her officers discovered rampant corruption, structural failures, and a civilian population living in fear.

Through a combination of intelligence gathering, engineering interventions, and diplomatic outreach, Starfleet gradually exposed the Syndicate’s operations and rallied the merchants into resistance. Acts of defiance, spearheaded by Ferengi merchant Hirni, ignited civilian unrest, leading to open conflict. In a final operation, Starfleet forces launched a tactical assault on the Syndicate’s last stronghold, capturing key operatives and dismantling their power structure. The conflict ended with the death of Syndicate leader Malur Rigel and the establishment of a merchant-led council to govern trade. Though the station remains in a fragile state, the successful operation restored Starfleet authority and signaled the beginning of Hecate Station’s recovery.

April - June

The people on Hecate Station barely had time to recovery from their experience during the Beneath the Surface event, only to get dragged into the Vaadwaur Refugee Crisis. In the beginning of April, Hecate Station sensors on long-range were blocked by an unknown force, ship travel to certain directions were impossible and even dangerous. This was a prelude to something bigger, and it was called blackout that was the gears brought into motion by the Vaadwaur. Fleet Captain Kobahl made the choice to send USS Himalaya away to make a vintage communication line between Hecate Station and Archanis Station. But with both USS Himalaya and USS Gemini and later on the missing of USS Eclipse, Captain Kobahl had only USS Kusanagi and USS Ukiah to rely on.

However, they were not prepared on what was happening behind the black curtain, where the war machine of the Vaadwaur was in full motion. Before Hecate Station could even prepare, the first refugees that were fleeing for their lives arrived at Hecate Station requesting aid. At first, they could provide, but the numbers kept growing, and before the crew Hecate Station realizes, they had fifty-one ships surrounded around them requesting aid for their pain and suffering.

Eventually, with the help of the civilians and everyone that was there, Hecate Station was able to provide the help needed and didn't turn a blind eye to anyone that needed it. Until news arrived of the defeat of the Vaadwaur and the slow disappearance of the black curtain known as the blackout.

Layout

Security Hub - The station's primary law enforcement and defense coordination center. Houses Starfleet Security, holding cells, and monitoring systems for internal and external threats.

Operation Central - The nerve center of the station, overseeing station-wide logistics, traffic control, and resource allocation. Starfleet personnel coordinate trade, mining, and fleet movements from here.

Medical Hub - The Medical Hub is the primary healthcare facility on Hecate Station, responsible for treating Starfleet personnel, civilians, traders, and diplomats passing through the station.

Communication Center - Handles all external and internal communications, including diplomatic transmissions, fleet coordination, and civilian messaging. Also serves as a relay station for subspace communications across the Betreka Sector.

Engineering Control - The technical heart of the station, where engineers monitor power distribution, environmental systems, repair requests, and ship maintenance operations. Critical for mining support and fleet servicing.

Promenade - The social and commercial hub of the station, lined with shops, eateries, and entertainment venues. A melting pot of Starfleet personnel, traders, miners, and visiting Klingons.

Lucky's End - A hidden gambling den in the lower decks, disguised as a rundown lounge, where rigged games and predatory loans keep desperate gamblers trapped in Syndicate debt. Dimly lit and lined with private booths, the main floor hums with tense bets, while the guarded backrooms serve as a final stop for those who can’t pay.

Groups

Pilgrim Flight - Starfleet Academy Senior Cadets, Class of 2402

Assigned to Hecate Station for their final Starfleet Academy training rotation, Pilgrim Flight is a group of diverse, ambitious, and sometimes reckless cadets facing the harsh realities of service at the edge of Federation space.

Once a neglected outpost, Hecate Station is still recovering from Orion Syndicate control, internal corruption, and war-torn instability. These cadets are not arriving at a prestigious posting but a station struggling to rebuild trust, order, and functionality.

Each member of Pilgrim Flight brings unique strengths and weaknesses to the assignment. Some see this as a challenge to prove themselves, while others question whether Starfleet has already failed the people here. As they navigate the station’s fragile recovery, they will learn firsthand that Starfleet is not always welcomed as heroes, and that leadership is more than just following orders.

Their training is no longer theoretical. The choices they make at Hecate Station will shape them into the officers they are meant to become.

Operations

Hecate Station serves as the primary logistics and operational hub for Starfleet within the Betreka Sector, strategically positioned at the Grim Wall near the Pilgrim Route. As a Copernicus-class station, its primary mission revolves around facilitating trade, supporting mining operations, and maintaining diplomatic stability along the Federation-Klingon border.

1. Trade and Commercial Logistics

Hecate Station acts as a vital trade and supply waypoint for Federation vessels, civilian freighters, and independent traders operating in the region. The station's docking facilities accommodate a variety of ships, ensuring safe passage through the hazardous Grim Wall.

Key functions include

• Customs & Trade Regulation – Ensuring all commerce aligns with Starfleet and Federation trade policies.
• Resource Distribution – Managing incoming and outgoing shipments of refined materials, particularly from local mining operations.
• Commercial Hub – Hosting vendors, traders, and negotiation forums to foster economic growth in the sector.

2. Mining Operations Support

The Grim Wall is rich in dilithium, tritanium, and other rare minerals, making it a crucial site for mining and resource extraction. Hecate Station provides the necessary infrastructure to sustain these operations, including:

• Mining Logistics & Processing – Coordinating mining expeditions, refining materials, and ensuring proper storage before distribution.
• Safety & Environmental Monitoring – Overseeing mining operations to prevent hazardous conditions and ensure compliance with Federation environmental standards.
• Fleet Support – Offering repair and maintenance services to mining vessels and Starfleet ships assigned to protect these assets. Such as the USS Himalaya (Engineering support) and USS Kusanagi (Border Patrol).

3. Diplomatic Relations with the Klingon Empire

Given its proximity to the Klingon border, Hecate Station serves as a neutral ground for diplomatic exchanges, negotiations, and crisis resolution. With the Klingon Empire's fluctuating political landscape, the station plays a pivotal role in:

• Mediation & Conflict Resolution – Hosting formal and informal discussions between Federation representatives and various Klingon factions.
• Intelligence & Cultural Exchange – Gathering insights into Klingon politics and maintaining an open channel for interstellar cooperation.
• Border Stability & Treaty Enforcement – Ensuring that all parties adhere to diplomatic agreements to prevent regional conflicts.

4. Strategic Defense & Border Security

As the last Starfleet installation before the Pilgrim Route that leads to the Klingon border, Hecate Station also maintains a defensive mandate, ensuring the security of Federation assets and personnel. This includes:

• Monitoring Border Activity – Tracking Klingon movements and potential incursions along the Betreka Sector.
• Rapid Response Operations – Deploying Hecate Squadron elements to address emergencies, security breaches, or rescue operations.
• Diplomatic Escort & Protection – Providing security for diplomatic envoys and visiting delegations.

Commanding Officers

• 2401 - Present: Fleet Captain Sazra Kobahl

In-Play

• Hecate Station is set below the Betreka Nebula in a dense asteroid field of a former planet that got ripped apart by an unknown fate. A location that is a potential hotspot for scientist to investigate the history and what has happened, but do not stray from the assigned routes as it is dangerous within the asteroid fields.
• The Betreka Region has seen its ups and down throughout its history, and the most recent one being the failed attempt of the armada of the Sovereignty of Kahless. Many wrecks and derelict ships you may find within the asteroid fields. Hecate station is, during these tense years, a lighthouse for those that wish to travel the dangerous paths within the asteroid fields.
• Federation-Klingon borderlands regions, like Archanis Sector up north, the Betreka Region has the south borders to deal with. Though, there is a large natural border of asteroids that makes trespassing it rather challenging. Hecate Station plays a vital role to represent Starfleet in this region for already many years.