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Scavenger Base

Scavenger Base is a large orbital installation carved into a hollowed asteroid and operated by Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services (SSTS). It serves as the primary home port for the SS Scavenger DX-1017 and a major logistical, cultural, and diplomatic hub within the Prose system.

Originally a mined-out industrial asteroid, the structure was purchased and repurposed by SSTS, evolving over time into a fully realized space station featuring a glass-domed central cavity and a concentric exterior docking ring.

Location

Scavenger Base maintains a stable orbital position within the Prose system, with its primary open face oriented toward the planet Prose. This orientation provides natural illumination, navigational visibility, and a constant planetary vista for interior habitation decks.

History

Pre-SSTS Era (Mining Period)

Prior to Annuli 3423, the asteroid functioned as a commercial mining outpost.

Characteristics of this period included:

extensive raw material extraction
large internal voids created by mining operations
fusion pits and industrial tunnels
minimal life-support and habitation systems

Once commercially exhausted, the asteroid was sold off as surplus infrastructure.

Acquisition by SSTS

Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services acquired the asteroid as a low-cost but strategically valuable asset.

Early SSTS modifications focused on:

structural stabilization
conversion of mining tunnels into pressurized corridors
retrofitting fusion pits into a deep-buried power core
creation of basic docking and maintenance facilities

At this stage, the installation functioned primarily as a salvage and repair outpost.

Purchase and Financing

The asteroid facility was acquired personally by Vek Tollin on behalf of Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services using a promissory note rather than immediate capital.

At the time of purchase, SSTS possessed little liquid funding, relying instead on future salvage operations and contractual recovery work. The promissory obligation was fully satisfied following a major scavenging run conducted in the aftermath of the Tonan Attack on Earth, during which SSTS recovered high-value materials, derelict assets, and restricted technology.

The success of that operation permanently secured Scavenger Base as an owned facility rather than a leased or Alliance-controlled installation.

Expansion into Scavenger Base

Between Annuli 3423 and 3430, Scavenger Base underwent continuous expansion:

civilian habitation decks were added
medical, cultural, and training facilities were introduced
the central asteroid cavity was sealed with a **reinforced transparent dome**
internal decks were organized into a vertical, ground-oriented layout

This transformation marked the station’s transition from industrial site to permanent living facility.

Exterior Docking Ring Upgrade

As traffic increased, a **concentric exterior docking ring** was installed around the asteroid’s widest circumference.

The ring features:

multiple docking berths
pressurized access spokes
observation portholes
independent traffic routing that does not interfere with interior operations

This upgrade represents the **final canonical form** of Scavenger Base.

Structural Design

Scavenger Base functions more like a vertical subterranean skyscraper than a traditional ring station.

Artificial gravity runs perpendicular to the asteroid’s axis
Levels are numbered **from bottom to top**
The Prose-facing wall remains open behind transparent shielding
Passenger lifts and freight elevators connect all pressurized levels
Level 0 remains unpressurized and restricted to engineering access

Levels and Functions

Level	Function	Established	Notes
8	Reactor & Thruster Systems	Pre-3423	Deep-buried fusion plant retrofitted for modern control; provides primary power and orbital correction thrust.
7	Storage & Logistics	3423	Bulk cargo holds, salvage vaults, and long-term storage.
6	Merchant Corps Training Center	3429–3430	Facilities of the Prosian Merchant Corps including holo-sim rooms, firing ranges, classrooms, and a small Alliance liaison office.
5	Commercial & Social Deck	3428 → expanded 3429–3430	Promenade containing restaurants, cafés, lounges, student spaces, and short-term dorms. Hosts cultural events and contains the public Transit Window to Prosiana City. Offers panoramic night-side views of Prose.
4	Residential & Medical	~3425	Crew quarters, family housing, childcare facilities, and Med Bay 4-C.
3	Operations & Command	3423	Traffic control, communications, administrative offices, and primary Operations Viewport. Restricted access.
2	Logistics Support	3423	Cargo routing and salvage sorting; buffer between Docking and Operations.
1	Docking & Maintenance	3423	Hangars, refueling lines, repair bays, and customs gates.
0	Substructure / Maintenance	Original	Unpressurized zone with cable trunks, coolant lines, and structural anchors.

Level 5: Restaurants and Social Venues

Level 5 serves as the primary cultural mixing space aboard Scavenger Base, frequented by crew, students, merchants, and visiting travelers.

Notable establishments include:

Cavendish's Lounge – A well-known interstellar chain restaurant offering standardized cuisine, private booths, and neutral meeting space for off-record negotiations.
Noka' Atrium Cafe and Game Room – A two-level venue with casual dining on the upper floor and a student-oriented gaming and social space below; popular with Merchant Corps trainees.
Joko's Deli – Specializes in Earth and Prosian comfort foods, known for informal atmosphere and cross-cultural menus.
Tonsat Feck – A Tonan-owned restaurant serving traditional Tonan dishes; widely regarded as a quiet symbol of post-conflict reconciliation.

Architectural Characteristics

Fully asteroid-integrated structure
Transparent Prose-facing dome allows natural light and visual openness
Concentric exterior docking ring with spoke access
Internal orientation mirrors planetary architecture
Designed to support long-term habitation and cultural life

Cultural and Strategic Role

Scavenger Base is both a commercial hub and a neutral meeting ground between Prosian, Alliance, and independent interests.

It appears prominently in stories such as:

Citizen Sariel
The Healing Stars

The base symbolizes the reclamation of discarded infrastructure into a thriving, shared community.

Administration

Scavenger Base is overseen by a Senior Commander responsible for station operations, security coordination, and inter-organizational liaison.

The current Senior Commander is Velasha Akori, who serves as the primary authority aboard the base. Akori coordinates between Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services, the Prosian Merchant Corps, and Alliance oversight representatives, ensuring operational neutrality while maintaining station security and transit integrity.

Her command style emphasizes stability, discretion, and continuity—qualities considered essential for a facility that functions simultaneously as a civilian habitat, commercial hub, and strategic transit node.

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 | image = Scavenger_Base_Asteroid_View.png
 | caption = Asteroid-integrated orbital hub facing the planet [[Prose]]
-| location = Low orbit of Prose (Procyon System)
+| location = Prose system (near Prose / Procyon A)
 | type = Orbital Station / Asteroid Installation
-| constructed = Pre-3423 (Initial Mining Colony)
+| constructed = Pre-3423 Annuli (Mining Era)
-| expanded = Annuli 3423 – 3430 CE
+| expanded = Annuli 3423 – 3430
-| operated_by = Prosian Merchant Corps / Private Consortium / Alliance Oversight
+| operated_by = Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services (SSTS) / Alliance Oversight
 | levels = 0 – 8 (pressurized)
 | primary_function = Docking, Trade, and Operations Center
-| secondary_function = Training & Residential Facility
+| secondary_function = Residential, Training, and Cultural Hub
 }}
-'''Scavenger Base''' is a hybrid Prosian–Alliance installation carved inside a mined asteroid that orbits the homeworld [[Prose]].
+<gallery widths="200" heights="300">
-It serves as the principal port and administrative center for the {{Ship|SS Scavenger DX-1017}} and allied vessels.
+File:ScavengerBase.png|Scavenger Base
-Unlike ring or tower stations, the base rises vertically through the asteroid’s body, its open face shielded with transparent plating that overlooks Prose.
+</gallery>
-The levels are numbered **from bottom to top** (Level 1 = Docking Ring).  Passenger lifts and freight elevators connect all pressurized sections, while an unpressurized sub-floor (Level 0) houses cables and structural anchors.
----
+'''Scavenger Base''' is a large orbital installation carved into a hollowed asteroid and operated by '''Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services (SSTS)'''.
+It serves as the primary home port for the ''[[SS Scavenger DX-1017]]'' and a major logistical, cultural, and diplomatic hub within the Prose system.
+Originally a mined-out industrial asteroid, the structure was purchased and repurposed by SSTS, evolving over time into a fully realized space station featuring a glass-domed central cavity and a concentric exterior docking ring.
+----
+== Location ==
+Scavenger Base maintains a stable orbital position within the Prose system, with its primary open face oriented toward the planet [[Prose]].
+This orientation provides natural illumination, navigational visibility, and a constant planetary vista for interior habitation decks.
+----
 == History ==
-Originally constructed as a mining outpost prior to Annuli 3423, the asteroid complex was gradually refitted into a civilian and training hub.
-During the early expansions, Prosian engineers stabilized the inner caverns and converted the old fusion pits into a deep-buried power core.
-By 3428 – 3430 Annuli, the station had evolved into a thriving commercial and educational center under the joint administration of the [[Prosian Merchant Corps]] and Alliance representatives.
----
+=== Pre-SSTS Era (Mining Period) ===
+Prior to Annuli 3423, the asteroid functioned as a commercial mining outpost.
+Characteristics of this period included:
+* extensive raw material extraction
+* large internal voids created by mining operations
+* fusion pits and industrial tunnels
+* minimal life-support and habitation systems
+Once commercially exhausted, the asteroid was sold off as surplus infrastructure.
+----
+=== Acquisition by SSTS ===
+Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services acquired the asteroid as a low-cost but strategically valuable asset.
+Early SSTS modifications focused on:
+* structural stabilization
+* conversion of mining tunnels into pressurized corridors
+* retrofitting fusion pits into a deep-buried power core
+* creation of basic docking and maintenance facilities
+At this stage, the installation functioned primarily as a salvage and repair outpost.
+----
+=== Purchase and Financing ===
+The asteroid facility was acquired personally by '''[[Vek Tollin]]''' on behalf of Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services using a promissory note rather than immediate capital.
+At the time of purchase, SSTS possessed little liquid funding, relying instead on future salvage operations and contractual recovery work.
+The promissory obligation was fully satisfied following a major scavenging run conducted in the aftermath of the [[Tonan Attack on Earth]], during which SSTS recovered high-value materials, derelict assets, and restricted technology.
+The success of that operation permanently secured Scavenger Base as an owned facility rather than a leased or Alliance-controlled installation.
+=== Expansion into Scavenger Base ===
+Between Annuli 3423 and 3430, Scavenger Base underwent continuous expansion:
-== Structure ==
+* civilian habitation decks were added
-Scavenger Base functions more like a subterranean skyscraper than a ringed habitat.
+* medical, cultural, and training facilities were introduced
-Artificial gravity runs perpendicular to the asteroid’s axis, giving every floor a “grounded” orientation.
+* the central asteroid cavity was sealed with a **reinforced transparent dome**
-The open Prose-facing wall provides natural light and a constant orbital view—particularly visible from the promenade on Level 5.
+* internal decks were organized into a vertical, ground-oriented layout
-Each level serves a distinct purpose, shown below.
----
+This transformation marked the station’s transition from industrial site to permanent living facility.
-== Summary of Structural Evolution ==
+----
+=== Exterior Docking Ring Upgrade ===
+As traffic increased, a **concentric exterior docking ring** was installed around the asteroid’s widest circumference.
+The ring features:
+* multiple docking berths
+* pressurized access spokes
+* observation portholes
+* independent traffic routing that does not interfere with interior operations
+This upgrade represents the **final canonical form** of Scavenger Base.
+----
+== Structural Design ==
+Scavenger Base functions more like a vertical subterranean skyscraper than a traditional ring station.
+* Artificial gravity runs perpendicular to the asteroid’s axis
+* Levels are numbered **from bottom to top**
+* The Prose-facing wall remains open behind transparent shielding
+* Passenger lifts and freight elevators connect all pressurized levels
+* Level 0 remains unpressurized and restricted to engineering access
+----
+== Levels and Functions ==
 {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:left;"
 ! Level !! Function !! Established !! Notes
 |-
-| '''8''' || Reactor & Thruster Systems || Pre-3423 (Mining Era) || Deep-buried fusion plant retrofitted for modern control; provides primary power and orbital correction thrust.
+| '''8''' || Reactor & Thruster Systems || Pre-3423 || Deep-buried fusion plant retrofitted for modern control; provides primary power and orbital correction thrust.
 |-
-| '''7''' || Storage & Logistics || 3423 (original) || Bulk cargo holds, salvage vaults, and long-term storage linked to freight elevators and maintenance shafts.
+| '''7''' || Storage & Logistics || 3423 || Bulk cargo holds, salvage vaults, and long-term storage.
 |-
-| '''6''' || Merchant Corps Training Center || 3429 – 3430 || Secured division of the [[Prosian Merchant Corps]] with holo-sim rooms, firing ranges, classrooms, and a small [[Alliance Council|Alliance]] liaison office.
+| '''6''' || Merchant Corps Training Center || 3429–3430 || Facilities of the [[Prosian Merchant Corps]] including holo-sim rooms, firing ranges, classrooms, and a small Alliance liaison office.
 |-
-| '''5''' || Commercial & Social Deck || 3428 → expanded 3429–30 || Promenade containing restaurants, cafés, lounges, and short-term dorms. Hosts cultural events and contains the public [[Transit Window]] to [[Prosiana City]].  Offers panoramic night-side view of Prose.
+| '''5''' || Commercial & Social Deck || 3428 → expanded 3429–3430 || Promenade containing restaurants, cafés, lounges, student spaces, and short-term dorms. Hosts cultural events and contains the public [[Transit Window]] to [[Prosiana City]]. Offers panoramic night-side views of Prose.
 |-
-| '''4''' || Residential & Medical || ≈3425 || Crew quarters, family housing, childcare facilities, and '''Med Bay 4-C'''.  First level fully civilianized after Alliance disengagement.
+| '''4''' || Residential & Medical || ~3425 || Crew quarters, family housing, childcare facilities, and Med Bay 4-C.
 |-
-| '''3''' || Operations & Command || 3423 (original) || Central traffic control, communications, and administrative offices.  **Lift access restricted** to authorized personnel.  Houses the main Operations Viewport overlooking Prose.
+| '''3''' || Operations & Command || 3423 || Traffic control, communications, administrative offices, and primary Operations Viewport. Restricted access.
 |-
-| '''2''' || Storage & Logistics Support || 3423 (original) || Cargo routing and salvage-sorting area; buffer between Docking and Operations.
+| '''2''' || Logistics Support || 3423 || Cargo routing and salvage sorting; buffer between Docking and Operations.
 |-
-| '''1''' || Docking & Maintenance || 3423 (original) || Hangars, refueling lines, repair bays, and customs gates for visiting ships including ''Scavenger DX-1017''.  Connected by freight elevators to upper storage decks.
+| '''1''' || Docking & Maintenance || 3423 || Hangars, refueling lines, repair bays, and customs gates.
 |-
-| '''0''' || Substructure / Maintenance Crawl || Original foundation || Unpressurized lower zone containing cable trunks, coolant lines, and anchor points.  Limited access for engineering crews only.
+| '''0''' || Substructure / Maintenance || Original || Unpressurized zone with cable trunks, coolant lines, and structural anchors.
 |}
----
+== Level 5: Restaurants and Social Venues ==
+Level 5 serves as the primary cultural mixing space aboard Scavenger Base, frequented by crew, students, merchants, and visiting travelers.
+Notable establishments include:
+* '''Cavendish's Lounge''' – A well-known interstellar chain restaurant offering standardized cuisine, private booths, and neutral meeting space for off-record negotiations.
+* '''Noka' Atrium Cafe and Game Room''' – A two-level venue with casual dining on the upper floor and a student-oriented gaming and social space below; popular with Merchant Corps trainees.
+* '''Joko's Deli''' – Specializes in Earth and Prosian comfort foods, known for informal atmosphere and cross-cultural menus.
+* '''Tonsat Feck''' – A Tonan-owned restaurant serving traditional Tonan dishes; widely regarded as a quiet symbol of post-conflict reconciliation.
+----
 == Architectural Characteristics ==
-* Carved entirely within an asteroid; outer wall reinforced and open toward Prose for orbital view.
+* Fully asteroid-integrated structure
-* Artificial gravity perpendicular to the asteroid’s axis; internal orientation mirrors a planetary building.
+* Transparent Prose-facing dome allows natural light and visual openness
-* Dual lift systems: **passenger lifts** (Levels 1 – 8) and **freight elevators** (Levels 0 – 7).
+* Concentric exterior docking ring with spoke access
-* Atmospheric shielding along exposed wall enables clear visibility of Prose’s clouds and rivers even during local “night.”
+* Internal orientation mirrors planetary architecture
-* The base remains a symbol of Prosian ingenuity—turning a former mining scar into a living city between worlds.
+* Designed to support long-term habitation and cultural life
----
+----
 == Cultural and Strategic Role ==
-Scavenger Base functions as both a hub of commerce and a diplomatic meeting point between Prosian and human interests.
+Scavenger Base is both a commercial hub and a neutral meeting ground between Prosian, Alliance, and independent interests.
-The Merchant Corps’ training wing ensures continuity of interstellar trade ethics, while the Alliance annex maintains limited oversight of transit safety and technology exchange.
-Stories such as ''[[Citizen Sariel]]'' and ''[[The Healing Stars]]'' feature scenes set within its promenade and Operations viewport, emphasizing its role as a crossroads of culture and command.
+It appears prominently in stories such as:
+* ''[[Citizen Sariel]]''
+* ''[[The Healing Stars]]''
+The base symbolizes the reclamation of discarded infrastructure into a thriving, shared community.
+== Administration ==
+Scavenger Base is overseen by a Senior Commander responsible for station operations, security coordination, and inter-organizational liaison.
+The current Senior Commander is '''[[Velasha Akori]]''', who serves as the primary authority aboard the base.
+Akori coordinates between Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services, the [[Prosian Merchant Corps]], and Alliance oversight representatives, ensuring operational neutrality while maintaining station security and transit integrity.
+Her command style emphasizes stability, discretion, and continuity—qualities considered essential for a facility that functions simultaneously as a civilian habitat, commercial hub, and strategic transit node.
----
+----
 == See Also ==
 * [[SS Scavenger DX-1017]]
-* [[Prosian Merchant Corps]]
+* [[Scavenger Salvage and Transit Services]]
-* [[Transit Window Network]]
+* [[Prosian Merchant Corps]]
-* [[Prosiana City]]
+* [[Transit Window Network]]
-* [[Alliance Council]]
+* [[Prosiana City]]
+* [[Altair Station]]
+* [[Z-Scale]]
 [[Category:Scavenger Universe Locations]]