Guide to Deep Space 224

Deep Space 224 is a large station in the Borderlands, with many facilities. It has 397 decks and space for a maximum crew of 5,700. It usually has a crew of about 5,000.

DS224 can hold a maximum of about 6,000 civilians but usually has about 4,000 civilians. Below is a list of just some of the notable locations on the Station.

Decks 1 to 230 are the commercial, living quarters and operations decks. Decks 231 to 397 are cargo bays, docking bays, engineering, power, weapons, shuttle bays and ship repair facilities.

Communications and Deep Space Sensors (decks 1 to 5)

Besides the controls and access to the electronics that control all the communications and deep space sensors this area also houses an emergency back up power system. This system is strong enough to operate the top 15 decks of the station. Their is also an emergency back up life support system that can do the same.

Operations (decks 6 to 15)

Day to day operations of the station are overseen by the highest ranking officer on the station, although these duties are to be turned over to the senior staff of the USS Gemini while the ship is docked for repairs.

Operations Center (Ops)

The command center of the station.

Observation Room

There is at least one observation room, situated on Deck 9.

Security Office

The office of the Chief of Security is located on Deck 7.

Sickbay

The station Sickbay is located on Deck 12.

Habitats (decks 16 to 221)

The station has room for a maximum of 5,700 crew and 6,000 civilians. It usually has a crew of 5,000 and about 4,000 civilians.

Officers Quarters (decks 16 to 40)

Due to the type of duty on a space station all officers have their own quarters with enough space for family members in case they have families.

• Decks 16 to 30 are for senior officers with quarters for 20 officers per deck

• Decks 31 to 40 are for junior officers with quarters for 40 officers per deck.

• There is a gymnasium on deck 35.

Diplomatic Quarters (decks 41 and 42)

These two decks only have 10 quarters per deck. However these quarters have multiple rooms. This would allow a diplomat to have some of his staff close to him if he wanted.

Crew Quarters (decks 43 to 119)

Due to the type of duty on a space station all crew have their own quarters. Crewmen with families can have them live in their quarters as well.

• Decks 43 to 67 are for senior crewmen with quarters for 40 crewmen per deck.

• Decks 68 to 119 are for junior crewmen with quarters for 80 crewmen per deck.

Conference Rooms (decks 120 to 121)

Deck 120 has 5 conference rooms and deck 121 has 10 conference rooms.

Civilian Quarters (decks 122 to 221)

The larger civilian quarters are on decks 122 to 172 and each deck holds 40 living spaces.

The smaller civilian quarters are on decks 173 to 221 and each deck holds 80 living spaces.

Commercial Sector (decks 222 to 230)

While most decks on the station are 1 level all 3 of the promenade levels are in actuality double levels. This means that some stores may have 2 levels once you enter or that some shops may be on top of other shops.

There is a middle deck, that in places, allows people to walk around the second level of each promenade but it does not block in most cases one's ability to enjoy the wide open space that has been created by having the ceiling 20 plus feet above as you walk around.

This also allows the holodecks to be full size.

Holodecks

There are at least three Holodecks and a number of Holosuites in the vicinity of the Promenades. All three of the holodecks are the standard size found on most stations, with an interior of 20' high, 60' wide and 60' long.

Most of the holosuites are the standard size of 10' tall, 20' wide and 20' long. A few of them are of the deluxe size being 10' tall, 30' wide by 40' long.

The Junction, Deck 223

A quiet canteen for those who prefer their meals undisturbed

First Promenade (decks 225 and 226)

The First Promenade is full of shops, entertainment and food, making the station one of the best attractions in its area.

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Arboretum

The arboretum is a natural retreat, containing all sorts of botanical curios from around the Borderlands, including plants from the Son'a planet, the Da'al and there are even rumours of cuttings taken from the USS Resolution's recent sojourn to the distant future.

A little taste of old Ireland, with appropriate decor and music. Make sure to try the Irish Stout, on tap! If you ask for Malone, they will lead you to a back room for poker and other amusements. Thursday nights are "Sing for your supper" open mic nights - please the crowd, get free your dinner for free. Don't please them, and find yourself washing dishes. Life is a risk, my friend.

Professional and Profane, Ltd.

A bakery selling anatomically correct cakes.

Prosperity Pagoda

A themed bar-cum-restaurant, themed with Ancient Chinese culture from Earth, serving a variety of Chinese foods in a similarly decorated restaurant.

Subway Sam's

This sit-down cafe specializes in sandwiches and soups from across the galaxy. Mostly catering to a lunch crowd, available beverages include water, varieties of fruit juices, and other soft drinks. In April 2398, over 300 station residents were hospitalized after eating contaminated Antarean spinach at Subway Sam's.

Twilight's Edge

A popular spot for food, drink and entertainment among Deep Space 224 personnel, civilians and visitors. Similar to the other branches on StarBase 118 and Deep Space 17. Twilight's Edge has wonderful views of the Borderlands swirling stars and gorgeous inky darkness.

The Vinyl Frontier

Selling old records from Earth's past, as well as other music from around the galaxy, all "pointlessly" restored onto vintage vinyl discs.

Second Promenade (decks 227 and 228)

The Second Promenade is full of shops, entertainment and food. It along with the first level of the promenade makes the station one of the best attractions in its area.

Babbling Brooks

All purpose spa, salon, massage parlour, and relaxation emporium. Named after the proprietor, Brooks Landry, who likes to talk.

Burger Nagus

A Ferengi burger joint, attached to the House of Commerce. It is run by a tiny old Ferengi named Ples.

Menu Items include burger's made with a combination of slug meat and Terran beef. Spicy "shicken" sandwich. Sides such as Grub Fries, freshly chilled. And drinks such as Slug'O'Cola and Aquasition.

Gint's Gifts

Just across from Burger Nagus and the House of Commerce, lies Gint's Gifts. Named for the first Grand Nagus. Come spend your hard earned profits on useless, overpriced junk from across the galaxy! Mention you are part of Star Fleet, and enjoy sixty percent off of your purchases.

Yem-tukh Nar-tor'i (Acceptable Food)

This eatery serves traditional vegetarian cuisine from the planet Vulcan, as well as a small variety of meats from the same culture for those not of the vegetarian bent.

FMC Movie Theater

A holo theater showing the latest releases from across the Federation. Modeled after the early 21st century AMC movie theaters complete with vinyl covered reclining seats, buttery popcorn, bad theater food, and cheap beer.

Holodeck

This holodeck is the recently converted and repaired one. The entrance is in the finished section of the third promenade.

USS Resolution Memorial (temporary)

The USS Resolution, a frequent visitor to Deep Space 224, was destroyed on Stardate 239810.13. Within hours of the news reaching the station, residents and business owners began laying flowers and other items in front of an unoccupied storefront on Deck 228 in a makeshift memorial to the ship, and the crew who lost their lives.

Vulcan Science Academy (deck 231)

At one point terrorised by Alieth and Meidra Sirin. They were cleared of all charges and songs are still being sung of their valor against Klingon fake science.

Nature Level (deck 232)

This is a triple level deck in size but is counted as 1 deck. It was built as part of the repair and conversion of the station. Star Fleet Medical had advised that crew serving long term on a station might benefit from an area of normal plant life. This entire level has plants, flowers, bushes and trees.

While the station has an Arboretum on the First Promenade its small size makes it a nice place for visitors to the station to relax. This nature level is only for station personnel. It also doubles as a research station into the native plant life in this sector. Also any plants from any where on the station may be transferred down here for care if they are not doing so well. Station personnel can also get plants for their quarters or offices and so can Starfleet personnel on board ships as well.

Station Services (decks 234 and 235)

Deck 234 has the hospital and special containment areas for medical needs. It also holds the offices for Station services. Anyone wanting to arrange for quarters or commercial space would go here.

Deck 235 has the security office which also has the brig and armory within its section. There are also special containment areas for property.

Life support systems (decks 236 to 239)

Besides the main life support system, there are also 2 back up systems. The station's water purification and reclamation facilities.

Docking Ring

Docking Bays

Deep Space 224 has a large number of docking bays for shuttles and other auxillary craft.