StarBase 118 Commercial Sector: Difference between revisions

| The social and economic heart of Starbase 118 is undoubtedly the Commercial Sector. The Commercial sector refers both to the overall civilian commerce area in on the starbase as well as the specific domed city area.  The overall sector has three distinct areas, which contain eleven districts and four sub-districts between them.

[[Image:SB118 CS PD.png|thumb|500px|Right|Click Image to enlarge]]Comprising almost the entirety of the bulbous middle section of Starbase 118, the Commercial District is almost 4.25 kilometres in diameter and 1.45 kilometers tall (in contrast, the island of Manhattan is 2km in diameter). Holographic clouds are simulated at a range of between 1200 and 1400 meters and the sky is a holographic projection as is the sunlight. The various districts are programmed to receive seasonal weather such as snow in the winter or heavier rain in the tropical season, depending on the climate they are based on. In addition, holographic representations of countryside are displayed ground level to give the appearance that the dome is endless. Most of the districts also incorporate around various artificial rivers and streams which come off of the main body of the lake.

The Commercial Sector is a bustling metropolis and cultural melting pot that serves a shining beacon of the cultural diversity of the United Federation of Planets and her allies. With over 200,000 inhabitants ranging from active Starfleet officers and their families, independent civilians making a living, political refugees looking for a better life and everything else in between calling this place ‘home’, the Commercial Sector is, in essence, a self-contained city in space with its own civilian oversight government that works closely with Starfleet. And in addition to the permanent residents are those transient visitors for those looking for a weekend break, freighter crews who are making overnight stops, and all other sorts of travelers. It is estimated that at any given time there are no less than 300,000 people in the Commercial Sector.

This contains only one distinct area, '''[[The Promenade]]'''. It consists of a ring of businesses and services that circle the upper dome.  This serves as the first port (and first impression) for most travelers.  It is also the most easily accessible area for on duty Starfleet officers and cadet attending StarBase 118's Academy.  As such the shops on the Promenade are the most well established, well vetted and are some of the most popular places on the Starbase

[[File:118 Map.png|thumb|500px|right|Click Image to enlarge]]The largest portion of the Commercial Sector, this area contains seven districts and all four sub-districts, and is often referred to as the commercial sector rather than as simply a portion of it. The main dome was where most of the damage from [[SB118Ops_Mission_Logs/Sal_Taybrim/Edge_of_Glory|Chennel's attack]] in 2394 occurred, and thus saw extensive renovations later that year.

*'''[[Starbase 118 Shi'Kahr District|Shi'Kahr]]''': A large district designed in a mixture of various Vulcan styles.

*'''[[Starbase 118 Trinity City|Trinity City]]''': A diverse area that is also the hub of the station's civilian administration.

These areas are located beneath the main dome, in a space originally carved out from service corridors, access tunnels, and other areas that were at one point overlooked. Thus, it has undergone numerous renovations over the years, such as the revamping of one section into ''Nuova Eleganza'' in 2393, and the creation of the ''Laikan District'' from a portion of ''The Dungeon'' in 2394.  

*'''[[Nuova Eleganza]]''': A trendy district of Gothic architecture located beneath the Laikan and Dungeon areas.

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Civilians and Starfleet personnel alike make their homes in the non-standard housing of the Commercial Sector.

*An officer must be of the rank of full Lieutenant (or Marine Captain) to move out of standard Starfleet quarters and into the Commercial sector. Lower ranked officers need to petition their Commanding Officer and receive permission to move.

*Enlisted personnel must be of the rank of Chief Petty officer or higher to move out of standard Starfleet quarters; enlisted members who have at least seven years of service may petition to move with their Department Chief's permission.

The outer area beyond the main commercial area of the dome host shuttle bays with multiple docking ports for all sorts of commercial and civilian vessels.  The outer dome also hosts many holodecks, gardens, civilian quarters, cargo bays, meeting facilities, repair shops for ships or shuttles, and fuel stations.