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Catering for the leisure time of Starbase's population and any visitors, the Entertainment Section provides opportunities for recreation in simulated 'outdoor' environments, as well as sporting facilities and theatres. | Catering for the leisure time of Starbase's population and any visitors, the Entertainment Section provides opportunities for recreation in simulated 'outdoor' environments, as well as sporting facilities and theatres. | ||
* ''Mountain Range "The Space":'' An entire verdant valley ringed by several peaks is situated right at the heart of the station, providing a 'natural' environment for anyone accustomed to time planetside. A section of deciduous forest gives way to open grass, with a small lake and a river that eventually flows beneath a bridge and into a gorge. None of it is holographic, and the space has been stocked with appropriate wildlife from several compatible worlds. Available activities include rock climbing, bungee jumping from the bridge, canoeing and swimming in the lake, bushwalking and picnicking. It gave credence to the nomenclature for the Immense-Class designation of the starbase. The series of natural mountains that had been quarried from nearby asteroids and assembled into a realistic approximation of a small mountain range easily approaching a thousand meters or more in height. Like foothills to these mountains, a secondary park-like setting had been established leading away from the alpine meadows formed by this feature, and these multi-use parklands had been labeled the "Verdant Galaxy Gardens" | * ''Mountain Range "The Space":'' An entire verdant valley ringed by several peaks is situated right at the heart of the station, providing a 'natural' environment for anyone accustomed to time planetside. A section of deciduous forest gives way to open grass, with a small lake and a river that eventually flows beneath a bridge and into a gorge. None of it is holographic, and the space has been stocked with appropriate wildlife from several compatible worlds. Available activities include rock climbing, bungee jumping from the bridge, canoeing and swimming in the lake, bushwalking and picnicking. And because no natural area would be complete without a beach, on another side of the mountain range a mix of natural beach sand with a water front and an holographic endless horizon gives the impression of a beach near the mountain range. It gave credence to the nomenclature for the Immense-Class designation of the starbase. The series of natural mountains that had been quarried from nearby asteroids and assembled into a realistic approximation of a small mountain range easily approaching a thousand meters or more in height. Like foothills to these mountains, a secondary park-like setting had been established leading away from the alpine meadows formed by this feature, and these multi-use parklands had been labeled the "Verdant Galaxy Gardens" | ||
* ''Verdant Galaxy Gardens:'' Similar to the arboretum aboard the Constitution but proportionally bigger in size, the Verdant Galaxy Gardens were manicured and maintained with public use spaces for a variety of activities. Foliage representing many of the Federation's member worlds could be found in neat gardens and small copses, and lawns and water features seamlessly bordered and blended each biosphere. Whereas The Space encouraged physical activity and adventure, the Verdant Galaxy Gardens encouraged relaxation and meditation. | * ''Verdant Galaxy Gardens:'' Similar to the arboretum aboard the Constitution but proportionally bigger in size, the Verdant Galaxy Gardens were manicured and maintained with public use spaces for a variety of activities. Foliage representing many of the Federation's member worlds could be found in neat gardens and small copses, and lawns and water features seamlessly bordered and blended each biosphere. Whereas The Space encouraged physical activity and adventure, the Verdant Galaxy Gardens encouraged relaxation and meditation. | ||
* ''Snow Play Area:'' A U-shaped 'glacial' valley has been carved into the mountains of The Space, and through some wizardry with the environmental systems it is snow-covered and below freezing, whilst the valley and gardens below remain warm. To add to the atmosphere, visitors access the valley via a cable-car. A modest ski area has been set up, with equipment hire and lifts, and additional activities include tobogganing, sledding and a designated area for snowmen and snowball fights. A cosy chalet offers hearty meals and warming 'apres-ski' drinks. | * ''Snow Play Area:'' A U-shaped 'glacial' valley has been carved into the mountains of The Space, and through some wizardry with the environmental systems it is snow-covered and below freezing, whilst the valley and gardens below remain warm. To add to the atmosphere, visitors access the valley via a cable-car. A modest ski area has been set up, with equipment hire and lifts, and additional activities include tobogganing, sledding and a designated area for snowmen and snowball fights. A cosy chalet offers hearty meals and warming 'apres-ski' drinks. | ||