SFMC Camp Margrave

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Camp Margrave

Overview

Camp Margrave, named in honor of Colonel Elias Margrave, pioneer of Marine Reconnaissance Doctrine and a decorated veteran of the Dominion War, stands as the first line of defense on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Conceived in the aftermath of the Borg incursions and Dominion War, and following the catastrophic failures of the Mars Defense Perimeter, Camp Margrave was built to ensure no threat reaches Earth again unchallenged. Established as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) and home to the Twenty-Third Regiment, it functions as both a Spaceport and Rapid Deployment Station, enabling Marine units to mobilize across the inner and outer Sol system and deep-space fronts with little notice. Integrated into the Federation’s broader defense grid, Camp Margrave anchors the Outer Sol Defense Network, ready to respond to emerging threats from the frontier and beyond.

"When Diplomacy Fails, We Don’t."

Beyond its defensive role, Camp Margrave houses some of Starfleet Marine Corps’ most elite Specialty Training Schools, including advanced sniper, reconnaissance, zero-g combat, mountain combat operations, close-quarters combat, and special operations training — producing Marines prepared to operate in extreme environments like Titan itself. Its brutal conditions, combined with state-of-the-art facilities, make it a proving ground where only the Federation's toughest warriors emerge ready for combat.

Camp Margrave - Unit and Facility Breakdown

Category	Details
Base Name	SFMC Camp Margrave, Titan (Saturn VI)
Function	Forward Operating Base (FOB), Cooperative Security Location (CSL), Spaceport & Deployment Hub, SFMC Logistics, Training Facility, Outer Sol Defense Anchor
Total Personnel	Approx. 7,500 Marines and Staff
Combat Units	23rd Regiment (Scout Sniper and Recon) – Primary Regiment 117th Rapid Deployment Battalion – Drop Troops and Rapid Response 221st Armored Recon Detachment – Light Armor and Scout Vehicles 316th Heavy Weapons Battalion - HEIC & Emplaced Weaponry Marine Special Operations Group (MARSOG) – Black Ops, Direct Action, and CQB
Training Commands	SFMC Scout Sniper School Mountain & Arctic Warfare Training Center Close-Quarters Combat and Breaching Facility Reconnaissance & Infiltration Training Program Marine Corps Interstellar Space Training Center (zero-g and ship boarding)
Spaceport Facilities	Supports 12+ Marine Drop Ships and Transports simultaneously 3 Heavy Launch Pads for Interstellar Deployment Support for Orbital Defense Platforms and Patrol Ships USS Hale NCC-16131 USS Westin NCC-31826 USS Santa Cecilia NCC-71832
Defensive Systems	Titan Surface Defense Grid: Phaser Arrays, Ground-to-Orbit Missile Platforms, Drone Surveillance Net Outer Sol Defense Link: Connected to Earth and Mars orbital defense systems
Key Staff	Base Commanding Officer: Colonel (TBD) Executive Officer: Lt. Colonel Training Commander: Major Logistics & Support Commander: Major (Overseeing transport, supply, and medbay)

Location

Camp Margrave is situated in the rugged, methane-rich terrain of **Titan**, designed to test Marine candidates in some of the harshest environmental conditions in the Sol system. With **gravity slightly weaker than Earth's**, dense orange clouds, and cryogenic landscapes, it offers unique training for **extreme cold weather, low-visibility, and mountain warfare** operations.

Background

Founded in response to emerging threats from hostile species such as the **Borg, Dominion, and Romulans**, Camp Margrave was established as a forward-thinking initiative to sharpen Starfleet's combat readiness. The Federation's shift toward proactive defense measures led to the need for a specialized center where Starfleet Marines could train for:

• Close-Quarters Combat
• Direct Support of Infantry and Recon Units
• Reconnaissance and Special Operations
• Mountain Warfare Training
• Interstellar Space Combat Training
• SFMC Systems and Combat Development

Camp Margrave also functions as an **SFMC Regional Combatant Command** and is linked directly to **Marine Corps Interstellar Space Training Command**.

History

Established in **Stardate 72981.3** following the devastating conflicts with the Borg and Dominion, Camp Margrave represents the Federation's realization that not every encounter can be solved with diplomacy. The first regiments were formed from veterans of prior conflicts — a blend of grizzled warriors and new recruits hardened through relentless training.

Duty Post

Second Lieutenant Samuel Woolheater served at Camp Margrave from **Stardate 75120.4 to 76300.0**, completing advanced courses in:

• **Scout Sniper Specialization**
• **Reconnaissance & Direct Action**
• **Close-Quarters Combat**
• **Mountain and Arctic Warfare**

During his time at Margrave, Woolheater participated in live-fire exercises and led small-unit tactics courses, earning commendations for sniper marksmanship and reconnaissance excellence.

Base Divisions & Commands

• CLOSE-QUARTERS COMBAT
• DIRECT SUPPORT OF INFANTRY AND RECONNAISSANCE UNITS
• RECONNAISSANCE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
• MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER
• TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND
• MARINE CORPS INTERSTELLAR SPACE TRAINING CENTER
• SFMC REGIONAL COMBATANT COMMAND
• MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
• SFMC SYSTEMS COMMAND

Notable Quotes

"The Borg, Romulans, Cardassians, Klingons, the Dominion... since mankind first set foot beyond Earth, we have stood at the precipice of war. But when new threats emerge from the depths of space, we are the ones who meet them — with a rifle in hand and eyes downrange."

"We are soldiers. But we realize that we are something more. We protect and defend an engine. That powers the free flow of people and ideas. Of scientific discovery and the joy of exploration. We are soldiers that are proud to bear the name...Starfleet Marines."

"If you're looking to 'go boldly' or be at the forefront of discovery, you've come to the wrong place. If you understand sacrifice and the will to defend, welcome to Margrave."

Images and Visuals

• **Main Gate Signage**:
• Placeholder: **Base Command Center Exterior**
• Placeholder: **Sniper School Training Grounds**
• Placeholder: **Recon Unit Barracks**
• Placeholder: **Titan Surface Training Ranges**

See Also

• USS John Paul Jones
• Starfleet Marine Corps
• SFMC Scout Sniper School