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The '''Habitat Areas''' of StarBase 118 refers to the two sections of the base which house permanent and temporary residents of the base, including civilians and StarFleet personnel. | The '''Habitat Areas''' of StarBase 118 refers to the two sections of the base which house permanent and temporary residents of the base, including civilians and StarFleet personnel. | ||
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There are two distinct habitat sections: upper and lower. The upper section spans 274 decks while the lower spans 272, and is smaller in diameter. Housing is diverse throughout the two sections, with neither zoned for any specific class of resident more than another. There are, however, numerous different types of residential areas. | There are two distinct habitat sections: upper and lower. The upper section spans 274 decks while the lower spans 272, and is smaller in diameter. Housing is diverse throughout the two sections, with neither zoned for any specific class of resident more than another. There are, however, numerous different types of residential areas. | ||
{{LCARS-bar-heading|Types of Residential Zoning|10|COLOR=linear-gradient(to right, #e6be35, #c17207)}} | |||
There are five different types of available housing units. Incoming permanent residents of the base can contact the housing authority before arrival to have a unit available as soon as they are cleared through the base's immigration center. However, those residents who do not have the opportunity to arrange for housing ahead of time may be required to be housed in temporary quarters until an appropriate residence can be prepared. | There are five different types of available housing units. Incoming permanent residents of the base can contact the housing authority before arrival to have a unit available as soon as they are cleared through the base's immigration center. However, those residents who do not have the opportunity to arrange for housing ahead of time may be required to be housed in temporary quarters until an appropriate residence can be prepared. | ||
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===Apartment style=== | ===Apartment style=== | ||
In the simplest type of zoning, residents are housed in blocks of 40-60 moderately-sized apartments which share a common lobby and entrance. As with all other zoning types, StarFleet personnel and citizens are mixed freely. Generally, residents of these areas are childless, or have very young children who do not require their own room yet. | [[File:Voyjanewaysquarters.jpg|thumb|right|Typical apartment style quarters.]]In the simplest type of zoning, residents are housed in blocks of 40-60 moderately-sized apartments which share a common lobby and entrance. As with all other zoning types, StarFleet personnel and citizens are mixed freely. Generally, residents of these areas are childless, or have very young children who do not require their own room yet. | ||
Units within this style of housing include one-to-two bedrooms, distinct dining and family areas, as well as one full washroom. Replicators are standard. | Units within this style of housing include one-to-two bedrooms, distinct dining and family areas, as well as one full washroom. Replicators are standard. | ||
Community areas are few in this type of zoning, generally limited to a gathering space for meetings and recreation. It is important to note, however, that many of the apartment style zones are located on the exterior ring of the base, giving these units access to true windows. Other styles of housing, explained below, share communal areas which makes it difficult to fairly place one or another unit with a true window. As such, being that apartment style zones do share common corridors, it is easy to place them all along exterior bulkheads, and make the distribution of windows among the generally unrelated residences more fair. | Community areas are few in this type of zoning, generally limited to a gathering space for meetings and recreation. It is important to note, however, that many of the apartment style zones are located on the exterior ring of the base, giving these units access to true windows. Other styles of housing, explained below, share communal areas which makes it difficult to fairly place one or another unit with a true window. As such, being that apartment style zones do share common corridors, it is easy to place them all along exterior bulkheads, and make the distribution of windows among the generally unrelated residences more fair. | ||
Standard Apartment style quarters are listed with letter codes: | |||
* '''A-Style''' are for junior officers, and civilians with an application. They are roomier than similar quarters on a starship and feature five main rooms: a bedroom, separate bathroom, a functional kitchenette with dining area, a main room, and a recreation room. | |||
* '''B-Style''' are for mid rank enlisted, cadets doing final intern work for advanced programs and civilians with an application. They are roomier than similar quarters on a starship and feature four main rooms: a bedroom, separate bathroom, a functional kitchenette with dining area, and a main room. | |||
* '''C-Style''' are for enlisted crew and civilians. They are roomy, but set up like an 'efficiency' apartment with one main room serving as bedroom and main room, and a separate kitchenette and bathroom. | |||
* '''D-Style''' are for enlisted, cadets and civilians and are 'duplex' quarters shared with a roommate. They have a shared kitchette, main room and bathroom, with a bedroom for each occupant on opposite sides. | |||
* '''E-Style''' are Senior Officer's apartments, and can be held by civilians via application (and generally a wait list). These feature a full kitchen, dining room, one large bathroom, one main room, one rec room, one bedroom and an entry/utility area. | |||
* '''F-Style''' are family quarters and are available for any enlisted, officer or civilian via application. They offer a full kitchen, dining room, main room, rec room, two or more bathrooms, and two or more bedrooms. They are assigned and adjusted according to family size. | |||
===Suite style=== | ===Suite style=== | ||
For residents wishing to maintain their own apartments, while living in close proximity to friends or relatives, the suite style of housing is an optimal fit. In this type of zoning, three to six apartments will share a small lounge area and one central entrance, off which the private residences are maintained. Similar to the community style housing (below), the lounge area contains some type of simulated window, which can be customized to the resident's tastes for the regular viewing of outdoor scenes. All of the suites will always have windows (which can be easily changed from opaque to translucent to transparent) which view the lounge and allow light from the simulated window to shine through. | [[File:Arboretum1.jpg|thumb|right|One style of a shared lounge.]]For residents wishing to maintain their own apartments, while living in close proximity to friends or relatives, the suite style of housing is an optimal fit. In this type of zoning, three to six apartments will share a small lounge area and one central entrance, off which the private residences are maintained. Similar to the community style housing (below), the lounge area contains some type of simulated window, which can be customized to the resident's tastes for the regular viewing of outdoor scenes. All of the suites will always have windows (which can be easily changed from opaque to translucent to transparent) which view the lounge and allow light from the simulated window to shine through. | ||
Apartments within this zoning are nearly identical to the simple apartment style zoning, and include one-to-two bedrooms, a distinct dining and family area, and a full washroom. Replicators are also standard here. | Apartments within this zoning are nearly identical to the simple apartment style zoning, and include one-to-two bedrooms, a distinct dining and family area, and a full washroom. Replicators are also standard here. | ||
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Those residents with larger families often request this very popular style of housing, which sustains over 50% of those living on the base. In this setup, 12-18 larger housing units share a central atrium which may span from four to six decks. | Those residents with larger families often request this very popular style of housing, which sustains over 50% of those living on the base. In this setup, 12-18 larger housing units share a central atrium which may span from four to six decks. | ||
At the centre of these atriums would be an interior area with parkland, ponds or gardens planted inside the starbase to simulate a planet surface and relaxing atmosphere. | |||
All atriums in this setup include a simulated "window" ceiling, which cycles from daylight to evening hours. Atriums are also constructed with greenery in mind, including at least one large arboreal plant situated on the bottom deck of the atrium. Around the flora is also built a central gathering space, which can be converted from a play area for children to a meeting space for adults. This style of housing also forgoes the larger dining areas within each house, which may be found in other styles of housing on the base. Instead, a communal dining area is provided on one floor of the atrium -- although each individual unit still maintains its own replicator for small meals, snacks, and supplies as necessary. | All atriums in this setup include a simulated "window" ceiling, which cycles from daylight to evening hours. Atriums are also constructed with greenery in mind, including at least one large arboreal plant situated on the bottom deck of the atrium. Around the flora is also built a central gathering space, which can be converted from a play area for children to a meeting space for adults. This style of housing also forgoes the larger dining areas within each house, which may be found in other styles of housing on the base. Instead, a communal dining area is provided on one floor of the atrium -- although each individual unit still maintains its own replicator for small meals, snacks, and supplies as necessary. | ||
Each house in these small communities maintains its own private space, with a secure front door. However, units must be accessed from the community space, into which there are only two entrances -- usually one on the highest level, and one on the lowest level. | Each house in these small communities maintains its own private space, with a secure front door. However, units must be accessed from the community space, into which there are only two entrances -- usually one on the highest level, and one on the lowest level. | ||
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===Privacy style=== | ===Privacy style=== | ||
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Privacy style residences cannot easily be categorized, as some are quite small (one bedroom), while others maybe very large (four-to-five bedrooms). None share facilities with other houses, as this style residence is dispersed quite widly among the habitats. | Privacy style residences cannot easily be categorized, as some are quite small (one bedroom), while others maybe very large (four-to-five bedrooms). None share facilities with other houses, as this style residence is dispersed quite widly among the habitats. | ||
Despite their singular nature, these residences are highly sought-after, and waiting lists may be longer than five years at a given point in time. They are generally reserved for V.I.P's such as the Admiralty, the commanding officer or the head of [[ | Despite their singular nature, these residences are highly sought-after, and waiting lists may be longer than five years at a given point in time. They are generally reserved for V.I.P's such as the Admiralty, the commanding officer or the head of the station's [[StarBase_118_Intelligence|intelligence department]] who require privacy (although some of these may instead opt to live in other types of living area). | ||
{{LCARS-bar-heading|General Notes|10|COLOR=linear-gradient(to right, #e6be35, #c17207)}} | |||
===Lack of exterior views=== | ===Lack of exterior views=== | ||
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It is important to keep in mind that the vast majority, close to 85% of all residences, are located on the interior rings of the base. That is, most of these locations do not have window access. As such, the architects of the base found it necessary to create pleasing spaces that kept a natural feel to them. Some of the residence types, as you have read above, have communal areas which make life without exterior views less difficult. Nonetheless, both the upper and lower habitat areas have a multitude of "park-like" spaces, accessible via the main corridors, open to all residents. The architecture of the spaces vary from large to small, and will often include small flora, benches, soothing nature sounds, and sometimes child-accessible play structures. | It is important to keep in mind that the vast majority, close to 85% of all residences, are located on the interior rings of the base. That is, most of these locations do not have window access. As such, the architects of the base found it necessary to create pleasing spaces that kept a natural feel to them. Some of the residence types, as you have read above, have communal areas which make life without exterior views less difficult. Nonetheless, both the upper and lower habitat areas have a multitude of "park-like" spaces, accessible via the main corridors, open to all residents. The architecture of the spaces vary from large to small, and will often include small flora, benches, soothing nature sounds, and sometimes child-accessible play structures. | ||
Pathways between residences and even decks often include views out to the surrounding dome so that views like the one on the right are easily accessible from anywhere in the habitat section. | |||
===Access to habitat areas=== | ===Access to habitat areas=== | ||
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Approximately 30% of all habitat areas can be reconfigured to accommodate residents requiring different atmospheric or gravitational needs. Approximately 3% of all habitat areas can be reconfigured for non-humanoid residents. | Approximately 30% of all habitat areas can be reconfigured to accommodate residents requiring different atmospheric or gravitational needs. Approximately 3% of all habitat areas can be reconfigured for non-humanoid residents. | ||
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