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==Background== |
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| − | In the case of the station appearing in the original version of "The Ultimate Computer", it was originally seen as recycled footage of [[Deep Space Station K-7]], which originally appeared in {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}}. In the {{y|2008}} remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the station was given a new design |
+ | In the case of the station appearing in the original version of "The Ultimate Computer", it was originally seen as recycled footage of [[Deep Space Station K-7]], which originally appeared in {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}}. In the {{y|2008}} remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the station was given a new design based upon Masao Okasaki's [http://www.psiphi.org/images/vanguard-side-big.jpg design] for [[Starbase 47]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Vanguard]]'' series of [[novels]] (though scaled down in size). |
Based on information obtained from [[Michael Okuda]], the [[CGI model]] of the station that appeared in "The Ultimate Computer" was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue. |
Based on information obtained from [[Michael Okuda]], the [[CGI model]] of the station that appeared in "The Ultimate Computer" was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue. |
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Revision as of 13:07, 10 February 2008
Enterprise approaching Starbase 6 (2268)
USS Enterprise-D in orbit of Starbase 6 (2365)
Starbase 6 was a Federation starbase, the nearest one located to the planet Gravesworld. It was commanded by Commodore Enwright in 2268.
In 2268, the USS Intrepid worked in conjunction with Starbase 6 in conducting a mission to investigate the loss of contact with solar system Gamma 7A in Sector 39J. On stardate 4307.1, Starbase 6 lost contact with the Intrepid and a rescue priority was issued to the USS Enterprise, which was already en route to the starbase. Following their investigation, the Enterprise would return to the base for a scheduled layover and extended shore leave. (TOS: "The Immunity Syndrome")
Later that year, the Enterprise was ordered to this base to be refitted with the M-5 computer. All but 20 of the Enterprise's crew was offloaded to this base, where they were kept in a security holding area, while the ship proceeded to participate in a Starfleet battle simulation. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
The shuttlecraft Conrad assigned to Starbase 6 in the 2270s was launching from the San Francisco air tram station just as Admiral James T. Kirk's air tram was arriving in 2273. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition)
In 2365, the USS Enterprise-D traveled to Starbase 6 from Gravesworld, following the death of Dr. Ira Graves, to drop off Kareen Brianon so she could arrange transport back to Earth. (TNG: "The Schizoid Man")
Background
In the case of the station appearing in the original version of "The Ultimate Computer", it was originally seen as recycled footage of Deep Space Station K-7, which originally appeared in "The Trouble with Tribbles". In the 2008 remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the station was given a new design based upon Masao Okasaki's design for Starbase 47 in the Star Trek: Vanguard series of novels (though scaled down in size).
Based on information obtained from Michael Okuda, the CGI model of the station that appeared in "The Ultimate Computer" was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue.