Starbase T'Plana-Hath/Deep Space 12

Starbase T'Plana-Hath is a Federation stronghold in the Alpha Quadrant.  She is the Headquarters of the Federation Task Force Thunder Fleet, also called the 5th Fleet. The station is commanded by Rear Admiral Obi Mendahar. From T'Plana-Hath, he can oversee the operations of Thunder Fleet, and dispatch ships as needed to assure the Alpha Quadrant will be secure.  The station orbits the planet New Aries, which is home to Outpost T'Lar, a terraforming station.  Also, in orbit of Sampson, the only moon in orbit, is Salvage Yard 168, which T'Plana-Hath uses as a source for parts on occasion.

The base is guarded by the USS Vichy, a Defiant Class Escort.  Crew are assigned to her on a mission-by mission basis, and anyone from the station may be called upon for a mission. Also berthing out of T'Plana-Hath are the USS Vega, another Defiant Class Escort, which handles short range and short-duty assignments, and the newly recommissioned USS Vigilance, a Sovereign Class (Carrier Variant) vessel which provides the backbone of the defense in this region of space, carrying a squadron of fighters and several specialty vessels

Vulcan Cultural Center/T'Plana-Hath Academy A training center for Students enrolled in the Vulcan Science Academy.  Vulcan Cultural Studies and Zenorelations/Diplomacy courses are offered, as are Internships with the Terraforming Outpost T'Lar on New Aries, which the Starbase orbits. Zoological Gardens Starbase T'Plana-Hath has a large zoological park on one of it's lower decks.  Visitors and off-duty crew are welcome to come enjoy the sights.  Research is carried out regarding animal behavior, and ecosphere mechanics.  There is always something amazing to behold. Aquatic Park Just two decks down from the Zoological Gardens, the starbase Aquacultural Research Lab hosts a variety of marine life from throughout the Alpha Quadrant.  There is a public area where the various creatures can be seen, and a small Hydroponics facility to be toured (the main Hydroponics Facilities are off limits to visitors-Authorized Personnel only). Stellar Observatory High atop Starbase T'Plana-Hath lies the Stellar Observatory.  Here massive sensors and telescopes observe and record a variety of astrometric data.  Wonderous galactic sights are always  a reason to visit. Starbase Promenade The main thouroughfare for the Starbase, here a variety of merchants, traders, and restauranteers are liscensed to do business.  One never knows what food, drink, bargians, or artifacts they may find here.  Some shops change frequently, others have been there for years.  Two popular attractions are the Delta Moon (a dance club, run by Ivos, a Deltan) and The Gold Bar (a bar run by Bartok, a Ferengi). Holo-Theatres Larger than standard Holo-Suites, these facilities can provide interactive or passive holographic entertainment.  Each theatre features a holographic "Usher" program, to assist with the programming of each performance.  It functions as a more personal interface to the computer.   Smaller, more individualized holosuites also exist, and the "Usher" is still available to assist in programming. Warrant Officer Academy Starfleet Crewmen rising above the rank of Chief Petty Officer may enroll in the Warrant Officer Academy.  Extensive Field Training is given in locations best suited to the areas of specialization the Warrant Officer will study.  Warrant Officers can be either Naval or Marine in background.  T'Plana-Hath takes crewmen who will study in the fields of Small Vessel Piloting, and Starbase Operations.  Warrant Officer Instructors and their enrollees are not uncommon to spot around the base.