Starbase 24

Starbase 24 is a major Federation installation of the which is in service with Starfleet in the 24th century.

It serves as the headquarters and center of operations of Task Force Tenacious. The station's base commander holds the rank of Commodore and reports to the Flag Officer-in-Command of the task force who holds the rank of Rear Admiral.

Location
Starbase 24 is located in the area of Federation space beyond the in the Beta Quadrant, directly facing the Klingon Empire and  beyond.

Starship defense
Starbase 24 is protected by the following starships:
 * One Assault Cruiser, which serves as the flagship of the Base Commander and Sector Commander.
 * Three Fast Frigates
 * Five Tactical Frigates
 * 36 Advanced Tactical Fighters (4 squadrons)

It also has a non-tactical support ship complement, namely:
 * One Medical Cruiser
 * Two Science Frigates
 * Two Supply Cruisers

When operating as a unit, this complement is collectively commanded by the station's executive officer who holds the rank of Captain.

Auxiliary craft complement
Starbase 24 also has an auxiliary craft complement of:
 * 8 runabouts
 * 8 runabouts

Vanguard Command
As of 2385, Starbase 24 was attached to Starfleet's Eighth Fleet and serves as the base of operations of Thranstor Command and the home port of Task Force Tenacious, one of the five (5) major task force formations of the Eighth Fleet.