Starbase 12

Starbase 12 is one of three command center starbases in Starfleet constructed along the furthest reaches of Federation space. It serves as the headquarters and center of operations of the Eighth Fleet. The station's base commander holds the rank of Vice Admiral and reports to the Flag Officer-in-Command of the Eighth Fleet, Admiral.

Location
Starbase 12 is located in the area of Federation space along the original borders of the Romulan Star Empire and the borders of the Klingon Empire. It is the largest Federation asset in this region of space.

Ship support
Starbase 12 is protected by the Starbase Defense Task Force of the Eigth Fleet. The task force is composed of fourteen (14) starships, namely:
 * One Assault Cruiser
 * Five Tactical Frigates
 * Eight Tactical Corvettes

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

The task force is commanded by Starbase 12's Executive Officer, who holds the rank of Captain.

Auxiliary craft complement
Starbase 12 is also protected by one full Tactical fighter group composed of four Tactical fighter wings or 144 Advanced tactical fighters.

For multi-purpose missions, Starbase 12 utilizes any of the following:


 * 20 runabouts
 * 20 runabouts
 * 20 Type-11 shuttles
 * 20 Type-9 shuttles

There are also three (3) Admiral's Yacht docked on the station. One for the Flag Officer-in-Command of the fleet, one for the Deputy Flag Officer-in-Command of the fleet, and one for the Base Commander of the station who is also a Flag officer.