Building 8 is a complex of three related facilities, all dedicated to the starbase's defense. The complex is located on the bank of a river on the perimeter of the base, near Building 7, and it includes an airfield for hovercraft, hangars for fightercraft, phaser batteries and photon torpedo launchers, and shield generators. The complex is staffed, maintained, and operated by Command Division. |
Main Building: The complex's Chief of Operations and his staff have their offices here, on the second level. On the first level is a mess hall, a conference room, and transporter booths for quick access to all parts of the complex. The third level is the control tower, which oversees the operation of the airfield and directs all traffic. |
Airfield and Hangars: Parked on the airfield are hovercraft which are used for patrolling the terrain around the base. Six large hangars house the base's tactical fighters, which can engage small enemy ships both in the atmosphere and in orbit. The runway between the hangars ends in a take-off and landing ramp which extends over the river and provides a clear flight path for all vehicles. |
Fire Control Building: Situated atop a small hill behind the Main Building, the base's phaser batteries and photon torpedo launchers are located here. Six phaser banks surround the building -- two single ground units and two twin pedestal-mounted units. All are capable of independent or combined operation, and can fire in any direction. On the building's roof are four photon torpedo launchers, mounted in a turret which can rotate 360 degrees while firing. |
Shield Generators: Beyond the Fire Control Building is the Shield Generator Facility, most of which is underground. This building provides the power for a series of shield emitters which are arranged in a ring around the base and create a dome of energy over it if the base is attacked. |