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[[File:Azeban-City-Coriolis-Station.png|thumb|300px|A Cobra MkIII approaches a Coriolis station]]
[[File:Azeban-City-Coriolis-Station.png|thumb|300px|A Cobra MkIII approaches a Coriolis station]]
'''Stations''' are habitable, artificial structures built in space that orbit a [[star]], [[planet]], or [[moons|moon]]. [[Ships]] can dock with most stations to gain access to their [[#Services|services]]. These are marked as "'''Orbital Ports'''" among the Points of Interest in the System Map in opposition to "[[Surface Port|Planetary Ports]]" while "Stations" is stated in the Navigation filters.
A '''Station''' (aka '''Orbital Port''') is a habitable, artificial structure built in space that orbits a [[star]], [[planet]], or [[moons|moon]]. [[Ships]] can dock with most stations to access their [[#Services|services]]. These are marked as "'''Orbital Ports'''" among the [[Points of Interest]] in the [[System Map]]. These are the opposite of "[[Surface Port|Planetary Ports]]" while "Stations" is stated in the Navigation filters.


Stations are equipped with defence systems to deal with criminals and [[smuggler]]s. [[Defence Turrets]] are lethal and can destroy any ship in a matter of seconds.
Stations are equipped with defence systems to deal with criminals and [[smuggler]]s. [[Defence Turrets]] are lethal and can destroy any ship in a matter of seconds.
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Starport]]s such as the [[Coriolis]], [[Orbis]] and [[Ocellus]] are a safe haven for pilots amid the vastness of space. They are very big; an entire city floating in space and slowly rotating to create artificial [[gravity]] for the [[trader]]s, [[pilot]]s, tourists and citizens aboard. Millions of people live and work there. Gravity differs between each tower's floors. For many residents real daylight is a rare privilege. The landing hub is pressurized with an atmosphere. The docking hub is a safe zone, because no firing of weapons is permitted. Defensive turrets protect it and uphold the law.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref>
[[Starport]]s such as the [[Coriolis]], [[Dodec]], [[Orbis]] and [[Ocellus]] are a safe haven for pilots amid the vastness of space. They are very big; an entire city floating in space and slowly rotating to create artificial [[gravity]] for the [[trader]]s, [[pilot]]s, tourists and citizens aboard. Millions of people live and work there. Gravity differs between each tower's floors. For many residents real daylight is a rare privilege. The landing hub is pressurized with an atmosphere. The docking hub is a safe zone, because no firing of weapons is permitted. Defensive turrets protect it and uphold the law.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref>


Nearly all ships and stations are standard fitted with the [[GalNet]] system for market information, galactic news and communication.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0249, "Pilots Federation's Near Monopoly"</ref>
Nearly all ships and stations are standard fitted with the [[GalNet]] system for market information, galactic news and communication.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0249, "Pilots Federation's Near Monopoly"</ref>
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There are six station interior types for Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations: Standard/Industrial, Wealthy/Service, Tourism, Refinery/Extraction, High Tech, and Agriculture. A station's interior is determined by its star system's type, economy, and population. The Standard/Industrial interior is the most common, especially in systems with Terraforming, Colony, or Military economies, but systems with more wealth and higher populations have a greater chance of possessing stations with one or more of the specialised interiors. Asteroid Bases are a fourth station type that always have the same interior.
There are six station interior types for Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations: Standard/Industrial, Wealthy/Service, Tourism, Refinery/Extraction, High Tech, and Agriculture. A station's interior is determined by its star system's type, economy, and population. The Standard/Industrial interior is the most common, especially in systems with Terraforming, Colony, or Military economies, but systems with more wealth and higher populations have a greater chance of possessing stations with one or more of the specialised interiors. Asteroid Bases are a fourth station type that always have the same interior.


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File:Regular Station.jpg|Standard/Industrial station (e.g. Azeban City, Eranin)
File:Regular Station.jpg|Standard/Industrial station (e.g. Azeban City, Eranin)
File:Wealthy Station.png|Wealthy/Service station (e.g. Leonard Nimoy Station, LHS 3006)
File:Wealthy Station.png|Wealthy/Service station (e.g. Leonard Nimoy Station, LHS 3006)
File:Tourism Station.jpg|Tourism station (e.g. Galouye Terminal, Obambivas)
File:Tourism Station.jpg|Tourism station (e.g. Galouye Terminal, Obambivas)
File:Refinery Station.jpg|Refinery/Extraction station (e.g. Phillips Dock, Peacock)
File:Refinery Station.jpg|Refinery/Extraction station (e.g. Phillips Dock, Peacock)
File:Tech Station.jpg|High Tech station (e.g. Thornycroft Terminal, Kuwair)
File:High Tech Station Fer-de-Lance.jpg|High Tech station (e.g. Thornycroft Terminal, Kuwair)
File:Agriculture Station.jpg|Agriculture station (e.g. Kingsbury Dock, Thrutis)
File:Agriculture Station.jpg|Agriculture station (e.g. Kingsbury Dock, Thrutis)
File:Asteroid Base interior.png|Asteroid Base (e.g. Mitzi's Den, Runo)
File:Standard Asteroid Base Interior.jpg|Asteroid Base (e.g. Mitzi's Den, Runo)
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| colspan="4" |
| colspan="4" |
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" style="width: 300px; padding: 8px;" | '''[[Dodec]]'''<br />[[File:Dodec Station Red Closeup.jpg|300px|link=Dodec]]
| rowspan="7" style="width: 300px; padding: 8px;" | '''[[Dodec]]'''<br />[[File:Dodec Station Front ED.jpg|300px|link=Dodec]]
! colspan=2 style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | [[Icons_legend|Navigation panel icon]]
! colspan=2 style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | [[Icons_legend|Navigation panel icon]]
| [[File:Space Station-Coriolis--Ship-Navigation tab.webp|40px]]
| [[File:Space Station-Dodec--Ship-Navigation tab.png|40x40px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | Landing Pads
! rowspan="3" style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | Landing Pads
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|-
|-
! Medium
! Medium
|8
|18
|-
|-
! Large
! Large
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| colspan="4" |
| colspan="4" |
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" style="width: 300px; padding: 8px;" | '''[[Installation]]'''<br />[[File:Elite Dangerous Installation.png|300px|link=Installation]]
| rowspan="7" |'''[[Ocellus]]'''<br />[[File:OcellusStation 001.jpg|300px|link=Ocellus]]
! colspan=2 style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | [[Icons_legend|Navigation panel icon]]
! colspan="2" |[[Icons_legend|Navigation panel icon]]
| [[File:Outpost--Ship-Navigation_tab.webp|40px]]
|[[File:Space Station-Ocellus--Ship-Navigation tab.webp|40px]]
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | Landing Pads
! rowspan="3" style="width: 100px; text-align: left;" | Landing Pads
! style="width: 60px;" | Small
!Small
|0
| 15
|-
|-
! Medium
! style="width: 60px;" | Medium
|0
|18
|-
|-
! Large
! Large
|0
|9
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Rotation Time
! colspan="2" |Rotation Time
| N/A
|95 sec.
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Gravity (G)
! colspan="2" | Gravity (G)
| N/A
|Docks : 0.26<br />Middle Ring : 0.75<br />Outer Ring : 0.99
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Dimensions (KM)
! colspan="2" | Dimensions (KM)
| N/A
| Large Torus is 1.5 km in radius<br />Small Torus is 2 km in radius
|-
|-
| colspan="4" |
| colspan="4" |
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==Emergency Protocol==
==Emergency protocol==
[[File:Station Attack interior.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station]]
[[File:Station Attack interior.png|thumb|200px|The interior of a damaged station]]
Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations activate emergency protocols in the event of a direct attack that renders them too dangerous to inhabit. Attacks on this scale were apparently rare until December 14, 3303, when a number of stations in the [[Pleiades Nebula]] were devastated by [[Thargoids]].<ref name="Station Attack">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/7jqg5p/so_the_thargoids_attacked_a_station_images/?st=jb6b35m0&sh=f42ecad9 reddit: So the Thargoids(?) Attacked a Station. Images Courtesy of CMDR Bad_Player]</ref> Systems with damaged and repairing stations are hubs for related [[Search and Rescue]] activities.
Coriolis, Ocellus, and Orbis stations activate emergency protocols in the event of a direct attack that renders them too dangerous to inhabit. Attacks on this scale were apparently rare until December 14, 3303, when a number of stations in the [[Pleiades Nebula]] were devastated by [[Thargoids]].<ref name="Station Attack">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/7jqg5p/so_the_thargoids_attacked_a_station_images/?st=jb6b35m0&sh=f42ecad9 reddit: So the Thargoids(?) Attacked a Station. Images Courtesy of CMDR Bad_Player]</ref> Systems with damaged and repairing stations are hubs for related [[Search and Rescue]] activities.
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{{Quote|The Pilots' Federation has issued a travel warning in this system after certain stations were attacked and damaged. All general services have been suspended at the affected stations, but they are accepting aid relief or help evacuating civilians caught up in the disaster.<!--PRE-3.3 NOTICE TEXT: "Pilots Federation Warning: One or more of the space stations in this system has suffered an attack of unknown origin. All normal services have been suspended, but pilots willing to assist are encouraged to do so by helping evacuate civilians or delivering aid to the stations affected."-->|Damaged Starports galaxy map notice}}
{{Quote|The Pilots' Federation has issued a travel warning in this system after certain stations were attacked and damaged. All general services have been suspended at the affected stations, but they are accepting aid relief or help evacuating civilians caught up in the disaster.<!--PRE-3.3 NOTICE TEXT: "Pilots Federation Warning: One or more of the space stations in this system has suffered an attack of unknown origin. All normal services have been suspended, but pilots willing to assist are encouraged to do so by helping evacuate civilians or delivering aid to the stations affected."-->|Damaged Starports galaxy map notice}}
[[File:Station Attack The Oracle.png|thumb|200px|Exterior damage to The Oracle, Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55]]
[[File:Station Attack The Oracle.png|thumb|200px|Exterior damage to The Oracle, Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55]]
Stations that have become damaged enough to trigger emergency protocol display a "Damaged" marker on the [[Galaxy Map]] and [[System Map]]. Refueling, Maintenance, Contacts, Universal Cartographics, and the Crew Lounge are disabled at these stations. The Missions panel is accessible, but no missions are on offer. The Passenger Lounge offers several contracts to transport refugees to the safety of a nearby [[Pilots Federation]] [[Rescue Vessel]]. The Commodities Market is damaged, and only accepts certain emergency supplies. [[Standard Docking Computer|Standard]] and [[Advanced Docking Computer]] functionality is also disabled, forcing pilots to use manual controls if they wish to dock. If a player was docked at a station that becomes damaged, they and their ship will be transferred free of charge to the Rescue Vessel.<ref name="Station Attack" />
Stations that have become damaged enough to trigger emergency protocol display a "Damaged" marker on the [[Galaxy Map]] and [[System Map]]. Refueling, Maintenance, Contacts, [[Universal Cartographics]], and the Crew Lounge are disabled at these stations. The Missions panel is accessible, but no missions are on offer. The Passenger Lounge offers several contracts to transport refugees to the safety of a nearby [[Pilots Federation]] [[Rescue Vessel]]. The Commodities Market is damaged, and only accepts certain emergency supplies. [[Standard Docking Computer|Standard]] and [[Advanced Docking Computer]] functionality is also disabled, forcing pilots to use manual controls if they wish to dock. If a player was docked at a station that becomes damaged, they and their ship will be transferred free of charge to the Rescue Vessel.<ref name="Station Attack" />


Affected stations exhibit severe structural damage, corrosion from Thargoid weapons, fires, and the main reactor module at the far end of Orbis and Ocellus stations is breached; approaching the reactor will disrupt ship HUDs. The docking bay is lit by red emergency lights and littered with floating debris and salvageable commodities. A hazardous level of heat has built up that can easily overwhelm ships that linger in the docking bay too long, and sudden explosions can knock ships off-course at inopportune moments. [[Heatsink Launcher|Heatsinks]], [[Shield Generator]]s, and [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s are strongly recommended.<ref name="Station Attack" />
Affected stations exhibit severe structural damage, corrosion from Thargoid weapons, fires, and the main reactor module at the far end of Orbis and Ocellus stations is breached; approaching the reactor will disrupt ship HUDs. The docking bay is lit by red emergency lights and littered with floating debris and salvageable commodities. A hazardous level of heat has built up that can easily overwhelm ships that linger in the docking bay too long, and sudden explosions can knock ships off-course at inopportune moments. [[Heatsink Launcher|Heatsinks]], [[Shield Generator]]s, and [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s are strongly recommended.<ref name="Station Attack" />
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During this phase, the station requires large quantities of 15 different commodities in order to conduct repairs and fully restore all services. These commodities are listed within [[GalNet]] Starport Status Update reports, and can be delivered simply by selling them on the Commodities Market.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/hxTJhqt.png imgur: screenshot GalNet: Galactic News: Starport Status Update, December 21, 3303]</ref> Stations remain in the Repairing state indefinitely until all requested supplies are delivered.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/starports-under-repair-change-to-visibility-of-progress.398863/#post-6278531 Frontier Forums: Starports "Under Repair": change to visibility of progress, post #9]</ref>
During this phase, the station requires large quantities of 15 different commodities in order to conduct repairs and fully restore all services. These commodities are listed within [[GalNet]] Starport Status Update reports, and can be delivered simply by selling them on the Commodities Market.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/hxTJhqt.png imgur: screenshot GalNet: Galactic News: Starport Status Update, December 21, 3303]</ref> Stations remain in the Repairing state indefinitely until all requested supplies are delivered.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/starports-under-repair-change-to-visibility-of-progress.398863/#post-6278531 Frontier Forums: Starports "Under Repair": change to visibility of progress, post #9]</ref>


== Upgrading Stations ==
== Upgrade stations ==
There are occasional [[Community Goals|community goals]] to upgrade a station. Upon winning the CG a station is granted some special upgrades. For example Greeboski's Outpost in the star system: Phiagre received more and better [[modules]] than previously available and the interior and exterior design changed. It is an Industrial economy station, but has the interior of a service economy. Exterior wise it received a big habitation ring.<ref>[https://inara.cz/gallery/0/52225/ INARA: Gallery] </ref>
There are occasional [[Community Goals|community goals]] to upgrade a station. Upon winning the CG a station is granted some special upgrades. For example Greeboski's Outpost in the star system: Phiagre received more and better [[modules]] than previously available and the interior and exterior design changed. It is an Industrial economy station, but has the interior of a service economy. Exterior wise it received a big habitation ring.<ref>[https://inara.cz/gallery/0/52225/ INARA: Gallery] </ref>


== Notable Stations ==
== Notable stations ==
* [[Jameson Memorial]] - Orbiting [[Founders World]] in [[Shinrarta Dezhra]], Jameson Memorial has all ships and modules available for purchase at a 10% [[Discounts|discount]]. Pilots must reach the [[Ranks|rank]] of Elite or be a Kickstarter backer in order to obtain a [[permit]] to access the system.
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* [[CD-43 11917/Attilius Orbital|Attilius Orbital]] - Located in the permit-locked [[CD-43 11917]] system. The permit is only granted to pilots who achieve "prestige" rank in [[CQC]]. The station offers various ships at a 20% discount, and various modules at a 30% discount.
|+
* [[Hutton Orbital]] - An outpost in [[Alpha Centauri]], orbiting the planet [[Eden]]. Prior to [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]] it was the most distant station from its system's main star in the galaxy, and can take well over an hour to reach in [[supercruise]].
!Station name
* [[Leonard Nimoy Station]] - Originally named WCM Transfer Orbital, this station was renamed in March 3301 to honour the late actor [[wikipedia:Leonard Nimoy|Leonard Nimoy]]. It is located in LHS 3006, orbiting the planet Vulcan.
!Location
* [[Pratchett's Disc]] - A station in HIP 74290 that commemorates the late author [[wikipedia:Terry Pratchett|Terry Pratchett]]. It was built in March 3301.
!Description
* [[Obsidian Orbital]] - Built in late 3301 in the [[Maia]] system, Obsidian Orbital was the first station constructed in the [[Pleiades Nebula]], and the reward for a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]].
!
* [[Jaques Station]] - Owned by the cyborg bartender [[Jaques]], Jaques Station attempted to jump to [[Beagle Point]] in 3302, but [[Thargoid Sensor]]-induced malfunctions knocked it off-course and it arrived in the [[Colonia]] system instead. Pilots across the [[Core Systems]] rallied to the station's aid, leading to the colonization of the [[Colonia Region]].
|-
* [[Explorer's Anchorage]] - Built in early 3305 by the [[Distant Worlds II]] expedition, Explorer's Anchorage is the first station constructed in the [[Galactic Centre]]. Located in the [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]] system, it is the closest station to [[Sagittarius A*]] and the furthest station from [[Sol]].
|[[Jameson Memorial]]
|Orbiting [[Founders World]] in [[Shinrarta Dezhra]],  
|Jameson Memorial has all ships and modules available for purchase at a 10% [[Discounts|discount]]. Pilots must reach the [[Ranks|rank]] of Elite or be a Kickstarter backer in order to obtain a [[permit]] to access the system.
|
|-
|[[CD-43 11917/Attilius Orbital|Attilius Orbital]]
|In the permit-locked [[CD-43 11917]] system.
|The permit is only granted to pilots who achieve "prestige" rank in [[CQC]]. The station offers various ships at a 20% discount, and various modules at a 30% discount.
|
|-
|[[Hutton Orbital]]
|An outpost in [[Alpha Centauri]], orbiting the planet [[Eden]].
|Prior to [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]] it was the most distant station from its system's main star in the galaxy, and can take well over an hour to reach in [[supercruise]].
|
|-
|[[Leonard Nimoy Station]]
|LHS 3006, orbiting the planet Vulcan.
|Originally named WCM Transfer Orbital, this station was renamed in March 3301 to honour the late actor [[wikipedia:Leonard Nimoy|Leonard Nimoy]].
|
|-
|[[Pratchett's Disc]]
|A station in HIP 74290
|This station commemorates the late author [[wikipedia:Terry Pratchett|Terry Pratchett]]. It was built in March 3301.
|
|-
|[[Obsidian Orbital]]
|[[Maia]] system
|Built in late 3301 in the [[Maia]] system, Obsidian Orbital was the first station constructed in the [[Pleiades Nebula]], and the reward for a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]].
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|[[Jaques Station]]
|[[Colonia]] system
|Owned by the cyborg bartender [[Jaques]], Jaques Station attempted to jump to [[Beagle Point]] in 3302, but [[Thargoid Sensor]]-induced malfunctions knocked it off-course and it arrived in the [[Colonia]] system instead. Pilots across the [[Core Systems]] rallied to the station's aid, leading to the colonization of the [[Colonia Region]].
|
|-
|[[Explorer's Anchorage]]
|[[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]] system
|Built in early 3305 by the [[Distant Worlds II]] expedition, Explorer's Anchorage is the first station constructed in the [[Galactic Centre]]. It is the closest station to [[Sagittarius A*]] and the furthest station from [[Sol]].
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==