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| − | + | A '''spacedock''' is a facility capable of docking [[starship]]s for maintenance. Most spacefaring species had some type of spacedock, and they thus varied widely in design. | |
| − | [[ | + | Within the [[United Federation of Planets]], and its immediate predecessors, a spacedock most often took the form of a free-standing, orbital, single-starship-sized "cage". This form of spacedock was virtually synonymous with the word ''[[drydock]]''. |
| − | [[ | + | * Examples include [[McKinley Station]], as well as the many individual spacedocks that comprised the [[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]]. Generally, these cage designs were for major construction or refits. |
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| − | Some spacedocks, however, were part of [[starbase]]s and [[outpost]]s, and allowed for more secure repairs in a totally enclosed, multi-functional facility. The {{USS|Excelsior}} enjoyed at least the final stages of its construction in such a facility orbiting [[Earth]]. | + | Some spacedocks, however, were part of [[starbase]]s and [[outpost]]s, and allowed for more secure repairs in a totally enclosed, multi-functional facility. |
| + | * The {{USS|Excelsior}} enjoyed at least the final stages of its construction in such a facility orbiting [[Earth]]. | ||
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In [[2373]], [[Starfleet]] and the [[Klingon Defense Force]] attacked and destroyed the [[Cardassian]] spacedocks on [[Torros III]]. | In [[2373]], [[Starfleet]] and the [[Klingon Defense Force]] attacked and destroyed the [[Cardassian]] spacedocks on [[Torros III]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 9 July 2021
A spacedock is a facility capable of docking starships for maintenance. Most spacefaring species had some type of spacedock, and they thus varied widely in design.
Within the United Federation of Planets, and its immediate predecessors, a spacedock most often took the form of a free-standing, orbital, single-starship-sized "cage". This form of spacedock was virtually synonymous with the word drydock.
- Examples include McKinley Station, as well as the many individual spacedocks that comprised the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. Generally, these cage designs were for major construction or refits.
Some spacedocks, however, were part of starbases and outposts, and allowed for more secure repairs in a totally enclosed, multi-functional facility.
- The USS Excelsior enjoyed at least the final stages of its construction in such a facility orbiting Earth.
In 2373, Starfleet and the Klingon Defense Force attacked and destroyed the Cardassian spacedocks on Torros III.
