Star Fortress Command Center

The Command Center for the Libra Zodiac-Class Star Fortress is a huge three-tiered chamber. It is similar in design to the Command Centers for the other Zodiac-Class Star Fortress.

A Star Fortress is a combination of a shipyard, military outpost or city, and a spaceport. It has all the challenges and problems of each of them all rolled into one. It takes a large group of people to keep everything running smoothly, and the Command Center is where they coordinate all aspects of the Star Fortress operation. All stations on the Command Center have STATCOM Network access.

The Command Center is three decks high with a domed ceiling. It is located in the center of the core. There are exits on the second and third levels. The Command Center has stations for 68 personnel. Located outside the doorways to the center are two communal Standard Star Army Toilet, one for males and the other for females.

The upper most level of the Center is referred to as Heaven, because it appears to be floating above the room. It is in fact a platform made of Transparent Durandium and is accessed by four bridges. Railings are present on the bridges to help personnel cross it during combat. The floor of the platform has the Star Fortress Emblem on it.

This is where the Star Fortress Commander oversee the operation. There are in fact four work stations, one for the commander, one for the station chief, shipyard chief, and departure and approach chief.

This is the middle level of the Command Center it is the widest and has configurable workstations for thirty-six people. There are four doors on this level and four double Standard Damage Control Stations. This is where the internal operations, light rail system, ship traffic, communications and STATCOM Network, and ship bay activities are overseen and managed. Additionally Customs, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement and Security are overseen from here. There are four Ke-T8-M3102 Comfort Modules located near the exits. These are for use by the staff on this level and Heaven.

This is the lowest level of the Command Center, nicknamed The Pit. It is where the primary station systems are monitored and controlled. Life support, propulsion, shields, "Guriddo" Defense System command and fire control are all on this level. Damage control is also handled from this level. The Pit has twenty-eight configurable work stations. It has two doors and two double Standard Damage Control Station.

The inner space of the pit is covered in gray carpeting. It is one step lower than the outer ring. There are four Ke-T8-M3102 Comfort Modules for use by the personnel there. A large Conference table is also present for meetings, and as a break area for the staff. On the floor a large Star Army Hinomaru is present. The open space is also used for when the commander or shift supervisors wishes to address the staff all together.

Authored by Nashoba and approved by Wes on Jul 8, 2010 ¹⁾