Starbase One-Seven-Nine

Starbase One-Seven-Nine operates as an orbital Federation installation providing logistical, personnel-transfer, and coordination services. In the current material it functions as the authorized transfer authority for the USS Enterprise, communicates readiness via com channels, initiates and approves ship-to-station personnel exchanges, and serves as the departure/arrival node for mission routing and rendezvous operations. Its structure implies a command communications center that liaises with starships, directs transfer procedures, and supports short-term reception and movement of crew in support of Starfleet missions.