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[[Image:Commodore_Enwrights_base, remastered.jpg|thumb|''Enterprise'' approaching Starbase 6 ([[2268]])]]
 
 
[[Image:Starbase6.jpg|thumb|USS ''Enterprise''-D in orbit of Starbase 6 ([[2365]])]]
 
[[Image:Starbase6.jpg|thumb|USS ''Enterprise''-D in orbit of Starbase 6 ([[2365]])]]
 
'''Starbase 6''' was a [[Federation]] [[starbase]], the nearest one located to the [[planet]] [[Gravesworld]]. It was commanded by [[Commodore]] [[Enwright]] in [[2268]].
 
'''Starbase 6''' was a [[Federation]] [[starbase]], the nearest one located to the [[planet]] [[Gravesworld]]. It was commanded by [[Commodore]] [[Enwright]] in [[2268]].
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Later that year, the ''Enterprise'' traveled to this base, where it rendezvoused with the {{USS|Lexington|NCC-1709}}, and was ordered to be [[refit]]ted with the [[M-5 computer]]. All but 20 of the ''Enterprise''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew was offloaded to this base, where they were kept in a security holding area, while the ship proceeded to participate in a [[Starfleet battle simulation]]. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}})
 
Later that year, the ''Enterprise'' traveled to this base, where it rendezvoused with the {{USS|Lexington|NCC-1709}}, and was ordered to be [[refit]]ted with the [[M-5 computer]]. All but 20 of the ''Enterprise''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew was offloaded to this base, where they were kept in a security holding area, while the ship proceeded to participate in a [[Starfleet battle simulation]]. ({{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}})
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:''Association of the space station with Starbase 6 is only made in the remastered version of the episode.''
   
 
The [[shuttlecraft]] ''[[Conrad]]'' assigned to Starbase 6 in the [[2270s]] was launching from the [[San Francisco]] [[air tram station]] just as [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]]'s [[air tram]] was arriving in [[2273]]. ({{film|1}} ''Director's Edition'')
 
The [[shuttlecraft]] ''[[Conrad]]'' assigned to Starbase 6 in the [[2270s]] was launching from the [[San Francisco]] [[air tram station]] just as [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]]'s [[air tram]] was arriving in [[2273]]. ({{film|1}} ''Director's Edition'')
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==Background==
 
==Background==
 
[[Image:Commodore_Enwrights_base, remastered.jpg|thumb|''Enterprise'' approaching the remastered Starbase 6 ([[2268]])]]
In the original version of "The Ultimate Computer", recycled footage of [[Deep Space Station K-7]] from {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}} was used to represent the station. In the {{y|2008}} remastered version, it was given a new design based upon [[Masao Okazaki]]'s [http://www.psiphi.org/images/vanguard-side-big.jpg design] for [[Starbase 47]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Vanguard]]'' series of [[novels]] (though scaled down in size).
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In the original {{y|1968}} edition of "The Ultimate Computer", reused footage of [[Deep Space Station K-7]] from {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}} was used to represent the station. In the {{y|2008}} remastered edition of that episode, the design was {{w|retcon}}ned with a new design, based upon [[Masao Okazaki]]'s [http://www.psiphi.org/images/vanguard-side-big.jpg design] for [[Starbase 47]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Vanguard]]'' series of [[novels]] (though scaled down in size). There is no indication the original production staff wanted to use any other design.
   
Based on information obtained from [[Michael Okuda]], the [[CGI model]] of the station that appeared in "The Ultimate Computer" was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue.
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In the script of "The Ultimate Computer", the starbase is only referred as "the space station". Based on information obtained from [[Michael Okuda]], the [[CGI model]] of the remastered edition was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen, when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue.
   
 
==External link==
 
==External link==

Revision as of 16:50, 11 May 2008

File:Starbase6.jpg

USS Enterprise-D in orbit of Starbase 6 (2365)

Starbase 6 was a Federation starbase, the nearest one located to the planet Gravesworld. It was commanded by Commodore Enwright in 2268.

In 2268, the USS Intrepid worked in conjunction with Starbase 6 in conducting a mission to investigate the loss of contact with solar system Gamma 7A in Sector 39J. On stardate 4307.1, Starbase 6 lost contact with the Intrepid and a rescue priority was issued to the USS Enterprise, which was already en route to the starbase. Following their investigation, the Enterprise would return to the base for a scheduled layover and extended shore leave. (TOS: "The Immunity Syndrome")

Later that year, the Enterprise traveled to this base, where it rendezvoused with the USS Lexington, and was ordered to be refitted with the M-5 computer. All but 20 of the Enterprise's crew was offloaded to this base, where they were kept in a security holding area, while the ship proceeded to participate in a Starfleet battle simulation. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")

Association of the space station with Starbase 6 is only made in the remastered version of the episode.

The shuttlecraft Conrad assigned to Starbase 6 in the 2270s was launching from the San Francisco air tram station just as Admiral James T. Kirk's air tram was arriving in 2273. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition)

In 2365, the USS Enterprise-D traveled to Starbase 6 from Gravesworld, following the death of Dr. Ira Graves, to drop off Kareen Brianon so she could arrange transport back to Earth. (TNG: "The Schizoid Man")

Background

File:Commodore Enwrights base, remastered.jpg

Enterprise approaching the remastered Starbase 6 (2268)

In the original 1968 edition of "The Ultimate Computer", reused footage of Deep Space Station K-7 from "The Trouble with Tribbles" was used to represent the station. In the 2008 remastered edition of that episode, the design was retconned with a new design, based upon Masao Okazaki's design for Starbase 47 in the Star Trek: Vanguard series of novels (though scaled down in size). There is no indication the original production staff wanted to use any other design.

In the script of "The Ultimate Computer", the starbase is only referred as "the space station". Based on information obtained from Michael Okuda, the CGI model of the remastered edition was labeled "Starbase 6", but was not entirely visible on screen. It is unclear why this base number was chosen, when it was previously associated with an unnamed planet in "The Schizoid Man". However, considering the time passage between the two appearances, any number of explanations could be made justifying the apparent change in venue.

External link

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