Starbase 18

The station was in orbit of Alpha Arietus IV. The station was home to the Hamel Shipyards. In 2270, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) went to the station to be refitted with the inversion drive. The station was under the command of Commodore Katha’sat. (TOS novel: The Wounded Sky). In 2278, the Enterprise stopped at the station to receive supplies for the Vesta V Colony. (TOS novel: Deep Domain). Commander William Riker received his orders to be assigned to the USS Yorktown on the station. The Yorktown came a short time later. (TNG novel: Ghost Ship).

In 2360, the USS Starbound stopped at the station. At the station, the chief engineer of the Starbound told a group of Orions about the Starbounds cargo and destination. (TNG novel: Survivors).