Blackmane Starbase

Blackmane
Type	Star Base
Manufacturer
Primary user	Terran Confederation

The Blackmane Starbase was a 2669-era space station operated by the Terran Confederation. It served as the Confederation HQ in the Blackmane System, a star system that served as humanity's main line of defense in the volatile Vega Sector.

The Blackmane Starbase was the nerve center for Confederation fleet actions throughout much of the Vega Sector. Since Blackmane hosted jump points to several major systems, the starbase was vital to their security. It serviced many Confederation warships and was a hub for both civilian and military shipping across Terran space. It likely held hundreds of starfighters due to its enormous hangar bays.

The Fall of Blackmane

After Locanda was destroyed in 2669 by the Kilrathi Empire, the Terran defensive lines across the Vega Sector collapsed. Blackmane could no longer be held, and the Terrans had no choice but to abandon the starbase. Pilots from the TCS Victory rushed to the station's defense, staving off multiple assaults by the Kilrathi while the Terrans abandoned the base. They evacuated all personnel and equipment on Clarkson-class Transports and relocated to their strongholds at Torgo and Vespus. Thanks to the Victory and her crew, most if not all of the station personnel were able to evacuate safely, ensuring that Confed did not endure worsening losses in this engagement. Unfortunately, Blackmane was lost and the abandoned station was likely destroyed by the Kilrathi.

Alternate Fate

If Colonel Christopher Blair succeeds in saving Locanda, Blackmane remains active but in critical need of resupply. The Victory arrived in the system to defend the station while its pilots escorted in several convoys bringing in additional troops and equipment. The Terran pilots succeeded in reeling in several convoys while avoiding attempts by the Kilrathi to use captured transports to lure them into the open. These transports exploded when the pilots got to close and obliterated anything in their immediate range, and signaled Kilrathi patrols to pick off stragglers. These traps failed to cause any major casualties to the Victory's flight wing.

The Terrans succeeded in resupplying Blackmane to the point where they could hold their own ground. The Victory then departed to launch an offensive on the Ariel System.