Starbase Echo

Starbase Echo was a Unity-class starbase that became operational on stardate 54163.1 (March 1, 2377). It was located in the Beta Quadrant just three lightyears from the Federation border with the Borderlands; the closest star system is Alpha Leonis, where there are eight planets under the name Regulus. (Star Trek: Between the Stars)

History
Construction of the starbase began in the early months of 2372 at the Regulus Fleet Yards and continued steadily around the clock until the outbreak of the Dominion War, when the work crews were reduced from three to one in order for the second and third rotations to be redistributed to starships in need of personnel. The one remaining crew worked double shifts in order to keep the base's construction schedule from falling too far behind. One of the lead structural engineers was Hyasieth Zael'Izani, the first Vastran to request admittance to Starfleet. Based on her intimate knowledge of the starbase's layout, she would later be named executive officer.

After the war's end in December of 2375, 24-hour construction resumed on Starbase Echo. Crews again worked double shifts to get construction back on schedule, and in fact were so diligent in their duty that Command declared the station ready to go operational a full two months ahead of schedule.

One of the main purposes of Starbase Echo -- besides re-stabilizing commerce in the region -- was to promote cooperation between two of the Federation's military: Starfleet and the Border Patrol. As such, the staff of the station would be a combination of Fleet and BP officers, and Echo would be home base to a fleet from both branches.