Spoke Configuration 4
Spoke 4 is actually an extended version of 'The Courtyard' zero/micro-g space station.
It does require a larger number of Stationships, around 350.
It is a two spoke system, spanning out from the center in opposite directions until reaching the ring.
This has several advantages;
- There are 4 continuous passageways from end to end running through the main docking ports.
- It has good inherent strength due to the way the Stationships are docked.
- It gives a lot of working space at each level of gravity.
Center Stationship: Zero/Micro-G
Stationship 7 : Moon G
Stationship 16 : Mars G
Stationship 21 : 0.5 G
Spoke Configuration 5
Spoke 5 modifies Spoke 4, adding a cross member so instead of the 2 spokes there are now 4.
The downside to this for Dawnshire station is that it requires around 700 Stationships just for the spokes alone.
It is a strong and solid structure, and provides a lot of usable volume at each level.
It has 4 continues passages running the length of each spoke, which is useful.
Center Stationship: Zero/Micro-G
Stationship 7 : Moon G
Stationship 16 : Mars G
Stationship 21 : 0.5 G