It was far from the inhabited planets, but close enough to act as a fleet base.

From a strategic point of view it's senseless to erect a fleet base here.

The 16th planet appeared to be a fleet base and stronghold of major proportions.

Even in the palmier days of the Imperium we had not established a fleet base there.

In this manner the new fleet base had been able to provide itself with operating personnel.

We're starting to get more access to satellite photography of ports and fleet bases.

Admiralty are having trouble with their new fleet base in the Maldives.

They were technicians, the ground personnel needed at any fleet base.

There's no real fleet base here in Walther, but they do maintain a small customs station.

Allies, or (perhaps even more importantly) an advanced fleet base, in the area would be invaluable.