Orbital Shipyard
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Orbital Shipyards are Imperial Space Stations,[1] that are used to refit and resupply spaceships.[2]
Description
They can be placed in empty space[1] or above worlds, whose skies may become chocked with Imperial spaceships.[2] Orbital Shipyards not placed above worlds, will need to rely on spaceships to deliver the supplies they need to continue functioning. The Space Stations can also be used as staging posts for the Imperium's fleets or they can also be made to function as Orbital Docks as well. However if they are abandoned, then it is possible for Orbital Shipyards to become havens for Pirates, Heretics, outcasts and smugglers.[1]
Sources
- 1: Angels of Darkness (Novel), The Tale of Astelan - Part Three
- 2: Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2, Sabbatorus campaign planet description
