From a distance, Lionheart is no different than any other elvish base. It appears as a great ring of seven elvish armadas linked together with a number of towers on their backs and protected by a curtain wall consisting of the wings of the craft. It's not until one draws closer that they realize just how big Lionheart really is. The whole station dwarves all other elvish bases. It stretches almost 2000' in diameter, with each individual armada having an individual diameter of almost 100'. The thick wings form a curtain wall as solid as any made of stone. It rises over 100' above the gravity plane of Lionheart to a huge, circular deck. The lower parts of the wings dip well-below the gravity plane to tangle together in a circular shape. From below, Lionheart appears as a great flower in space; quite deceptive, given its great military might. The towers that rise within the protective curtain wall are the abodes of admirals, aides, and diplomats.
Less impressive than the towers or the wall is the docking area below it. The tail sections of the armadas have been converted into docks and warehouses for ships of the Fleet. This area is the busiest of the whole station. Ships from across the whole of Known Space arrive and depart on an hourly basis. In addition to that traffic, the elves maintain a number of ships on special duty at Lionheart. Some are guardian ships, protecting the base against attack. Others are messengers while others stand ready for special duties. For good reason the dock laborers of Lionheart are among the best paid in the Spheres.
The lowest level of Lionheart is given over to a vast garden. This huge, circular greenhouse provides enough air to keep everyone on the station alive and comfortable. The plants inside this garden are drawn from a hundred worlds. Some are nearly priceless in their beauty and rarity. Many elves spend their off-time in this garden in quiet meditation. It is an island of tranquility in a sea of activity.
