INS Hephaestus

INS Hephaestus is a military outpost that orbits [Tangaroa (Helios II)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RX3rnQ3XqM-tang) in the [Helios system](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0KxpdzWBK4-helios-system), [United Empire of Earth](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth) (UEE). Operated by the [UEE Navy](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPDvKOpdP4-uee-navy), the station acts as a general launching area for system security and as a waystation for fleets moving through the system. Battle Groups frequently utilize the station as an operational headquarters for war gaming scenarios and training exercises.