Orion's University for the Gifted

Orion's University for the Gifted (2355 - 2477) was the premier institution for academics in Federate space from the time of its founding until its destruction along with the station it existed within in 2477.

Insisting on developing academics through one-on-one learning, the entire university population existed as a cooperative residence within Trinity Tower, with a professor to student ratio of 1 to 20. The university was regarded as one of the toughest around and boasted an acceptance rate that is "one in a million" in the most literal sense possible.

Directors of the academy were elected out of the body of active staff by other members of the staff and would hold the position for 25 years without the chance of renewal at a minimum age of 55 and (after 2390) having been actively staffed continuously by the university for 15 years. There are no restrictions on what a director may do after his/her tenure at the university.