MS Regula

MS Regula was a research space station featured prominently in the Star Trek universe, specifically in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Located within the Mutara Nebula, its primary function was scientific research, specifically Project Genesis.

The station was primarily used to conduct experiments related to the Genesis Device, a technology designed to reorganize dead matter into habitable worlds. Dr. Carol Marcus and her son, David Marcus, led the research team stationed aboard MS Regula. The station was initially believed to be uninhabited by any lifeforms other than the research team, providing a secure location for their controversial and potentially dangerous work.

The station's interior contained extensive laboratories, observation decks, and living quarters for the scientists. It was equipped with sensors and instruments capable of monitoring the effects of the Genesis Device on the surrounding nebula and on the artificially created Genesis Planet.

During the events of Star Trek II, Khan Noonien Singh hijacked the USS Reliant and subsequently attacked MS Regula. He sought to acquire the Genesis Device for his own purposes, leading to the destruction of the station and the death of several members of the research team. The destruction of MS Regula was a significant event in the Star Trek timeline, directly contributing to the subsequent events of the film and its aftermath.