How are there so many species on the space station 'A long way from anywhere V'?

Here on the Space Station 'A long way from anywhere V' (not to be confused with any other space stations) a wide variety of species pass through on their way to the Krasnikov tube terminal. Even the starship 'Exciting Undertaking' stops here from time to time. Due to the number of strikes on the Nebula Line they often find themselves onboard for long periods of time and don't want to wear rebreathers constantly while still wanting to enjoy the company of other species.

We have all sorts here, aquatic creatures, high gravity sulphur breathers, low gravity plant men, humans and even some kind of sentient slime mold. Our Generic Transliterator deals with language issues and all staff receive extensive lectures on the dangers of 'improving interspecies relations', but there are still a few issues to work out.

The biggest question is how can so many species meet, trade, socialise and queue to shout at the Complaints division of the Krasnikov Tube Corporation without suffocating, being crushed to death or accidentally combusting upon contact with the Magma Men of Plodial 4?

To be clear: What I'm looking for here is the mechanism by which so many species with different environmental needs can live on the station without needing to wear exoskeletons/environment suits constantly.

posted about 8 years ago

Joe Bloggs‭

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