Excavator 1 was a 23rd century private R1 Artisan-class space station.
Service history
Excavator 1 was an asteroid mining complex designed by Rantura Shipping Lines. It was built for a private corporation by Chiokis Starship Construction Corporation and towed into place by a Samson-class warp tender.
It entered service some time after the year 2270 and remained in service at least through the late 2280s decade. (FASA RPG module: Regula-1 Orbital Station Deckplans)