Apollo-A Alert and Modes
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Though most Starfleet facilities carry out their duties without difficulty, Starfleet regulations detail a variety of operating modes for dealing with special situations, as well as the procedures to follow in each. Normal flight and mission operations of the Apollo-A are conducted in accordance with a variety of operating rules, determined by the current operating mode of the Ship. These operating modes are specified by the Commanding Officer, although in certain cases the computer can initiate Alert status upon detection of a potentially critical situation and any senior officers on the ship can change or call the alerts.
Operating Modes
Cruise Mode
This refers to the normal operating condition of the spacecraft.
Yellow Alert
A yellow alert or condition yellow was the second highest alert signal status on Starfleet vessels and starbases, one stage below red alert. It designated a ship-wide state of increased preparedness for possible crisis situations.
In this status, a ship's defence fields were energized, and/or the deflector shields were brought to full power, but the weapons systems remained off-line.
A yellow alert could either be activated manually by the commanding officer in preparation for a tactical or environmentally hazardous situation, or automatically upon detection of a Proximity alert or Perimeter alert, or upon detection of certain system malfunctions. If the situation escalated, the commanding officer or the main computer would order a red alert.
Red Alert
One stage above a yellow alert, this status had weapons systems and shields brought to full power, essentially preparing the ship for combat.
The red alert could also be ordered during various other emergency situations, such as a ship being boarded, radiation exposure, a security alert, massive systems failure, an imminent warp core breach, and an evacuation order, among others.
A red alert could either be activated manually by the commanding officer, the officer in charge or senior officer or automatically, as when a ship was attacked or entered a dangerous area, etc.
Engaging Self-destruct automatically triggers Red Alert.
Double Red Alert
The double red alert was a rarely used alert signal for extremely dire situations, especially when a nearly instantaneous response was required. A double red alert was technically equivalent to a red alert, except that it conveyed a higher sense of urgency. The alarms and lights for a double red alert were the same as for a standard red alert.
External Support Mode
This is a state of reduced system operations typically invoked when the ship is docked at a starbase and is at least partially dependent on external power or environmental support systems.
Separated Flight Mode
This is a set of operating protocols used when the Saucer Module has separated from the Stardrive Section. Note that many Red Alert operating rules apply, since such separation is typically for combat situations. Separated Flight Mode is not available on all starships.
Blue Alert
Blue alert (also code blue or condition blue) was an alert signal status on Starfleet vessels and outposts which was called for in exceptional situations, including, but not limited to, environmental hazards to the crew, main power failure, docking and separation manoeuvres, entering or leaving space facilities and landing protocols, for ships with the capability.
Grey Alert Mode
Gray mode was an alert status used aboard Federation starships.
When in Grey mode, the starship ran on reserve power, cutting power to non-essential decks and ship systems. It allowed for maximum power conservation, budgeting a starship's energy resources during a time of crisis, while still maintaining an operating status. Gray mode could be invoked during a massive fuel shortage, or when the tactical situation required a reduction in discretionary energy usage.
A number of ship systems were either reduced to a lower operating status, or shut down completely, including:
- The warp core, which was brought to a cold shutdown
- Inertial damping and structural integrity systems, which were operated at the minimum output
- Tactical and lateral sensors, which were only used for primary ship functions
- Deflector systems, which were either shut down or reduced to minimum levels for non-flight operation
- Weapons systems, phasers and photon torpedo launchers, were brought off-line
- Shuttlebay operations were suspended, as the shuttlecraft could provide energy support if necessary
- Life support systems were brought to minimum levels and shut down on non-essential decks
- Transporter usage was terminated
- Turbolift usage would be suspended at the commanding officer's discretion
- Food replicator was not used, and emergency rations were distributed
- Holodeck or holosuite usage was terminated
- The recycling of non-essential items, which could be broken down into raw matter patterns by the replicator, was commonly practised. Preserving the replicator for usage only during critical situations (such as replicating repair tools, medicine, etc.) could help extend the energy resources of the ship.
Starships were often forced into this condition, due to tactical situations or spatial phenomena, which can also coincide with a red alert.
Other Alerts that may be called
Battle Stations
Battle stations was a general alarm used in naval operations (such as those that influenced the policies of Starfleet) when a starship was going into battle. On Federation starships, a battle stations alarm was usually made in addition to a red alert.
Evacuation Alert
An evacuation alert, or evacuation alarm, was used to signal a mandatory evacuation of a certain deck, ship, planet, or starbase. It was normally used during a catastrophic event such as a hull breach or a loss of antimatter containment. This was a higher alert state than battle stations or red alert.
Perimeter alert
A perimeter alert was an alert used by Starfleet, to warn about an approaching, unidentified starship.
Proximity alert
A proximity alert was an alert signal aboard a starship that indicated when another vessel was approaching.
Standby alert
A standby alert was a type of alert signal used to prepare a starship against possible threats.
Security alert
A security alert was a type of alert signal aboard starships and space stations, primarily for internal security purposes. It was similar to an intruder alert and could be initiated explicitly by personnel or triggered by predefined parameters.
Security Condition One
This is the Same as Red Alert And Red Alert, Battlestations
Security Condition Two
An ordered of level 2 security alert after it was learned that a faction the Borg had changed their entire existence and a new objective. They were no longer interested in acquiring cultures and technology. Armed guards were posted on every deck with anti borg weaponry.
Security Condition Three
Indicated that ship's security had been compromised and an intruder was aboard the ship.
Security Condition Four
Ordering all halls to be sealed off and all weapons to be accounted for and locked away on all levels of the ship. All Security officer on and off duty to report to there designated position fully armed with orders to use any force needed.
Security Condition Five
When any crewmember on the ship has had their body taken over. Security officers to be fully armed and attempt to contain the crewmembers by any means necessary.
Security Condition Six
Security Condition Seven
Security Condition Eight
Security Condition Nine
Security Condition Ten
The action also confined non-essential personnel to quarters and the posting of security teams on all decks.
Intruder alert
Intruder alert was an alert status on Federation starships and space stations. It could be declared at any time, by computer or any crewmember upon detecting an intruder on board. It could also be activated automatically based on predefined criteria, such as entering a restricted area. The alert was announced by audio and crewmembers were expected to take appropriate action also Security Condition Three was implemented and on some occasions raised to Security Condition Four and Red Alert Sounded.