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'''Operating Modes''' | '''Operating Modes''' | ||
* Cruise Mode. This refers to the normal operating condition of the spacecraft. | * [[#Cruise Mode]]. This refers to the normal operating condition of the spacecraft. | ||
* Yellow Alert Mode. This is a condition of increased readiness in which key systems are brought to greater operating capacity in anticipation of potential crisis. | * [[#Yellow Alert Mode]]. This is a condition of increased readiness in which key systems are brought to greater operating capacity in anticipation of potential crisis. | ||
* Red Alert Mode. This condition is invoked during actual or immediately imminent emergency conditions. Is is also invoked during battle situations. | * [[#Red Alert Mode]]. This condition is invoked during actual or immediately imminent emergency conditions. Is is also invoked during battle situations. | ||
* 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. | * [[#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. | * 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 Mode. This is a set of operating protocols used when a starship is preparing to enter an atmosphere and land on a planet, or take off and leave the planet's atmosphere and return to space. Blue Alert Mode is not available on all starships. | * Blue Alert Mode. This is a set of operating protocols used when a starship is preparing to enter an atmosphere and land on a planet, or take off and leave the planet's atmosphere and return to space. Blue Alert Mode is not available on all starships. | ||