| USS ARES NCC-6373-1 |
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| 10.1 OPERATING MODES The normal flight and mission operations of the Steamrunner class starship are conducted in accordance with a variety of Starfleet standard operating rules, determined by the current operational state of the starship. These operational states are determined by the Commanding Officer, although in certain specific cases, the Computer can automatically adjust to a higher alert status. The major operating modes are: Cruise Mode: The normal operating condition of the ship. Yellow Alert: Designates a ship wide state of increased preparedness for possible crisis situations. Red Alert: Designates an actual state of emergency in which the ship or crew is endangered, immediately impending emergencies, or combat situations. External Support Mode: State of reduced activity that exists when a ship is docked at a starbase or other support facility. Reduced Power Mode: this protocol is invoked in case of a major failure in spacecraft power generation, in case of critical fuel shortage, or in the event that a tactical situation requires severe curtailment of onboard power generation. During Cruise Mode, the ship’s operations are run on three 8-hour shifts designated Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Should a crisis develop, it may revert to a four-shift system of six hours to keep crew fatigue down. Typical Shift command is as follows: Alpha Shift: Captain (CO) Beta Shift: Executive Officer (XO) Gamma Shift: Second Officer |