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'''Auxiliary power''' refers to the reserve [[energy]] on board [[starship]]s which can be used in the event that the vessel's main power is disrupted or unavailable. The capacity of auxiliary power is limited and is intended for short term use only. |
'''Auxiliary power''' refers to the reserve [[energy]] on board [[starship]]s which can be used in the event that the vessel's main power is disrupted or unavailable. The capacity of auxiliary power is limited and is intended for short term use only. |
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| − | In [[2285]], when the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] was attacked by the |
+ | In [[2285]], when the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] was attacked by the {{USS|Reliant}} under the control of [[Khan Noonien Singh]], heavy damage was done to the engineering section such that main power was totally unavailable. Auxiliary power was brought on line as soon as possible by chief engineer [[Montgomery Scott]], but, as Captain [[Spock]] said ''"One thing is certain, we cannot escape on auxiliary power."'' |
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Auxiliary power refers to the reserve energy on board starships which can be used in the event that the vessel's main power is disrupted or unavailable. The capacity of auxiliary power is limited and is intended for short term use only.
In 2285, when the USS Enterprise was attacked by the USS Reliant under the control of Khan Noonien Singh, heavy damage was done to the engineering section such that main power was totally unavailable. Auxiliary power was brought on line as soon as possible by chief engineer Montgomery Scott, but, as Captain Spock said "One thing is certain, we cannot escape on auxiliary power." (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
Auxiliary power can also be used as a means to strengthen certain systems at the discretion of the commanding officer. Shields, inertial dampers and structural integrity fields are often supplemented with auxiliary power.
In 2368, auxiliary power of the USS Enterprise-D was diverted to strengthen a subspace containment field erected in cargo bay 4. (TNG: "Schisms")