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'''Battlestations''' is a general alarm used in naval operations (such as those that influenced the policies of [[Starfleet]]) when a [[starship]] is going into battle. On [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, a battlestations alarm is usually made in addition to a [[red alert]] (or, earlier, [[tactical alert]]) alarm.
 
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:''This term also refers to the [[Pocket TOS|Pocket Books' ''Star Trek: The Original Series'']] [[novel]] ''[[Battlestations!]]'', by [[Diane Carey]].''
 
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'''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]] or, earlier, [[tactical alert]] alarm.
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On [[Deep Space 9]] and the {{USS|Defiant|2370}}, personnel carried [[type 2 phaser]]s while a battle stations alarm was in effect. This practice was also adopted on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} by [[2379]]. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Call to Arms}}; {{film|10}})
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== History ==
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In [[2152]], when developing the protocol that would eventually come to be known as "[[tactical alert]]," [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed]] stated to [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] that he wanted it to be "something a bit more comprehensive than battle stations." After some persuading, Archer agreed to consider the idea, but told him to think of something "less aggressive" to call it than "battle stations." ({{ENT|Singularity}})
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''In [[2155]] in the [[mirror universe]], Captain {{mu|Jonathan Archer}} ordered [[Military parlance#All hands|all hands]] to battle stations on the {{USS|Defiant|NCC-1764}} as the ship intercepted a battle between the {{ISS|Avenger}} and a group of four [[Terran Empire rebellion|rebel]] [[starship]]s.'' ({{ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II}})
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''In [[2258]] in the [[alternate reality]], {{alt|James T. Kirk}}, having just advanced to [[acting captain]] of the {{USS|Enterprise|alternate reality}}, ordered that he wanted all departments at battle stations and ready in ten minutes as the ship pursued the ''[[Narada]]'' to [[Earth]].'' ({{film|11}})
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In [[2268]], Captain [[James T. Kirk]] ordered all [[deck]]s to battle stations on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} prior to an encounter with [[dikironium cloud creature]] with the note that it was not a drill. ({{TOS|Obsession}})
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That same year, when a priority 1 [[distress call]] is received, an order is given to "man your battle stations, all hands" on the ''Enterprise''. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}})
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Not long after, when red alert sounded on the ''Enterprise'', [[Lieutenant commander]] [[Jadzia Dax]], who had been transported back in [[time]] with other members of the crew of the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} asked what they should do. Captain [[Benjamin Sisko]] replied that they should get to battle stations. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}})
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In [[2293]], Captain [[Hikaru Sulu]] ordered all hands to battle stations on the {{USS|Excelsior}} during an attack by [[Kang]]'s {{Class|K't'inga}} [[battle cruiser]]. ({{VOY|Flashback}})
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In [[2368]], when the long-term memories of the crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} were temporarily erased by the imposter [[Keiran MacDuff]], they were led to believe that the Federation was at were with a species called the [[Lysian]]s and that their orders were to destroy the [[Lysian Central Command]]. As the ship approached the central command Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]] called for red alert and battle stations. ({{TNG|Conundrum}})
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In [[2369]], when [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]] and [[Lieutenant Commander]]s [[Data]] and [[Geordi La Forge]] visited a [[Romulan]] ship "frozen in time" that appeared to be attacking the ''Enterprise''-D, they were surprised to discover that the crew were not at battle stations, but rather that the ship was on [[evacuation alert]]. This and other evidence led to them to realize that what was happening was most likely not a Romulan attack. ({{TNG|Timescape}})
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That same year, when [[Cardassian]] vessels surrounded [[Deep Space 9]], which had moved to stake a claim on the newly-discovered [[Bajoran wormhole]], [[Major]] [[Kira Nerys]] created a bluff that the [[Space station|station]] was protected with a complement of nearly 5,000 [[photon torpedo]]s and integrated [[phaser bank]]s on all levels. While the ruse was briefly effectively, the bluff was soon called, forcing Kira to issue a call to battle stations. ({{DS9|Emissary}})
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In [[2371]], [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] ordered all hands to battle stations on the ''Enterprise''-D when a distress call from the [[Amargosa observatory]] stating that they were under attack. ({{film|7}})
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In [[2372]], Captain [[Benjamin Sisko]] called for battle stations on Deep Space 9 when a fleet of [[Klingon]] vessels surrounded the station. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}})
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In [[2373]], Captain Jean-Luc Picard called for red alert and battle stations after Picard ordered the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} to the [[Battle of Sector 001]]. ({{film|8}})
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That same year, following a failed attempt to seal the Bajoran wormhole, Captain Benjamin Sisko called for battle stations when a [[Jem'Hadar]] fleet emerged. ({{DS9|In Purgatory's Shadow}})
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Also that same year, Sisko declared battle stations when a large force of [[Dominion]] vessels approached Deep Space 9. ({{DS9|Call to Arms}})
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In [[2374]], Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]] called for battle stations on the {{USS|Voyager}} prior to an engagement with [[Species 8472]]. ({{VOY|Scorpion, Part II}})
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''That same year, during an attack by the [[Krenim]] in the [[Year of Hell#Second iteration|Year of Hell]], Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]] declared "''All hands, battle stations. This is turning into the Week of Hell.''" Later, during that same [[alternate timeline]], Commander [[Chakotay]] ordered all hands to battle stations prior to another Krenim attack.'' ({{VOY|Year of Hell}})
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Also that same year, Captain Kathryn Janeway ordered battle stations during an apparent attack on ''Voyager'' by the dream species. The event, however, was actually a fiction created as part of a [[collective unconsciousness]] to trick the ''Voyager'' crew into believing they were still awake. ({{VOY|Waking Moments}})
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Additionally that year, [[Cadet]] / acting Commander [[Karen Farris]] called all hands to battle stations on the {{USS|Valiant|NCC-74210}} prior to the ship's beginning shadowing a [[Jem'Hadar]] [[battleship]]. ({{DS9|Valiant}})
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In [[2375]], Commander Chakotay ordered all hands to battle stations prior to an engagement with a [[Borg sphere]]. ({{VOY|Drone}})
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In [[2376]], Captain [[Rudolph Ransom]] ordered all hands to battle stations on the {{USS|Equinox}} prior to an engagement with ''Voyager''. ({{VOY|Equinox, Part II}})
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That same year, during a [[daydream]] of [[The Doctor]]'s, Captain Kathryn Janeway declared battle stations on-board ''Voyager'' prior to an engagement with a [[Borg sphere]]. ({{VOY|Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy}})
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* {{wikipedia|General quarters}}
   
 
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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 or, earlier, tactical alert alarm.

On Deep Space 9 and the USS Defiant, personnel carried type 2 phasers while a battle stations alarm was in effect. This practice was also adopted on the USS Enterprise-E by 2379. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Call to Arms"; Star Trek Nemesis)

History

In 2152, when developing the protocol that would eventually come to be known as "tactical alert," Lieutenant Malcolm Reed stated to Captain Jonathan Archer that he wanted it to be "something a bit more comprehensive than battle stations." After some persuading, Archer agreed to consider the idea, but told him to think of something "less aggressive" to call it than "battle stations." (ENT: "Singularity")

In 2155 in the mirror universe, Captain Jonathan Archer ordered all hands to battle stations on the USS Defiant as the ship intercepted a battle between the ISS Avenger and a group of four rebel starships. (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")

In 2258 in the alternate reality, James T. Kirk, having just advanced to acting captain of the USS Enterprise, ordered that he wanted all departments at battle stations and ready in ten minutes as the ship pursued the Narada to Earth. (Star Trek)

In 2268, Captain James T. Kirk ordered all decks to battle stations on the USS Enterprise prior to an encounter with dikironium cloud creature with the note that it was not a drill. (TOS: "Obsession")

That same year, when a priority 1 distress call is received, an order is given to "man your battle stations, all hands" on the Enterprise. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")

Not long after, when red alert sounded on the Enterprise, Lieutenant commander Jadzia Dax, who had been transported back in time with other members of the crew of the USS Defiant asked what they should do. Captain Benjamin Sisko replied that they should get to battle stations. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")

In 2293, Captain Hikaru Sulu ordered all hands to battle stations on the USS Excelsior during an attack by Kang's K't'inga-class battle cruiser. (VOY: "Flashback")

In 2368, when the long-term memories of the crew of the USS Enterprise-D were temporarily erased by the imposter Keiran MacDuff, they were led to believe that the Federation was at were with a species called the Lysians and that their orders were to destroy the Lysian Central Command. As the ship approached the central command Captain Jean-Luc Picard called for red alert and battle stations. (TNG: "Conundrum")

In 2369, when Counselor Deanna Troi and Lieutenant Commanders Data and Geordi La Forge visited a Romulan ship "frozen in time" that appeared to be attacking the Enterprise-D, they were surprised to discover that the crew were not at battle stations, but rather that the ship was on evacuation alert. This and other evidence led to them to realize that what was happening was most likely not a Romulan attack. (TNG: "Timescape")

That same year, when Cardassian vessels surrounded Deep Space 9, which had moved to stake a claim on the newly-discovered Bajoran wormhole, Major Kira Nerys created a bluff that the station was protected with a complement of nearly 5,000 photon torpedos and integrated phaser banks on all levels. While the ruse was briefly effectively, the bluff was soon called, forcing Kira to issue a call to battle stations. (DS9: "Emissary")

In 2371, Commander William T. Riker ordered all hands to battle stations on the Enterprise-D when a distress call from the Amargosa observatory stating that they were under attack. (Star Trek Generations)

In 2372, Captain Benjamin Sisko called for battle stations on Deep Space 9 when a fleet of Klingon vessels surrounded the station. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")

In 2373, Captain Jean-Luc Picard called for red alert and battle stations after Picard ordered the USS Enterprise-E to the Battle of Sector 001. (Star Trek: First Contact)

That same year, following a failed attempt to seal the Bajoran wormhole, Captain Benjamin Sisko called for battle stations when a Jem'Hadar fleet emerged. (DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow")

Also that same year, Sisko declared battle stations when a large force of Dominion vessels approached Deep Space 9. (DS9: "Call to Arms")

In 2374, Captain Kathryn Janeway called for battle stations on the USS Voyager prior to an engagement with Species 8472. (VOY: "Scorpion, Part II")

That same year, during an attack by the Krenim in the Year of Hell, Captain Kathryn Janeway declared "All hands, battle stations. This is turning into the Week of Hell." Later, during that same alternate timeline, Commander Chakotay ordered all hands to battle stations prior to another Krenim attack. (VOY: "Year of Hell")

Also that same year, Captain Kathryn Janeway ordered battle stations during an apparent attack on Voyager by the dream species. The event, however, was actually a fiction created as part of a collective unconsciousness to trick the Voyager crew into believing they were still awake. (VOY: "Waking Moments")

Additionally that year, Cadet / acting Commander Karen Farris called all hands to battle stations on the USS Valiant prior to the ship's beginning shadowing a Jem'Hadar battleship. (DS9: "Valiant")

In 2375, Commander Chakotay ordered all hands to battle stations prior to an engagement with a Borg sphere. (VOY: "Drone")

In 2376, Captain Rudolph Ransom ordered all hands to battle stations on the USS Equinox prior to an engagement with Voyager. (VOY: "Equinox, Part II")

That same year, during a daydream of The Doctor's, Captain Kathryn Janeway declared battle stations on-board Voyager prior to an engagement with a Borg sphere. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy")

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