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[[Image:ECH.jpg|thumb|The ECH on ''Voyager''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge]]
 
[[Image:ECH.jpg|thumb|The ECH on ''Voyager''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge]]
The '''Emergency Command Hologram''' ('''ECH''') was an extension of the {{USS|Voyager}}'s [[Emergency Medical Hologram]], first imagined in one of [[The Doctor]]'s fantasies. The program was eventually implemented by [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] on ''Voyager''. Essentially, the ECH was a 'backup captain', intended to take control of the ship in the event of the current command crew being incapacitated for some reason. The ECH possessed information from the tactical databases of all the major strategists in Starfleet, and could incorporate them into its plans for controlling the ship.
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The '''Emergency Command Hologram''' ('''ECH''') was an extension of the {{USS|Voyager}}'s [[Emergency Medical Hologram]], first imagined in one of [[The Doctor]]'s fantasies. The program was eventually implemented by [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] on ''Voyager''. Essentially, the ECH was a 'backup captain', in the event of the current command crew being incapacitated. The ECH possessed information from all major Starfleet strategic and tactical databases and could incorporate them into its plans for controlling the ship.
   
The extension was first envisioned by The Doctor after he had added daydreaming subroutines to his program in [[2376]]. His initial request to Captain Janeway for the subroutine to be added to his program was denied, but after The Doctor demonstrated his abilities in practice, Janeway reconsidered and ordered research into the development of the ECH to begin as soon as possible. ({{VOY|Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy}})
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The extension was first envisioned by The Doctor after he added a daydreaming subroutine to his program in [[2376]]. His initial request to Captain Janeway was denied, but after The Doctor demonstrated his abilities in practice, Janeway reconsidered and ordered research into the development of the ECH. ({{VOY|Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy}})
   
Exactly when the ECH subroutines were completed and added to The Doctor's program is unknown. What is known for certain is that Janeway eventually activated The Doctor's command subroutines in [[2377]] when [[tetryon radiation]] forced everyone to abandon ship. After the ship was abandoned, but before The Doctor could begin repairs, ''Voyager'' was attacked by scavengers. He and the [[computer]] disabled one ship and evaded the others by hiding in a nebula. He managed to begin repairs, but [[life support]] was not yet online when [[Chakotay]], [[Harry Kim]] and [[Neelix]] returned from an [[away mission]] (of course, being a hologram, this was not a severe problem to him). ({{VOY|Workforce}})
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Exactly when the ECH subroutines were completed and installed is unknown. However Janeway eventually activated The Doctor's command subroutines in [[2377]] when [[tetryon radiation]] forced everyone to abandon ship. Shortly after the ship was abandoned, ''Voyager'' was attacked by scavengers. He and the [[computer]] disabled one ship and evaded the others by hiding in a nebula. He managed to begin repairs, but when [[Chakotay]], [[Harry Kim]] and [[Neelix]] returned from an [[away mission]] [[life support]] was not yet online, though previously, as a hologram, this was not an immediate concern to the Doctor. ({{VOY|Workforce}})
   
After Chakotay and Neelix went to find the rest of the crew, who had been abducted by the [[Quarren (species)|Quarren]], Kim and The Doctor disagreed about who was superior to the other; Kim was a commissioned officer, but The Doctor had information about all of Starfleet's great strategists. In one battle with the Quarren, The Doctor called up information about a [[Romulan]] battle from his tactical database, leading him to use a [[photonic shockwave]] against the ships, before retreating. But in the final battle against the Quarren it was Kim's plan to sabotage three [[escape pod]]s and detonate them once in the enemies' [[tractor beam]]s that saved ''Voyager''. This provided a lesson to The Doctor about experience. He realized that he was needed on ''Voyager'' as a medic more than as a commander, and made peace with Kim before handing back command to a rescued Captain Janeway. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}})
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After Chakotay and Neelix sought the rest of the crew, who had been abducted by the [[Quarren (species)|Quarren]], Kim and The Doctor disagreed about who was superior to the other; Kim was a commissioned officer, but The Doctor had information about all of Starfleet's great strategists. In one battle with the Quarren, The Doctor called up information about a [[Romulan]] battle from his tactical database, leading him to use a [[photonic shockwave]] against the ships, before retreating. In the final battle against the Quarren Harry Kim's plan to sabotage three [[escape pod]]s and detonate them once in the enemies' [[tractor beam]]s saved ''Voyager''. This provided a lesson to The Doctor about experience. He realized that he was needed on ''Voyager'' as a medic more than as a commander, and made peace with Kim before handing back command to a rescued Captain Janeway. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}})
   
During a trial on the rights of The Doctor initiated when his [[holonovel]] was published without his permission in 2377, Harry Kim cited the ECH extension in The Doctor's favor, regarding it as a Human desire to develop and change that a simple hologram, designed merely to do a specific job, would not have been capable of. ({{VOY|Author, Author}})
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A trial on the rights of The Doctor was initiated when his [[holonovel]] was published without his permission in 2377. Harry Kim cited the ECH extension in The Doctor's favor, regarding it as a Human desire to develop and change. A simple hologram is designed to do a specific task and would not be capable of independent creative thought or desire to improve. ({{VOY|Author, Author}})
   
 
In [[2378]], The Doctor, disguised as Chakotay, used Chakotay's codes to transform himself into the ECH. As the ECH, The Doctor had authorization to eject the [[warp core]], which he did. He then escaped from the ship aboard the ''[[Delta Flyer II]]'' with the warp core to exchange it with the [[Hierarchy]] for Captain Janeway's freedom. Both Janeway and the warp core were recovered and returned to ''Voyager'', although The Doctor remained in sickbay for a week out of embarrassment about the "deathbed confessions" he had made while the excess subroutines from the Hierarchy were being deleted. ({{VOY|Renaissance Man}})
 
In [[2378]], The Doctor, disguised as Chakotay, used Chakotay's codes to transform himself into the ECH. As the ECH, The Doctor had authorization to eject the [[warp core]], which he did. He then escaped from the ship aboard the ''[[Delta Flyer II]]'' with the warp core to exchange it with the [[Hierarchy]] for Captain Janeway's freedom. Both Janeway and the warp core were recovered and returned to ''Voyager'', although The Doctor remained in sickbay for a week out of embarrassment about the "deathbed confessions" he had made while the excess subroutines from the Hierarchy were being deleted. ({{VOY|Renaissance Man}})
   
:''The future of the ECH concept following Voyager's return to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] remains unseen. Though the potential is obvious, it seems unlikely that many captains would embrace the concept.
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Following Voyager's return to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] the E.C.H.'s future remains unknown. The technologies potential is obvious for [[Starfleet]], beyond even command functions; a fantastic concept it remains to be seen if it is welcomed and trusted in reality.
   
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: '' The Original Voyager ECH Emergency Medical Hologram Production Wardrobe costume; as worn by Robert Picardo; was on loan by miamiscifi and made a special surprise appearance at Star Trek: The Experience's closing ceremony weekend August 30-September 1 2008 at the Las Vegas Hilton. In full original costume regalia, comm, pipps, holo-emitter; the ECH made several complimentary photo ops for guests, visitors on the bridge, throughout the promenade inclding with the standard walk around characters, and of course, photo ops at Quarks bar.''
 
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Making an unexpeceted appearance at STAR TREK: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton during the official closing weekend August 30 through September 1, 2008; provided compliments of miamiscifi, the Original Voyager ECH Emergency Medical Hologram Production Wardrobe Costume as worn by Robert Picardo with full regalia: Comm Badge, Command Rank Pipps, Mobile Holo-emitter made a surprise appearance throughout the closing ceremony weekend making several complimentary photo ops with guests, walk around characters, for visitors both on the bridge set as well as through-out the promenade and at Quarks Bar experiencing Warp Core Breahes with parons.
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For many, aside from seeing this unique and rare costume in person, it allowed guests to see ( and feel) a "real" starfleet production uniform up close, in person to examine its construction, design and true colors.
   
   

Revision as of 23:50, 28 September 2008

ECH

The ECH on Voyager's bridge

The Emergency Command Hologram (ECH) was an extension of the USS Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram, first imagined in one of The Doctor's fantasies. The program was eventually implemented by Captain Kathryn Janeway on Voyager. Essentially, the ECH was a 'backup captain', in the event of the current command crew being incapacitated. The ECH possessed information from all major Starfleet strategic and tactical databases and could incorporate them into its plans for controlling the ship.

The extension was first envisioned by The Doctor after he added a daydreaming subroutine to his program in 2376. His initial request to Captain Janeway was denied, but after The Doctor demonstrated his abilities in practice, Janeway reconsidered and ordered research into the development of the ECH. (VOY: "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy")

Exactly when the ECH subroutines were completed and installed is unknown. However Janeway eventually activated The Doctor's command subroutines in 2377 when tetryon radiation forced everyone to abandon ship. Shortly after the ship was abandoned, Voyager was attacked by scavengers. He and the computer disabled one ship and evaded the others by hiding in a nebula. He managed to begin repairs, but when Chakotay, Harry Kim and Neelix returned from an away mission life support was not yet online, though previously, as a hologram, this was not an immediate concern to the Doctor. (VOY: "Workforce")

After Chakotay and Neelix sought the rest of the crew, who had been abducted by the Quarren, Kim and The Doctor disagreed about who was superior to the other; Kim was a commissioned officer, but The Doctor had information about all of Starfleet's great strategists. In one battle with the Quarren, The Doctor called up information about a Romulan battle from his tactical database, leading him to use a photonic shockwave against the ships, before retreating. In the final battle against the Quarren Harry Kim's plan to sabotage three escape pods and detonate them once in the enemies' tractor beams saved Voyager. This provided a lesson to The Doctor about experience. He realized that he was needed on Voyager as a medic more than as a commander, and made peace with Kim before handing back command to a rescued Captain Janeway. (VOY: "Workforce, Part II")

A trial on the rights of The Doctor was initiated when his holonovel was published without his permission in 2377. Harry Kim cited the ECH extension in The Doctor's favor, regarding it as a Human desire to develop and change. A simple hologram is designed to do a specific task and would not be capable of independent creative thought or desire to improve. (VOY: "Author, Author")

In 2378, The Doctor, disguised as Chakotay, used Chakotay's codes to transform himself into the ECH. As the ECH, The Doctor had authorization to eject the warp core, which he did. He then escaped from the ship aboard the Delta Flyer II with the warp core to exchange it with the Hierarchy for Captain Janeway's freedom. Both Janeway and the warp core were recovered and returned to Voyager, although The Doctor remained in sickbay for a week out of embarrassment about the "deathbed confessions" he had made while the excess subroutines from the Hierarchy were being deleted. (VOY: "Renaissance Man")

Following Voyager's return to the Alpha Quadrant the E.C.H.'s future remains unknown. The technologies potential is obvious for Starfleet, beyond even command functions; a fantastic concept it remains to be seen if it is welcomed and trusted in reality.


Making an unexpeceted appearance at STAR TREK: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton during the official closing weekend August 30 through September 1, 2008; provided compliments of miamiscifi, the Original Voyager ECH Emergency Medical Hologram Production Wardrobe Costume as worn by Robert Picardo with full regalia: Comm Badge, Command Rank Pipps, Mobile Holo-emitter made a surprise appearance throughout the closing ceremony weekend making several complimentary photo ops with guests, walk around characters, for visitors both on the bridge set as well as through-out the promenade and at Quarks Bar experiencing Warp Core Breahes with parons.

For many, aside from seeing this unique and rare costume in person, it allowed guests to see ( and feel) a "real" starfleet production uniform up close, in person to examine its construction, design and true colors.