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When in gray mode, the starship runs on [[auxiliary power|reserve power]], cutting power to non-essential [[deck]]s and ship systems. It allows for maximum power conservation, budgeting a [[starship]]'s [[energy]] resources during a time of crisis, while still maintaining an operating status. Gray mode can be invoked during a massive [[fuel]] shortage, or when the tactical situation requires a reduction in discretionary energy usage.
 
When in gray mode, the starship runs on [[auxiliary power|reserve power]], cutting power to non-essential [[deck]]s and ship systems. It allows for maximum power conservation, budgeting a [[starship]]'s [[energy]] resources during a time of crisis, while still maintaining an operating status. Gray mode can be invoked during a massive [[fuel]] shortage, or when the tactical situation requires a reduction in discretionary energy usage.
   
A number of ship systems were either reduced to a lower operating status, or shutdown completely, including:
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A number of ship systems were either reduced to a lower operating status, or shut down completely, including:
* The [[warp core]], which was brought to a cold-shutdown
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* The [[warp core]], which was brought to a cold shutdown
 
* [[Inertial damper|inertial damping]] and [[structural integrity]] systems, which were operated at minimum output
 
* [[Inertial damper|inertial damping]] and [[structural integrity]] systems, which were operated at minimum output
 
* Tactical and lateral [[sensors]], which were only used for primary ship functions
 
* Tactical and lateral [[sensors]], which were only used for primary ship functions
* [[Deflector]] systems, which are either shutdown, or reduced to minimum levels for non-flight operation
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* [[Deflector]] systems, which were either shut down, or reduced to minimum levels for non-flight operation
 
* [[Weapon]]s systems, [[phaser]]s and [[photon torpedo]] launchers, were brought off-line
 
* [[Weapon]]s systems, [[phaser]]s and [[photon torpedo]] launchers, were brought off-line
* [[Shuttlebay]] operations were suspended, as the [[shuttlecraft]] can provide energy support if necessary
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* [[Shuttlebay]] operations were suspended, as the [[shuttlecraft]] could provide energy support if necessary
* [[Life support]] systems were brought to minimum levels, and shutdown on non-essential decks
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* [[Life support]] systems were brought to minimum levels, and shut down on non-essential decks
* [[Transporter]] usage is terminated
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* [[Transporter]] usage was terminated
* [[Turbolift]] usage may be suspended at the [[commanding officer|commanding officer's]] discretion
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* [[Turbolift]] usage would be suspended at the [[commanding officer|commanding officer's]] discretion
* [[Food]] [[replicator]] are not used, and [[emergency rations]] are distributed
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* [[Food]] [[replicator]] were not used, and [[emergency rations]] were distributed
* [[Holodeck]] or [[holosuite]] usage is terminated
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* [[Holodeck]] or [[holosuite]] usage was terminated
   
 
The recycling of non-essential items, which could be broken down into raw [[matter]] patterns by the [[replicator]], was commonly practiced. Preserving the [[replicator]] for usage only during critical situations (such as replicating repair tools, [[medicine]], etc.) could help extend the energy resources of the ship.
 
The recycling of non-essential items, which could be broken down into raw [[matter]] patterns by the [[replicator]], was commonly practiced. Preserving the [[replicator]] for usage only during critical situations (such as replicating repair tools, [[medicine]], etc.) could help extend the energy resources of the ship.
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The [[2375|following year]], ''Voyager'' entered gray mode in an attempt to sneak past a [[Devore sensor array]] near the [[Tehara system]]. ({{VOY|Counterpoint}})
 
The [[2375|following year]], ''Voyager'' entered gray mode in an attempt to sneak past a [[Devore sensor array]] near the [[Tehara system]]. ({{VOY|Counterpoint}})
   
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[[de:Modus Grau]]
 
[[Category:Alerts]]

Revision as of 17:07, 19 May 2010

Gray mode was an alert status used aboard Federation starships.

When in gray mode, the starship runs on reserve power, cutting power to non-essential decks and ship systems. It allows for maximum power conservation, budgeting a starship's energy resources during a time of crisis, while still maintaining an operating status. Gray mode can be invoked during a massive fuel shortage, or when the tactical situation requires a reduction in discretionary energy usage.

A number of ship systems were either reduced to a lower operating status, or shut down completely, including:

The recycling of non-essential items, which could be broken down into raw matter patterns by the replicator, was commonly practiced. Preserving the replicator for usage only during critical situations (such as replicating repair tools, medicine, etc.) could help extend the energy resources of the ship.

Starships were often forced into this condition, due to tactical situations or spatial phenomena, which can also coincide with a red alert. During the year-long temporal conflict with the Krenim Imperium, the USS Voyager entered a reduced power mode. (VOY: "Year of Hell", "Year of Hell, Part II")

Gray mode was used aboard the USS Voyager in 2374 when its supply of deuterium was almost depleted, allowing the ship to conserve its reserves for as long as possible. (VOY: "Demon")

The following year, Voyager entered gray mode in an attempt to sneak past a Devore sensor array near the Tehara system. (VOY: "Counterpoint")