Auxiliary Control

Located on Decks 8 and 24, Auxiliary Control are duplicate secondary command centers that can be utilized in the event that the Main and Battle Bridges are incapacitated. Compact, yet functional, Auxiliary Control maintains simplified versions of the standard workstations found on the Main Bridge of a starship and is by dedicated personnel that are ready to assume control at a moment's notice.

Workstations within Auxiliary Control onboard the Starship Enterprise Battle Bridge have been designed with efficiency as their priority. Workstations mounted on the aft bulkhead of the chamber include a Master Situation Display, Science, and a Tactical console. A Captain's Chair has been installed below the Master Situation Display and a single independent Flight Control/Operations workstation is situated between the Captain's Chair and the forward holographic viewscreen.

Located deep within their respective decks for added protection, Auxiliary Control can be accessed by entryways located on the port and starboard walls. Due to the critical nature of Auxiliary Control, biometric verification sensor scans are completed upon any individual trying to enter Auxiliary Control. Emergency Turbolifts were located near both entryway to allow for quick access to other locations aboard the ship.

Layout

Primary Workstations

Command Chair

Located near the rear bulkhead of Auxiliary Control, the Command Chair (or Captain's Chair) is the primary command station located within Auxiliary Control. Anchored directly to the deck, the Captain's Chair maintains displays that provide at-a-glance readiness reports. The panel on the right controls communications, tactical, and the viewscreen while the interface on the left accesses flight control, operations, and the ship's library. In an emergency, the Command Chair can override any shipboard function.

Flight Control/Operations Station

Designed for maximum speed and efficiency of input, the combined Flight Control/Operations console oversees piloting and resource allocation aboard the Enterprise during separated flight mode. Located between the Captain and the Viewscreen, the officer manning this console is responsible for navigating the Enterprise, setting course, and managing the ship's powerful engines. In the role of Operations Manager, this crewmember sets the operational priorities, manages resources, and monitors the ship's subspace field geometry to maximize efficiency.

Master Situation Display

The Master Situation Display is a large, wall-mounted computer display on the aft bulkhead of Enterprise's Auxiliary Control. Highly detailed and incorporating a large cutaway diagram of the vessel, the Master Situation Display shows the location of key systems and hardware aboard the spacecraft. Providing a direct link to the Impulse and Warp Propulsion Systems, in addition to monitoring shipboard systems, the Master Situation Display can fulfill the role of an Engineering workstation.

Science

Featuring priority uplinks to all sensor systems aboard the Starship Enterprise, the Science Station monitors all scientific activity aboard the ship and conducts analysis of the external environment. The Science Station in Auxiliary Control maintains constant communication with Starfleet's extensive libraries throughout the Federation, aiding in the processing of incoming information both quickly and efficiently, and enhances the Federation's understanding of the galaxy.

Tactical

Tactical is dedicated to defensive systems control and maintains priority linkages to the starship's sensor arrays to monitor for external threats. Intrusion detection systems built into the workstation help to monitor the ship for internal threats, allowing the Security Officer to deploy Security Teams and conduct criminal investigations as necessary. When necessary, the Auxiliary Control Tactical console can also be used to monitor communications, launch sensor probes, or engage tractor beams.

Viewscreen

Located at the front of Auxiliary Control, the Viewscreen is a basic display that provides an overview of space surrounding the vessel. Roughly the size of its counterpart on the Battle Bridge, the Viewscreen incorporates a computerized heads-up display that allows the crew to analyze data from the ship's sensor arrays, communicate with others, or view library records.

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Battle Bridge

The Battle Bridge is a compact, but functional command center that is responsible for the operation of the Enterprise's Engineering Hull during separated flight mode. Sharing the design of the Main Bridge of a Defiant Class Escort vessel, the Battle Bridge incorporates all the familiar workstations found on the Main Bridge and is crewed during alert situations with its personnel ready to assume control at a moment's notice.

During separated flight mode the Battle Bridge is the nerve center of the Stardrive Section and is designed for combat performance. Located on Deck 9 in the Stardrive Section, the entire Battle Bridge and support locations are sunken into a much larger Deck 9 to provide added protection during combat. Access to the Battle Bridge was provided by two entryways at the back, located on both port and starboard sides, that incorporate biometric verification of personnel attempting to gain entry to the Battle Bridge. Turbolift lobbies were located on both sides of the entryway, just outside of the Battle Bridge. A Replicator terminal was placed on the starboard side near the exit, while an equipment locker was located parallel on the port side.

Due to its service in a combat oriented role, all workstations on the Enterprise Battle Bridge have been configured with speed and efficiency in mind. Workstations on the port side of the Battle Bridge include an Engineering console and the Tactical II station, while the starboard bulkhead features the Science and Tactical I consoles. At the front of the Bridge is a holographic viewscreen that is flanked by status displays. A Mission Situation Table is situated in the back of the Battle Bridge and incorporates status displays related to the Enterprise's status.

Layout

Command Section

Command Chair

Located in the exact center of the Battle Bridge, the Command Chair (or Captain's Chair) is the primary command station aboard the Enterprise. Anchored directly to the deck, the Captain's Chair can swivel and is isolated in the center of the Bridge. Status displays have been mounted on both sides of the Captain's Chair, providing at-a-glance readiness reports. The panel on the right controls communications, tactical, and the viewscreen while the interface on the left accesses flight control, operations, and the ship's library. In an emergency, the Command Chair can override any shipboard function.

Flight Control/Operations Station

Designed for maximum speed and efficiency of input, the combined Flight Control/Operations console oversees piloting and resource allocation aboard the Enterprise during separated flight mode. Located between the Captain and the Viewscreen, the officer manning this console is responsible for navigating the Enterprise, setting course, and managing the ship's powerful engines. In the role of Operations Manager, this crewmember sets the operational priorities, manages resources, and monitors the ship's subspace field geometry to maximize efficiency.

Master Situation Table

Similar to the Master Situation Display on the Bridge or Engineering, the Master Situation Table features detailed readouts that duty officers can use to get an understanding of the overall health of the vessel. Located at the back of the Battle Bridge, the Master Situation Table features two consoles that users can utilize to perform mission related tasks and can be configured to mimic command functions in an emergency. Bulkhead mounted status displays provide additional details related to mission status.

Viewscreen

Located at the front of the Battle Bridge, the Viewscreen of the Enterprise takes its inspiration from 24th Century designs and features holographic emitters that provide a three-dimensional overview of space surrounding the vessel. Slightly smaller than its counterpart on the Main Bridge, the Viewscreen incorporates a computerized heads-up display that allows the Bridge crew to analyze data from the ship's sensor arrays, communicate with others, or view library records.

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Port Stations - Internal Operations

Engineering

Located closest to the viewscreen, Engineering provides a direct link to the Impulse and Warp Propulsion Systems in addition to monitoring the various systems vital to the operation of the Stardrive Section while in separated flight mode. The Engineering workstation, as designed, mirrors all technical readouts and consoles located in Main Engineering, allowing the Chief Engineer or another Engineer to issue commands from the Battle Bridge.

Tactical II

Located closest to the Captain's Chair on the port bulkhead, Tactical II duplicates the Tactical I display and is traditionally assigned to the Battle Bridge's Executive Officer. In its default configuration, Tactical II gives priority access to the starship's offensive and defensive systems and provides an overview of the strategic situation impacting the Stardrive Section. To limit impacts upon the primary Security Officer, communications, probe launch, and tractor beam operation are managed from this workstation.

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Starboard Stations - External Operations

Science

Manned by a Science Officer, Science is the starboard workstation closest to the viewscreen. Due to the Stardrive Section being assigned to military objectives during separated flight mode, the Battle Bridge Science station prioritizes reconnaissance, strategic, and tactical analysis of the nearby environment over generalized scientific analysis. Should the situation warrant, however, the Science Station can perform any operation as its Main Bridge counterpart.

Tactical I

Located closest to the Commanding Officer on the Starboard Side, Tactical I is dedicated to defensive systems control and internal security and maintains priority linkages to the starship's sensor arrays to monitor for external threats. During separated flight mode the officer assigned here oversees the response to these threats and controls the Enterprise's weapons and defensive shields. Intrusion detection systems monitor the ship for internal threats, allowing the Security Officer to deploy Security Teams and conduct criminal investigations.

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Disclaimer

The Enterprise Auxiliary Control began life as the USS Lalo - Deck 01: Main Bridge designed by Tadeo D'Oria. No infringement intended.

The Enterprise Battle Bridge is the Defiant Class Bridge created by Paramount Pictures Corporation with images created by Tadeo D'Oria. No infringement intended.