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= Doomsday Machine = | = Doomsday Machine = | ||
Popular name for a robot-controlled, space-going weapon first encountered by the ''USS Constellation'', Commodore Matthew Decker commanding. Decker's ship was severely damaged in the encounter. After being beamed to te surface of a nearby planet to escape the failing starship, his crew was killed when the planet itself was destroyed. Decker remained aboard the ship until assistance arrived. | Popular name for a robot-controlled, space-going weapon first encountered by the ''USS Constellation'', Commodore Matthew Decker commanding. Decker's ship was severely damaged in the encounter. After being beamed to te surface of a nearby planet to escape the failing starship, his crew was killed when the planet itself was destroyed. Decker remained aboard the ship until assistance arrived. | ||
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# Where possible, the Kirk Defense is to be attempted as a method of deactivating a Doomsday Machine. Starfleet personnel are authorized to use whatever means necessary to carry out these directives, within the limits of judgement, and in accordance with normal Starfleet and Federation laws and procedures governing the use of Starfleet authority with civilian, governmental and foreign persons or bodies. | # Where possible, the Kirk Defense is to be attempted as a method of deactivating a Doomsday Machine. Starfleet personnel are authorized to use whatever means necessary to carry out these directives, within the limits of judgement, and in accordance with normal Starfleet and Federation laws and procedures governing the use of Starfleet authority with civilian, governmental and foreign persons or bodies. | ||
# In the event the Kirk Defense proves unfeasible or unsuccessful, and in the absence of other alternatives, Starfleet personnel are ordered to make any sacrifice of equipment, or lives essential to the achievement of the primary duty. | # In the event the Kirk Defense proves unfeasible or unsuccessful, and in the absence of other alternatives, Starfleet personnel are ordered to make any sacrifice of equipment, or lives essential to the achievement of the primary duty. | ||
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