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'''Operation Lovely Angel''' was the "official" designation for the first [[Starfleet battle simulation]] conducted on behalf of [[Starfleet]] in late [[2365]], under the observation and mediation of [[Zakdorn]] Master Strategist, [[Sirna Kolrami]].
 
'''Operation Lovely Angel''' was the "official" designation for the first [[Starfleet battle simulation]] conducted on behalf of [[Starfleet]] in late [[2365]], under the observation and mediation of [[Zakdorn]] Master Strategist, [[Sirna Kolrami]].
   
This wargame simulation took place in the [[Braslota system]], between the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]], under the command of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], and the 80-year old [[star cruiser]], [[USS Hathaway|USS ''Hathaway'']], under the command of Captain [[William T. Riker]].
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This wargame simulation took place in the [[Braslota system]], between the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]], under the command of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], and the 80-year-old [[star cruiser]] [[USS Hathaway|USS ''Hathaway'']], under the command of Captain [[William T. Riker]].
   
Both ships were armed with modified [[laser-pulse beam]]s and allowed 48 hours to prepare. During battle, all "hits" were recorded electronically and, according to the rules, "''if the computer registers "damage," it will react accordingly, shutting down the affected areas for the appropriate "repair" time.''"
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Both ships were armed with modified [[laser-pulse beam]]s and allowed 48 hours to prepare. During battle, all "hits" were recorded electronically and, according to the rules, "''if the computer registers 'damage,' it will react accordingly, shutting down the affected areas for the appropriate 'repair' time.''"
   
 
Initially, Picard resisted the request to conduct the simulation, due to the belief that "Starfleet is not a military organization," but rather, that their "purpose is exploration." He eventually agreed after taking into consideration the potential threat that was posed to the [[Federation]] by the [[Borg]]. He felt that by going through with the simulation, it would allow an officer an opportunity to consider multiple options.
 
Initially, Picard resisted the request to conduct the simulation, due to the belief that "Starfleet is not a military organization," but rather, that their "purpose is exploration." He eventually agreed after taking into consideration the potential threat that was posed to the [[Federation]] by the [[Borg]]. He felt that by going through with the simulation, it would allow an officer an opportunity to consider multiple options.

Revision as of 22:26, 18 September 2007

Operation Lovely Angel was the "official" designation for the first Starfleet battle simulation conducted on behalf of Starfleet in late 2365, under the observation and mediation of Zakdorn Master Strategist, Sirna Kolrami.

This wargame simulation took place in the Braslota system, between the USS Enterprise-D, under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and the 80-year-old star cruiser USS Hathaway, under the command of Captain William T. Riker.

Both ships were armed with modified laser-pulse beams and allowed 48 hours to prepare. During battle, all "hits" were recorded electronically and, according to the rules, "if the computer registers 'damage,' it will react accordingly, shutting down the affected areas for the appropriate 'repair' time."

Initially, Picard resisted the request to conduct the simulation, due to the belief that "Starfleet is not a military organization," but rather, that their "purpose is exploration." He eventually agreed after taking into consideration the potential threat that was posed to the Federation by the Borg. He felt that by going through with the simulation, it would allow an officer an opportunity to consider multiple options.

Operation Lovely Angel was interrupted when the two "battling" ships were engaged by a Ferengi warship, which managed to cripple the Enterprise. Nevertheless, the crews of the Enterprise and Hathaway were able to work together to out-maneuver the Ferengi. (TNG: "Peak Performance")

Background

The name "Operation Lovely Angel" comes from an okudagram shown in the briefing lounge, which shows three of the system's planets, codenamed Kei, Yuri, and Totoro. Two of the planets names come from characters in a hit anime series, The Dirty Pair, which was popular among the TNG production crew. The main characters Kei and Yuri preferred to be known as the "Lovely Angels," yet were almost always universally referred to as "The Dirty Pair".