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	[[File:~~BlackHawkABridge~~.jpg\|550px\|thumb\|right\|A cutaway of the bridge of the USS Black Hawk]]		__TOC__
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	The Main Bridge of the USS Black Hawk		The Main Bridge of the '''[[USS Black Hawk-B]]'''.

	=Summary=		=Summary=
	The ~~Primary~~ Bridge ~~configuration is a modification~~ of the Sovereign Class layout. ~~The central area of~~ the ~~Main Bridge provides seating and information displays for the Captain. The Captain’s Chair is raised from~~ the ~~rest~~ of the ~~Bridge Officers~~, ~~to that of the Surrounding level which includes Tactical~~ and ~~the Executive Officer's Station~~.		The Main Bridge of the USS Black Hawk-B was originally adapted after the versitile Sovereign-Class layout. While all stations on the bridge, with the exception of the Captain's chair, feature standard 2D control and display interfaces, each station features a holographic heads-up display for additional space.

	~~Directly fore~~ of the ~~command area is~~ the ~~Flight Control~~ Officer, ~~who faces~~ the ~~main viewer~~. The ~~FCO~~ is ~~equipped~~ with a ~~console that proceeds around at~~ a ~~ninety degree angle~~.		The central area of the Main Bridge provides seating and information for displays for the Captain, Executive Officer, and the Officer of the Deck. The '''Captain's Chair''' is raised from the rest of the center area, though it is level with the majority of the bridge. To the Captain's right is the station for the '''Executive Officer'''. Left of the Captain is a seat for the '''Officer of the Deck''', usually the Chief of the Boat, the ship's Counselor, or even a visiting dignitary. This section of three chairs is known as the Command Arena.

	To the ~~port side of~~ the ~~Flight Officer~~, also ~~facing~~ the ~~main viewer,~~ is the ~~Operations manager~~'s console ~~- which~~ is ~~identical in size and design to~~ the ~~Helm station~~. ~~The~~ Operations ~~Panel,~~ due to the ~~tremendous amount of~~ sensitive information ~~found there, has security protocols as stringent as the Tactical consoles~~.		Behind the Command arena are two primary stations and one auxiliary console. Three '''auxilary consoles''' are available on the bridge and each feature saved layouts and quick recall should these stations need to function as support for existing bridge stations, temporary replacements due to damage, and are also configurable for mission-specific functions. Behind the Executive Officer is the '''Tactical''' console. Located behind the Officer of the Deck is the '''Operations''' console. Both Tactical and Operations consoles feature stringent security protocols due to the sensitive information they handle.

	At the ~~very~~ front of the ~~bridge chamber~~ is ~~a large viewscreen. This main viewer performs all~~ the ~~standard duties expected of it~~. ~~However,~~ the ~~viewscreen is not always activated like most other starships. It~~ is a ~~full Holographic display, that can be activated upon request~~. ~~When the screen is not active, a standard bulkhead~~ is ~~present. This addition was made into~~ the ~~Century class, so that the hypnotic starfield syndrome among Bridge officers would be stopped. Too many officers became hypnotized during warp~~.		Directly fore of the command arena are two sunken stations. In front of the Executive Officer is the ship's '''Helm'''. Beside the Helm is a station dedicated to '''Squadron Operations'''. Between both stations is the bridge's flight recorder and navigational information.

	~~Aft and to~~ the ~~right~~ of the ~~command area~~ is ~~an elevated platform on which is located~~ the ~~tactical/security control station (comprised~~ of ~~two consoles, one for tactical~~, ~~and one for security, located directly fore of tactical and to~~ the ~~right of the helm station)~~. ~~These consoles are to the right side of the Captain’s Chair~~. To the ~~Captain's left~~ is ~~the Executive Officer's station~~. ~~Ahead of~~ the ~~Executive Officer's Station is~~ the ~~Intelligence Officer's console~~.		At the very front of the bridge chamber is a large viewscreen. This main viewer performs all the standard duties expected of it. However, the viewscreen is not always activated like most other starships. It is a full Holographic display, that can be activated upon request. When the screen is not active, a standard bulkhead is present. This addition was made into the Akira class, so that the hypnotic starfield syndrome among Bridge officers would be stopped. Too many officers became hypnotized during warp.

	~~To the Captain's right, behind the Tactical station, is the Mission-Operations section~~ of the bridge. ~~Located here are three additional, fully-programmable multi-mission consoles. When not in use,~~ a ~~single console remains dedicated~~ to ~~Mission Operations, Engineering and Environmental Control~~.		Four consoles flank each side of the bridge. Each of these is built into the wall and feature ample keyboard and display real estate to handle a variety of functions while synced to each respective department's command station below decks.

	~~Against the port~~ side ~~walls~~ of the ~~main~~ bridge are the consoles for Sciences along with others that are programmable for a multitude of functions. There are two Science consoles with Science 2 being a fully programmable multi-mission Console. Science I, ~~which is~~ the ~~primary science console~~, ~~has priority links to Conn~~, ~~Ops, Computers~~, and ~~Tactical~~. The ~~Science I~~ console ~~is located directly to~~ the ~~Captain's left~~.		The starboard side of the bridge features (from aft to fore), the '''Intelligence''', '''Engineering''', '''Environmental Control''', and an auxiliary station. The Engineering console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the Auto-Destruct of vessel. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.

	Science II is the ASO's (Assistant Science Officer's) console, which can be used by any personnel. Science II has access to all science, navigational, sensor, and communications systems. Science II can be configured to operate in tandem with Science I, although security links and all other non-science data is withheld from Science II. Science II usually works independently of Science I~~, and is located to the starboard of the main station~~.		On the port side (from aft to fore), the '''Science I''', '''Science II''', '''Mission Operations''' stations are available, along with an auxiliary station. Science I, which is the primary science console, has priority links to Conn, Ops, Computers, and Tactical. Science II is the ASO's (Assistant Science Officer's) console, which can be used by any personnel. Science II has access to all science, navigational, sensor, and communications systems. Science II can be configured to operate in tandem with Science I, although security links and all other non-science data is withheld from Science II. Science II usually works independently of Science I.

	~~Next~~ to ~~both~~ of ~~these~~ is a ~~station~~ to ~~monitor Squadron Operations~~.		Located against the aft wall of the bridge is a large master systems display monitor, similar to the one in main engineering. All relative ship information (such as damage, power distribution, etc.) is displayed on the cutaway image of the vessel. This monitor can be used to direct ship operations and can be configured for limited flight control if necessary. Also located against the aft wall of the main bridge is the large engineering console. This has a smaller cutaway diagram of the vessel, which displays all engineering-relevant data and shows warp fields and engine output. This console also has priority links to the computers, the WPS (Warp Propulsion System), the IPS (Impulse Propulsion System), navigation, SIF, and IDF. Although usually unattended, the Chief Engineer can bring this console to full Enable mode by entering voice codes and undergoing a retinal scan. While this schematic is visually available to all bridge personnel, it is covered by a special coating that causes it to blur when hit by an imaging device.

	Located against the aft wall of the bridge is a large master systems display monitor, similar to the one in main engineering. All relative ship information (such as damage, power distribution, etc.) is displayed on the cutaway image of the vessel. This monitor can be used to direct ship operations and can be configured for limited flight control if necessary. Also located against the aft wall of the main bridge is the large engineering console. This has a smaller cutaway diagram of the vessel, which displays all engineering-relevant data and shows warp fields and engine output. This console also has priority links to the computers, the WPS (Warp Propulsion System), the IPS (Impulse Propulsion System), navigation, SIF, and IDF. Although usually unattended, the Chief Engineer can bring this console to full Enable mode by entering voice codes and undergoing a retinal scan.		There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the Akira class. Next to the port turbolift access is the ship's [[Dedication Plaque]]. There is also an emergency ladder at the front of the bridge that connects the bridge to the ship's Jeffries Tube Network. There are also two doors, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the Briefing Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room and access to an Emergency Airlock, a gangway staircase, the head, and a temporary relief area for the bridge crew.

	The Engineering console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the Auto-Destruct of vessel. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.

	There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the ~~Century~~ class. Next to the port turbolift access is the ship's [[Dedication Plaque]]. There is also an emergency ladder that connects the bridge to ~~Deck Three~~. There are also two doors, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the ~~Conference~~ Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room and access to an Emergency Airlock, a gangway staircase and the ~~head~~.

	=Layout=		=Layout=

	[[File:~~BlackHawkABridgeLayout~~.jpg\|700px]]		[[File:Bhb_bridge_labeled.jpg\|700px]]

	=Credits=		=Credits=

	* The original design of the bridge was ~~published in Star Trek The Magazine and modified~~ by ~~Captain Geisler for use~~ on ~~this sim.~~		* The original design of the USS Black Hawk bridge was created by Rekkert on Deviant Art for the USS Thunderchild.
	* The Bridge layout was originally made for lcars-interface.de and was modified by Captain Geisler for ~~use on this sim~~.

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	* The Bridge layout was originally made for lcars-interface.de and was modified by Captain Geisler for use on this sim.		* The Bridge layout was originally made for lcars-interface.de and was modified by Captain Geisler for use on this sim.

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	The Engineering console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the Auto-Destruct of vessel. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.		The Engineering console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the Auto-Destruct of vessel. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.

	There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the Century class. There is also an emergency ladder that connects the bridge to Deck Three. There are also two doors, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the Conference Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room and access to an Emergency Airlock, a gangway staircase and the head.		There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the Century class. Next to the port turbolift access is the ship's [[Dedication Plaque]]. There is also an emergency ladder that connects the bridge to Deck Three. There are also two doors, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the Conference Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room and access to an Emergency Airlock, a gangway staircase and the head.

	=Layout=		=Layout=

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			=Credits=

			* The original design of the bridge was published in Star Trek The Magazine and modified by Captain Geisler for use on this sim.
			* The Bridge layout was originally made for lcars-interface.de and was modified by Captain Geisler for use on this sim.

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	[[File:~~Bh_bridge_large~~.jpg\|~~275px~~\|thumb\|right\|A cutaway of the bridge of the USS Black Hawk]]		[[File:BlackHawkABridge.jpg\|550px\|thumb\|right\|A cutaway of the bridge of the USS Black Hawk]]

	The Main Bridge of the USS Black Hawk		The Main Bridge of the USS Black Hawk

	=Summary=		=Summary=
	The ~~new primary~~ Bridge configuration is a ~~combination~~ of the ~~new Soveriegn~~ Class ~~with the Intrepid Class starship~~. The central area of the Main Bridge provides seating and information displays for the Captain ~~and two other officers~~. The Captain’s Chair is raised from the rest of the Bridge Officers, to that of the Surrounding level which includes Tactical and ~~Operations. The two~~ Officer ~~seats are equipped with fully programmable consoles for a variety of uses~~.		The Primary Bridge configuration is a modification of the Sovereign Class layout. The central area of the Main Bridge provides seating and information displays for the Captain. The Captain’s Chair is raised from the rest of the Bridge Officers, to that of the Surrounding level which includes Tactical and the Executive Officer's Station.

	Directly fore of the command area is the Flight Control Officer, who faces the main viewer. The FCO is equipped with a console that proceeds around ~~an almost one hundred and eighty~~ degree angle.		Directly fore of the command area is the Flight Control Officer, who faces the main viewer. The FCO is equipped with a console that proceeds around at a ninety degree angle.

	At the ~~very front~~ of the ~~bridge chamber is a large viewscreen. This~~ main viewer ~~performs all the standard duties expected of it. However~~, the ~~viewscreen~~ is ~~not always activated like most other Starships~~. ~~It is a full Holographic display~~, ~~that can be activated upon request. When~~ the ~~screen is not active~~, ~~a standard bulkhead is present. This addition was made into~~ the ~~Akira Class, so that Star-Field syndrome among Bridge officers would be stopped. Too many officers became hypnotized during warp~~.		To the port side of the Flight Officer, also facing the main viewer, is the Operations manager's console - which is identical in size and design to the Helm station. The Operations Panel, due to the tremendous amount of sensitive information found there, has security protocols as stringent as the Tactical consoles.

	~~Aft and to~~ the ~~left~~ of the ~~command area~~ is ~~an elevated platform on which is located~~ the ~~tactical/security control station (comprised~~ of ~~two consoles~~, ~~one for tactical~~, ~~and one for security~~, ~~located directly behind tactical and along the back of the bridge area)~~. ~~These consoles are to the left side of~~ the ~~Captain’s Chair~~, ~~no longer in~~ the ~~direct middle~~.		At the very front of the bridge chamber is a large viewscreen. This main viewer performs all the standard duties expected of it. However, the viewscreen is not always activated like most other starships. It is a full Holographic display, that can be activated upon request. When the screen is not active, a standard bulkhead is present. This addition was made into the Century class, so that the hypnotic starfield syndrome among Bridge officers would be stopped. Too many officers became hypnotized during warp.

	To the ~~Captain's~~ right is the ~~Operations manager's console. Identical in size and design to the Tacitcal~~/~~Security~~ station, ~~the Operations manager is~~ located ~~closer~~ to the ~~bridge engineering~~ station ~~rather than close~~ to the ~~front~~ of the ~~bridge~~. ~~The Operations Panel, due to~~ the ~~tremendous amount of sensitive information found there, has security protocols as stringent as~~ the ~~TAC consoles~~. ~~Directly aft~~ of the ~~Ship Operations Console~~ is the ~~Mission Operations Console, for use during Away team missions~~.		Aft and to the right of the command area is an elevated platform on which is located the tactical/security control station (comprised of two consoles, one for tactical, and one for security, located directly fore of tactical and to the right of the helm station). These consoles are to the right side of the Captain’s Chair. To the Captain's left is the Executive Officer's station. Ahead of the Executive Officer's Station is the Intelligence Officer's console.

	~~Also located on~~ the ~~platform~~, ~~against~~ the ~~aft wall~~ of the bridge, is a ~~large master systems display monitor, similar~~ to ~~the one in main engineering. All relative ship information (such as damage~~, ~~power distribution, etc.) is displayed on the cutaway image of the Akira Class. This monitor can be used to direct ship operations~~ and ~~can be configured for limited flight control if necessary~~.		To the Captain's right, behind the Tactical station, is the Mission-Operations section of the bridge. Located here are three additional, fully-programmable multi-mission consoles. When not in use, a single console remains dedicated to Mission Operations, Engineering and Environmental Control.

	Against the port side walls of the main bridge are the consoles for ~~Science and~~ others that are programmable for a multitude of functions. There are two Science consoles with Science 2 being a fully programmable multi-mission Console. Science I, which is the primary science console~~. Science I~~ has priority links to Conn, Ops, Computers, and Tactical.		Against the port side walls of the main bridge are the consoles for Sciences along with others that are programmable for a multitude of functions. There are two Science consoles with Science 2 being a fully programmable multi-mission Console. Science I, which is the primary science console, has priority links to Conn, Ops, Computers, and Tactical. The Science I console is located directly to the Captain's left.

	Science II is the ASO's (Assistant Science Officer's) console, which can be used by any personnel. Science II has access to all science, navigational, sensor, and communications systems. Science II can be configured to operate in tandem with Science I, although security links and all other non-science data is withheld from Science II. Science II usually works independently of Science I.		Science II is the ASO's (Assistant Science Officer's) console, which can be used by any personnel. Science II has access to all science, navigational, sensor, and communications systems. Science II can be configured to operate in tandem with Science I, although security links and all other non-science data is withheld from Science II. Science II usually works independently of Science I, and is located to the starboard of the main station.

	~~Against the starboard wall~~ of ~~the main bridge~~ is the large engineering console. This has a smaller cutaway diagram of the Akira Class, which displays all engineering-relevant data and shows warp fields and engine output. This console also has priority links to the computers, the WPS (Warp Propulsion System), the IPS (Impulse Propulsion System), navigation, SIF, and IDF. Although usually unattended, the Chief Engineer can bring this console to full Enable mode by entering voice codes and undergoing a ~~retinal scan. Directly aft of this console is the Engineering II console, which is fully programmable~~ to ~~run any Secondary Console function, including Sciences, Medical,~~ Operations~~, Limited Helm control, or Security~~.		Next to both of these is a station to monitor Squadron Operations.

	~~This console~~, as ~~does every console~~ on the bridge, also has the ~~hand-input sub-console for use in setting~~ the ~~auto-Destruct of Akira Class~~. ~~The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which~~ can ~~be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection~~.		Located against the aft wall of the bridge is a large master systems display monitor, similar to the one in main engineering. All relative ship information (such as damage, power distribution, etc.) is displayed on the cutaway image of the vessel. This monitor can be used to direct ship operations and can be configured for limited flight control if necessary. Also located against the aft wall of the main bridge is the large engineering console. This has a smaller cutaway diagram of the vessel, which displays all engineering-relevant data and shows warp fields and engine output. This console also has priority links to the computers, the WPS (Warp Propulsion System), the IPS (Impulse Propulsion System), navigation, SIF, and IDF. Although usually unattended, the Chief Engineer can bring this console to full Enable mode by entering voice codes and undergoing a retinal scan.

	~~There are two turbolifts~~ on the bridge ~~that can handle normal transit around the Akira Class. There is~~ also ~~an emergency ladder that connects~~ the ~~bridge to Deck two. There is also one door, on~~ the ~~aft platform~~ of ~~the bridge, that leads to the Conference Room,~~ which ~~is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room~~.		The Engineering console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the Auto-Destruct of vessel. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.

	There are ~~No escape pods connected to~~ the bridge. ~~Pods are located on all decks below~~ Deck ~~three~~. ~~Two pods~~ are ~~reserved for the top four officers in~~ the ~~chain~~ of ~~command on~~ the ~~Akira Class~~, ~~because they are the last four~~ to ~~leave~~ the ~~ship. These are located on Deck two. As the number~~ of ~~experienced Captains dwindles in Starfleet,~~ the ~~notion of a Captain going down with his ship has been abolished~~. ~~If the ship is abandoned,~~ the ~~top four officers in~~ the ~~chain of command will wait until everyone else is off the ship, opt~~ to ~~arm the auto-Destruct (not always necessary, but there if needed)~~, and ~~then leave in~~ the ~~two escape pods~~.		There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the Century class. There is also an emergency ladder that connects the bridge to Deck Three. There are also two doors, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the Conference Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room and access to an Emergency Airlock, a gangway staircase and the head.

			=Layout=

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	There are No escape pods connected to the bridge. Pods are located on all decks below Deck three. Two pods are reserved for the top four officers in the chain of command on the Akira Class, because they are the last four to leave the ship. These are located on Deck two. As the number of experienced Captains dwindles in Starfleet, the notion of a Captain going down with his ship has been abolished. If the ship is abandoned, the top four officers in the chain of command will wait until everyone else is off the ship, opt to arm the auto-Destruct (not always necessary, but there if needed), and then leave in the two escape pods.		There are No escape pods connected to the bridge. Pods are located on all decks below Deck three. Two pods are reserved for the top four officers in the chain of command on the Akira Class, because they are the last four to leave the ship. These are located on Deck two. As the number of experienced Captains dwindles in Starfleet, the notion of a Captain going down with his ship has been abolished. If the ship is abandoned, the top four officers in the chain of command will wait until everyone else is off the ship, opt to arm the auto-Destruct (not always necessary, but there if needed), and then leave in the two escape pods.

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[[File:Bh_bridge_large.jpg|275px|thumb|right|A cutaway of the bridge of the USS Black Hawk]]

The Main Bridge of the USS Black Hawk

=Summary=
The new primary Bridge configuration is a combination of the new Soveriegn Class with the Intrepid Class starship. The central area of the Main Bridge provides seating and information displays for the Captain and two other officers. The Captain’s Chair is raised from the rest of the Bridge Officers, to that of the Surrounding level which includes Tactical and Operations. The two Officer seats are equipped with fully programmable consoles for a variety of uses.

Directly fore of the command area is the Flight Control Officer, who faces the main viewer. The FCO is equipped with a console that proceeds around an almost one hundred and eighty degree angle.

At the very front of the bridge chamber is a large viewscreen. This main viewer performs all the standard duties expected of it. However, the viewscreen is not always activated like most other Starships. It is a full Holographic display, that can be activated upon request. When the screen is not active, a standard bulkhead is present. This addition was made into the Akira Class, so that Star-Field syndrome among Bridge officers would be stopped. Too many officers became hypnotized during warp.

Aft and to the left of the command area is an elevated platform on which is located the tactical/security control station (comprised of two consoles, one for tactical, and one for security, located directly behind tactical and along the back of the bridge area). These consoles are to the left side of the Captain’s Chair, no longer in the direct middle.

To the Captain's right is the Operations manager's console. Identical in size and design to the Tacitcal/Security station, the Operations manager is located closer to the bridge engineering station rather than close to the front of the bridge. The Operations Panel, due to the tremendous amount of sensitive information found there, has security protocols as stringent as the TAC consoles. Directly aft of the Ship Operations Console is the Mission Operations Console, for use during Away team missions.

Also located on the platform, against the aft wall of the bridge, is a large master systems display monitor, similar to the one in main engineering. All relative ship information (such as damage, power distribution, etc.) is displayed on the cutaway image of the Akira Class. This monitor can be used to direct ship operations and can be configured for limited flight control if necessary.

Against the port side walls of the main bridge are the consoles for Science and others that are programmable for a multitude of functions. There are two Science consoles with Science 2 being a fully programmable multi-mission Console. Science I, which is the primary science console. Science I has priority links to Conn, Ops, Computers, and Tactical.

Science II is the ASO's (Assistant Science Officer's) console, which can be used by any personnel. Science II has access to all science, navigational, sensor, and communications systems. Science II can be configured to operate in tandem with Science I, although security links and all other non-science data is withheld from Science II. Science II usually works independently of Science I.

Against the starboard wall of the main bridge is the large engineering console. This has a smaller cutaway diagram of the Akira Class, which displays all engineering-relevant data and shows warp fields and engine output. This console also has priority links to the computers, the WPS (Warp Propulsion System), the IPS (Impulse Propulsion System), navigation, SIF, and IDF. Although usually unattended, the Chief Engineer can bring this console to full Enable mode by entering voice codes and undergoing a retinal scan. Directly aft of this console is the Engineering II console, which is fully programmable to run any Secondary Console function, including Sciences, Medical, Operations, Limited Helm control, or Security.

This console, as does every console on the bridge, also has the hand-input sub-console for use in setting the auto-Destruct of Akira Class. The auto-destruct sequence follows Standard Starfleet security procedures which can be accessed via any secured Memory Alpha ODN connection.

There are two turbolifts on the bridge that can handle normal transit around the Akira Class. There is also an emergency ladder that connects the bridge to Deck two. There is also one door, on the aft platform of the bridge, that leads to the Conference Room, which is directly aft of the Main Bridge. Other connected rooms to the Main Bridge include the Captain's Ready Room.

There are No escape pods connected to the bridge. Pods are located on all decks below Deck three. Two pods are reserved for the top four officers in the chain of command on the Akira Class, because they are the last four to leave the ship. These are located on Deck two. As the number of experienced Captains dwindles in Starfleet, the notion of a Captain going down with his ship has been abolished. If the ship is abandoned, the top four officers in the chain of command will wait until everyone else is off the ship, opt to arm the auto-Destruct (not always necessary, but there if needed), and then leave in the two escape pods.