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An '''alpha strike''' is an attack in which a starship or other combat vessel fires all of its weapons (or all that can be brought to bear) simultaneous at a single target, attempting to destroy or cripple the target in one massive blow.
An '''alpha strike''' is an attack in which a starship or other combat vessel fires all of its weapons (or all that can be brought to bear) simultaneously at a single target, attempting to destroy or cripple the target in one massive blow. For warships that use [[directed-energy weapon]]s, this often means diverting power away from propulsion and energy-based defenses (such as [[shields]]).


The term originates from the ''Star Fleet Battles'' boardgame.
The term originates from the ''Star Fleet Battles'' boardgame.


[[Category: Strategy and Tactics]]
[[Category:Strategies and Tactics]]

Latest revision as of 20:53, 2 July 2021

An alpha strike is an attack in which a starship or other combat vessel fires all of its weapons (or all that can be brought to bear) simultaneously at a single target, attempting to destroy or cripple the target in one massive blow. For warships that use directed-energy weapons, this often means diverting power away from propulsion and energy-based defenses (such as shields).

The term originates from the Star Fleet Battles boardgame.