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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) | 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. | ||
The term originates from the ''Star Fleet Battles'' boardgame. | The term originates from the ''Star Fleet Battles'' boardgame. | ||
[[Category:Strategies and Tactics]] | [[Category:Strategies and Tactics]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 12 August 2008
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.
The term originates from the Star Fleet Battles boardgame.