Tactical station

The tactical station was one of the primary weapons control stations found on the bridge of a starship. This station allows the tactical officer to control the ship's phasers, torpedoes, and shields. 24th century Starfleet tactical stations also often access/control communications functions as well as the ship's long range sensors. The tactical station may also be known as the weapons console () or weapons station. ()
During the mid-23rd century starships the tactical station was operated from the navigation and helm and worked in conjunction with the phaser control room located elsewhere on the ship. () 
Some starships secure phasers at the tactical station for security personnel use. ()
 starships have two tactical stations, on opposite sides of the bridge. ()
File:NX tactical station.jpg|Malcolm Reed operates the tactical station on 
File:Constitution II class bridge tactical station, 2285.jpg|The tactical station aboard a refit starship
File:Enterprise-A tactical station.jpg|The tactical station aboard the 
File:Constellation class tactical station.jpg|The tactical station aboard a starship
File:Galaxy class bridge security.jpg|The station is integrated into a wooden rail behind the command chairs on a ship...
File:Galaxy tactical console, two users.jpg|...and could be used by two operators at once
File:Galaxy tactical console, left panel.jpg|A close look at the left panel of a tactical console
File:Galaxy tactical station closeup.jpg|A close look at the center panel of a tactical console
File:Galaxy tactical console, right panel.jpg|A close look at the right panel of a tactical console
File:Voyager tactical station.jpg|A close look at the aft security/tactical station
File:Intrepid tactical console.jpg|A close look at the front Intrepid-class tactical station
File:Defiant tactical station.jpg|The second of two tactical stations on the Defiant
File:Sovereign tactical console.jpg|A close look at the tactical console display
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