Green Alert/Condition Green

This is the normal operating mode of the Fleet. No special actions required unless ordered otherwise.
Yellow Alert/Condition Yellow

A heightened alert state of the Fleet. Security is raised and essential and senior staff called to stations.
Red Alert/Condition Red

Immediate danger is present for the Fleet and it's crew. All ships are manned and shields are raised. Torpedoes are armed and all weapons are powered.
Orange Alert/Condition Orange

This is the 'normal' operating mode of the Fleet when the Federation is in a state of war. Crew must be on alert. Shields are raised to a percentage and torpedoes loaded. All weapons are powered down to save on energy outputs.