Slam Door

Slam Door‏‎

Code name for a Union security protocol and core part of the Gate House program.

After the discovery and activation of the Ancient Gate Network, the Assembly of the Union decided to map the Gate Network "as far as it goes" [1]  take ownership of the gates by placing an armed space station in its vicinity. The Gate Houses primary reason to exist is to monitor who and what is using the gates and to destroy the gates if neccessary to prevent a potential superior threat to reach M-0 via the gates.

This mission is described in the Slam Door protocol.

Gate House commandants have the authority to initate Slam Door.

 * Step 1 : Entity or entities with capabilities approach with capabilities beyond Union tech, that are hostile approach the gates that can be stopped or commnicated. Gate Commandant issues Warning - and evacuates all station personnel (lf possible) to the SSS or through the gate if time permits it.
 * Step 2: Entity remains hostile and can not be stopped with the resources at hand. Station Commander issues the SLAM DOOR command which triggers the charges set to destroy the Gate. A message drone is sent before the SLAM DOOR command to the "other side".   The message drone might include the recommendation to destroy the receiving gate as well.  If there is an "Up Line" Gate, it too receives the command to prepare Slam Door procedures.
 * Step 3: The Commandant issues the Station Destruct Order and evacuates the station to the next SSS.
 * Step 4: If the entity or entites attack the SSS, evacuate to the other SSS if possible.
 * Step 5: Station Support System Defense and Survival protocol is commenced

[1] Ancient Gate Network mapping