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[–] 14 points 1 day ago (1 child)

It was originally intended to be a thing every time the D had to get dangerous, but it was rejected due to taking up too much screen time.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    The limitation/rarity ended up being pretty special, so it worked out better this way in my opinion.
    Yellow and red alerts where a much more natural ways to heighten the tension.
    Saucer separations were truly an "Oh shit!" moment when they had to resort to such measures.

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