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During their [[2366]] invasion of the [[Federation]], the [[Borg]] demanded an unconditional surrender as it believed [[Starfleet]] was helpless against their [[Borg cube|cube]]. ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}) |
During their [[2366]] invasion of the [[Federation]], the [[Borg]] demanded an unconditional surrender as it believed [[Starfleet]] was helpless against their [[Borg cube|cube]]. ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}) |
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| + | In [[2367]], [[Chief]] [[Miles O'Brien]] convinced his former [[commanding officer]], Captain [[Benjamin Maxwell]] to drop the shields of his starship, the {{USS|Phoenix}} and to surrender himself to the ''Enterprise''-D. ({{TNG|The Wounded}}) |
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In [[2370]], [[Jake Sisko]] advised the [[Miles O'Brien (replicant)|replicant O'Brien]] to surrender himself to [[Benjamin Sisko|his father]] and [[Deep Space 9]]'s [[security]] personnel after he tried to flee from them. ({{DS9|Whispers}}) |
In [[2370]], [[Jake Sisko]] advised the [[Miles O'Brien (replicant)|replicant O'Brien]] to surrender himself to [[Benjamin Sisko|his father]] and [[Deep Space 9]]'s [[security]] personnel after he tried to flee from them. ({{DS9|Whispers}}) |
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Throughout its ten thousand year history, the [[Dominion]] had never surrendered in battle, much less lost a war. As the [[Dominion War]] dragged on, it slowly became the Dominion's remaining option. During the mid-to-late months of 2375, Starfleet, Klingon, and Romulan forces raided deep within Cardassian territory and destroyed [[Jem'Hadar]] breeding centers, shipyards, and manufacturing facilities, depriving it of frontline strength. Rather than capitulating, the Dominion leadership decided to make a final stand at Cardassia Prime. Fortunately, Odo was able to convince the [[Female Changeling]] to surrender, avoiding unnecessary losses. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War|What You Leave Behind}}) |
Throughout its ten thousand year history, the [[Dominion]] had never surrendered in battle, much less lost a war. As the [[Dominion War]] dragged on, it slowly became the Dominion's remaining option. During the mid-to-late months of 2375, Starfleet, Klingon, and Romulan forces raided deep within Cardassian territory and destroyed [[Jem'Hadar]] breeding centers, shipyards, and manufacturing facilities, depriving it of frontline strength. Rather than capitulating, the Dominion leadership decided to make a final stand at Cardassia Prime. Fortunately, Odo was able to convince the [[Female Changeling]] to surrender, avoiding unnecessary losses. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War|What You Leave Behind}}) |
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A surrender often signals the end of hostilities in a military conflict. It is always the final option when a defending force is completely surrounded, its industrial and production capabilities destroyed, and several depleted manpower in which further fighting will only prolong the inevitable. It is also used for an individual who hands themselves over to authorities.
In 2364, Captain Jean-Luc Picard ordered Counselor Deanna Troi to signal a surrender in all languages and frequencies to Q while on the battle bridge of the USS Enterprise-D. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
During their 2366 invasion of the Federation, the Borg demanded an unconditional surrender as it believed Starfleet was helpless against their cube. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II")
In 2367, Chief Miles O'Brien convinced his former commanding officer, Captain Benjamin Maxwell to drop the shields of his starship, the USS Phoenix and to surrender himself to the Enterprise-D. (TNG: "The Wounded")
In 2370, Jake Sisko advised the replicant O'Brien to surrender himself to his father and Deep Space 9's security personnel after he tried to flee from them. (DS9: "Whispers")
Throughout its ten thousand year history, the Dominion had never surrendered in battle, much less lost a war. As the Dominion War dragged on, it slowly became the Dominion's remaining option. During the mid-to-late months of 2375, Starfleet, Klingon, and Romulan forces raided deep within Cardassian territory and destroyed Jem'Hadar breeding centers, shipyards, and manufacturing facilities, depriving it of frontline strength. Rather than capitulating, the Dominion leadership decided to make a final stand at Cardassia Prime. Fortunately, Odo was able to convince the Female Changeling to surrender, avoiding unnecessary losses. (DS9: "The Dogs of War", "What You Leave Behind")