Auto-destruct

The auto-destruct system (also called self-destruct or destruct sequence) is a starship system to purposefully destroy the vessel. It is usually a tactic of last resort to prevent the ship and its contents from falling into enemy hands.

In 2373, Captain Alexander Whiting destroyed the USS after it was crippled and evacuated during a battle with Klingon forces. Whiting, the sole crew member left on the ship activated the system from main engineering.

Captain Roger Osmont denoted the USS's self-destruct when he rammed a Jem'Hadar carrier. The resulting explosion destroyed both ships and several other vessels nearby. (LUG RPG: )