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The wonders of replication do not come without a price. It takes a lot of power to operate a [[Replicator]], not to mention the computer memory needed to store even the simplest molecular resolution. Even the smallest of ships can have numerous replicators, from the common [[Food Replicator]]s to more powerful [[Type 1 Industrial Replicator|Industrial types]]. Unnecessary usage and abuse can create a strain on both power avaliability and the [[Computer core]]. There are also safety concerns as to what the crew or embarked civilians can and cannot replicate. To monitor and police replicator activity, every ship and station has a '''Replicator Control''' facility. Often this is referred to as "Replicator Central" or the "Replicator Center".

[[Starbase]]s and larger ships may have more than one control area. They are manned by [[Operations]] personnel and maintenanced by [[Matter / Energy Systems Specialist]]s from the [[Engineering]] Department. Not only do they watch the power usage, but also regulate the amount of raw material allotted for replications as established by [[Starfleet]] protocols. Materials such as foodstuffs, clothing, personal hygeine items, and the like are considered necessary cost-effective needs and are typically replicated at will. Certain items, however, can not be replicated without authorization of the [[Operations Officer]] on duty in the Control bay, the [[Chief Operations Officer|Chief]] or [[Assistant Chief Operations Officer]], [[Chief Engineering Officer]], or senior staff.

Unless one has the training (and clearance) to program a replicator to make something, crew and civilians alike can request it be made by notifying Replicator Control. Personnel can readily search in the computer or create a matrix "blueprint" for the item, then replicate it typically within 48 hours depending on the item. Recreational and personal requests are secondary to operational and duty-related needs.

In Yellow and Red Alert situations, use of the replicators is severely restricted. Replicator Control usually powers down over 80 percent of replicators. Critical-need areas such as [[Sickbay]] and [[Engineering]] are not affected.

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