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"Risk is our business. That's what this starship is all about. That's why we're aboard her!"
Risk was the potential possibility or threat of something bad happening.
In the 23rd century, starship captains could decide which mission was too risky or wasn't. This responsibility was one of the factors which led to Captain Christopher Pike's fatigue. (TOS: "The Cage")
In 2370, Martus Mazur claimed that prospecting could be risky. (DS9: "Rivals")
After time traveling from 2373 to 1996 Earth, Tuvok refused to take off his shirt and risk dermal dysplasia due to thermal and ultraviolet radiation being at hazardous levels. (VOY: "Future's End")
See also[]
- Security risk