battle stations

== English == === Noun === battle stations plural of battle station === Interjection === battle stations (nautical) An alert aboard a warship, summoning the crew to man all weapons and all stations. ==== Synonyms ==== general quarters (US Navy) action stations (UK navy) red alert (popular culture, e.g. science fiction) ==== Translations ==== === See also === alarums and excursions beat to quarters panic stations (UK)