Priority 7
Priority 7 was a term used by Starfleet officers in the 23rd century for hostage situations involving Federation citizens. Its use could coincide with a declaration of red alert.

In 2287, Commander Nyota Uhura received a message from Starfleet Command, sent to the . The message stated that there was a priority 7 situation in the Neutral Zone on the planet Nimbus III, after Sybok took representatives Caithlin Dar, St. John Talbot and Korrd hostage. After confirming the message, Uhura had the Enterprises crew rounded up from their shore leave and they soon left for Nimbus III. ()

Priority 07