The Alert Status is the 'ready' condition of the Horizons. The alert status component allows you to set the alert, Blue for docking, Green for normal conditions, Yellow for elevated alert, and Red for critical situations. Each condition allows or doesn't allow the Horizons to perform some actions.
Docking Automatically
Normal flying through space.
Raise Shields/Load weapons
Fire weapons
Something has Collided with the Horizons
The Alert Status Console is a primarily immersive experience console intended to enhance the experience of in-person bridges. The Alert Status will present a full screen status indicator of the current Horizons Alert Status.