Departments & Positions
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Command Staff (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
These are the various people who serve in a Command role on board. The Captain is but one leader among many, and this ship has several departments with Commanders of nearly equivalent authority. Command, Galley, Engines, Intelligence, Medical, Diplomacy, Sciences, Financial are the primary functions forming this group.
Captain Ultimately responsible for the ship and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer aboard a vessel. S/he is responsible for carrying out the safe completion of the ships missions. When multiple department heads differ in opinion the Commanding Officer may override. Executive Officer The liaison between captain and crew, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the captain, and oversees the departments via the Departments Heads. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty. External Affairs The leader of the on board garrison, and liaison to the soldiers on board. Second Star employs elite teams for its operations, they coordinate through this office. Logistics Administrator The Officer that reports ships readiness and functional status. Otherwise serves to assign officers to duties and regulates ship resources. Senior Valet The seniormost member of the Galley Department. Oversees all Events, passengers, meals, portage, customer service matters. Engineering Adminstrator Advises the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer on mission-specific areas of importance. Many times, the Mission Advisor knows just as much about the mission as the CO and XO do, if not even more. He or she also performs mission-specific tasks, and can take on any roles that a mission requires him or her to do. Concurrently holds another position, except in rare circumstances. Sciences Administrator There are no permanent science labs on the Second Star, firms and other needs will bring different operations to the ship. This office oversees their processes ensuring ship regulations are met. They may have tools and equipment of their own and are encouraged to pursue worthwhile work when available. May overlap to operation or Engineering depending on experience. First Medical Officer The Medical evaluation and status of supplies and readiness, and reports of the ship morale. Intelligence/Tactical The Second Star has to keep its ear to the ground and grease the wheels. This office tracks efforts and send agents. Sheriff The Chief of Security oversees all shipboard activity and regulates shipboard policy. They cede jurisdiction to leased military levels on base and defer to Command staff for arbitration. They retain the right to try individuals but not issue punishment. They can also investigate incidents and report to the Command staff. -
Flight Control (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
Responsible for the navigation and flight control of a vessel and its auxiliary craft, the Flight Control department includes pilots trained in both starship and auxiliary craft piloting. Note that the Flight Control department does not include Fighter pilots.
Chief Flight Control Officer Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, Navigation and flight control. A Flight Control Officer must always be present on the bridge of a starship. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. The Chief Flight Control Officer is the senior most CONN Officer aboard, serving as a Senior Officer, and chief of the personnel under him/her. Flight Control Officer Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, navigation and flight control. A Flight Control Officer must always be present on the bridge of a starship, and every vessel has a number of Flight Control Officers to allow shift rotations. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. Flight Control Officers report to the Chief Flight Control Officer. Shuttlebay Manager The Shuttlebay Manager is responsible for pre and post flight checks of all support craft involved in away missions. Once a support craft has been brought to the flight line, it is his/her duty to ensure that it is mission capable. Upon returning from a mission, he/she must inspect the support craft and prepare a report on any maintenance that is required.
He/she is also responsible for the placement of support craft in order to allow for maximum efficiency of the shuttlebay.Support Craft Pilot All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) but excluding fighters are flown by Support Craft Pilots. This is often the proving ground for pilots until they earn a berth on a starship as a Flight Control Officer. They report to the Chief Support Craft Pilot. -
Computer Control/Logistics (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The Logistics department acts as an advisory to the command staff, as well as a resource of knowledge and information concerning the myriad races in the operational zone of the ship, as well as their combat strategies, diplomatic quirks etc...
Chief Logistics Officer The Chief Logistics Officer oversees their department which regulates the usage and balance of ships resources. Logistics Operations Officer Logistics officers wear many hats, and often supplement other departments duties when complications or shortages occur. Primarily they maintain optimal ship function and make recommendations for improvement. -
Security & Tactical (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
Merging the responsibilities of ship-to-ship and personnel combat into a single department, the security & tactical department is responsible for the tactical readiness of the vessel and the security of the ship. On a Merchant Ship, this is a secondary function to your day job.
Chief Security/Tactical Officer The Chief Security Officer is called Chief of Security. Her/his duty is to ensure the safety of ship and crew. Some take it as their personal duty to protect the Commanding Officer/Executive Officer on away teams. She/he is also responsible for people under arrest and the safety of guests, liked or not. S/he also is a department head and a member of the senior staff, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters. Security could be called the 24th century police force.
The Chief of Security role can also be combined with the Chief Tactical Officer position.Security Officer There are several Security Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Security and his/her Deputy and mostly guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation. Tactical Officer The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Security Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, and analysis and tactical planning of current missions. Very often Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small unit tactics. Brig Officer The Brig Officer is a Security Officer who has chosen to specialize in a specific role. S/he guards the brig and its cells. But there are other duties associated with this post as well. S/he is responsible for any prisoner transport, and the questioning of prisoners. Often Brig Officers have a good knowledge of forcefield technology, and are experts in escaping such confinements. "The Engineers" Arcadia's crew of roughs. Some are actually engineers even! -
Operations (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The operations department is responsible for keeping ship systems functioning properly, rerouting power, bypassing relays, and doing whatever else is necessary to keep the ship operating at peak efficiency.
Chief Operations Officer The Chief Operations Officer has the primary responsibility of ensuring that ship functions, such as the use of the lateral sensor array, do not interfere with one and another. S/he must prioritize resource allocations, so that the most critical activities can have every chance of success. If so required, s/he can curtail shipboard functions if s/he thinks they will interfere with the ship's current mission or routine operations.
The Chief Operations Officer oversees the Operations department, and is a member of the senior staff.Operations Officer The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time.
The Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer.Quartermaster The Quartermaster specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to personnel aboard the vessel. In addition, the Quartermaster controls all physical assignments to quarters throughout the vessel. Civilian A civilian onboard is a non-rank to indicate this person has paid passage or is providing a service for passage. They can serve in many non-skilled areas of the ship, and may serve at the behest of the sponsor who paid their way. Nobody rides for free. -
Engineering (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The engineering department has the enormous task of keeping the ship working; they are responsible for making repairs, fixing problems, and making sure that the ship is ready for anything.
Chief Engineering Officer The Chief Engineer is responsible for the condition of all systems and equipment on board a Starfleet ship or facility. S/he oversees maintenance, repairs and upgrades of all equipment. S/he is also responsible for the many repair teams during crisis situations.
The Chief Engineer is not only the department head but also a senior officer, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and maintenance of the duty rosters.Master Engineer The Master Engineer lives on board the ship and assists in issues regarding mechanical, administrative matters and coordinating repairs with other departments. They will often work alongside the CEO.
If so required, the Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to take over as Chief Engineer, and thus must be versed in current information regarding the ship or facility.Engineering Officer Engineers are the backbone of the Engineering Corps and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel. Structural Loads/Environmental Specialist The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. From a small ship/facility to a large one, all requires constant monitoring. The hull, bulkheads, walls, Jeffrey's tubes, turbolifts, structural integrity field, internal dampening field, and environmental systems are all monitored and maintained by this officer. -
Science & Analysis (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
From sensor readings to figuring out a way to enter the strange spacial anomaly, the science department is responsible for recording data, testing new ideas out, and making discoveries. Often used to detect or create forgeries, or perform "hacks."
Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship/facility collects, and the distribution of such data to specific section within the department for analysis. S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Science Officer There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer and his Assistant. Assignments include work for the Specialized Section heads, as well as duties for work being carried out by the Chief and Assistant. Alien Archaeologist/Anthropologist Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Cultural Appraisals Section. This role involves the study of all newly discovered alien species and life forms, from the long dead to thriving. Their knowledge also involves current known alien species, customs, and serves as informant to assist in Command Decisions. Biologist Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and many more Life Sciences. On larger ships there many be a number of Science Officers within this section, under the lead of the Biologist. -
Medical & Counseling (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The medical & counseling department is responsible for the mental and physical health of the crew, from running annual physicals to combatting a strange plague that is afflicting the crew to helping a crew member deal with the loss of a loved one.
Chief Medical Officer The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it.
Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, Surgical suites and Dentistry labs.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Medical Officer Medical Officer undertake the majority of the work aboard the ship/facility, examining the crew, and administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief Medical Officer also run the other Medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer. -
Intelligence (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The Intelligence department is responsible for gathering and providing intelligence as it becomes possible during a mission; during covert missions, the intelligence department also takes a more active role, providing the necessary classified and other information. Starfleet runs their office off of the Second Star discreetly.
Chief Intelligence Officer Responsible for managing the intelligence department in its various facets, the Chief Intelligence officer often assists the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis, and then acts as a channel of information to the CO and bridge crew during combat situations. Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer Responsible for aiding the Chief Intelligence Officer in managing the intelligence department in its various facets, often assisting the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis. Intelligence Officer Responsible for gathering intelligence, an Intelligence officer has the patience to read through a database for hours on end, and the cunning to coax information from an unwilling giver. S/he must provide this information to the Chief Intelligence officer as it becomes needed. Infiltration Specialist The Infiltration Specialist is trained the arts of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy instillations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather intel, or if needed plant explosives, and even in times of war capture of enemy personnel. The Infiltration Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer. -
Galley Department (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
The Second Star will occasionally host or transport delegations and ambassadors on behalf of Starfleet interests. They will entertain and feed people, care for passengers. They will also agree to safe parlay for communication across warzones.
Chief Galley Officer The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war.
S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.
The Chief Diplomatic Officer is in charge of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. He or she oversees the operation of it, as well as makes sure everything in that department is carried out according to Starfleet Regulations.Galley Officer The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war.
S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer aiding in official functions as prescribed by protocol, performing administrative duties, and other tasks as directed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer and/or Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer as well a diplomatic advice on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.Media Relations Officer Like it or not, the public has a right to know what we are up to. To get the word out to journalists or in the case of classified missions, to keep word from getting out. Also keeping the staff informed of all relevant media stories, dealing with the press on a daily basis, creating and issuing mission statments, conducting personal interviews, and answer questions from the media journalists. -
Other Characters (NXS Second Star- 414RF)
These are the other characters we play with. Any time you introduce a new NPC that isn't on the ship like a cousin who owns a moon, or a feisty lieutenant who has it out for you serving on a different ship etc, or like Admiral Ross on DS9.
Civilian Crewmember The spirit of the Second Star is family and home. Many crew bring civilians along with them. They can enjoy the ride, but a host of onboard activities with educational and earning opportunities abound. Place title with their name, use the bio to flesh them out. "Mary Sue- Pastry Chef" "Barry Boston- Lounge Singer" -
SX Tiburon (Tiburon)
The rebuilt craft of their former lives turned into a formidable spycraft. They perform the hard and dirty work the Second Star cant be associated with.
Family Members The OG crew Engineer Starfleet maintains a Garrison on board for mission purposes while the ship travels. The Second Star maintains a cover of an outfit of Combat Engineers working for a paycheck. Thing is, these Marines like to earn. Tiburon Crew Tiburon Crew