Departments & Positions
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Auriga-Perseus (Civilians)
Civilians in Auriga-Perseus
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Golovin Colony
Characters living in Golovin Colony.
Council Chairperson A member, and acting head, of the Golovin Colony leadership council. Councillor - Director of Operations A member of the Golovin Colony leadership council, and in charge of day to day operations of the colony. Councillor - Director of Science and Medical Member of the Golovin Colony Leadership Council, in charge of the Scientific and Medical departments on the colony.
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Command Division (USS Shanghai-A)
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Command
The Command department is ultimately responsible for the ship and its crew, and those within the department are responsible for commanding the vessel and representing the interests of Starfleet.
Commanding Officer 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 orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation. Executive Officer The liaison between captain and crew, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the captain, and much more. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty. Second Officer At times the XO must assume command of a Starship or base, when this happens the XO needs the help of another officer to assume his/her role as XO. The second officer is not a stand alone position, but a role given to the highest ranked and trusted officer aboard. When required the Second Officer will assume the role of XO, or if needed CO, and performs their duties as listed, for as long as required. Chief of the Boat The seniormost Chief Petty Officer (including Senior and Master Chiefs), regardless of rating, is designated by the Commanding Officer as the Chief of the Boat (for vessels) or Command Chief (for starbases). In addition to his or her departmental responsibilities, the COB/CC performs the following duties: serves as a liaison between the Commanding Officer (or Executive Officer) and the enlisted crewmen; ensures enlisted crews understand Command policies; advises the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer regarding enlisted morale, and evaluates the quality of noncommissioned officer leadership, management, and supervisory training.
The COB/CC works with the other department heads, Chiefs, supervisors, and crewmen to insure discipline is equitably maintained, and the welfare, morale, and health needs of the enlisted personnel are met. The COB/CC is qualified to temporarily act as Commanding or Executive Officer if so ordered.Mission Advisor 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. Emergency Command Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Diplomatic Corps Detachment
Responsible for representing the Federation and its interest, members of the Diplomatic Corps are members of the civilian branch of the Federation.
Chief Diplomatic 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.Assistant Chief Diplomatic 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, as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.
The Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer is the second-in-command of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. If necessary, he or she can take the place of the Chief Diplomatic Officer on a temporary or permanent basis.Diplomatic 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 Starfleet is up to. To get the word out to journalists or in the case of classified missions, to keep word from getting out. The Chief Diplomatic Officer often appoints one of their Diplomatic Officers to serve as the Media Relations Officer, but this position can be a dedicated position as well.
With the exceptions of large stations and/or high profile diplomatic negotiations the Media Relations Officer duties consist of, but are not limited to keeping the Chief Diplomatic Officer and Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer 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.Political Scientist Translation Specialist The Translation Specialist is a person capable of translating written and spoken languages in real-time. They often have roles of interpreters and mediators due to their extensive linguistic capabilities. Translation Specialist reports to the Language Specialist.
Although s/he is considered a Communications Officer the position also has close ties to the diplomacy. Under diplomacy the Translation Specialist is charged with the translation of any language, living or dead, that may be encountered by a vessel/base that the Universal Translator system can not interpret. These individuals are adept at using various decryption techniques to aid in the deciphering of such languages. These individuals are qualified to undertake any tasks that could be asked of a general Diplomatic Officer; however they specialize in the linguistic aspect of this department.Diplomatic Corpsman The Diplomatic Corpsman is a special position reserved for enlisted officers who wish to study diplomacy, and aid the department in its mission. Their duties consist of, but are not limited to, aiding Diplomatic Officers and Diplomat's Aide in the construction of various legal documents, researching diplomatic archives, attending and aiding in the preparation for diplomatic functions, and other tasks as prescribed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer and/or Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer. These individuals are qualified to undertake some of the responsibilities of a Diplomatic Officer, as their training are far less in-depth. They are, however, able to, and adequately trained to function as a paralegal when such services are required by a vessel/base's crew. Diplomat's Aide S/he responds to the Ship/Base's Chief Diplomatic Officer, and is required to be able to stand in and run the Diplomatic Department as required should the Chief Diplomatic Officer be absent for any reason.
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Flight Control
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. Assistant 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 Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer is the second senior most CONN Officer aboard and reports directly to the Chief Flight Control Officer. 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. Aerospace Controller Quartermaster Navigation Specialist 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.Senior Auxiliary 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.
The Chief Support Craft Pilot reports to the Chief Flight Control Officer.Auxiliary 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. Auxiliary Craft Crew Emergency Flight Control Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Intelligence
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.
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. Electronic Warfare Specialist Encryption Specialist This NCO takes submitted Intelligence reports and runs them through algorithms, checking for keywords that denote mistyped classification and then puts the report into crypto form and sends them through the proper channels of communication to either on board ship consoles or off board to who ever needs to receive it. The Encryption Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer. Information Systems Specialist -
Strategic Operations
The Strategic Operations department acts as an advisory to the command staff, as well as a resource of knowledge and information concerning hostile races in the operational zone of the ship, as well as combat strategies and other such things.
Chief Strategic Operations Officer The Chief Strategic Operations Officer is responsible for coordinating all Starfleet and allied assets in within their designated area of space, as well as tactical analysis (in the absence of a dedicated tactical department) and intelligence gathering (in the absence of a dedicated intelligence department). Assistant Chief Strategic Operations Officer The Assistant Chief Strategic Operations Officer is the second ranked officer in the Strategic Operations department. He or she answers to the Chief Strategic Operations Officer. He or she is responsible for coordinating Starfleet and allied assets within a designated area of space, as well as tactical analysis and intelligence gathering. Strategic Operations Officer The Strategic Operations Officer is part of the Strategic Operations department. He or she answers to the Chief Strategic Operations Officer. He or she is responsible for coordinating Starfleet and allied assets within a designated area of space, as well as tactical analysis and intelligence gathering. Strategist's Mate Strategic Operations Specialist Emergency Strategic Operations Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai.
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Operations Division (USS Shanghai-A)
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Operations
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.Assistant Chief 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 Assistant Chief Operations Officer is the second-in-command of the Operations Department, and can assume the role of Chief Operations Officer on a temporary or permanent basis if so needed.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.Boatswain Each vessel and base has one Warrant Officer (or Chief Warrant Officer) who holds the position of Boatswain. The Boatswain (pronounced and also written 'Bosun' or 'Bos'n') trains and supervises personnel (including both the ship's company or base personnel as well as passengers or vessels) in general ship and base operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Operations personnel; sets the agenda for instruction in general ship and base operations; supervises auxiliary and utility service personnel and daily ship or base maintenance; coordinates all personnel cross-trained in damage control operations and supervises damage control and emergency operations; may assume any Bridge or Operations role as required; and is qualified to temporarily act at Operations if so ordered.
The Boatswain reports to the Chief Operations Officer.Boatswain's Mate Able Crewman Ordinary Crewman Damage Control Team Leader Damage Control Team Member Transporter Chief Transporter Specialist The Transporter Specialist is responsible for all transports to and from other ships and any planetary bodies. When transporting is not going on, the specialist is tasked with helping the Transporter Chief keep the transporters running at peak efficiency.
The team assigned to the Transporter Chief is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Transporter Chief reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.Emergency Operations Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Engineering
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.Assistant Chief Engineering Officer The Assistant Chief Engineers assist the Chief Engineer in the daily work; in issues regarding mechanical, administrative matters and coordinating repairs with other departments.
If so required, the Assistant Chief Engineers 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. Engineer's Mate Communications Specialist The Communications Specialist is a specialized engineer. Communication aboard a ship or facility takes two basic forms, voice and data. Both are handled by the onboard computer system and dedicated hardware. The vastness and complexity of this system requires a dedicated team to maintain the system.
The Communications Specialist is the officer in charge of this team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned to the team by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Communications Specialist reports to the Asst. and Chief Engineer.Computer Systems Specialist The Computer Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The new generation of Computer systems are highly developed. This system needs much maintenance and the Computer Systems Specialist was introduced to relieve the Science Officer, whose duty this was in the very early days.
A small team is assigned to the Computer Systems Specialist, which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Computer Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.Damage Control Specialist The Damage Control Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist controls all damage control aboard the ship when it gets damaged in battle. S/he oversees all damage repair aboard the ship, and coordinates repair teams on the smaller jobs so the Chief Engineer can worry about other matters.
A small team is assigned to the Damage Control Specialist which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.Matter/Energy Systems Specialist The Matter / Energy Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. All aspect of matter energy transfers with the sole exception of the warp drive systems are handled by the Matter/Energy Systems Specialist. Such areas involved are transporter and replicator systems. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist is the Officer in charge of a small team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer. Propulsion Specialist Specializing in impulse and warp propulsion, these specialists are often specific to even a single class of ship due to the complexity of warp and impulse systems. Structural/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 and his/her team.
The team assigned to the Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist reports to the Asst and Chief Engineer.Emergency Engineering Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Logistics Support
The Logistics Support department is responsible for keeping the ships resources in order. They work closely with every other department, and keep the supplies of the ship moving. In addition, they assist with crew support by providing some amenity services to the crew.
Ship's Logistics and Support Officer Adjutant Supply Officer Command Yeoman The Captain's Yeoman is for Petty Officers who wish to continue as administrators. It is technically a non-Mate position. Use of this position is completely at the discretion of the Commanding Officer. File work, and sensitive message transport are but two examples of the Yeoman's possible duties. The Yeoman assists the CO in day-to-day duties that the CO would otherwise not have the time to do. Staff Yeoman Culinary Specialist Legal Specialist Logistics Specialist Personnel Communications Specialist Ship's Services Specialist -
Security
The Security department is responsible for the safety of the crew. It provides protection on board the ship, on away missions, and provides law enforcement within the crew. They also maintain the ship's armory.
Chief Security 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.Assistant Chief Security Officer The Assistant Chief Security Officer is sometimes called Deputy of Security. S/he assists the Chief of Security in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters. If required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Security department. Armory Officer 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. Senior Master-at-Arms Master-at-Arms The Master-at-Arms trains and supervises Security crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Security personnel; supervises weapons locker access and firearm deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief of Security if so ordered. The Master-at-Arms reports to the Chief of Security. Security Investigations Specialist The Security Investigations Officer is an Enlisted Officer. S/He fulfills the role of a special investigator or detective when dealing with Starfleet matters aboard ship or on a planet. Coordinates with the Chief Security Officer on all investigations as needed. The Security Investigations Officer reports to the Chief of Security. Security Specialist Emergency Security Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Tactical
The Tactical department is responsible for the safety of the ship in regards to ship to ship combat. They maintain and operate the ship's armament, and may assist Security when needed.
Chief Tactical Officer Assistant Chief Tactical Officer Tactical Officer The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Tactical 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. Gunner's Mate Phaser Systems Specialist Torpedo Systems Specialist Ordinance Maintenance Specialist Ordinance Disposal Specialist Emergency Tactical Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai.
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Sciences Division (USS Shanghai-A)
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Science
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.
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.Assistant Chief Science Officer The Assistant Chief Science Officer assists Chief Science Officer in all areas, such as administration, and analysis of scientific data. The Assistant often take part in specific analysis of important data along with the Chief Science Officer, however spends most time overseeing current project and their section heads. Science Officer (General) 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. Science Officer (Formal Sciences) Science Officer (Life Sciences) Science Officer (Physical Sciences) Science Officer (Social Sciences) Scientist's Mate Astrometrics Officer Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Astrometrics Section. This role entails the maintaining, correction and production of new stellar maps. Has close ties with the the Physicist and Stellar Cartographers. Stellar Cartographer Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Stellar Cartography bay. This role entails the mapping of all spatial phenomenon, and the implications of such phenomenon. Has close ties with the Physicist and Astrometrics Officer. Emergency Science Hologram The Emergency Hologram complement for the Shanghai. -
Counseling
The Counseling department is responsible for the mental health of the crew; this may be simple mental health checkup, dealing with mental health issues or emergencies, assistance with spiritual matters, or the general moral of the crew.
Chief Counselor Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of Starfleet medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems.
The Chief Counselor is considered a member of the Senior Staff. S/he is responsible for the crew in his/her department. The Chief Counselor is the Counselor with the highest rank and most experience.Counselor Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of Starfleet medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems. Morale Officer Responsible for keeping the morale of the crew high. Delivers regular reports on morale to the Executive Officer. The Morale Officer plans activities that will keep the crew's morale and demeanor up. If any crew member is having problems, the Morale Officer can assist that crew member. Chaplain Counselor's Aide The Counselor's Aide helps keep all the matters of the Counseling Department in order. S/he assigns appointments for anyone needing them, and assists the Counselors with anything that they may need. -
Medical
The Medical department is responsible for the health of the crew, from running annual physicals to combating a strange plague that is afflicting the crew to emergency medical or surgical operations.
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.Assistant Chief Medical Officer A starship or facility has numerous personnel aboard, and thus the Chief Medical Officer cannot be expect to do all the work required. The Asst. Chief Medical Officer assists Chief in all areas, such as administration, and application of medical care. Medical Officer (General) 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. Medical Officer (Specialist) Medical Officer (Specialist) offer specialized medical services aboard the ship/facility, as well as examining the crew, and administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief Medical Officer. They may also run the other Medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer. Physician's Mate Surgeon Doctors of the Federation still specialize and mostly, the Chief Medical Officer position is usually held by a general practitioner. While simple surgery is part of their training, some doctors on larger vessels and starbases prefer to have a surgeon on staff. Pharmacist Head Nurse The Head Nurse oversees all the Nurses currently aboard, ensuring they are assigned to tasks and working as required in their area. Additionally the Head nurse performs the normal duties of the nurse, assisting the Duty Medical Officer in sickbay. Nurse Nurses are trained in basic medical care, and are capable of dealing with less serious medical cases. In more serious matters the nurse assists the medical officer in the examination and administration of medical care, be this injecting required drugs, or simply assuring the injured party that they will be ok. The Nurses also maintain the medical wards, overseeing the patients and ensuring they are receiving medication and care as instructed by the Medical Officer. Medical Technician Emergency Medical Hologram
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Special Divisions (USS Shanghai-A)
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464th Expeditionary Aerospace Wing Detachment
The best pilots in Starfleet, they are responsible for piloting the starfighters in ship-to-ship battles, as well as providing escort for shuttles, and runabouts.
Commander, Aerospace Group The Group Commander is in charge of all things related to his group's fighters, generally a responsibility of over 96 starfighters. As well, the group commander is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the group on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering.
The Group Commander reports to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.Deputy Commander, Aerospace Group The Deputy Commander of the Aersopace Group handles much of the day to day operation of the Aerospace Group. They serve as liaison between the CAG and the members of the Aerospace Group.
Reports to the Commander, Aerospace Group and may act as CAG if required.Squadron Leader - Golden Dragons The Squadron Leader is in charge of all things related to his squadron's fighters, generally a responsibility of up to 24 starfighters. As well, the squadron leader is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the squadron on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering.
Reports to the Wing Commander. If the Squadron Leader is the senior starfighter pilot assigned to the starship, starbase or facility they report to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.Squadron Leader - Diamondbacks Flight Leader The Flight Leader is in charge of all things related to his flight's fighters, generally a responsibility of up to 8 starfighters. As well, the flight leader is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the flight on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering.
Reports to the Squadron Leader. If the Flight Leader is the senior starfighter pilot assigned to the starship, starbase or facility they report to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.Fighter Pilot Specialized pilot, trained in all areas and aspects of fighter combat. They are also familiar with runabouts, shuttles and transports.
To be a fighter pilot the pilot must hold a rank from within the Warrant Officer Ranks or commissioned ranks.
Reports to the Flight Leader.Tactical Systems Operator The Tactical Systems Operator (or TSO) is responsible for operating all offensive and defensive systems in fighters which have two operators. This frees the pilot to handle only the operation of the aerospacecraft. Most TSOs are also trained as pilots, for circumstances when the main pilot of the fighter is incapacitated or killed but the craft is still servicable. The TSO answers to the Flight Leader, and is generally subordinate to the Fighter Pilot operating his/her craft.
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Hazard Response Teams
The Hazard Response Teams aboard the USS Shanghai are highly specialized personnel from all department backgrounds trained in rapid response to hazardous situations beyond the scope of standard away teams. These teams are more akin to traditional military departments such as the United Earth MACOs. They are trained in extreme conditions and military situations and assist the crew in the most dangerous of missions.
Hazard Response Team Commander The Officer in Charge of Hazard Team Operations. This Officer reports to the Executive Officer and is considered part of the Senior Staff in the same area of operation as the Chief Strategic Operations Officer, Chief of Security, or Chief Tactical Officer. Hazard Response Team Second-in-Command The Second-in-Command operates as the Executive Officer of the Hazard Response Teams. Hazard Response Team Member Hazard Response Team Members are always dual role positions. An HRT member is always a member of another department as well, assisting with other responsibilities when the Hazard Team is not needed. However, as soon as called upon, the Hazard Response Team duties take precedence. For example, an HRT member might be a medical officer day-to-day, but will serve as an HRT Medic during dangerous missions. -
Civilian Affairs
Civilians play an important role in Starfleet. Many civilian specialists across a number of fields work on occasion with Starfleet personnel as a Mission Specialist. In other cases, extra ship and station duties, such as running the ship's lounge, are outsourced to a civilian contract. Shanghai is a large vessel and does have civilians and crew families aboard, so there are many options for Civilians aboard the ship to serve alongside the Starfleet crew.
Civilian Liaison to Starfleet The Civilian Liaison to Starfleet serves on the Senior Staff of the Shanghai, representing the Civilian members of the crew and those they operate with. They have as much say on the ship as any of the Senior Staff, and report directly to the Executive Officer - but are outside the chain of command. Promenade Staff The USS Shanghai has a unique Promenade that gives colonists a place to visit with amenities and supplies not common on the border. The Staff here is Civilian and tasked specifically with taking care of the colonists that visit. Players that choose this role should request a specific location the character staffs in the Promenade. Chef Responsible for preparing meals served in the Promenade and may also serve in the Mess Halls or Lounges - though, generally those positions are handled by Logistics personnel. Bartender The bartender takes care of all of the drink orders in the Promenade and often acts as a confidant to many members of the crew. They may also serve in the lounges Dependent The Shanghai does allow civilians aboard. Family members are listed here, and may also hold additional positions on the ship.
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The Orion Syndicate (Civilians)
Members of the Orion Syndicate.
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Legacy (Hidden Manifest)
Legacy characters. Not currently primary characters.
Marine Company Commanding Officer The Marine CO is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security. The Marines could be called the 24th century commandos.
The CO can range from a Second Lieutenant on a small ship to a Lieutenant Colonel on a large facility or colony. Charged with the training, condition and tactical leadership of the Marine compliment, they are a member of the senior staff.
Answers to the Commanding Officer of the ship/facility.Company Executive Officer Company Sergeant Major The First Sergeant is the highest ranked Enlisted marine. S/He is in charge of all of the marine enlisted affairs in the detachment. They assist the Company or Detachment Commander as their Executive Officer would. They act as a bridge, closing the gap between the NCO's and the Officers.
Answers To Marine Commanding Officer.Platoon Leader A Platoon Commander is the Marine in command of an 32-Marine platoon. The position is usually held by a Second Lieutenant or First Lieutenant in a regimental setting. As a shipborne, platoon strength detachment the Platoon Commander, acting as detachment commander could be a Captain or Major.
The mandate of a Platoon Commander is to command their platoon in accordance with the orders from their Marine Commanding Officer (in a detachment) or their Company Commander (in a regiment setting). As well they are expected to issue orders in keeping with their mission objectives to their subordinate squads. Platoons are often called upon to act independantly for long periods of time.
The Platoon Commander reports to his Company Commander and/or company executive officer.Platoon Sergeant The Platoon Sergeant is responsible for all the enlisted Marine personnel assigned to his/her Platoon Commander's platoon. The Platoon Sergeant is usually the senior enlisted Marine in the platoon.
Usually a Platoon Sergeant holds the rank of Staff Sergeant although it can be held by a Sergeant or even Gunnery Sergeant.
The Platoon Sergeant works closely with the Platoon Commander, supervising the training of the men in their platoon. Generally the Platoon Sergeant has years of experience and are often very respected by their soldiers and superiors. The Platoon Sergeant can also fill in for a Platoon Commander should they be killed or wounded.
The Platoon Sergeant reports to their Platoon Sergeant as well as their Company Sergeant or First Sergeant.Aerospace Assault Section Leader This Marine is the Commander of the Shanghai's Air Assault Section, a specialist section who specialise in Zero-G and Airmobile operations. This Marine Position is held by a Senior Enlisted Officer.
The Air Assault Section Commander reports to the Marine Commanding Officer.Squad Leader A Squad Leader is the Marine in command of an 8-Marine squad or 16-Marine section. The position is usually held by a Sergeant although it is not unheard of for a Corporal or Staff Sergeant to hold the position.
The mandate of a Squad Leader is to command their squad under the direction of their Marine Commanding Officer (in a detachment) or their Platoon Commander (in a regiment setting). They are often called upon to act autonomously or without direct supervision in carrying out their objectives.
The Squad Leader reports to his Platoon Commander and/or Platoon Sergeant.Artificer Section Leader A Squad Leader is the Marine in command of an 8-Marine squad or 16-Marine section. The position is usually held by a Sergeant although it is not unheard of for a Corporal or Staff Sergeant to hold the position.
The mandate of a Squad Leader is to command their squad under the direction of their Marine Commanding Officer (in a detachment) or their Platoon Commander (in a regiment setting). They are often called upon to act autonomously or without direct supervision in carrying out their objectives.
The Squad Leader reports to his Platoon Commander and/or Platoon Sergeant.Scout/Sniper Section Leader A Squad Leader is the Marine in command of an 8-Marine squad or 16-Marine section. The position is usually held by a Sergeant although it is not unheard of for a Corporal or Staff Sergeant to hold the position.
The mandate of a Squad Leader is to command their squad under the direction of their Marine Commanding Officer (in a detachment) or their Platoon Commander (in a regiment setting). They are often called upon to act autonomously or without direct supervision in carrying out their objectives.
The Squad Leader reports to his Platoon Commander and/or Platoon Sergeant.Rifleman The Marine Rifleman is the backbone of the Marines. While all Marines, regardless of rank or rating, are considered to be Riflemen first and foremost the rating Rifleman usually refers to a Marine with no extra specialist or occupational skills. As such they are often referred to as Grunts.
Riflemen are required to follow orders and think on their feet if needed. They employ the Mk17 Phaser Rifle or the TR-116 service rifle, the Mk23 Rifle Mounted Grenade Launcher, and may be issued a handgun such as the Type 2 phaser or the TR-110 Pistol.
Riflemen report either directly to their Squad Leader or their supervising non-commissioned officer, such as their fire team leader.Grenadier The Grenadier is a combat specialist trained in dynamic entry and close quarters battle (CQB). Marine Grenadiers hold the same ranks as regular light infantry regiments and will usually be constituted as teams of either a Squad, Section or Platoon size. The Marine Corps operates a limited number of Grenadier regiments for CQB, but they are usually assigned to Marine Battalions to increase their combat flexibility.
In some regiments, Marines specialising in the utilisation of the Mark 23, 24 or 25 Grenade Launcher are referred to as Grenadiers, however these should not be confused with CQB Grenadiers and can be differentiated by their arm patch, as a qualified CQB Grenadier will have a CQB School flash. They report to their Squad Leader or to the Marine Commanding Officer.Support Weapons Specialist Marine Corpsmen are enlisted personnel who have recieved extensive traning in triage and trauma first aid. They are capable of stabilizing casualties, administering medications and even performing basic surgical procedures.
Corpsmen serve in a wide variety of capacities and locations, including planetary facilities such as hospitals and clinics, aboard ships as the primary medical caregiver for Marines while underway, or with Marine Corps units as battlefield medics.
Shipborne detachments are often assigned a Starfleet medic. These Corpsmen, while seconded to the detachment, wear a SFMC uniform with Starfleet rank pips. Larger detachments, such as those on starbases and planetary bases, can support an independant medical department and will use a combination of Marine, Starfleet and private medical personnel.
If based in a medical facility a Marine Corpsman reports to the facility's chain of command. While assigned to a detachment the Corpsman reports to his Squad Leader and Marine Commanding Officer for day to day operations and to the ship's Chief Medical Officer for training.Communications and Sensors Marine The Marine Communications and Sensors specialist are in charge of maintaining contact with other Marine personnel to ensure organization in the heat of battle as well as monitoring enemy and friendly troop movement. They relay orders and intelligence to other units, the Marine Commanding Officer, and/or support craft to aid in a cohesive battle strategy.
There are usually two or three assigned to a company commander and one assigned to a platoon commander or squad leader. The Marine Communications and Sensors specialist will stay close to their assigned officer during an engagement.Artificer The Marine Artificer is a engineering generalist trained in mechanical, energy or civic engineering attached to Light Infantry or Mechanized Infantry formations to provide a degree of direction in demoliton, the construction of battlefield structures such as fortifications, bridges or shelters as well as battlefield repair of Marine vehicles and equipment. Marine Artificers can be of any rank but are usually at least a non-commissioned officer as a degree of supervisory skill is needed.
Marine Artificers speciallizing in demolitions are often called 'sappers' and undergo additional training. They report to the senior Marine Engineer or to the Marine Commanding Officer.Corpsman Marine Corpsmen are enlisted personnel who have received extensive training in triage and trauma first aid. They are capable of stabilizing casualties, administering medications and even performing basic surgical procedures.
Corpsmen serve in a wide variety of capacities and locations, including planetary facilities such as hospitals and clinics, aboard ships as the primary medical caregiver for Marines while underway, or with Marine Corps units as battlefield medics.
Shipborne detachments are often assigned a Starfleet medic. These Corpsmen, while seconded to the detachment, wear a SFMC uniform with Starfleet rank pips. Larger detachments, such as those on starbases and planetary bases, can support an independant medical department and will use a combination of Marine, Starfleet and private medical personnel.
If based in a medical facility a Marine Corpsman reports to the facility's chain of command. While assigned to a detachment the Corpsman reports to his Squad Leader and Marine Commanding Officer for day to day operations and to the ship's Chief Medical Officer for training.Legacy Character Inactive PNPC -
Mission Specific NPCs (Hidden Manifest)
NPCs that are important to a specific mission, but may not be recurring characters.
Officer in Charge - Seppala Outpost The Officer in Charge is the officer in command of Seppala Station. No permenant Commanding Officer has been placed in charge of Seppala Station by the Admiralty, instead leaving the Commanding Officer of the USS Shanghai as its defacto CO. Mission Specific NPC No applications accepted for this position. -
The Shanghai Underground
The Shanghai Underground is a large alliance of Terran Rebellion Cells, base on Terra, and intent on restoring the Empire to its previous glory.
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Federation Space
NPCs in Federation Space, but with a recurring role in the Shanghai stories.
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OOC (Other)
A Department for OOC roles, such as crew members on extended leave.
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Fourth "Bravo" Fleet (Starfleet)
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Task Force 93
Task Force Commanding Officer Task Force 93 Commanding Officer Commanding Officer - USS Atlantis Commanding Officer of the USS Atlantis, a Dumont Class Vessel in the Fourth Fleet. Task Force Executive Officer Task Force 93 Executive Officer
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Out of Character
Out of Character Positions.
Director of Operations The Director of Operations is responsible for the main portions of the crew and the ship. An administrative role, most things that aren't website or personnel related go through this position. Operations Team Member A team member is a simm member that helps out in a specific area of the ship. Director of Mission Readiness The Director of Mission Readiness is responsible for missions, their content, direction, pace and approval of new plot twists. They are directly responsible for the planning and execution of new missions, taking into account many variables along the way. Mission Readiness Team Member A team member is a simm member that helps out in a specific area of the ship. Director of Personnel Management The Director of Personnel Operations is responsible for all personnel decisions, including accepting and rejecting applications, awards, personnel matters and advising in other areas as well. Personnel Team Member A team member is a simm member that helps out in a specific area of the ship. Web Administrator OOC Position