Departments & Positions

• Command (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  Commanding Officer - USS Pioneer		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 - USS Pioneer (Interviewed upon applying)		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 (Can be Dual Positioned)(Appointed by GM)		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.
  Tactical Assessment Officer (Starfleet Strategic Intelligence Service Liaison)		Responsible informing both the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer of vital Tactical Assessment information and analysis for any and all enemy, friendly and other vessels, stations and worlds that the Project Delta fleet may encounter. Often first to receive updates from field operatives that were sent out covertly in stealth pods just after the fleet arrived at the now Delta Base.
  Commanding Officer's 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.
  Chief Diplomat (Federation Diplomatic Corps Liaison)		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.

  • 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.

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    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.
    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.
    Chief 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. The Chief Support Craft Pilot reports to the Chief Flight Control Officer.
    Flight Control Officer/Support Craft Pilot		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, and every vessel has a number of Flight Control Officers to allow shift rotations. S/he plots courses, supervises the computer's piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. Flight Control Officers report to the Chief Flight Control Officer. 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.
    Deck Officer		All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) and fighters have their maintenance schedules supervised by the Deck Officer. Major repairs is also reported to Engineering but can be performed by the Deck Officer and Deck Crew.

• Delta Command (Project Delta Manifest)

  Delta Command department is ultimately responsible for Project Delta's missions, ships and crews. Those within the department are responsible for and representing the interests of the Federation in the Delta quadrant.

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  Task Force Commanding Officer		Ultimately responsible for the entire Task Force and its missions, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer in the group of COs. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation to the Delta Quadrant.
  Task Force Executive Officer & Commanding Officer - USS Dauntless		The liaison between Task Force CO and the other COs in the group, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the Task Force CO, and much more. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Task Force Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty.
  Task Force Yeoman		The Task Force Yeoman is an enlisted or commissioned 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 Task Force Yeoman assists the Task Force CO in day-to-day duties that the Task Force CO would otherwise not have the time to do.
  Task Force Second Officer & Commanding Officer - USS Voyager		At times the Task Force XO must assume command of a Starship or base, when this happens the Task Force XO needs the help of another officer to assume his/her role as Task Force XO. The Task Force Second Officer (or 2O) is not a stand alone position, but a role given to the highest ranked and trusted officer amongst the other Commanding Officers in the group. When required the Task Force Second Officer will assume the role of Task Force XO, or if needed Task Force CO, and performs their duties as listed, for as long as required.
  Task Force Diplomatic Corps Advisor		The Task Force Diplomatic Corps Advisor can step in and speak for Federation interests in the Delta if the Task Force CO and or XO is unavailable. When there is a disagreement between the two, the Advisory Council can vote on a decision with second vote by the Commanding Officers in the Task Force.
  Task Force Engineering Advisor & Commanding Officer - USS Eureka		The Task Force Chief Engineer is a senior officer and responsible for the coordination of engineering personnel throughout the task force and engineering advisor to the Task Force CO in regards to the more technical side of mission actions. The Task Force Chief Engineer may temporarily fill in for any ships' Chief Engineer position should the need arise. S/he oversees maintenance, repairs and upgrades for the Task Force. S/he supervises the many repair teams during crisis situations.
  Task Force Medical Advisor & Commanding Officer - USS Ganymede		The Task Force Chief Medical Officer is a senior officer and responsible for the physical health of the task force, they can serve as any ship's CMO if need arise and assist in any medical actions as they see fit. They can advise the Task Force CO about any Medical related actions the group has to deal with. If necessary, the Task Force Chief Medical Officer can relieve anyone from duty, even any of the Commanding Officers in the task force. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it.
  Task Force Fleet Support Advisor & Commanding Officer - USS Wenjia		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.
  Task Force Tactical Advisor & Commanding Officer - USS Vigilant		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.
  Task Force Sciences Advisor & Commanding Officer - USS Aurora		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.
  Commanding Officer - USS Righteous		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.
  Commanding Officer - USS Excelsior-C		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.

• Colonial Administration & Merchant Marine Command (Project Delta Manifest)

  The Merchant Marine Command is charged with keeping Project Delta's commerce efforts with the Delta quadrant locals running smoothly. Meanwhile Colonial Administration governs the civilian affairs of Project Delta. CA has direct authority over the colonization efforts that once a suitable world is claimed will organise a colony construction project. The MMC reports directly to the CA but both are required to submit to the Starfleet Expeditionary Task Force Command staff should there be any threats directed at any Colonial and Merchant assets and workers. Should martial law be called by the Task Force Command staff all civilians who can fight will be required to assist in the defense of any Federation assets while non-combatants will be required to go to shelters or be evacuated to any available starships.

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  Colonial Administrator		Ultimately responsible for the colonial and commercial efforts that the civilians in Project Delta are conducting in the Delta quadrant. The Merchant Marine leadership reports directly to the Colonial Administration. May be found travelling a lot to oversee multiple civilian efforts at this stage. Once things run smoothly may be found assisting Starfleet's exploration and surveying possible colony locations as well as partaking in Diplomatic meetings with other species for commerce.
  Colonial Governor		Appointed by the Director to assist in governing and running civilian efforts, while submitting to the Starfleet Expeditionary Task Force in military matters, in the Delta quadrant. Once a colony is under construction, will be found directing and overseeing that effort.
  Merchant Marine Admininstrator		Responsible for all Merchant Marine operations in the Delta quadrant, reports directly to both the Governor and the Administrator but has the only authority, along with the Commandant, over Merchant Marine assets and personnel. All trading and cargo-related initiatives are to be handled by MMC although can be assisted by Starfleet Expeditionary Task Force should the need for military support be required. If needed the MMC can be organised into a civilian militia and granted all the authority to give orders to colonists and businesses where their safety is concerned. Additional combatants amongst the civilian population can be drafted by the MMC and given provisional positions and ranks until no more threats are forthcoming.
  Merchant Marine Commandant		Second in Command for the Merchant Marine company and administers the training program for the Merchant Marines. Deals with all disciplinary actions and reviews transfer requests before passing them onto the Director.

• Starfleet Strategic Intelligence Service (Project Delta Manifest)

  The Starfleet Strategic Intelligence Service acts as an advisory to Project Delta Leaders, they are a resource of knowledge and information gathering personnel tasked with watching hostile races in the operational zone of the project's expanding sphere of influence, as well as developing tactics and combat patterns and other such things. This service is responsible for organising the gathering and providing intelligence hopefully before it is needed prior to the start of an operation. They have many covert operations in progress in the major empires in the Delta. This service is fleet wide with the Director serving on Delta Base and Strategic Intelligence Service Officers, assigned to each Starfleet ship, performing the coordination of field operatives with Delta Base SIS analysts. They assume the role of a Mission Advisor or a Specialist depending of their individual skillsets.

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  Chief Strategic Intelligence Officer		It seemed better use of resources to have StratOps and Intel merged. At the top is the Chief Strategic Intelligence Officer is responsible for coordinating all Starfleet and Civilian Intelligence assets within their designated area of space. The Delta quadrant in this case. However with so many unknowns and changed information since Voyager's return, Strategic Intelligence will be jointly responsible for tactical threat assessment, intelligence gathering and analysis then relaying that information to the command officers. Some information may come from undercover operatives in the field if they are in the sector.
  Chief Strategic Operations Officer		Second in Command of the Strategic Intelligence department and responsible for training and gear certification for all of those about to go into the field for overt and covert intelligence operations. Can assume all Strategic Intelligence Chief's duties and bridge station if unavailable. Can go on Intelligence away missions, mainly for extractions or be tactical support during an operation. Additional duties may be given by command team as needed.
  Field Control/Analysis Officer		Field Control is all about keeping in contact with operatives, informants, agents and assets who are risking their lives to get valuable intelligence and or plant misinformation for whatever reason. Analysis is more organisation of that valuable intelligence into sizeable proportions that Command Officers can immediately act on should the information have a time limit. The FC/A Coordinator reports to the Chief Strategic Operations Officer.
  Tactical Assessment Officer		Responsible informing both the Chief Strategic Intelligence Officer and Chief Strategic Operations Officer of vital Tactical Assessment information and analysis for any and all enemy, friendly and other vessels, stations and worlds that the Project Delta fleet may encounter. Often first to receive updates from field operatives that were sent out covertly in stealth pods just after the fleet arrived at the now Delta Base.
  Encryption/Infiltration 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 whoever needs to receive it. The Encryption/Infiltration Specialist also trained the arts of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy installations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather intel, or if needed plant explosives, and even in times of war capture of enemy personnel. The Encryption/Infiltration Specialist reports to the Chief Strategic Intelligence Officer or Chief Strategic Operations Officer.

• USS Dauntless' Starfighter Wing (Project Delta Manifest)

  Many of the good to great pilots across Starfleet have been assigned to the USS Dauntless. A Typhon-class Carrier, half the size of a Sovereign-class. A mixture between a "mobile outpost and carrier starship". It possesses both scientific and medical facilities allowing it to perform its mission role. Starships of this class are armed with both Type X Pulse phaser and Quantum torpedoes turrets. They also carried twenty eight of the new Valkyrie-class fighters. The Dauntless has several shuttles, runabouts and transports. More information about the Dauntless will be found in the database.

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  Wing Commander		The Wing Commander is in charge of all things related to his wing's fighters, generally a responsibility of between 48 and 72 starfighters. As well, the wing commander 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. The Wing Commander 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		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.
  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. Because of the location of the TSO's seat in most fighters, the position is sometimes known as the 'back seater'.

• Security & Tactical (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  Merging the responsibilities of ship-to-ship and personnel combat into a single department, the security & tactical departments is responsible for the tactical readiness of the vessel and the security of the ship.

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  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.
  Assistant Chief Tactical Officer		The Assistant Chief Tactical Officer, like the olden days' Armoury Officer, is responsible for all tactical operations onboard the ship or station. Armaments, weapons control, and shields management all fall under Tactical supervision. While the Chief Security/Tactical Officer is not manning the tactical station on the Bridge, the Assistant Chief Tactical Officer should be unless directed by the Chief or other Command Officers.
  Assistant Chief Security Officer		The Assistant Chief Security Officer is sometimes called Deputy of Security. S/he assists the Chief Security/Tactical Officer in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters. If required the Assistant Chief Security Officer must be able to take command of the Security department. While the Assistant Chief Tactical Officer will oversee the Tactical side of the department.
  Alpha Shift, 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.
  Beta Shift, 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 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.
  Security Investigations Officer		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.

• Federation Diplomatic Corps (Project Delta Manifest)

  Responsible for representing the Federation and its interest, members of the Diplomatic Corps are members of the civilian branch of the Federation. Members of the Diplomatic Corps are both Starfleet and civilian, spread out across the task force but report to the Task Force CO, Task Force XO and Task Force 2O. They will follow the orders of the Commanding Officers of the starships they are stationed on but will attempt to confirm with Task Force Chief Diplomatic Officer and the rest of Project Delta Leadership.

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  Chief Diplomat		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.
  Deputy Chief Diplomat		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.
  Diplomat		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.
  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 Assistant		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. The Aide must therefore be versed in all Diplomatic information regarding the current status of the Federation and its aligned and non aligned neighbours.
  Public Relations Specialist		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 will usually appoint one of their Diplomatic Officers to serve as the Media Relations Officer. 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.
  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.

• Operations (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  Chief Operations 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. 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.
  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.
  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.

• Delta Quadrant (Project Delta Manifest)

  After Voyager's previous 'visit' to the Delta quadrant, they had made contact with many species and friendships, but just as many enemies as well. Those friends and foes are listed here that will get regular appearances.

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  Foe (Mission Specific NPCs Only)		A (Mission Specific NPCs Only) foe of the Federation's Project Delta's task force. That have a role in opposing the Federation's interests in the Delta Quadrant. There may be foes that somehow had joined the Starfleet, Merchant Marine and or Colonial fleet that may appear in a mission.
  Friend (Mission Specific NPCs Only)		A (Mission Specific NPCs Only) friend of the Federation's Project Delta task force, living in the Delta Quadrant and may appear regularly in our missions.
  Talaxian Governor (Mission Specific NPCs Only)		The current elected leader (Mission Specific NPCs Only) of the Talaxian colony USS Voyager encountered before their passenger Neelix joined his people.

• Engineering (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  Chief Engineer		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 Engineer		The Assistant Chief Engineer assists 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 Engineer must be able to take over as Chief Engineer, and thus must be versed in current information regarding the ship or facility.
  Engineer (Pick a specialisation in your application.)		Engineers are the backbone of the Corps of Engineers and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel.
  Engineer		Engineers are the backbone of the Corps of Engineers and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel.
  Communications Systems Lead Engineer		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 Lead Engineer		The Computer Systems Engineers are the new generation of Computer Systems experts that are just has highly developed as the systems they maintain. Previously the Science Officers were responsible for Computer Systems' maintenance but now the Computer Systems Engineers have that duty. Some Computer Systems Engineers may be further specialized and work with only certain Computer Systems. The Holoprogramming Specialist is one that are responsible for creation of any projects the crew wish as well as all maintenance for the holodecks and holoemitters. A small team is assigned to the Computer Systems Engineers, which primarily are Non Commissioned Officer, some may be Commissioned, personnel assigned by the Assistant Chief and Chief Engineer. The Computer Systems Engineers reports to the Assistant Chief and Chief Engineer.
  Damage Control Lead Engineer		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 Lead Engineer		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 Lead Engineer		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 Lead Engineer		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.

• Sciences (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  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 the Assistant Chief. Assignments include work for the Specialized Section heads, as well as duties for work being carried out by the Chief and Assistant Chief.
  Astrometrics Lead Science 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.
  Alien Archaeology/Anthropology Lead Science Officer		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Alien Culture 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. Has close ties to the Historian. Answers to the Chief Science Officer and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Biological Sciences Lead Science Officer		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.
  Languages Lead Science Officer		Specialized Communications Officer in charge of the Linguistics section. This role involves the study of new and old languages and text in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Chief Communications Officer (if present) or the Chief and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Stellar Cartography Lead Science Officer		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.
  Planetary Sciences Lead Science Officer		The scientific study of planets, moons, and planetary systems (in particular those of the Solar System) and the processes that form them. It includes geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, ecology and oceanography, among others.

• Medical & Counseling (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  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.
  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.
  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		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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Military Assault Command Operations

  When the standard security detail is not enough, M.A.C.O come in and clean up; the Military team is a powerful tactical addition to any ship, responsible for partaking in personal combat, from sniping to melee. The team is of 6 individuals. While aboard a starship they report to the Chief Security/Tactical Officer, the Commanding and Executive Officers.

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  M.A.C.O Team Leader		The Military Assault Command Operations CO is responsible for all the Military personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is in required to take command of any special away mission operations and co-ordinate such actions with Starfleet Security. The Military 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 Military detachment, they are a member of the senior staff. Answers to the Commanding Officer of the ship/facility.
  M.A.C.O Team Second		The Executive Officer of the M.A.C.O Team, works like any Assistant Department Head, removing some of the workload from the M.A.C.O Team Leader and if the need arises taking on the role of Leader. S/he oversees the regular duties of the M.A.C.O Team, from drills to equipment training, assignment and supply request to the Supplies Officer. S/he is in charge of all of the M.A.C.O enlisted affairs in the team. They act as a bridge, closing the gap between the Non-Commissioned and the Officers. Answers to the M.A.C.O Team Leader.
  M.A.C.O Team Combat Medic		Combat Medic Specialists are Starfleet corpsman who have undergone extensive additional training in both combat and medical fields. To be a combat medic specialist one must pass and keep all current and future medic certifications as well as obtain and maintain all current and future combat related training. This position is generally of an enlisted nature and answers to the M.A.C.O Team Leader but also falls under the jurisdiction of the CMO for all medical qualifications, experience and interventions. In the absence of advanced medical care, the combat medic specialist may act as the Chief Medical Officer in all medical capacities. Answers to M.A.C.O Team Second.

• Civilian Affairs (USS Pioneer Manifest)

  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.

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  Nebula Coffee Company Representative		The Nebula Coffee Company has sponsored and runs our Ten Forward Lounge, which has been renamed to reflect that. The N.C.C. Rep handles all the Lounge functions and coordinates with Operations for supplies that they don't want to rent use for the Replicators for. N.C.C. also hired a cargo bay to use as they see fit, they grow stuff and store supplies they brought aboard prior to departure there. Only authorized personnel may enter that cargo bay. The Rep is also on the Merchant Marine and Colonial Administration Council as N.C.C. has assets in the civilian fleet.
  Nebula Coffee Co. Lounge Manager		Responsible for organising the civilian staff that work throughout the ship and catering during any diplomatic functions that may be held onboard.
  Nebula Coffee Co. Bartender		Basically taking orders and then directing the Servers to who made them in the lounge. They too help clean the lounge and some may even know how to fix replicators. May be family members of crew, may be volunteers who could be former Starfleet or from the Hospitality service.
  Nebula Coffee Co. Server		The servers assist the bartenders with taking orders and then delivering those orders to who made them in the lounge. They help clean the lounge and some may even know how to fix replicators. May be family members of crew, may be volunteers who could be former Starfleet or from the Hospitality service.
  Family Member		Many families of officers joined them in their assignment to explore the Delta quadrant. Many civilians have skills that the crew can call on or if those individuals come forward to ask if they can assist. Of course its case by case.