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|jobtitle = Research Director
|access = [[Research Division|All Research Departments]], [[Genetics]], [[Robotics and Mech Bay|Robotics]], [[Morgue]], [[Bridge]], [[Research Director's Office]], [[Teleporter]], [[AI Upload]], [[Gateway]], [[Brig]]
|titles=Chief Science Officer, Head of Research, Chief Technology Officer
|difficulty = Hard
|access = [[Research Division|All Research Departments]], [[Genetics]], [[Robotics and Mech Bay|Robotics]], [[Morgue]], [[Bridge]], [[Research Director's Office]], [[Teleporter]], [[AI Upload]], [[Brig]], Mineral Storage, [[Tech Storage]]
|additional = N/A
|difficulty = Medium
|superior = [[Captain]]
|superior = [[Captain]]
|duties = Supervise research efforts, Make sure Roboticists are building borgs or mechs, make sure the [[AI]] and its [[Cyborg]]s aren't rogue, replacing them if they are
|subordinates = [[Scientist]] and [[Roboticist]]
|guides = [[Guide to Research and Development]], [[Guide to toxins]], [[Guide to xenobiology]], [[Guide to genetics]], [[Guide to robotics]], [[Chain of Command]], [[Guide to construction]]
|duties = Supervise research efforts, ensure Robotics is in working order, make sure the [[AI]] and its [[Cyborg]]s aren't rogue, replacing them if they are
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|guides = [[Guide to Research and Development]], [[Guide to toxins]], [[Guide to xenobiology]], [[Guide to genetics]], [[Guide to robotics]], [[Chain of Command]], [[Official:Disk_Procedure|Disk Procedure]], [[Guide to construction]]
 
|quote = Hello crew, if you need my help when the [[AI]] starts plasmaflooding or [[Roboticist|robotics]] is committing genocide with a Durand, please be sure to check your nearest airlock and make sure that my corpse is not currently floating out there. That is all!
So you're going to be the babysitter of a [[Geneticist|bunch]] of [[Roboticist|mad]] [[scientist]]s! This is a brief overview of the Research Director's job, what he or she will inevitably face and how they can overcome adversity.
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So you're going to be the caretaker of a [[Geneticist|bunch]] of [[Roboticist|lobotomy]] [[Scientist|patients]] with access to some of the most dangerous things on the station! This is a brief overview of the Research Director's job, what he or she will inevitably face and how they can overcome adversity.
[[File:Rdivision.png|300px|thumb|link=http://puu.sh/3EzGx.png|alt=Research Division|[[Research Division|The halls of SCIENCE!]]]]<br>
[[File:Rdivision.png|300px|thumb|link=http://puu.sh/3EzGx.png|alt=Research Division|[[Research Division|The halls of SCIENCE!]]]]
 
'''Bare minimum requirements:''' Upgrade important Medbay equipment, know who has 6 maxcap bombs, and know how to deal with the silicons if they become less than friendly
== Get It All Together ==
== Get It All Together ==
As the Research Director, your job is obviously to direct research. You have access to all things scientific.  
As the Research Director, your job is obviously to direct research. You have access to all things scientific.  
=== [[Research_Division#Research_Director.27s_Office|Your Office]] ===
=== [[Research_Division#Research_Director.27s_Office|Your Office]] ===
[[File:RD_Office.png|300px|thumb|alt=Your Office|[[Research_Division#Research_Director.27s_Office|The office of SCIENCE!]]]]
You arrive on the station inside [[Research_Division#Research_Director.27s_Office|your office]] next to toxins mixing. You have the front seat if(read: when) it catches on fire. So sit back and enjoy the view. Remember that you have two of the most important consoles on the station - the AI integrity restorer and Robotics Control consoles. Guard them with your life. In your office you have:
You arrive on the station inside [[Research_Division#Research_Director.27s_Office|your office]] next to toxins mixing. You have the front seat if(read: when) it catches on fire. So sit back and enjoy the view. Remember that you have two of the most important consoles on the station - the AI integrity restorer and Robotics Control consoles. Guard them with your life. In your office you have:
*An AI System Restorer (Revives dead AIs)
*An AI System Restorer (Revives dead AIs)
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*An Intellicard (Download the AI from its core, wipe it if it's rogue, steal it if ''you're'' rogue)
*An Intellicard (Download the AI from its core, wipe it if it's rogue, steal it if ''you're'' rogue)
*A pAI
*A pAI
*A locker stocked with some spare clothing and a flash
*A locker stocked with some alternate outfits and a flash
*A Reactive Teleporter Armor (Remember to turn it on before wearing)
*A Reactive Teleporter Armor (Remember to turn it on before wearing)
*Your pet facehugger, Lamarr
*Your pet facehugger, Lamarr
You may wish to periodically check how many cyborgs there are on the robotics console and if any are no longer slaved to an AI, or has stopped functioning.
You may wish to periodically check how many cyborgs there are on the robotics console and if any are no longer slaved to an AI, or has stopped functioning.
 
=== Directing Research 101 ===
=== Directan Research 101 ===
[[Scientist]]s will be your primary subordinates. They will be working with the R&D, Toxins, and Xenobiology laboratories. You may want to ensure that all three labs are manned by assigning your scientists roles at the start of the shift. Toxins and xenobio labs usually don't need more than one scientist working there at a time, unless they're requesting help. '''Familiarize yourself with all sub-departments of Science and be prepared to fill in when something is needed.'''
 
[[Scientist]]s will be your primary subordinates. They will be working with the R&D, Toxins, and Xenobio laboratories. You may want to ensure that all three labs are manned by assigning your scientists roles at the start of the shift. Toxins and xenobio labs usually don't need more than one scientist working there at a time, unless they're requesting help.


Periodically sync the research computer in R&D so Robotics has access to the latest data. This also backs up your research data to the server, so if something happens to the research console the data can be easily restored. DO NOT FORGET THIS!
Periodically sync the research computer in R&D so Robotics has access to the latest data. This also backs up your research data to the server, so if something happens to the research console the data can be easily restored. DO NOT FORGET THIS!


Don't forget to check on the [[Roboticist]]s every now and again to ensure they are doing their jobs which is building and maintaining cyborgs, bots, and mechs. Sync their research console if they haven't already. Make sure they aren't building combat mechs without authorization and have them install tracking beacons on all mechs they create.
Don't forget to check on the [[Roboticist]]s every now and again to ensure they are doing their jobs which is building and maintaining cyborgs, bots, and exosuits. Sync their research console if they haven't already, as well as their fabricators. Make sure they aren't building combat mechs without authorization, and try to convince them to put tracking beacons on their creations.


[[Geneticist]]s have the habit of monkeying themselves or abusing superpowers. If they manage to bypass your supervision and start abusing their powers, notify security immediately and have them stripped of rank.
[[Geneticist]]s have the habit of monkeying themselves or abusing superpowers. If they manage to bypass your supervision and start abusing their powers, notify security immediately and have them stripped of rank.
===Your Defense===
===Your Defense===
At the start of each shift, the Research Director one of the more vulnerable heads of staff on board.. Given enough time, however, he can develop into a powerful, destructive force. You start with access to the Toxins and Xenobiology labs, which both can be used to your advantage if you're familiar with them (Which, being the Director of Science, you most certainly should be).


At the start, the Research Director is possibly the most vulnerable head of staff on station. Given enough time, however, he can develop into a powerful, destructive force. You will have access to bombs to defend yourself(only if you're a traitor) your locker contains a flash, you also have access to a variety of genetic powers in [[Genetics]] and access to life draining Slimes.
There is a Reactive Teleporter Armor in your locker - It is both a fantastic tool and a hilarious deathtrap. When it is activated, any physical contact (Hugging, stripping, grabbing, hitting) will cause the armor to shunt you away in a random direction. While can be incredibly useful, it can also be incredibly dangerous if you're near space. It can easily fling you out into the void, so be mindful of when you keep it on or off.
 
You start with the Reactive Teleporter Armor in your office. While wearing this (and if it's actually turned on, click on it in your hand before equipping it so it lits up like a christmas tree) you will sometimes get teleported away when you are hit (or hugged), within a few tiles of where you were standing. It doesn't work most of the time, so don't rely on it. But although it is fairly useless and even dangerous near space it just might save your life if you have nothing better.
 
If you're lucky, the [[Head of Personnel]] will grant you armory access to unlock all those delicious experimental weapons you develop and you no longer have to rely on random teleportation to save your life. If you're even luckier, mining will bring along ore that will allow you to make [[Mechs|big stompy mechs]]


While you can produce a vast array of weapons, a large majority of them require a Firing Pin. These can be found in the Armory, or ordered from Cargo. While you cannot replicate the standard Electronic Firing Pins, you can create two unique versions: Testing Range pins, and Loyalty Pins. The former will give your gun the ability to be fired exclusivley on the Firing Range, for testing, while the latter will not fire for those who do not have a Loyalty Implant. Gear given to Security typically benefits from being pinned with them, as it prohibits their weapons from being used against them.
=== Lamarr ===
=== Lamarr ===
 
Inside the display case in your office is a surgically modified [[Xenos#Facehugger|facehugger]]. It can no longer kill and implant its embryos inside a host body, but it still feels the need to leap on anyone in reach. It's usually best kept in its case. With a chameleon projector, Lamarr can be scanned to act as a fearsome disguise.
Inside the display case in your office is a surgically modified [[xenos|facehugger]]. It can no longer kill and implant its embryos inside a host body, but it still feels the need to leap on anyone in reach. It's usually best kept in its case. With a chameleon projector, Lamarr can be scanned to act as a fearsome disguise.
 
== There's No I In Team ==
== There's No I In Team ==
 
Your official responsibility is to ensure that nobody does anything they shouldn’t. This means making sure the Geneticists don’t turn the Captain into a monkey, that Roboticists don’t kidnap and borg the Clown, that Xenobio doesn't spawn angry mobs everywhere, that Telescience doesn't steal the nuke disk, that R&D doesn't see what happens when they put two bags of holding together, and that Toxins does not destroy the Station.
Your official responsibility is to ensure that nobody does anything they shouldn’t. This means making sure the Geneticists don’t turn the Captain into a monkey, that Roboticists don’t kidnap and borg the Clown, and that Toxins does not destroy the Station.


Do not try to stop Toxins from igniting itself; if they are stupid enough to set themselves on fire, no amount of shouting or threatening will stop them from doing so. As long as the fire is contained to Toxins, nobody gets hurt.
Do not try to stop Toxins from igniting itself; if they are stupid enough to set themselves on fire, no amount of shouting or threatening will stop them from doing so. As long as the fire is contained to Toxins, nobody gets hurt.


Nobody important, anyway.
Nobody important, anyway.
=== In Case of Wizard, Assume Brace Position ===
=== In Case of Wizard, Assume Brace Position ===
 
With a wizard on board, Science can often find itself in all sorts of trouble - There are several high-risk items inside your department that the magical intruder might be after, and beyond that, your very life could be in danger! In fact, it probably is, between fireballs, animated objects, and polymorphed xenomorphs. Try to ride out the storm until it's time to go home; or, if the Wizard is horribly incompetent (As is often the case), settle down for a long shift of relative quiet.
When it comes to Nuclear or Wizard, you need to sit back and do your job as best you can without dying. Leave the fighting to Security, but never hesitate to stock up on acid in case of emergency. If you come face to face with the [[Wizard]] or a Syndicate, there’s no harm in ruining their day. Except for the harm of exploding just afterwards, usually.
If the wizard has EI NATH then you have to focus more on Robotics, and deal with borging the steady stream of brains into a robotic army.
 
=== No Nuclear Fire Today ===
Sometimes, groups of angry terrorists with spiffy red hardsuits and scary black borgs will board the station. They want to ruin your day, so make no mistakes and take no prisoners. It's pretty much a given that you'll be evacuating, so strap up on your favorite gear and get stuck in. Remember that two easy-access weapons of yours (The Telescopic Baton and Flamethrower) are both very effective against nuclear strike teams, being able to totally invalidate energy shields and swords. Just try not to get shot.
=== Computer Maintenance And You ===
=== Computer Maintenance And You ===
In the event of AI damage or deactivation, there is a computer in your office which can be used to restore and repair its systems. Simply put an IntelliCard loaded with an AI into the console and start the process. The AI should be functional again at 50% integrity. This is a long process, but it is still usually better than having no AI at all.  
In the event of AI damage or deactivation, there is a computer in your office which can be used to restore and repair its systems. Simply put an IntelliCard loaded with an AI into the console and start the process. The AI should be functional again at 50% integrity. This is a long process, but it is still usually better than having no AI at all.  


In addition, it is possible to build a new AI from the circuit also found in your office. Using plasteel and glass, it is constructed just like any other computer up until the human brain is inserted (only if you want a new AI, else you'll get an empty core you can transfer existing AIs into). Keep the existence of the human component hush-hush! It's a [[Backstory#Nanotrasen|trade secret]]! Please be aware that a freshly constructed [[AI]] comes with the default Asimov laws, unless you put a law circuit with a different lawset in during construction.
In addition, it is possible to build a new AI from the circuit also found in your office. Using plasteel and glass, it is constructed just like any other computer up until the human brain is inserted (only if you want a new AI, else you'll get an empty core you can transfer existing AIs into). Keep the existence of the human component hush-hush! It's a [[Backstory#Nanotrasen|trade secret]]! Please be aware that a freshly constructed [[AI]] comes with the default Asimov laws, unless you put a law circuit with a different lawset in during construction.
=== ROGUE AI – When the Spotlight Shines Your Way ===
The Robotics Control in your office will be your primary weapon against the deadly worldwide gangster communist frankenstein computer god! Using it, you can lock and detonate cyborgs, as well as view their relevant stats: This includes charge, selected module, operational status, and arguably most importantly, their status as slaved or otherwise to the AI(s). An unslaved Cyborg almost always warrants investigation if you have not received a notice from Robotics about unslaving a borg!


=== ROGUE AI – Why The RD Suddenly Matters ===
If you have reason to believe a cyborg is rogue, lock it down so you can find the cyborg and check its wiring. You can also deconstruct the borg frame in entirety to retrive and question the MMI, although whether or not it cooperates varies heavily. Only detonate the borg as a last resort - And even when you are considering doing so, remember that the detonation is a rather powerful explosion can severely injure nearby humans. Under no circumstances are you to waste valuable equipment to paranoia or rumors.
 
====KNOW YOUR SILICON====
The Robotics Control in your office will be your main source of importance. As long as you are in your office and armed you should be fine and the station can breathe easy knowing that if the [[AI]] starts going rogue you can take out its workforce.
There are three types of rogue silicons that you should be familiar with. Each has a slew of different options regarding how you can deal with it.
 
* Subverted: A traitor (Or unscrupulous Captain) has used either a Freeform module of a Hacked Law Module to upload a law (or several) that is dangerous to the crew
If you have reason to believe a cyborg is rogue, lock it down so you can find the cyborg and check it's wiring. Only detonate the borg as a last resort. Under no circumstances are you to waste valuable equipment to paranoia or rumors.
** Subverted AIs can be fixed very easily via using a Purge and Default board on an Upload Console.
 
** Subverted AIs cannot hack their cyborgs
You should probably also get an AI Upload computer from Tech Storage and the reset circuit. Build this on the bridge where it can be safe and easily watched. If you can convince the Captain to retrieve a purge and Asimov circuit to place on the bridge as well, do so. An AI without the law loopholes that make him dangerous ''is no longer a dangerous AI''.
** Subverted AIs can be downloaded to an Intellicard
 
* Traitor: The AI was supplied with a Zeroth law to acomplish it's objectives. This law cannot be removed.
In case of an urgent need to break into the AI core, getting in is much easier when you're involved due to your access to the command sector and a steady stream of thermite and bombs.
** Traitor AIs cannot be turned into normal AIs. Capture/destruction is the only option.
 
** Traitor AIs can hack their cyborgs.
** Traitor AIs can be downloaded onto an Intellicard.
*Malfunctioning: The AI has an irremovable hacked law and the ability to hack APCs. It can access several special powers by spending it's CPU.
** Malfunctioning AIs cannot be fixed. They must be destroyed. They can and will shunt into a hacked APC before dying, requiring you to deconstruct the APC (ENTIRELY) to finish it off.
** Malfunctioning AIs can hack their cyborgs.
** Malfunctioning AIs have grown too strong and cannot be downloaded onto an Intellicard.
=== How To Tell A Traitor From A Disillusioned Doctor ===
=== How To Tell A Traitor From A Disillusioned Doctor ===
 
A revolution is a bad time for both research and directing it - As such, you're in for a wild and dangerous ride where you will live as a robust freedom warrior or die the endless hordes of greyshirt commies. The sad reality is that you are extremely vulnerable, as you start in a department where dangerous things are easily put together, along with the fact that the high department population typically means there is a head revolutionary hidden somewhere inside. At the FIRST sign of danger, you need to be RD outski and get to Brig. This means:
Revolution is dangerous to the director. Med-Sci is, more often then not, a seething hive of dangerous communists seeking to take your head. Robotics is a prime target because of their flash supply and larger than normal access. Genetics is desired because of their cloning and genetic empowering capabilities. Avoid Medbay entirely if you must. If you notice any suspicious individuals in med-sci, message the Captain as covertly as you can and tell him to be wary.
* People flashing each other
 
* People following you around and not doing their job
* People milling around in firesuits with flamethrowers
You will either be one of the first to die (Along with the CMO) or the last in line, dragged kicking and screaming into the afterlife. Or, you will be a robust hero. The choice is yours.
=== AI Overpopulation: The Core Circuit And You ===
=== AI Overpopulation: The Core Circuit And You ===
Whether to reduce the load on primary AI, circumvent AFKing players, increase your chances of survival during AI malfunction or just to increase information chaos, with this nifty AI Core circuit board found in your office and some additional components, you can [[Guide_to_construction#AI_Core|make a second, working AI]]. Be sure to place it near an intercom or radio and you now have two working AIs on the station.
==Tips==
* Lamarr can be used for internals.
* It's best to get [[Tech_Webs#Mining_Technology|mining research]] done before any other tech tree, mostly due to the fact your department and the station depends heavily on their success as soon as possible before they venture to less productive matters.
* If you are doing particularly dangerous research with a particularly untrustworthy science team, remember that you can delete each technology from each server. Once research is complete, it's perfectly alright for you to entire that alcove of mysterious computers and superchilled air to delete the mech weapons from the Robotics server.
* You can restore dead AIs using the AI system integrity restorer consoles! There's one in the RD office, and one DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE AI UPLOAD FOYER. That's right! When your AI dies, you don't have to fart around and say ''"uh, so, like, should we call the shuttle or something? or build a new one? herp?"'' Just use an intellicard on the destroyed AI core and slot it into the console! Wow! You're a helpful little furless monkey!
* Unlike what some Roboticists say, they answer to the RD. If they are too stubborn to remember that, make some time to demote them and ensure they don't go on a vengeful mech rampage later. Otherwise, sync your research often, and go check on 'em to eventually congratulate them on their job. Bring them sulfuric acid so they don't ask you for boards too often. Don't hesitate to steal some materials if the miners are dragging it all to robotics: and remember, 10 sheets of everything is enough to make a good chunk o' stuff.


Whether to reduce the load on primary AI, circumvent AFKing players, increase your chances of survival during AI malfunction or just to increase information chaos, with this nifty AI Core circuit board found in your office you can make a second, working AI. You need the following components first:
* Episkopos' RnD Guide:
*a screwdriver,
:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eo7No74QjRO14iT9iFgxVFq3M5HpBiTVEcCtozmNZEU/edit?usp=sharing&pref=2&pli=1
*a wrench,
* The two non computer parts of a teleporter use telecrystals in their design, so you can get more than enough for max telesci by cannibalizing one of the abandoned ones in space.
*4 sheets of plasteel,
* Sync up before upgrading your machines in RnD. ...fuck.
*2 sheets of reinforced glass,
* If you have an assistant or extra Science crew, give one a RPED full of parts for said machines and a screwdriver, then send them to Medical to be useful. Fully upgraded clones spit out perfect clones. No retards, no defects. They can get dressed and back to bustin' heads.
*the circuit board,
*and, of course, a brain.
 
Make AI Core frame with metal, wrench it in a preferably secure place near an [[Intercom|intercom]] (or a radio), add circuit, screwdrive, wires, brain, glass, screwdrive again. Voila! Now there's two working AIs on station! Two! Ah! Ah!
 
=== Assistant with Science ===
 
In the rare event that nothing bad is happening, and you aren’t going to die a horrible death, you can be of great help as an assistant with large amounts of access. Collect flashes and power cells for robotics and useful items that can be used for R&D.
 
== Mad Science ==
 
The research director, like all heads of staff, make extremely dangerous traitors just by virtue of their access and departmental loyalty. While your underlings are less likely to fall in line than [[security]] or a horde of clowns ordered to create chaos, a majority of the time they'll let you get away with truly wicked deeds just for the sake of SCIENCE!
 
Remember these words: [[scientist|toxins]], and [[geneticist|genetics]]. Toxins will grant you highly explosive substances and Genetics can make you an all-seeing, all-powerful, superhuman murderer.


You hold a lot of power, and at the same time, a decent amount of responsibility. It is easy to bring the Station to it’s knees, if you know what you’re doing. Great if you’re a traitor, dickish if you’re not.
* Timrod's RnD Guide:
:[https://pastebin.com/aLQL9fCz http://pastebin.com/aLQL9fCz]
Less useful but still dangerous, [[roboticist|robotics]] is a hive of scum and villainy even when staffed by decent sorts. If a head of staff drags in a corpse and orders it to be borged or just takes out the brain himself, generally speaking no questions will be asked and the deed will swiftly be done. The corpse and/or brain of your victim can then be given to the [[chef]] who generally believes meat is meat.
* Mandurrrh RnD Guide:
:[https://pastebin.com/1XMmXjSH http://pastebin.com/1XMmXjSH]
* Bluespace RnD Guide:
:[https://pastebin.com/AZYDwVMT http://pastebin.com/AZYDwVMT]
* Imblyings's RnD Guide:
:[https://pastebin.com/2LNkuz4A http://pastebin.com/2LNkuz4A]
* RG4's RnD Guide:
:[https://pastebin.com/LH3B2Y2p http://pastebin.com/LH3B2Y2p]


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SCIENCE & COMMAND STAFF
Generic rd.png ResearchDirector.png
Research Director
Alternative Titles: Chief Science Officer, Head of Research, Chief Technology Officer
Access: All Research Departments, Genetics, Robotics, Morgue, Bridge, Research Director's Office, Teleporter, AI Upload, Brig, Mineral Storage, Tech Storage
Additional Access: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
Supervisors: Captain
Subordinates: Scientist and Roboticist
Duties: Supervise research efforts, ensure Robotics is in working order, make sure the AI and its Cyborgs aren't rogue, replacing them if they are
Guides: Guide to Research and Development, Guide to toxins, Guide to xenobiology, Guide to genetics, Guide to robotics, Chain of Command, Disk Procedure, Guide to construction
Minimum Age: 26
Quote: Hello crew, if you need my help when the AI starts plasmaflooding or robotics is committing genocide with a Durand, please be sure to check your nearest airlock and make sure that my corpse is not currently floating out there. That is all!

So you're going to be the caretaker of a bunch of lobotomy patients with access to some of the most dangerous things on the station! This is a brief overview of the Research Director's job, what he or she will inevitably face and how they can overcome adversity.

Bare minimum requirements: Upgrade important Medbay equipment, know who has 6 maxcap bombs, and know how to deal with the silicons if they become less than friendly

Get It All Together

As the Research Director, your job is obviously to direct research. You have access to all things scientific.

Your Office

You arrive on the station inside your office next to toxins mixing. You have the front seat if(read: when) it catches on fire. So sit back and enjoy the view. Remember that you have two of the most important consoles on the station - the AI integrity restorer and Robotics Control consoles. Guard them with your life. In your office you have:

  • An AI System Restorer (Revives dead AIs)
  • A Robotics Control console (AI is rogue, blow the borgs!)
  • An Exosuit Control console
  • A camera monitor for supervising your laboratories
  • Teleporter and AI Core circuit boards
  • An Intellicard (Download the AI from its core, wipe it if it's rogue, steal it if you're rogue)
  • A pAI
  • A locker stocked with some alternate outfits and a flash
  • A Reactive Teleporter Armor (Remember to turn it on before wearing)
  • Your pet facehugger, Lamarr

You may wish to periodically check how many cyborgs there are on the robotics console and if any are no longer slaved to an AI, or has stopped functioning.

Directing Research 101

Scientists will be your primary subordinates. They will be working with the R&D, Toxins, and Xenobiology laboratories. You may want to ensure that all three labs are manned by assigning your scientists roles at the start of the shift. Toxins and xenobio labs usually don't need more than one scientist working there at a time, unless they're requesting help. Familiarize yourself with all sub-departments of Science and be prepared to fill in when something is needed.

Periodically sync the research computer in R&D so Robotics has access to the latest data. This also backs up your research data to the server, so if something happens to the research console the data can be easily restored. DO NOT FORGET THIS!

Don't forget to check on the Roboticists every now and again to ensure they are doing their jobs which is building and maintaining cyborgs, bots, and exosuits. Sync their research console if they haven't already, as well as their fabricators. Make sure they aren't building combat mechs without authorization, and try to convince them to put tracking beacons on their creations.

Geneticists have the habit of monkeying themselves or abusing superpowers. If they manage to bypass your supervision and start abusing their powers, notify security immediately and have them stripped of rank.

Your Defense

At the start of each shift, the Research Director one of the more vulnerable heads of staff on board.. Given enough time, however, he can develop into a powerful, destructive force. You start with access to the Toxins and Xenobiology labs, which both can be used to your advantage if you're familiar with them (Which, being the Director of Science, you most certainly should be).

There is a Reactive Teleporter Armor in your locker - It is both a fantastic tool and a hilarious deathtrap. When it is activated, any physical contact (Hugging, stripping, grabbing, hitting) will cause the armor to shunt you away in a random direction. While can be incredibly useful, it can also be incredibly dangerous if you're near space. It can easily fling you out into the void, so be mindful of when you keep it on or off.

While you can produce a vast array of weapons, a large majority of them require a Firing Pin. These can be found in the Armory, or ordered from Cargo. While you cannot replicate the standard Electronic Firing Pins, you can create two unique versions: Testing Range pins, and Loyalty Pins. The former will give your gun the ability to be fired exclusivley on the Firing Range, for testing, while the latter will not fire for those who do not have a Loyalty Implant. Gear given to Security typically benefits from being pinned with them, as it prohibits their weapons from being used against them.

Lamarr

Inside the display case in your office is a surgically modified facehugger. It can no longer kill and implant its embryos inside a host body, but it still feels the need to leap on anyone in reach. It's usually best kept in its case. With a chameleon projector, Lamarr can be scanned to act as a fearsome disguise.

There's No I In Team

Your official responsibility is to ensure that nobody does anything they shouldn’t. This means making sure the Geneticists don’t turn the Captain into a monkey, that Roboticists don’t kidnap and borg the Clown, that Xenobio doesn't spawn angry mobs everywhere, that Telescience doesn't steal the nuke disk, that R&D doesn't see what happens when they put two bags of holding together, and that Toxins does not destroy the Station.

Do not try to stop Toxins from igniting itself; if they are stupid enough to set themselves on fire, no amount of shouting or threatening will stop them from doing so. As long as the fire is contained to Toxins, nobody gets hurt.

Nobody important, anyway.

In Case of Wizard, Assume Brace Position

With a wizard on board, Science can often find itself in all sorts of trouble - There are several high-risk items inside your department that the magical intruder might be after, and beyond that, your very life could be in danger! In fact, it probably is, between fireballs, animated objects, and polymorphed xenomorphs. Try to ride out the storm until it's time to go home; or, if the Wizard is horribly incompetent (As is often the case), settle down for a long shift of relative quiet. If the wizard has EI NATH then you have to focus more on Robotics, and deal with borging the steady stream of brains into a robotic army.

No Nuclear Fire Today

Sometimes, groups of angry terrorists with spiffy red hardsuits and scary black borgs will board the station. They want to ruin your day, so make no mistakes and take no prisoners. It's pretty much a given that you'll be evacuating, so strap up on your favorite gear and get stuck in. Remember that two easy-access weapons of yours (The Telescopic Baton and Flamethrower) are both very effective against nuclear strike teams, being able to totally invalidate energy shields and swords. Just try not to get shot.

Computer Maintenance And You

In the event of AI damage or deactivation, there is a computer in your office which can be used to restore and repair its systems. Simply put an IntelliCard loaded with an AI into the console and start the process. The AI should be functional again at 50% integrity. This is a long process, but it is still usually better than having no AI at all.

In addition, it is possible to build a new AI from the circuit also found in your office. Using plasteel and glass, it is constructed just like any other computer up until the human brain is inserted (only if you want a new AI, else you'll get an empty core you can transfer existing AIs into). Keep the existence of the human component hush-hush! It's a trade secret! Please be aware that a freshly constructed AI comes with the default Asimov laws, unless you put a law circuit with a different lawset in during construction.

ROGUE AI – When the Spotlight Shines Your Way

The Robotics Control in your office will be your primary weapon against the deadly worldwide gangster communist frankenstein computer god! Using it, you can lock and detonate cyborgs, as well as view their relevant stats: This includes charge, selected module, operational status, and arguably most importantly, their status as slaved or otherwise to the AI(s). An unslaved Cyborg almost always warrants investigation if you have not received a notice from Robotics about unslaving a borg!

If you have reason to believe a cyborg is rogue, lock it down so you can find the cyborg and check its wiring. You can also deconstruct the borg frame in entirety to retrive and question the MMI, although whether or not it cooperates varies heavily. Only detonate the borg as a last resort - And even when you are considering doing so, remember that the detonation is a rather powerful explosion can severely injure nearby humans. Under no circumstances are you to waste valuable equipment to paranoia or rumors.

KNOW YOUR SILICON

There are three types of rogue silicons that you should be familiar with. Each has a slew of different options regarding how you can deal with it.

  • Subverted: A traitor (Or unscrupulous Captain) has used either a Freeform module of a Hacked Law Module to upload a law (or several) that is dangerous to the crew
    • Subverted AIs can be fixed very easily via using a Purge and Default board on an Upload Console.
    • Subverted AIs cannot hack their cyborgs
    • Subverted AIs can be downloaded to an Intellicard
  • Traitor: The AI was supplied with a Zeroth law to acomplish it's objectives. This law cannot be removed.
    • Traitor AIs cannot be turned into normal AIs. Capture/destruction is the only option.
    • Traitor AIs can hack their cyborgs.
    • Traitor AIs can be downloaded onto an Intellicard.
  • Malfunctioning: The AI has an irremovable hacked law and the ability to hack APCs. It can access several special powers by spending it's CPU.
    • Malfunctioning AIs cannot be fixed. They must be destroyed. They can and will shunt into a hacked APC before dying, requiring you to deconstruct the APC (ENTIRELY) to finish it off.
    • Malfunctioning AIs can hack their cyborgs.
    • Malfunctioning AIs have grown too strong and cannot be downloaded onto an Intellicard.

How To Tell A Traitor From A Disillusioned Doctor

A revolution is a bad time for both research and directing it - As such, you're in for a wild and dangerous ride where you will live as a robust freedom warrior or die the endless hordes of greyshirt commies. The sad reality is that you are extremely vulnerable, as you start in a department where dangerous things are easily put together, along with the fact that the high department population typically means there is a head revolutionary hidden somewhere inside. At the FIRST sign of danger, you need to be RD outski and get to Brig. This means:

  • People flashing each other
  • People following you around and not doing their job
  • People milling around in firesuits with flamethrowers

You will either be one of the first to die (Along with the CMO) or the last in line, dragged kicking and screaming into the afterlife. Or, you will be a robust hero. The choice is yours.

AI Overpopulation: The Core Circuit And You

Whether to reduce the load on primary AI, circumvent AFKing players, increase your chances of survival during AI malfunction or just to increase information chaos, with this nifty AI Core circuit board found in your office and some additional components, you can make a second, working AI. Be sure to place it near an intercom or radio and you now have two working AIs on the station.

Tips

  • Lamarr can be used for internals.
  • It's best to get mining research done before any other tech tree, mostly due to the fact your department and the station depends heavily on their success as soon as possible before they venture to less productive matters.
  • If you are doing particularly dangerous research with a particularly untrustworthy science team, remember that you can delete each technology from each server. Once research is complete, it's perfectly alright for you to entire that alcove of mysterious computers and superchilled air to delete the mech weapons from the Robotics server.
  • You can restore dead AIs using the AI system integrity restorer consoles! There's one in the RD office, and one DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OF THE AI UPLOAD FOYER. That's right! When your AI dies, you don't have to fart around and say "uh, so, like, should we call the shuttle or something? or build a new one? herp?" Just use an intellicard on the destroyed AI core and slot it into the console! Wow! You're a helpful little furless monkey!
  • Unlike what some Roboticists say, they answer to the RD. If they are too stubborn to remember that, make some time to demote them and ensure they don't go on a vengeful mech rampage later. Otherwise, sync your research often, and go check on 'em to eventually congratulate them on their job. Bring them sulfuric acid so they don't ask you for boards too often. Don't hesitate to steal some materials if the miners are dragging it all to robotics: and remember, 10 sheets of everything is enough to make a good chunk o' stuff.
  • Episkopos' RnD Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eo7No74QjRO14iT9iFgxVFq3M5HpBiTVEcCtozmNZEU/edit?usp=sharing&pref=2&pli=1
  • The two non computer parts of a teleporter use telecrystals in their design, so you can get more than enough for max telesci by cannibalizing one of the abandoned ones in space.
  • Sync up before upgrading your machines in RnD. ...fuck.
  • If you have an assistant or extra Science crew, give one a RPED full of parts for said machines and a screwdriver, then send them to Medical to be useful. Fully upgraded clones spit out perfect clones. No retards, no defects. They can get dressed and back to bustin' heads.
  • Timrod's RnD Guide:
http://pastebin.com/aLQL9fCz
  • Mandurrrh RnD Guide:
http://pastebin.com/1XMmXjSH
  • Bluespace RnD Guide:
http://pastebin.com/AZYDwVMT
  • Imblyings's RnD Guide:
http://pastebin.com/2LNkuz4A
  • RG4's RnD Guide:
http://pastebin.com/LH3B2Y2p
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