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|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

So you're going to be the caretaker of a [[Geneticist|bunch]] of [[Roboticist|lobotomy]] [[patients]]s 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

*A locker stocked with some alternate outfits and a flash

=== Directing 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.'''

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.

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 start with access to the Toxins and Xenobiology labs, which both can be used to your advantage if you're smart.

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. Currently, the only pins you can personally produce are Testing Range Pins, which allow the guns to function on the range and the range alone (Bear in mind you can use those guns at said location to bust open a crate of standard firing pins!). But you can still emag guns to override the firing pin. If you're even luckier, mining will bring along ore that will allow you to make [[Mechs|big stompy mechs]]