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The chain of command represents how orders are distributed throughout the station. It is part of a power structure: usually seen as the most vulnerable and also the most powerful part of it. Starting from the most authorized, the Captain, through the Head of some Department, down to the lowliest subordinate to finally accomplish the task needed, in order to make the station function as efficiently as possible. | The chain of command represents how orders are distributed throughout the station. It is part of a power structure: usually seen as the most vulnerable and also the most powerful part of it. Starting from the most authorized, the Captain, through the Head of some Department, down to the lowliest subordinate to finally accomplish the task needed, in order to make the station function as efficiently as possible. | ||
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'''Heads can demote their staff by using the [[Identification Console]] and removing the subordinate's access to their department from their ID.''' | '''Heads can demote their staff by using the [[Identification Console]] and removing the subordinate's access to their department from their ID.''' | ||
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'''A.K.A. the command staff.''' These are the men and women charged with the administration of the station. Each of them have access to the [[Bridge]] and [[Brig]], the keycard authentication devices, the command radio channel (accessed with :c), the ability to make station-wide announcements, access to identification consoles and may call/recall the [[Escape Shuttle]] using a communications console. They are also the targets during a [[Revolution]]. | '''A.K.A. the command staff.''' These are the men and women charged with the administration of the station. Each of them have access to the [[Bridge]] and [[Brig]], the keycard authentication devices, the command radio channel (accessed with :c), the ability to make station-wide announcements, access to identification consoles and may call/recall the [[Escape Shuttle]] using a communications console. They are also the targets during a [[Revolution]]. | ||
===[[File:Generic captain.png| | ===[[File:Generic captain.png|64px]] [[Captain]]=== | ||
The Commanding Officer with authority over the entire station. Eventually dies and has the Head of Personnel take over. Limited only by style - Just don't forget the [[High-risk_items#Nuclear_authentication_disk|disk]]. | The Commanding Officer with authority over the entire station. Eventually dies and has the Head of Personnel take over. Limited only by style - Just don't forget the [[High-risk_items#Nuclear_authentication_disk|disk]]. | ||
The only position that can issue death warrants without a trial. | The only position that can issue death warrants without a trial. | ||
'''Required knowledge:''' How the AI works. What other Heads should be doing. | '''Required knowledge:''' [[Space Law]]. How the AI works. What other Heads should be doing. | ||
'''Round-start to-do list:''' Check in with your Heads of Staff. Secure the nuclear authorization disk and give the pinpointer to the HoS for maximum safety. | '''Round-start to-do list:''' Check in with your Heads of Staff. Secure the nuclear authorization disk and give the pinpointer to the HoS for maximum safety. | ||
'''Main tasks:''' | '''Main tasks:''' Making sure your heads are doing their jobs, figure out what needs to be done and delegate. Keep the disk close to you. | ||
'''Main problems:''' Many [[high-risk items]] start in your office or directly in your possession. And your shiny gold id card is coveted by almost every troublemaker. Expect many attempts to be made on your life for these things. | '''Main problems:''' Many [[high-risk items]] start in your office or directly in your possession. And your shiny gold id card is coveted by almost every troublemaker. Expect many attempts to be made on your life for these things. | ||
===[[File:Generic hop.png| | ===[[File:Generic hop.png|64px]] [[Head of Personnel]]=== | ||
Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Becomes acting Captain if the original Captain is dead or MIA. Responsible for staffing and HR-related duties. | Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Becomes acting Captain if the original Captain is dead or MIA. Responsible for staffing and HR-related duties. | ||
Authority over all civil and supply departments, including the [[Janitor]], [[Chef]], [[Barman]], [[Clown]], [[Mime]], [[Assistant]]s, [[Quartermaster]], [[Shaft Miner]]s, [[Lawyer]]s, [[Chaplain]], [[Librarian]], [[Botanist]]s and [[Cargo Technician|Cargo Techs]]. | Authority over all civil and supply departments, including the [[Janitor]], [[Chef]], [[Barman]], [[Clown]], [[Mime]], [[Assistant]]s, [[Quartermaster]], [[Shaft Miner]]s, [[Lawyer]]s, [[Chaplain]], [[Librarian]], [[Botanist]]s and [[Cargo Technician|Cargo Techs]]. | ||
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'''2. Uphold the Rights of Crewmen.''' | '''2. Uphold the Rights of Crewmen.''' | ||
Only the Captain can authorize a death warrant, and you are sometimes tasked with judging trials under [[Space Law]]. You are normally considered the most impartial officer for this task, which prevents the appearance of a mere kangaroo court. Furthermore, Security often commits excesses and the Captain is either dead or personally involved in a case. For these reasons, you need to be sure to call for trials for high crimes before the accused gets left to rot in a permacell forever. While this may put you at odds with Security, you should find them fanatically loyal to the Captain, who hopefully makes clear his full confidence in you. This delicate balance of power prevents excesses against the crew. Almost always, a weak Captain and Head of Personnel will result in | Only the Captain can authorize a death warrant, and you are sometimes tasked with judging trials under [[Space Law]]. You are normally considered the most impartial officer for this task, which prevents the appearance of a mere kangaroo court. Furthermore, Security often commits excesses and the Captain is either dead or personally involved in a case. For these reasons, you need to be sure to call for trials for high crimes before the accused gets left to rot in a permacell forever. While this may put you at odds with Security, you should find them fanatically loyal to the Captain, who hopefully makes clear his full confidence in you. This delicate balance of power prevents excesses against the crew. Almost always, a weak Captain and Head of Personnel will result in Security running amok. | ||
'''3. Follow the Principle of Least Privilege.''' | '''3. Follow the Principle of Least Privilege.''' | ||
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'''Required knowledge:''' How to use the Identification Console. What Cargo, Kitchen, Hydroponics and the Janitor should be doing. | '''Required knowledge:''' How to use the Identification Console. A rough idea of how access is distributed throughout the station. What Cargo, Kitchen, Hydroponics and the Janitor should be doing. | ||
'''Round-start to-do list:''' Stay at your desk for at least the first 10 minutes to manage the shift-start rush. | '''Round-start to-do list:''' Stay at your desk for at least the first 10 minutes to manage the shift-start rush. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' Your department (the civil department) doesn't ever acknowledge you as their boss. It's your duty to make that a thing of the past! | '''Main problems:''' Your department (the civil department) doesn't ever acknowledge you as their boss. It's your duty to make that a thing of the past! | ||
===[[File:Generic hos.png| | ===[[File:Generic hos.png|64px]] [[Head of Security]]=== | ||
Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Although he technically has access, other Heads may deny him from entering their domains. Usually withheld from a promotion to acting Captain if other Heads are available. | Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Although he technically has access, other Heads may deny him from entering their domains. Usually withheld from a promotion to acting Captain if other Heads are available. | ||
Oversees security matters with authority over [[Security Officer]]s, the [[Warden]] and the [[Detective]]. Expected to detain and handle those who endanger the station, including other heads of staff, and in some cases, the Captain. | Oversees security matters with authority over [[Security Officer]]s, the [[Warden]] and the [[Detective]]. Expected to detain and handle those who endanger the station, including other heads of staff, and in some cases, the Captain. | ||
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'''Round-start to-do list:''' Get your officers to report in, if they don't, remind them that the security force doesn't work without teamwork and communication, and have them demoted if they're still acting like a lone mute wolf. | '''Round-start to-do list:''' Get your officers to report in, if they don't, remind them that the security force doesn't work without teamwork and communication, and have them demoted if they're still acting like a lone mute wolf. | ||
'''Main tasks:''' Try to keep the crew as safe as possible. Keep your officers from degenerating to | '''Main tasks:''' Try to keep the crew as safe as possible. Keep your officers from degenerating to tribalism when things get rough. | ||
'''Main problems:''' Assistants pushing each other is '''not''' a big problem, you shouldn't have to spend much time on those. Focus on the big fish instead. | '''Main problems:''' Assistants pushing each other is '''not''' a big problem, you shouldn't have to spend much time on those. Focus on the big fish instead. | ||
===[[File:Generic rd.png| | ===[[File:Generic rd.png|64px]] [[Research Director]]=== | ||
Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Due to AI access, often promoted to acting Captain if there is neither a Captain nor a HoP. | Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. Due to AI access, often promoted to acting Captain if there is neither a Captain nor a HoP. | ||
Oversees research efforts with authority over [[Scientist]]s, [[Roboticist]]s, and [[Geneticist|Genetics Research]]. Maintains the integrity of the [[AI]] and its [[Cyborg]]s. | Oversees research efforts with authority over [[Scientist]]s, [[Roboticist]]s, and [[Geneticist|Genetics Research]]. Maintains the integrity of the [[AI]] and its [[Cyborg]]s. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' Bombs made in toxins usually get sneaked out and exploded. Check on them from time to time. | '''Main problems:''' Bombs made in toxins usually get sneaked out and exploded. Check on them from time to time. | ||
===[[File:Generic ce.png| | ===[[File:Generic ce.png|64px]] [[Chief Engineer]]=== | ||
Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. | Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. | ||
Oversees the maintenance of the station, with authority over [[Station Engineer]]s and [[Atmospheric Technician]]s. Authority over [[Telecoms]] maintenance. | Oversees the maintenance of the station, with authority over [[Station Engineer]]s and [[Atmospheric Technician]]s. Authority over [[Telecoms]] maintenance. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' The station is bound to have explosions or at least minor holes in it during the shift. Learn how to tackle the exploded telecommunications -situation and you'll be irreplaceable in more than one shift, guaranteed. | '''Main problems:''' The station is bound to have explosions or at least minor holes in it during the shift. Learn how to tackle the exploded telecommunications -situation and you'll be irreplaceable in more than one shift, guaranteed. | ||
===[[File:Generic cmo.png| | ===[[File:Generic cmo.png|64px]] [[Chief Medical Officer]]=== | ||
Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. If a Head of Staff is acting medically unstable, it is the CMO's duty to disable and treat them till they are once again fit for duty (which could be never). | Equal rank with all other non-captain Heads of Staff. If a Head of Staff is acting medically unstable, it is the CMO's duty to disable and treat them till they are once again fit for duty (which could be never). | ||
Oversees station-wide medical issues with authority over the [[Virologist]], [[Chemist]]s, [[Medical Doctor]]s and [[Geneticist|Genetics Cloning]]. | Oversees station-wide medical issues with authority over the [[Virologist]], [[Chemist]]s, [[Medical Doctor]]s and [[Geneticist|Genetics Cloning]]. | ||
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While the following jobs have management roles, they are not Heads of Staff and get none of the perks associated with being a Head of Staff. | While the following jobs have management roles, they are not Heads of Staff and get none of the perks associated with being a Head of Staff. | ||
===[[File:Generic_qm.png| | ===[[File:Generic_qm.png|64px]] [[Quartermaster]]=== | ||
Subordinate to the [[Head of Personnel]]. | Subordinate to the [[Head of Personnel]]. | ||
Authority over the supply sector, including [[Cargo Technician]]s and [[Shaft Miner]]s. | Authority over the supply sector, including [[Cargo Technician]]s and [[Shaft Miner]]s. | ||
'''Required knowledge:''' Managing Cargo | '''Required knowledge:''' Managing Cargo Techs, how to operate the Cargo Bay. | ||
'''Round-start to-do list:''' Check how many Cargo | '''Round-start to-do list:''' Check how many Cargo Techs are on shift, get them doing something useful such as collecting crates. | ||
'''Main tasks:''' Processing crew order requests. | '''Main tasks:''' Processing crew order requests. | ||
'''Main problems:''' Hostile crew members, syndicate | '''Main problems:''' Hostile crew members, syndicate sympathizers and Security. Depending on your loyalty to the station you will either face problems from Security or revolutionaries. | ||
===[[File:Generic_warden.png| | ===[[File:Generic_warden.png|64px]] [[Warden]]=== | ||
Subordinate to the [[Head of Security]]. | Subordinate to the [[Head of Security]]. Superior to [[Security Officer]]s. | ||
Authority over the brig and all personnel that rank below him as long as they are within the brig, including prisoners and security officers. | Authority over the brig and all personnel that rank below him as long as they are within the brig, including prisoners and security officers. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' Non-compliant Security Officers and people attempting to break into the brig. | '''Main problems:''' Non-compliant Security Officers and people attempting to break into the brig. | ||
===[[File:centcomofficial.png| | ===[[File:centcomofficial.png|64px]] [[Centcom Official]]=== | ||
Subordinate to the [[Captain]] while he is on the station. | Subordinate to the [[Captain]] while he is on the station. | ||
Depending on his rank, he may have the authority to dismiss the Captain from his position, or even outrank the Captain. Otherwise, he possesses no actual authority over anyone on station and is reliant on | Depending on his rank, he may have the authority to dismiss the Captain from his position, or even outrank the Captain. Otherwise, he possesses no actual authority over anyone on station and is reliant on ingratiating himself with the command staff. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' Suspicious Security Officers, non-compliant heads of staff and enemies of the corporation. | '''Main problems:''' Suspicious Security Officers, non-compliant heads of staff and enemies of the corporation. | ||
===[[File:Captain Ian.png| | ===[[File:Captain Ian.png|64px]] [[Ian|Captain Ian]]=== | ||
The Captain the station deserves. | The Captain the station deserves. | ||
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'''Main problems:''' Head of Personnel often incompetent and needs watching over. | '''Main problems:''' Head of Personnel often incompetent and needs watching over. | ||
[[Category:Jobs]] | [[Category:Jobs]] | ||