Warden: Difference between revisions

|guides = [[Guide to security]], [[Space Law]], [[Guide to Trials]], [[Paper_BBCode#For_the_Warden|a few forms]]

|quote = Eh? No sir, the armory's fine, see- Oh bugger.

The Warden is a member of the security staff, responsible for the [[Brig]], the [[Prison Wing]] and the prisoners. Also charged with minding the [[Armory]]

Half of your job is to look after the prisoners, make sure they don't die or get [[Shitcurity|unfair]] [[Space Law|sentences]], and make sure they don't escape. The other half of your job is to arm security with weapons in times of war. You are not a [[Security Officer]] and do not have to go outside of the brig (and really should not go out of the brig). '''Stay in the brig.'''

If you have no prisoners to watch out for, you should be coordinating the security officers over the security radio channel.  People often make accusations of crime on the radio that you can follow up on.  You can ensure all arrest records are filled in with this and with information from the security radio channel to make sure officers don't wonder why a particular person is wanted.  You can also check on the [[Computers#Security_Cameras|cameras]] for reported disturbances and update the records of anyone involved (which should be done regularly).  Your fellow officers will appreciate your help in sending them where they can make a difference. You really have the opportunity to make Security run like a well-oiled machine.

Just give the detective space, he's a loose cannon that runs around and scans for prints. In the rare cases where they do drag someone in, they'll need help with the brig timers and securing evidence.  Since almost anyone (even lawyers) with brig access has access to evidence storage, the more dangerous evidence should go in the appropriate locker in the armory.

Given the ever-present threat of prison breaks and riots, a skilled Warden is a well-equipped warden. Your locker contains a spare taser, a box of flashbangs and some extra zip ties. Stuff some of that in your bag. Also consider grabbing a laser weapon: being next to the armoury is no use if somebody has blown up the APC and you can't get through the now de-powered windoors to stop them cleaning the place out.  

There are also some pieces of kit to help you out.  Barricades are excellent if someone has broken the brig doors with a cryptographic sequencer, and portable flashers, although they have limited charge, are very useful at stopping poorly equipped attackers or budding escapees.  You also have a toolbox to help you install the flashers and make other basic adjustments.  Make sure no one gets your ID, and that you know who the [[Head of Security]] is (in the very real case that someone murders them and steals their identity). Your ID is a high-value target, so make sure no one gets their grubby hands on it.

Don't forget your small supply of firing pins, which are the only way to make a usable gun from Research and Development.  Don't be too stingy: if you help the [[Research Director]], they might give you some nice toys later on.   

=====Chemical Implants=====

These will allow you to inject up to 50 units of toxins into the subject at any time from the Prisoner Management Console in your office. May be loaded with sedatives instead. For larger doses, subject may be implanted multiple times.

 

=====Tracking Implants======

These will allow you to detect if the subject is nearby using the locator device provided. Also leaves a blinking red dot if the subject is observed with a [[Hud#Security_HUD_Icons|Security HUD]]

 

=====Loyalty Implants=====

Prevent the subject from being brainwashed by [[Revolution|commies]], [[Cult|zealots]], and [[Gang War|mobsters]].  They also revert the effects of [[Revolution|some]] [[Gang War|conversions]].  If someone resists them, they're either a ringleader or [[Shadowling|something much worse]].  More can be ordered in the [[Cargo Bay]], albeit at an extremely high cost. Ensure all security personnel are loyalty implanted by checking your [[Hud#Security_HUD_Icons|Security HUD]].

Sitting at your desk is alright, but you should make sure to scan the cell blocks every once in a while to make sure no one is hurt in the cells, or that no one has broken in. Your job is to protect all of security from people busting in, or out. A quick sweep every few minutes should be fine, being a warden is a mostly relaxing job, just make sure to stun anyone who looks suspicious in the brig (or security office area) and hold them till the head of security comes. Remember, DISARM FIRST, kill if that's your only option.

If you are going to sit around, the least you can do is update the security records for your prisoners and anyone mentioned on the radio.

If you do not pay attention, sometimes the Prison Wing may become a death camp. Periodically check it and make sure [[security officers|shitcurity]], space carp, [[changelings|other traitors]], or micrometeors aren't abusing the prisoners.

Should the situation inside the prison get too messy, you always have the option to release N2O gas into the holding area. There are two canisters of the stuff near the gulag shuttle. Drag the canister into the brig, don your internals and let 'er rip. Be sure to alert your comrades in arms about the change of atmosphere though.