Departments & Positions

• Command (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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		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		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.
  Commanding Officer		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.
  Second 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.
  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.

• Flight Control (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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.
  Flight Control Officer		Originally know 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 computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. Flight Control Officers report 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.

• Security & Tactical (USS Tesla - Crew)

  Merging the responsibilities of ship-to-ship and personnel combat into a single department, the security & tactical department 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 Security/Tactical Officer		The Assistant Chief Security Officer is sometimes called Deputy of Security. S/he assists the Chief of Security in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters. If required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Security department.
  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.
  Tactical Officer		The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Tactical Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, and analysis and tactical planning of current missions. Very often Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small unit tactics.
  Gunners Mate		The Gunner's mate are a part of the ships crew who operate and maintain the weapons systems, such as phasers and torpedo launchers, aboard Starfleet vessels and facilities. The Gunners mate reports to the Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer
  Security Team Leader		There are senior enlisted officers on each vessel who serve as Security Team Leaders. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Security and his/her Deputy and mostly provide direct supervision to the crew that guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation.

• Operations (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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		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.
  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 Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
  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.
  Transporter Specialist		The Transporter Specialist is responsible for all transports to and from other ships and any planetary bodies. When transporting is not going on, the Transporter Specialist is responsible for keeping the transporters running at peak efficiency. The team assigned to the Transporter Chief is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Transporter Chief reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Transporter Crewman		The Transporter Crewman assists with all transports to and from other ships and any planetary bodies. When transporting is not going on, the Transporter Crewman is responsible for carrying out maintenance on the transporters.
  Cargo Specialist		The Cargo Specialist is responsible for maintaining the ships cargo bays. They also maintain the ships inventory and record all incoming and outgoing cargo. They make sure all departments have enough space to store their equipment and supplies and ensure that all inventory is delivered to the correct department at the correct time. The cargo specialist reports to the Quartermaster.
  Operations Crewman		The Quartermaster and Boatswain cannot man their station at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain them to ensure ship operations. The Operations Crewmen are thus assistants to the Quartermaster and Boatswain, fulfilling their duties when required. The Operations Crewman reports to the Quartermaster and Boatswain.

• Engineering (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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 Engineering Officer		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 Engineering Officer		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's Assistant		Engineers Assistants are part of the Engineering Corps and provide advice and assistance to the senior engineering crew of ship or facility and assist with maintaining and repairing the ship or facility.
  Engineer's Mate		The Engineer's Mate is a NCO (sometimes civilian) responsible for the training and supervision of crewmen within the engineering department. They are experienced in the fields of departmental operations, repairs, protocols, and are assigned with maintaining departmental duty assignments and oversees all specimen preparation, cataloging, and storage. The Engineer's Mate is qualified to become Assistant Chief Engineering Officer if ordered and reports directly to the Chief Engineering Officer.
  Systems Specialist		The Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The new generation of ships systems are highly developed. This system needs much maintenance and the Systems Specialist was introduced to relieve the Science Officer, whose duty this was in the very early days. A small team is assigned to the Computer Systems Specialist, which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Computer Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Damage Control Specialist		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.
  Electronics Specialist		The Electronics Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The Electronics Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Drive Technician		Specializing in propulsion systems, these technicians are responsible for the maintenance and performance of their vessels propulsion systems.
  Maintenance Specialist		The Maintenance Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The Maintenance Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Electronics Technician		Electronics Technician is a specialist technician. They report to the Electronics Specialist.
  Maintenance Technician		The Maintenance Technician is a crew member responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of a vessel or facility. They report to the Maintenance Specialist.
  Damage Control Technician		The Damage Control Technician is a crew member who has started to specialise in damage control and repair. They report to the Damage Control Specialist.
  Emergency Engineering Hologram (EEH)		The EEH or Emergency Engineering Hologram is a short term supplement to the Engineering staff of a ship or facility.

• Science (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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		There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer and his Assistant. Assignments include work for the Specialized Section heads, as well as duties for work being carried out by the Chief and Assistant.
  Astrometrics 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.
  Astrometrics Specialist		Specialized Science Officer working in 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.
  Science Technician		The Science Technician is a specialised crewman who works in the science department. They are responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment within the science department. They are also on call to assist with any experiments and activities carried out by the science department. They report to the Chief and Assistant Chief Science Officer.

• Medical (USS Tesla - Crew)

  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.
  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.
  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.
  Holographic Counselor		Installed on Starships where it is not practical to have a full time Counselor. The Holographic Counselor takes on the responsibilities of a regular Counselor and is considered part of Starfleet medical. The Holographic 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.
  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.
  Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH)		The EMH or Emergency Medical Hologram is a short term supplement to the medical staff of a ship or facility.
  Medical Technician		The Medical Technician is an enlisted crew member assigned to sickbay. Their work includes cleaning and maintaining sickbays equipment and facilities. Their duties also include assisting with basic patient care such as checking vitals and providing nutrition and assisting with personal grooming. They report to the Chief and Assistant Chief Medical Officer

• Guest Stars (USS Tesla - Crew)

  These are people who appear in our posts from time to time. Coming from all over the universe they may not be members of the Tesla crew but they're still important.

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  Holographic Bartender		Hologram programed to tend bar in the officers lounge.
  USS Eagle Commanding Officer		Commanding Officer of TF72 ship the USS Eagle.
  Task Force 72 Commanding Officer		A Task Force Commanding Officer is in direct charge of up to two dozen starships and starbases of various classes within their Task Force.
  Federation News Network Reporter		A reporter for the Federation News Network.
  Q		A member of the Q Continuum who began to pop up on the USS Tesla and in the Orion Sector during the mission 'Q the Music'. Q has popped up seemingly for his own amusement and can either help or hinder the crew of the Tesla.