Departments & Positions

• Command (Primary Manifest)

  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.
  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.
  Mission Advisor		Advises the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer on mission-specific areas of importance. Many times, the Mission Advisor knows just as much about the mission as the CO and XO do, if not even more. He or she also performs mission-specific tasks, and can take on any roles that a mission requires him or her to do. Concurrently holds another position, except in rare circumstances.

• Bridge & Helm (Primary Manifest)

  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 Helm 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. Chief Helm will traditionally serve on the Bridge during the Alpha Shift time.
  Assistant Chief Helm Officer		The Assistant Chief Helm Officer is the second senior most CONN Officer aboard and reports directly to the Chief Helm Officer. Typically the Assistant Chief will take the Beta or Delta shift times.
  Helm 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.
  Chief of the Boat		Oversees the general conditions of the ship and its crew, reports to the Commanding Officer on the well-being of vessel and people within.
  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.
  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.
  Support Craft Pilot		All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) but excluding fighters are flown by Support Craft Pilots. This is often the proving ground for pilots until they earn a berth on a starship as a Flight Control Officer. They report to the Chief Support Craft Pilot.

  • Starfighter Wing

    The best pilots in Starfleet, they are responsible for piloting the starfighters in ship-to-ship battles, as well as providing escort for shuttles, and runabouts.

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    Starfighter Wing Commander		The Wing Commander is in charge of all things related to his group's fighters, generally a responsibility of over starfighters. As well, the commander is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the group on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering. The Wing Commander reports to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.
    Starfighter Pilot		Specialized pilot, trained in all areas and aspects of fighter combat. They are also familiar with runabouts, shuttles and transports. To be a fighter pilot the pilot must hold a rank from within the Warrant Officer Ranks or commissioned ranks. Reports to the Flight Leader.
    Deck Chief		Head of the Flight's Enlisted Maintenance Personnel

• USS Palatine

  For the crew of the USS Palatine, the Pandora's supply and sister ship.

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  USS Palatine Commanding Officer		Consisting of ultra-fast, modern Vesta Class ships that can be deployed to support Federation vessels in need of assistance or defence. Utilising their slipstream warp drive to rapidly respond to any vessel in distress, the Team can travel long distances very quickly to aid and protect any Federation personnel, ships, stations, or planets.
  USS Palatine Crew		Crew member of the USS Palatine

• Security & Tactical (Primary Manifest)

  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 of Security’s duty is to ensure the protection of ship and crew.
  Assistant Chief Security 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.
  Assistant Chief Tactical Officer		Assistant Chief Tactical Officer oversees the operation of the ship's defensive and weaponry technology, in addition to handling the tactical Bridge station if required.
  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.
  Brig Officer		The Brig Officer is a Security Officer who has chosen to specialize in a specific role. S/he guards the brig and its cells. But there are other duties associated with this post as well. S/he is responsible for any prisoner transport, and the questioning of prisoners. Often Brig Officers have a good knowledge of forcefield technology, and are experts in escaping such confinements.
  Master-at-Arms		The Master-at-Arms trains and supervises Security crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Security personnel; supervises weapons locker access and firearm deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief of Security if so ordered. The Master-at-Arms reports to the Chief of Security.

• Federation & Others (Secondary Manifest)

  For characters within the Expanse

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  Starfleet (Offboard)		For all Starfleet personnel.
  Civilians (Offboard)		Civilians of the Federation or other species.

  • Pithos Station / Hesiod System

    Members of the Hesiod species or Pithos Research Facility

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    Pithos Research Facility		Member of the Pithos Research Facility on Hesiod Green
    Hesiod		Indigenous inhabitant of Hesiod Blue or Green

  • Paradise Outpost

    Characters onboard the Paradise Outpost station within the Inconnu Expanse. http://pandora.bravofleet.com/index.php/wiki/view/page/7

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    Station Chief		Owner and manager of Paradise Station
    Paradise Resident

  • Mendazians

    The Mendazians were a humanoid race from the planet Salvaxe, located within the Inconnu Expanse. Starfleet first observed the planet during the USS Merrimack’s initial crossing of the region in 2376, noting they were a non space-faring but technologically advanced race, entirely self-contained in their quiet pocket of the Expanse.

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    Salvaxe Leader		Leader of the Planet Salvaxe, home of the Mendazians
    Salvaxe Citizen		Citizen of the planet Salvaxe, home to the Mendazians.

  • The Ravagers

    This group of aggressive raiders, which reside just inside the Expanse along the Inconnu Corridor, were first encountered by the USS Lakota and USS Freedom in 2384 during the first failed attempt to enter the Expanse. Referred to as the Ravagers by the Expanse’s other denizens, they have grown in influence, strength and ferocity in recent years and are suspected to be behind the loss of Deep Space 7.

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    Ravager Commander		Commander of the Ravager fleet and captain of the Carnage - the lead ship and main cargo vessel for the bandits.
    Ravager		Member of the Ravagers and crew member of the Carnage.

• Operations (Primary Manifest)

  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.
  Supply Officer		The Chief Supply Officer (sometimes known as the Chief Logistics Officer) is the senior most officer in their field. They perform executive level duties working closely with the starship's Command staff and other Department Heads to ensure the needs of the ship and crew are met. These duties include but are not limited to: - Inventory Management - Materials Procurement - Personnel Transportation - Distribution Systems - Dylthium Management - Power Consumption - Food Rationing Supply and Logistics Officers duties include: - Analyzing the demands for supplies and forecast future needs - Managing the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of supplies and equipment - Studying ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently - Determining the fastest, most efficient ways to transport cargo or personnel - Overseeing the handling of special items, such as medicine and explosives
  Quartermaster		The Quartermaster specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to personnel aboard the vessel. In addition, the Quartermaster controls all physical assignments to quarters throughout the vessel.
  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 Chief is responsible for all transports to and from other ships and any planetary bodies. When transporting is not going on, the Transporter Chief 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.

• Engineering (Primary Manifest)

  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.
  Engineering Officer		Engineers are the backbone of the Engineering Corps and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel.
  Communications Specialist		The Communications Specialist is a specialized engineer. Communication aboard a ship or facility takes two basic forms, voice and data. Both are handled by the onboard computer system and dedicated hardware. The vastness and complexity of this system requires a dedicated team to maintain the system. The Communications Specialist is the officer in charge of this team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned to the team by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Communications Specialist reports to the Asst. and Chief Engineer.
  Computer Systems Specialist		The Computer Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The new generation of Computer systems are highly developed. This system needs much maintenance and the Computer 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.
  Matter/Energy Systems Specialist		The Matter / Energy Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. All aspect of matter energy transfers with the sole exception of the warp drive systems are handled by the Matter/Energy Systems Specialist. Such areas involved are transporter and replicator systems. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist is the Officer in charge of a small team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Propulsion Specialist		Specializing in impulse and warp propulsion, these specialists are often specific to even a single class of ship due to the complexity of warp and impulse systems.
  Structural/Environmental Specialist		The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. From a small ship/facility to a large one, all requires constant monitoring. The hull, bulkheads, walls, Jeffrey's tubes, turbolifts, structural integrity field, internal dampening field, and environmental systems are all monitored and maintained by this officer and his/her team. The team assigned to the Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist reports to the Asst and Chief Engineer.

• Science (Primary Manifest)

  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.
  Alien Archaeologist/Anthropologist		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Alien Culture Section. This role involves the study of all newly discovered alien species and life forms, from the long dead to thriving. Their knowledge also involves current known alien species. Has close ties to the Historian. Answers to the Chief Science Officer and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Biologist		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and many more Life Sciences. On larger ships there many be a number of Science Officers within this section, under the lead of the Biologist.
  Language Specialist		Specialized Communications Officer in charge of the Linguistics section. This role involves the study of new and old languages and text in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Chief Communications Officer (if present) or the Chief and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Stellar Cartographer		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Stellar Cartography bay. This role entails the mapping of all spatial phenomenon, and the implications of such phenomenon. Has close ties with the Physicist and Astrometrics Officer.

• Medical (Primary Manifest)

  The medical department is responsible for the physical and mental 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.
  Medical Officer		Medical Officer undertake the majority of the work aboard the ship/facility, examining the crew, and administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief Medical Officer also run the other Medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer.
  Counsellor		Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of Starfleet medical. The 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. The Chief Counselor is considered a member of the Senior Staff. S/he is responsible for the crew in his/her department. The Chief Counselor is the Counselor with the highest rank and most experience.
  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.

• Intelligence (Primary Manifest)

  The Intelligence department is responsible for gathering and providing intelligence as it becomes possible during a mission; during covert missions, the intelligence department also takes a more active role, providing the necessary classified and other information.

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  Chief Intelligence Officer		Responsible for managing the intelligence department in its various facets, the Chief Intelligence officer often assists the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis, and then acts as a channel of information to the CO and bridge crew during combat situations.
  Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer		Responsible for aiding the Chief Intelligence Officer in managing the intelligence department in its various facets, often assisting the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis.
  Intelligence Officer		Responsible for gathering intelligence, an Intelligence officer has the patience to read through a database for hours on end, and the cunning to coax information from an unwilling giver. S/he must provide this information to the Chief Intelligence officer as it becomes needed.
  Infiltration Specialist		The Infiltration Specialist is trained the arts of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy instillations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather intel, or if needed plant explosives, and even in times of war capture of enemy personnel. The Infiltration Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer.
  Encryption Specialist		This NCO takes submitted Intelligence reports and runs them through algorithms, checking for keywords that denote mistyped classification and then puts the report into crypto form and sends them through the proper channels of communication to either on board ship consoles or off board to who ever needs to receive it. The Encryption Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer.
  Security Investigations Officer		The Special Investigations Officer is an Enlisted Officer. S/He fulfills the role of a special investigator or detective when dealing with Starfleet matters aboard ship or on a planet. Coordinates with the Chief Intelligence Officer and the Chief Security Officer on all investigations as needed.

  • Rapid Response Unit

    Using the USS Pandora’s sensor pod, the ship receives a constant stream of alerts from across Starfleet’s emergency subspace network. The Rapid Response Unit is responsible for monitoring the network and responding when a situation requires the Pandora’s presence. The Unit has the Network Pod, an interactive station that gives a wide visual display of the network communications and allows the Dispatcher to accept an alert or allocate the case to another vessel in the Fleet.

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    Rapid Response Dispatcher		The Dispatcher is manned at the Network Pod, an interactive station with a wide visual display of all communications on the Starfleet emergency subspace network. Officers must be skilled in handling the constant stream of alerts coming through on the Pod, and have the required training on knowing when to respond to an event. Dispatch officers take shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage of the network. Dispatchers will also provide regular reports to the ship on current events.
    Rapid Response Network Engineer		Responsible for liaising with Engineering and Operations to ensure the constant stream of communications continues into the ship and into the Network POD.
    Rapid Response Investigator		If the Dispatcher requires further information on a subspace alert, they may choose to divert the alert to an Investigator to complete a further report for the ship. This report will determine if the ship chooses to respond to an event.

• Diplomats (Primary Manifest)

  Responsible for representing the Federation and its interest, members of the Diplomatic Corps are members of the civilian branch of the Federation.

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  Chief Diplomatic Officer		The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war. S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation. The Chief Diplomatic Officer is in charge of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. He or she oversees the operation of it, as well as makes sure everything in that department is carried out according to Starfleet Regulations.
  Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer		The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war. S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer aiding in official functions as prescribed by protocol, performing administrative duties, and other tasks as directed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer, as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation. The Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer is the second-in-command of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. If necessary, he or she can take the place of the Chief Diplomatic Officer on a temporary or permanent basis.
  Diplomatic Officer		The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war. S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer aiding in official functions as prescribed by protocol, performing administrative duties, and other tasks as directed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer and/or Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer as well a diplomatic advice on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.
  Federation Legal Advisor		S/he responds to the Ship/Base's Chief Diplomatic Officer, and is required to be able to stand in and run the Diplomatic Department as required should the Chief Diplomatic Officer be absent for any reason. The Aide must therefore be versed in all Diplomatic information regarding the current status of the Federation and its aligned and non aligned neighbours.
  Translation Specialist		The Translation Specialist is a person capable of translating written and spoken languages in real-time. They often have roles of interpreters and mediators due to their extensive linguistic capabilities. Translation Specialist reports to the Language Specialist. Although s/he is considered a Communications Officer the position also has close ties to the diplomacy. Under diplomacy the Translation Specialist is charged with the translation of any language, living or dead, that may be encountered by a vessel/base that the Universal Translator system can not interpret. These individuals are adept at using various decryption techniques to aid in the deciphering of such languages. These individuals are qualified to undertake any tasks that could be asked of a general Diplomatic Officer; however they specialize in the linguistic aspect of this department.

• Research (Primary Manifest)

  The Research departments are attached to long deep-space missions, with the aim of studying a range of fields under a specific direction. Research can liaise and connect with any other department on the ship, as determined by the current research project underway. The Pandora's Research department is currently focused on a joint Medical and Science investigation of the Inconnu Expanse, looking at alien biology and anthropology, medical effects of gravitational storms, stellar cartography and astrometric mapping, and the geological study of life-sustaining planets.

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  Chief Research Officer		Typically attached to a ship by the Federation, to perform a specific field of study during a specific mission. The CRO manages the department, staff, and research project at hand, as well as liaises with other departments as necessary. Research departments are attached to long deep-space missions, with the aim of studying a range of fields under a specific direction. Research can liaise and connect with any other department on the ship, as determined by the current research project underway.
  Assistant Chief Research Officer		Assists the CRO with the management and operations of the Research Department, and analysis of data gathered by the project. The Assistant often take part in specific analysis of important data along with the Chief, however spends most time overseeing current project and their section heads.
  Researcher		Part of the Research Team, a Researcher carries out specific tasks as given by the CRO and ACRO, as well as analyses data gathered by the team.

• Civilians (Primary Manifest)

  Civilians play an important role in Starfleet. Many civilian specialists across a number of fields work on occasion with Starfleet personnel as a Mission Specialist. In other cases, extra ship and station duties, such as running the ship's lounge, are outsourced to a civilian contract.
  
  Civilians may also be family members and friends of crew, temporary passengers, observers or special guests onboard the ship.

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  Civilian Affairs Coordinator		Oversees the coordination of all civilian services on the ship.
  Passenger		Passengers are civilian personnel onboard the ship, who currently hold no serving position within the ship's crew. Passengers can be friends or family members of crew, visiting dignitaries, retired Starfleet officers, or service staff.
  Education Administrator		The Education Administrator oversees the Pandora's school, daycare, and civilian training operations. Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the ship's educational programs, hiring and management of teaching staff, and reporting to the Chief of Operations.
  Teacher		Civilian position, responsible for the education of the ship's children or adult students. Reports to the Education Administrator.

  • Recreation

    For a deep-space, long-haul mission, Starfleet has improved and expanded upon the recreational facilities of the Luna Class vessel. Whereas typical ships will have a Mess Hall and Holodecks, the USS Pandora has entire level dedicated to dining, leisure, and other Earthly delights to make our extended missions a little easier.

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    Morale Officer		Responsible for keeping the morale of the crew high. Delivers regular reports on morale to the Executive Officer. The Morale Officer plans activities that will keep the crew's morale and demeanor up. If any crew member is having problems, the Morale Officer can assist that crew member.
    Recreation Manager		The Recreation Director works under the Chief Morale Officer to help facilitate entertainment programs and activities onboard the ship, to better the crew's harmony and socialising during the long journey.
    Recreation Deck Staff