Ship Positions:

1. Ship Command: Ship Command is a term referring to the highest leadership on board of a spaceship. This would include the Captain, high ranking officers as well as a representative HODs (Head of Department) from each department on board the ship. The highest-in-command on a ship has always total say over everything in open military situations, without any exceptions.

Position Description Captain The Captain is the ultimate commander of the spaceship. He's responsible for its safe and efficient operation as long as he holds the position of Captain. All persons on board, including officers, crew, passengers and guests are under the Captain's authority and are his ultimate responsibility. For most situations, the Captain has the final say in nearly everything. Chief Officer The Chief Officer (CO) is second-in-command after the captain and also the head of the Bridge Department on a spaceship. The Chief Officer assumes command of the whole ship in the absence or incapacitation of the Captain. More details on the Chief Officer under the Bridge section. Second Officer The Second Officer is the General-On-Board (GOB). He's third-in-command and also head of the Military Department. The General assumes command of the whole ship in the absence or incapacitation of both the Captain and the Chief Officer. More details on the General under the Military section. Third Officer The Third Officer is the Chief Engineer (CE). He's fourth-in-command and also the head of the Engineering Department. The Chief Engineer assumes command of the whole ship in the absence or incapacitation of the Captain, the Chief Officer and the General. More details on the Chief Engineer under the Engineering section. Executive Committee The Executive Committee consists of representative HODs from all ship departments (Command Centre, Engineering, Military, Intelligence & Security, Research & Development, Medical, Finance & Operation Support). The Captain, Chief Officer, General-On-Board, Chief Engineer and Government Representative are also part of the Executive Committee. Although the Captain has the final say in almost everything, the Executive Committee has the power to veto the Captain's decision, if all members unanimously agree on a different course of action. Government Representative The Government Representative is rarely present on a spaceship. Normally, only on long-term or diplomatic missions is a Government Representative dispatched. Executive Admin Assistant The Executive Admin Assistant act as a personal assistant to the captain, handling paperworks for the Executive Committee and act as the liaison between ship command and other departments.

2. Command Centre: The Command Centre is a rather small department, but is critical to the operation of the vessel. The Command Centre is the platform from which the vessel is commanded and where most of the action happens. Main controls and the captain's chair are located there, making the Command Centre the most secured area of the ship, accessible only to a few with the right responsibility.

Position Description Chief Officer

The Chief Officer (CO) is second-in-command after the captain and a member of the Executive Committee. As head of the Command Centre Department, he coordinates the Command Centre crew and oversees all operations of the Command Centre, ensuring smooth flight operation outside of combat. During combat, he ensures that the captain's orders are obeyed.

Flight Pilot The Flight Pilot (FP) is the main controller of the ship. An experienced pilot is crucial for combat maneuver, going in and out of FTL travel, as well as docking / landing and taking off. Combat Pilot The Combat Pilot's or Co-Pilot's (CP) main responsibility is to assist the Flight Pilot during operation. On smaller ships, the Second Pilot would be in charge of the various weapon and shield systems, hence the name Combat Pilot. However, on true warships (everything bigger than a Destroyer) these systems would be too complex to be handled by just one person, in which case they would be operated by the Military Department instead. Relief Pilot Relief Pilots (RPs) are trained and experienced pilots that take over the post of FP and CP in periods, thereby guaranteeing enough rest hours for all pilots. In combat situations, the RPs are expected to support the pilots currently on duty to highen efficiency. Chief Navigator The Chief Navigator's (CN) primary responsibility is to be aware of ship position at all times. Responsibilities include planning the journey and advising the Captain or CO of estimated timing to destinations. The navigator is in charge of maintaining the spaceships starmaps, system scans, planetary maps and navigational equipment, mainly the ships sensors. Lookout Officer The Lookout Officer helps the CN with charting courses, as well ascalculations. They operate the ship's sesors, reading heat signatures, identifying nearby ships, bases, objects and potential hazards. Communication Officer The Communication Officers operate the Intercom (Internal Communication), as well as broadcasting system (for external communication). They also maintain contact with any crew members going on off-site missions. Normally, they are fluent in multiple languages, giving a way of communication without translators as intermediary. Command Centre Admin Assistant The Bridge Admin Assistant acts as a personal assistant to the CO, handling paperwork and acts as a liaison between the Command Centre Department and other Departments. Command Centre Crewman Includes all Crewman and Cadets, reporting to the Command Centre Department

3. Engineering: While maintenance does not sound like the most glorious of jobs, it is nonetheless of utmost importance on any starships. The Engineer Department is responsible to keep all systems running smoothly, providing repairs and upgrades when needed. When it comes to a survival situation, the Chief Engineer has as much as say, as the General-On-Board, if not more.

Position Description Chief Engineer The Chief Engineer (CE) oversees the Engineering Department. He's responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with all systems, machinery and equipment throughout the ship. The Chief Engineer is fourth-in-command and assumes command of the whole ship in the absence or incapacitation of the Captain, the CO and the GOB. On ships without a Military Department, the Chief Engineer is third-in-command. Lead Propulsion Engineer The Lead Propulsion Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the ship's propulsion systems, including the engine and all types of FTL-Drives on the spaceship. The high level of expertise, as well as responsibility, required for this role, means that the Head Propulsion Engineer is second in command in the Engineering team. Lead Life Support Engineer The Lead Life Support Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the ship's life support systems of any type. Lead Electrical Engineer The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and distribution of the power network within the ship including main & sub power generators, backup power systems and any other alternative power sources. Lead IT Engineer The Lead IT Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of all computer systems on board. Lead Combat Systems Engineer The Lead Combat Systems Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of on board combat's systems including offensive and defensive systems. Lead Equipment & Vehicle Engineer The Lead Equipment & Vehicle Engineer is responsible for the maintenance personnel equipment like guns, armor and other devices, as well as on board vehicle like land cruisers, fighter ships and escape pods. Engineering Admin Assistant The Engineering Admin Assistant acts as a personal assistant to the Chief Engineer, handling paper works and act as a liaison between the Engineering Department and other Departments. Engineering Crewman Includes all Senior & Junior Engineers, as well as Engineering Cadets reporting to the Engineering Department

4. Military: The Military Department is only available on warships (bigger than a Destroyer). The Department handles the combat capability of the vessel, operates and maintains weapons and shield systems, as well as any combat vehicles.

Position Description General On Board (GOB)/ Chief Military Officer (CMO) On warships, the general, while technically under the command of the Captain, is in fact part of the ground forces and the space troopers of the military. As such, he reports directly to a different higher chain command, hence the name General On Board (GOB). Military orders are often classified and sometimes can even contradict with directives from the Captain. On private military or mercenary spaceships, this position is simply called Chief Military Officer. The GOB is often third-in-command and assumes command of the whole ship in the absence or incapacitation of the Captain and the CO. Gun Commander The Gun Commander is responsible for the manning of the offensive and defensive systems of a spaceship, calculation and providing of weapon courses and the control of weapon stocks. Wing Commander The Wing Commander is responsible for one of the ground forces wings available on the ship. This position only exists on ships bigger than a Battlecruiser. Force Commander The Force Commander is the commander of one battleforce of the spaceships military. Space Troopers Commander The Space Troopers Commander is responsible for all Space troopers on board of the spaceship. Space Troopers are special forces, specifically trained to fight in space and take over hostile spaceships. Space Troopers are normally only found on ships with the size of a Destroyer or bigger. Military Admin Assistant The Military Admin Assistant acts as a personal assistant to the General On Board, is handling paperwork and acts as a liaison between the Military Department and other Departments. Military Crewman Includes all soldiers on a spaceship, operating for another military arm than the space forces.

5. Intelligence & Security: Intel & Security provides on board security both in the physical space and the cyber space. They operate the surveillance camera system and act as on board police force on large civilian ships. On warships they also analyze enemies data and provide counter espionage measures.

Position Description Chief of Security (COS) The Chief of Security (COS) oversees the Intelligence & Security Department. He's responsible to stop any knowledge about the own spaceship from slipping and gathering intel about everything that could be a factor in the ships future. Intelligence Secretariat The Intelligence Secretariat acts as a safeguard of critical information and storage of gained intel on others. Furthermore is it handling paperwork and acting as liaison between the Intelligence & Security Department and other Departments. Chief Analyst The Chief Analyst is responsible for oversseing and analysing gained data from sources outside of the spaceship. Chief Investigator The Chief Investigator is responsible for keeping taps on the own crew, as well as uncovering of conspiracies or other legal breaches of the ship protocol. Chief Warden The Chief Wardem is responsible for upkeeping order on the ship and guarding ship locations of higher importance. Security Supervisor The Security Supervisor is responsible for upkeeping ship security in any physical situation and is able to overrule everyone in the Intelligence & Security Department, but the COS in case of a physical security breach. Cyber Security Supervisor The Security Supervisor is responsible for upkeeping ship security in any technological situation and is able to overrule everyone in the Intelligence & Security Department, but the COS in case of a technological security breach. Security Agent Includes all security guards, data analysts, cyber security specialists, etc.

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6. Research & Development: The Research & Development Department is responsible for all scientific purposes and problems that may arise on a spaceship.Except from research ships or long-time expeditions, this Department is often understaffed and sometimes, especially in wartimes, doesn't even exist on some warships.

Position Description Chief Science Officer (CSO) The Chief Science Officer (CSO) oversees the entire Research & Developement Department. He's responsible for clearing all scientific problems acting up on a spaceship. Head of Physics The Head of Physics is responsible for every physical problem that arises during the journey, that the normal crewmembers are unable to handle. Head of Chemistry The Head of Chemistry is responsible for every chemical problem that arises during the journey, that the normal crewmembers are unable to handle, as well as for analysing the atmosphere of planets. Head of Biology The Head of Biology is responsible for every biological problem that arises during the journey, that the normal crewmembers are unable to handle, as well as for analysing the biosphere of planets. Head of Astronomy & Geoscience The Head of Astronomy & Geoscienceis responsible for every biological problem that arises during the journey, that the normal crewmembers are unable to handle, as well as for analysing celestial bodies and their geography at large. Research & Development Admin Assistant The Research & Development Admin Assistant acts as a personal assistant to the Chief Science Officer, is handling paperwork and acts as a liaison between the Research & Development Department and other Departments. Researcher / Scientist Includes all Junior and Senior Researchers, as well as Research & Development Cadets reporting to the Research & Development Department.

7. Medical: The Medical Department provides health care services and gives necessary treatments for the sick and wounded.

Position Description Chief Medical Officer (CMO) The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees the entire Medical Department. He's responsible for the health of the every being on the spaceship, with few exceptions. Chief Doctor The Chief Doctor is responsible for all health problems on the spaceship, with a disease as their origin. Lead Surgeon The Lead Surgeon is responsible for all surgical procedures on the spaceship. Lead Psychologist The Lead Psycologist is responsible for all psychological procedures on the spaceship. Lead Medic The Lead Medic is responsible for every in-battle deployment and emergencies. Medical Admin Assistant The Medical Admin Assistantacts as a personal assistant to the Chief Medical Officer, is handling paperwork and acts as a liaison between the medical Department and other Departments. Medical Crewman Including nurses, medics, doctors, etc.

8. Finance & Operation Support: The Finance & Operation Support Department are there to take care of the bureaucratic and economic hurdles of a spaceship and to keep an eye on the financial situation of the ship, as well as general logistics.

Position Description Chief of Staff (SOS) The Chief of Staff (SOS) oversees the entire Finance & Operation Support Department. He's responsible for organising the spaceship's finances, supplies and general logistics. Legal Advisor The Legal Advisor is more of a representative of the law on board of a spaceship. While he can file complaints, arranging court hearings and report the ships crew to the government upon reaching a dock, there is no real power behind the position. Quartermaster The Quartermaster is responsible for the spaceships warehouses and their contents, as well as cataloguing the sapceships inventory, sustained damages and replacements, etc. Finance Manager The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the spaceships finances. Human Resources Manager The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing problems between the crew of the spaceship. Logistics Manager The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the spaceships overall logistics based on the data relayed to him from the other Managers and the Quartermaster. Clerk Includes all bureaucrats on the spaceship.

Military Acronyms:

Acronym Description PT Physical Training. Key to military readiness, service members will be expected to meet fitness standards throughout their enlistment. FOB Forward Operating Base. A temporary, secured operational position that supports strategic goals and tactical objectives. PCS Permanent Change of Station. The relocation of an active-duty service member to a different duty location. Service members may PCS every few years. TDY Temporary Duty Station. A temporary assignment at a location other than a service member’s permanent duty station. ASAP As Soon As Possible ETA Estimated Time of Arrival PDC Point Defence POI

Point Of Interest FSF

Federation Space Fleet

Spaceship Types:

Ship Class Ship Category Patrolship Gunboat Cutter Gunboat Corvette Escortship Frigate Escortship Destroyer Escortship Cruiser Capital Ship Battlecruiser Capital Ship (Hybrid Ship - Cruiser / Battleship) Carriership Capital Ship (Hybrid Ship - Battleship) Battleship

Capital Ship Super Battleship

Capital Ship Juggernout Capital Ship (Hybrid Ship - Super Battleship)

Space Combat Range:

Range Distance Example Adjacent less than 1 km Docked ships Close 1 km - 10 km Nearby vessels Short 10 km - 1,250 km Ships in same orbital path Medium 1,250 km - 10,000 km Surface to orbit Long 10,000 km - 25,000 km Near a planet Very Long 25,000 km - 50,000 km Within weapon range (barely) Distant more than 50,000 km Outside of weapon range