Departments & Positions
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Command & Bridge (USS Joshua Norton)
This department consists of the command team, and the people needed to run the bridge of the ship.
Commanding Officer Ultimately responsible for the ship and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior Intelligence officer aboard a vessel. They are responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet Intelligence, 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. They are also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty. As with every member of the crew, the Executive Officer is a fully trained Intelligence officer. Operations Analyst The Operations Analyst is responsible for the processing and understanding of data and information gathered from the field to produce key mission documents and to report on any trends or patterns that emerge. They do this by using their extensive research and analysis abilities (including statistics). This enables for a fuller understanding of the mission the crew is involved in. As well as this, they are responsible for mission research and the dissemination of this to the field teams.
While aboard ship, the Analyst performs operations duties.Pilot The Pilot is a fully trained Intelligence officer who is responsible for helm control of the ship as well as piloting or controlling a number of vehicles while on operational deployment. -
Tactical & Security (USS Joshua Norton)
This department in in charge of ship security, and field operations planning.
Chief Tactical & Security Officer The Chief Tactical & Security Officer is a fully trained Intelligence officer who is responsible for all tactical and security needs aboard the ship.
They are also responsible for advising the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer on mission-specific areas of importance. Many times, the Chief Tactical & Security Officer knows just as much about the mission as the CO and XO do, if not even more. They also perform mission-specific tasks, and can take on any role that a mission requires them to do.Reconnaissance Specialist The Reconnaissance Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer who obtains, distributes, and shares vital combat and field information on the enemy, and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions. They work closely with the infiltration officer and the chief tactical officer, to help plan field missions.
While aboard on the ship, the Reconnaissance Specialist acts as a member of ship security.Infiltration Specialist The Infiltration Specialist is an Intelligence officer specialized in the arts of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy installations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather intel, or if needed co-ordinate with other operatives for the necessary mission objectives, and even in times of war capture enemy personnel.
While aboard the ship, the Infiltration Specialist acts as a member of ship security.Demolition Specialist The Demolition Specialist is an Intelligence officer trained in the use of numerous explosive ordnances. They are an expert in the use of explosives for demolitions, clearing, and combat related purposes.
While aboard the ship, they are responsible for assisting in the analysis of any damage caused by explosions, particularly in determining what may have caused them, the training of the crew for effective use of explosives on missions, and the planning of tactical, rescue, and miscellaneous use of explosive charges. In addition, they assist with security related matters aboard the ship.Weapons Specialist The Weapons Specialist is an Intelligence officer specifically trained in weapons use and maintenance. They are an expert marksman, and are proficient in the use of small and large firearms; utilizing these skills in the field for offensive support.
While aboard the ship, they are responsible for ensuring all the crew remain firearms certified and provide training for specialized weapons to be used on missions. In addition, they take the role of ship armourer.Security Crewman Security Crewman is a position for a mid-level to senior Intelligence NCO. Security crewmen are expected to assist with all General Security Department tasks including combat, patrols and detention, be well versed in Starfleet security protocols and assist security officers with specific tasks such as handling, checking and dispensing personal weapons And performing less specialized and support roles in field missions. -
Engineering (USS Joshua Norton)
This department is responsible for the performance and maintenance of the ship, and equipment used by the crew.
Chief Engineering Officer The Chief Engineer is a fully trained Intelligence officer and is responsible for the condition of all systems and equipment on board a Starfleet ship or facility. They oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of all equipment. They also co-ordinate repairs during crisis situations.
The Chief Engineer is not only the department head but also a senior officer, responsible for all the crew members in their department and maintenance of the duty rosters.Research & Development Specialist The Research and Development Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer responsible for the creation and distribution of tools and devices used in the field. These devices can range from simple supplies such as clothing, to cleverly disguised standard equipment such as communicators and PADDs, to concealed weapons and specialized tools for unique situations. In the field, this officer is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and training on use of all communications and bugging devices. Engineering Officer (Computer & Communications Specialist) The Computer & Communications Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer responsible for the maintenance and optimization of the ship's computer core and communication systems. Communications aboard a ship or facility take two basic forms, voice and data; both are handled by the on board computer system and dedicated hardware. In the field, their responsibilities include coordinating with the Cryptographer to gain access to computer systems, remote control of systems run by a computer core, as well as advising the field team for interfacing with foreign computer systems. Engineering Officer (Energy, Propulsion & Life-support Specialist) The Energy, Propulsion & Life-support Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer responsible for all power systems on the ship, as well as advising the field teams on how to disable, re-enable, and modify power and propulsion systems. In addition, the hull, bulkheads, walls, Jefferies tubes, turbolifts, structural integrity field, internal dampening field, and environmental systems are all monitored and maintained by this officer. They are also responsible for advising field teams on interactions with and weaknesses of alien structural, power, propulsion and environmental systems. Holographic Systems Specialist The Holographic Systems Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer that has specialized in holographic systems. Aboard the ship they are responsible for the holodeck and combat simulators, as well as maintaining the advanced holocloaking technology, holographic programs, and emitters.
In the field, the Holographic Systems Specialist is able to use their skills to create false images or projections to provide the with team cover or disguise.Engineering Officer (Transporter Specialist) The Transporter Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer who is responsible for the ship's transporter systems. They are responsible for the maintenance and specialized operations of the transporter systems, though most of the crew are capable of day to day normal operations of the systems. Due to the nature of intelligence field work, this will include operation of these systems outside of normal recommended parameters. As such the Transporter Specialist will be on top of all the latest research and developments in the field, as well as updating the ship's systems to take advantage of these advances. Engineering Crewman Engineering Crewman is a position for a mid-level to senior Intelligence NCO. Engineering Crewmen are expected to carry out Routine Inspection and maintenance of ship systems and assist engineering officers with their duties. Engineering crewmen are expected to have a good working knowledge of all ship systems. -
Medical (USS Joshua Norton)
This department is responsible for the well being of the crew.
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. Their function is to ensure that the crew 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 they are available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it.
They are a department head and a member of the Senior Staff. As such, they are responsible for all the crew members and duty roster of their department, as well as all medical fascilities. As with all staff aboard, the Chief Medical Officer is a fully trained Intelligence officer with a specialization in one of the various medicine disciplines.Forensic Psychologist The Forensic Psychologist is a fully trained Intelligence officer who specialized in psychology. In addition to understanding the criminal mind, the Forensic Psychologist uses their training in various psychological disciplines to profile potential targets, victims, or suspects, and conducts interrogations. They also assist in the creation of cover back stories.
In addition to their operational duties, the Forensic Psychologist acts in the capacity of ship counsellor.Surgeon The Surgeon is a fully trained Intelligence officer and doctor who has elected to specialize in surgery. The Surgeon is responsible for performing complex operations on injured or sick personnel.
Due to the nature of the missions undertaken by the ship, the Surgeon is also responsible for creating the physical appearances and biological markers needed to adopt cover identities. This could range from simple cosmetic surgery or masks to temporary DNA displacement.Combat Medic The Combat Medic is a trained Intelligence officer who has specialized in medicine (this may be either as a doctor or EMT) and provide first aid and front line trauma care during operational deployment when ship or starbase care may not be possible.
While aboard the ship, the Combat Medic provides medical support in sickbay.Nurse Nurse is a position for a mid-level to senior Intelligence NCO. The nurse is responsible for day-to-day low-level care of the crew, handling minor ailments, routine administration and scheduled checkups. The nurse also assists all medical officers as they require so should have a good basic knowledge of all medical disciplines and instruments. -
Science (USS Joshua Norton)
This department is responsible for the research, cataloguing, and information collection related to science.
Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is a fully trained Intelligence officer and is responsible for all the scientific data the ship collects, and the distribution of such data to specific sections within the department for analysis. They are also responsible for providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions. Stellar Cartographer The Stellar Cartographer is a fully trained Intelligence Officer that has specialised in stellar cartography and astrophysics. In charge of the Stellar Cartography Lab, they create, maintain and update star charts to include The latest information on stellar bodies and spatial phenomena and the location of enemy and friendly assets and starships. The Stellar Cartographer Is also expected to advise on navigation, both on board ship and for away mission assignments, providing terrain briefing notes based on the data made available to them to ensure operational success. Linguist & Cultural Specialist The Linguist & Cultural Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer that has specialized in alien cultures, linguistics and communications. This role involves the study of new and old languages, texts, alien species, life forms, and cultures from the long dead to thriving. As well as this, they are responsible for the cataloguing and understanding of alien artifacts discovered in the field.
In addition, the Linguist & Cultural Specialist is responsible for disseminating speech and text intelligence gathered and reporting on it to the chief of department for trends or key data as well as taking responsibility for the storage and retrieval of all alien artifacts.
In the field, this officer is responsible for providing cover utilizing alien languages and their understanding of cultures, assisting with the gathering of intelligence from non-Federation standard speakers and artifact retrieval. They also take responsibility for teaching languages to the crew to assist in field operations.Bio/Chem Specialist The Bio/Chem Specialist is a fully trained Intelligence officer who has specialized in the scientific fields of biology and chemistry. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology, biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry.
The Biology & Chemistry Specialist utilizes these skills in both the field and aboard the ship for the collection and analysis of data related to their field.Science Technician Science Technician is a position for a mid-level to senior Intelligence NCO. The Science Technician is an assistant for all members of the science team and is responsible for the day-to-day working of the science lab. This includes day to day maintenance of the science lab systems and equipment, monitoring ongoing experiments and assisting on away missions with collection and handling of samples. The Science technician works more particularly with the Linguist & Cultural Specialist and the Bio/Chem Specialist day to day, but may also work with the Security and Engineering departments, specifically the Demolitions Specialist and R&D Specialist. -
Command & Operations (Erebus)
Mining Administrator/Head of ClanOps To anyone outside of Intelligence, this just looks like a normal desk for someone's career to rot and die behind. Inside the intelligence branch, it's well known this is a position of authority and importance.
The Head of Clandestine Operations for the sector, this position oversees many field operatives and filters information back to HQ. Overseeing the day to day operations of Mining on this little asteroid only serves to keep eyes off the actual important operations undertaken from this base. As part of the front, they still mine, process, and trade ore with Federation and non-Federation alike.Yeoman/Mission Analyst To all outward appearances, the Yeoman simply provides a right hand to the head of the Erebus colony, but in reality, he also serves as the mission analyst for the sector. In addition to coordinating the Commodore's day to day meetings and paperwork, the Mission Analyst sorts through all the relevant data, and makes recommendation on assignments and points out trends in data collected. -
Science (Erebus)
Chief Science Officer Linguist -
Tactical & Security (Erebus)
Chief Tactical Chief Security Reconnaissance Specialist Infiltration Specialist -
Engineering (Erebus)
Chief Engineer Engineering Team Supervisor Engineering Team Supervisor Erebus Engineer (transporter specialist) Engineering Officer (Energy, Propulsion & Life-support Specialist) -
Medical (Erebus)
Chief Medical Combat Medic -
Law (Erebus)
Judge Advocate The Judge Advocate Officer and assistant. Both are responsible for the public facing trade negotiations as well as the clandistine operations advice. -
Fighters (Erebus)
Plane Captain Crew Chief Flight Logistics Officer Flight Operations Officer -
TCS-242 “Silver Nightmare”
Fighter Pilot (hologaphic) Fighter Pilot (fleshbag) -
Ground Crew
General Support Technician Engineering Technician Ordnance Technician Mechanical Technician Electronics Technician
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Civilian (Erebus)
Civilian Civilian Botanist -
Federation Government (United Federation of Planets)
President Vice President Secretary of State Secretary of Defense Trade Envoy Empress in Exile Deposed Empress of the New Romulan Star Empire, exiled to the Federation. -
Starfleet Command (United Federation of Planets)
Commander in Chief Chief of Starfleet Operations Chief of Starfleet Logistics and Personnel Commandant, Starfleet Academy Director, Starfleet Intelligence Director, Internal Affairs -
Utopia Planitia
Fighter Craft Design Team Lead SFI Special Weapons Research Commanding Officer
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Incarcerated (United Federation of Planets)
Characters that are within Starfleet's corrective custody
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Misc (Plot)
Gumshoe Privateer Investigative Journalist, FNN -
The Pelican (Plot)
Named after the original name of Sir Francis Drake's ship the Golden Hind, The Pelican serves as home to Reverend Noah Waterhouse and his merry pirate crew.
Captain Pilot Communications Muscle Engineer Doc -
Dead (Archive)
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Romulan Star Empire (Plot)
Romulan Star Empire characters.
Reman Leader -
Federation Embassy
The Federation Embassy located on the Yridian Homeworld, in the new Romulan Star Empire's capital city.
Ambassador Ambassadorial Aide Press Attaché Counsellor Chief of Security In charge of security measures of the Embassy, as well as coordinating with visiting security details, local government, and otherwise maintaining the integrity of the Embassy's autonomy. -
Royal House
The Royal House and the Royal Support Staff of the Romulan Star Empire.
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Incumbent Government
The current legitimate government of the new Romulan Star Empire.
Praetor The current political leader of the new Romulan Star Empire. Proconsul Vice-Proconsul Senator A senior political figure in the new Romulan Star Empire. -
Ralaaram Ocala
The Ralaaram Ocala (the Sky Fire) are a faction within the Romulan Star Empire seeking to overthrow the government and rebuild the empire through brute force.
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Cretak
The Cretak are an old and powerful family, determined to see the empire returned to its glory despite the loss of Romulus.Those who are closest to the center of the family hold the most power within this group, and those who distinguish themselves in service of the family often find themselves married into the family.
Leader
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Section 31 (Archive)
Director Chairperson A collective people who guide the activities and resources of Section 31, deciding what will best forward the safety, security and success of the Federation. Field Operative -
Secondary Skills
On a small specialized crew, being multitalented is a great asset indeed. This is a list of secondary specializations that any of the crew can be certified for.
Cryptographer Biological & Chemical Warfare Specialist Medic Assisting with emergency medical response, research, and field support, secondary medics step up when the medical department needs help. Engineer Assisting with emergency engineering response, research, and field support, secondary engineers step up when the engineering department needs help. Pilot Stepping in if the primary pilots aren't available, the secondary pilots can fly the ship, shuttles, and some other classes of flight based craft with more skill than simply operating the autopilot. Linguistics In addition to their primary duties, they assist with the translation, communication, and teaching of alien languages. They also have a knowledge of the workings of the universal translator and are able to assist in it's improvement or repair. Infiltration Officer Used when the primary infiltration officer is unavailable, or needs to assemble a team, the secondary infiltration officers are trained to get in and out without anyone knowing they were there. Psychologist Archeologist & Anthropologist Batman Science Security Assist the security department on patrolling the ship, responding to boarding parties, ensuring the safety of crew and visitors, and handling people who are detained. -
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