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The Navigator is in charge of making the complex computations necessary to navigate the ship through space. He manages the ship's star charts, and is often a mathmatical wizard fo some sort. | The Navigator is in charge of making the complex computations necessary to navigate the ship through space. He manages the ship's star charts, and is often a mathmatical wizard fo some sort. | ||
The navigator's job changes somewhat in combat. During that time, when the helmsman is typically in full control over the ship's maneuvering, the navigator | The navigator's job changes somewhat in combat. During that time, when the helmsman is typically in full control over the ship's maneuvering, the navigator is in charge of allocating power to the offensive and defensive systems; he/she take the power diverted by Engineering for offense and defense and allocates it appropriately. Furthermore, he is repsonsible for making sure the appropriate shields are powered and reinforced (usually rotating relative strength as the ship moves in combat) and programming the point defense computers to deflect incoming missile fire. Again, everything about the job involves an agile mathematical mind. | ||
The navigator wears Command Gold, and is usually considered a good billet for Academy grads to begin with. However, the navigator can hold a rank of anything between Ensign (O-1) and Lieutenant (O-3). | The navigator wears Command Gold, and is usually considered a good billet for Academy grads to begin with. However, the navigator can hold a rank of anything between Ensign (O-1) and Lieutenant (O-3). | ||
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===The Chief Engineer=== | ===The Chief Engineer=== | ||
The Chief Engineer handles anything dealing with Repair, Maintenance and Damage Control. Usually, his primary concerns are the ship's propulsion (warp and impulse drive) systems and its weapons/defense systems. He handles both hardware and software upgrades and repairs. In a word, his job is a massive one. | The Chief Engineer handles anything dealing with Repair, Maintenance and Damage Control. Usually, his primary concerns are the ship's propulsion (warp and impulse drive) systems and its weapons/defense systems. He handles both hardware and software upgrades and repairs. In a word, his job is a massive one: his department is the largest on the starship. | ||
The chief engineer wears Engineering and Security Red. | The chief engineer wears Engineering and Security Red. | ||
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The Communications Officer is a very specialized department head. First and foremost, this is a job of linguistics: the communications officer acts as the primary translator of foreign languages. Not only must this officer know other languages of importance ("xenolinguistics"), but he must have a basic knowledge of phonology and etymology in order to help translate new languages as they are encoutnered. | The Communications Officer is a very specialized department head. First and foremost, this is a job of linguistics: the communications officer acts as the primary translator of foreign languages. Not only must this officer know other languages of importance ("xenolinguistics"), but he must have a basic knowledge of phonology and etymology in order to help translate new languages as they are encoutnered. | ||
On top of this, the communications officer must have a strong knowledge of cryptography and code-breaking. | On top of this, the communications officer must have a strong knowledge of cryptography and code-breaking, as they often act as the ship's de facto intelligence officer for obvious reasons. | ||
This officer, due to the advanced education necessary, is often a Lieutenant (O-3), but this position can be held by any officer of any rank that shows the proper proficiencies. | This officer, due to the advanced education necessary, is often a Lieutenant (O-3), but this position can be held by any officer of any rank that shows the proper proficiencies. | ||
