Captain
Superiors: Nanotrasen Central Command
Difficulty: Very Hard
Guides: Standard Operating Procedure,
Standard Operating Procedure (Command),
Chain of Command,
Space Law,
AI Modules,
Station Goals,
Guide to
Paperwork,
Guide to Faxes
Access: All
Duties: Ensure the station remains "afloat". Keep the crew alive, delegate effectively,
and keep the research going.
High-Risk Items: Antique Laser Gun, Jetpack, Saber, Hand Teleporter, Medal of Captaincy,
Nuclear Authentication Disk, Plutonium Core (Vault), Classified Documents (Vault)
Departmental Head
Captain
| Captain • | Head of Personnel • | Head of Security • | Chief Engineer • | Research Director • | Chief Medical Officer • | Quartermaster |
| Guide to Command • | Paperwork • | Faxes • | AI Modules • | Station Goals • | Purchasable Shuttles • | High-Risk Items • | Space Law • | Chain of Command • | Standard SOP • | Command SOP |
¶ The Captain
The highest member of command, whom also controls the station. They make sure the crew is staying on task, and following the expectations set by NT and also handling any potential threats that come to the station. They are expected to be able to command their Heads of Staff effectively, except in cases where Central Command directly countermands this, and whenever the Magistrate presides over a case, as they can overrule you on Space Law matters. While you possess access to every radio channel, the most important one you'll be utilizing is 'c' for the command channel.
¶ Captain has arrived!
- Only involve yourself when there is nobody else available to do the job. If you get involved in every security matter when there's already a Head of Security, it is suggested you get a job change. If there isn't a head of staff for a specific department, get your Head of Personnel to assign a new one. The only exception to this rule is when your Head of Personnel is "absent", as you are the only other Head who can assign people.
- Delegate whenever you can. If someone says 'Captain, there's a plasma leak!' then you order your Chief Engineer to go fix it. Do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. You will put yourself unnecessarily at risk. You must remember that you are a very important part of keeping the station running.
- Do NOT Delegate Everything. This may seem counterintuitive to the last point, however, it can determine your success as a Captain if you pick and choose which situations you delegate and which you take a more active part in. It should be noted that in any situation, you should rely on other crew to perform direct actions such as ordering the implanting of a terrorist or ensuring patients are seen by doctors (it should be noted, yet again, that you should be delegating the treatment to a doctor unless under duress).
- Follow the Chain of Command. You command the Heads. The Heads command their departments. Try not to skip them in the decision-making process unless absolutely necessary. They are the ones who should know their own departments best.
- Keep calm and carry on. As Captain, every shift should be a normal and productive working day. However, be prepared to deal with any or all of the following: Incompetent or absent Heads, subversive elements, angry crew members banging down the bridge door trying to get in, corrupted AIs on the warpath, killer meteor strikes, plagues, and the occasional aftermath of an armageddon against the ship. And it's your job to manage it all. Good luck.
- These pointers are incredibly important, especially with regards to Delegation and Chain of Command.