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November 5, 2005
It is important to remember that a
Starfleet vessel is a military one. People
are given orders and they follow them
quickly and efficiently. While it is true that
Star Trek presents a less-domineering
kind of discipline, it is still important to
understand the structure of authority and
which responses are correct for different
circumstances. I built this page, not
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consider that everyone would not have my experience or knowledge of Naval /
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answer many questions, but will provide you with additional insight into your
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1. Starship Operations
a. Alert Status
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operations and duty shifts.
1. Shields are down
2. Weapons are on cold-standby
3. Torpedoes are no loaded.
Yellow Alert: states that the ship is in a heightened state of
alert.
1. Shields may be up or charged for quick activation.
2. Weapons remain offline; though, torpedoes are loaded
and placed on standby.
3. Can be construed as an act of aggression by some
species who may detect raising shields or loading
torpedoes.
4. The ships power output increases as shields and
weapons charge.
5. The Captain, First Officer, or OIC (officer in command)
are the only persons who can order a change to this
alert status.
Red Alert: is the highest state of alert for a starship/station.
1. Shields immediately charge and rise.
2. Weapons charge and arm, torpedoes are loaded and
armed.
3. All Senior Officers are summoned to the bridge.
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4. Security Officers are placed at all critical locations and
are armed with type two phasers.
5. Changing to this alert status can easily provoke other
species to reciprocate.
6. The Captain, First Officer, or OIC (officer in charge) are
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the only persons who can order a change to this alert
status.
Intruder Alert: is usually an automated response to an
invading entity. The internal sensors detect a creature or
individual which boards the ship without authorization.
Authorization is acquired either by shuttle bay operators,
transporter officers, or by the Captain prior to the individuals
arrival. Note that anyone coming aboard a starship without
authorization can cause an intruder alert.
1. Initially, the alarm only sounds on the bridge where the
computer/staff will attempt to identify the intruder.
2. With the Captain/OICs permission, Red Alert can be
sounded alongside a ship-wide Intruder Alert, in which
all hands are armed with type two phasers and will
attempt to apprehend anyone who appears
dangerous/meets the description given.
Blue Alert: is a ship-wide status in which all power is
channeled to the Structural Integrity Field, maneuvering
thrusters, and sensors.
1. This alert is ONLY utilized for planet-fall operations
(when the ship lands on a planet). Landing can take
upwards of ten minutes.
2. Depending on the turbulence in an atmosphere, the
ship can take between four and ten (4 10) hours to
launch.
3. Only the Captain can authorize a ships
landing/departure. This is also true for arrival and
departure to/from a starbase.
Silent Running: is a ship-wide reduction in power; attempting
to take advantage of naturally occurring cosmic radiation to
mask a vessels energy signature.
1. A ship which has an operational cloaking device will
usually activate it.
2. Certain systems are deactivated during this time
including most recreational systems and active
sensors.
3. Long-range sensors are available, but short-ranged
active sensors are not recommended (verification can
cause a "ping" to occur which alerts another vessel that
it is being scanned).
4. Silent Running can only be authorized by the Captain.
Cloaked: refers to a ship which has engaged its cloaking
device.
1. Cloaks consume large amounts of power which renders
weapons inoperable.
2. Warp speed is attainable; however, speeds exceeding
warp 7 for a destroyer-sized vessel usually increase the
possibility of detection.
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3. A ship operating a cloak while engaging in silent
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running and holding perfectly still is almost
undetectable using conventional means.
Cloaking is a tactical maneuver which must be
authorized by the OIC.
2. Ship Organization
a. Departments
i. Command: includes the Captain, First Officer, and all
helmsmen.
1. Captain or "Commanding Officer" (CO): The highest
authority aboard ship; they are responsible for
completing missions, ensuring the safety of the
ship/crew, and
a. As the commander of a vessel under way, a
captain has enormous legal powers, including:
i. The right to use deadly force to suppress
piracy and mutiny. Mutiny is not simply
the crime of disobeying the lawful orders
of a nautical captain at sea, but rather
doing so with the intent of taking over the
ship.
ii. Marriage.
iii. Field promotions/demotions. The former
allows the captain to handle gaps in the
command structure while the latter refers
to a severe punishment sometimes given
to (surviving) mutineers and can be
common with negligent officers.
iv. Temporary diplomatic negotiations (these
can include cease fires, trade
agreements, or boarder disputes).
However, it is necessary for a diplomatic
envoy to conduct permanent changes. A
captain can be authorized to lawfully
conduct a diplomatic agreement when no
ambassador is available.
b. The captain of a ship underway is in absolute
command of that vessel even if higher-ranking
persons are aboard. If higher-ranking persons
give orders to the captain, such persons are very
careful to say what they want done rather than
specifying how the orders are to be carried out,
because even higher rank does not give them
the right to interfere in how a captain runs the
ship.
c. Officers below the rank of Captain who are
assigned to command a ship are addressed as
captain while aboard that ship, by nautical
custom. A naval captain traveling aboard a
vessel he does not command is never referred
to by rank to avoid confusion with the nautical
captain, who remains in charge of the entire ship
(including the passengers who outrank the
captain).
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2. Commander, "First Officer," or "Executive
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Officer" (XO): is the second-in-command, reporting to
the Commanding Officer (CO).
a. The XO is typically responsible for the
management of day-to-day activities, freeing the
commander to concentrate on planning the unit's
next move, such as:
i. Resolving department-conflicts
ii. Undergoing Away Missions (of a tactical
or diplomatic nature)
iii. Siphoning crew-requests and bringing
them to the CO herself. This means that
the XO is very approachable while the CO
is not. (Anyone can still request an
appointment with the CO, but will
probably be redirected to the XO, who will
carry the request to the CO). Senior
Officers may meet with a CO without
issue.
b. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the
commander.
i. During this period, the XO has the same
authority of the CO; however, the CO can
choose to override their orders if they
prove unreasonable.
ii. If a CO has become incapacitated for an
indeterminate time, the XO may become
"Acting Captain" or Officer in Command
(OIC).
c. In the event any of the other Senior Officers
becomes incapacitated, the XO has the authority
to take their station until which time the injured
officer can return to duty.
3. Helmsmen: is responsible for the navigation and
maneuvering of a ship. Oftentimes future command
officers begin their training here, where they are
guaranteed to observe the workings of a ship.
a. Helmsmen are also the more common pilots for
shuttlecraft; however, other qualified officers
may pilot shuttles.
b. Helmsmen wear uniforms similar to the CO and
XO of a ship.
c. Traditionally, Helmsmen and Navigator where
two separate positions. The advancements in
technology have allowed these positions to
merge into one.
Operations: includes the Tactical, Operations, and
Engineering departments.
1. Chief of Security (COS) or Chief Tactical Officer
(CTO): is responsible for defending the ship against
any number of assaults.
a. The physical: The COS protects a ship and its
crew from physical attack from other ships or
individuals.
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i. They can be authorized to use lethal force
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especially in situations where they are in
life-threatening situations.
ii. The COS is also responsible for the
physical deployment of security officers
throughout the ship.
b. Computing: The COS must defend against
electronic attacks which could cripple or destroy
the ship.
i. The COS is made aware of attempts to
undermine electronic barriers. Hacking
attempts are relayed to the Tactical
station where additional layers of
protection can be added to prevent further
intrusions.
ii. Security works closely with Operations to
succeed in this endeavor.
c. Maintenance: The COS is responsible for
maintaining the electronic and mechanical
apparatuses which are employed by the
Security/Tactical department.
i. While this is the COSs duty, he/she does
not complete it one.
ii. Other officers are allocated to physically
implement maintenance, while the COS
insures that it is done.
iii. Security works closely with Engineering
and Operations to complete this task.
d. The COS works with the Command Officers to
ensure compliance, prevent mutiny, and is the
instrument of discipline.
e. The following are the root concepts of security:
i. risk - a risk is a possible event which
could cause a loss
ii. threat - a threat is a method of triggering
a risk event
iii. countermeasure - a countermeasure is a
way to stop a threat from triggering a risk
event
iv. defense in depth - never rely on one
single security measure alone
Head of Operations (HOO) (pronounced "who") /
Chief of Operations: the HOO is responsible for the
electronic welfare of the ship.
a. In essence, they maintain the software, while
Engineering maintains the hardware.
b. They also analyze local phenomena and handle
routine shipboard operations (such as the status
of various ship systems)
c. They usually work under the Chief Engineer;
however, some can become Senior Officers /
Department Heads in their own right, especially
on a large ship.
d. The HOO is often times responsible for the
location of supplies and auxiliary craft.
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3. Chief Engineer: is responsible for the mechanical,
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electrical, and structural reliability of a ship.
a. The Chief Engineers duties range from tricorder
repair to patching holes in the hull. Primarily, the
Chief Engineer concerns themselves with the
ships various methods of propulsion.
b. The Chief Engineer, aside from the CO / XO, is
the only person who can authorize the ejection
of the Warp Core.
c. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for
improving a ships systems through standard
refits or through innovative improvements (with
the COs approval, of course).
d. During a crisis, the Chief Engineer is in charge
of maneuvering repair crews to critical systems.
COs will usually "request" certain systems get
priority, yet the Chief Engineers authority is
final.
Science: includes all sciences (i.e. Medical, Astrology,
Biologyetcetera).
1. Chief Medical Officer (CMO): is a medical
professional, typically a physician who is the highest
ranking member of a Starfleet installation or vessel's
medical staff.
a. This officer occupies a unique position, having
complete authority over any patient in placed in
his or her care even when it is a superior officer
until deemed fit for duty.
b. The CMO has the authority to remove a
crewmember from duty if, in his/her professional
judgment, they are unfit for duty. This could
regard a physical or mental impairment.
c. The CMO also has the responsibility of
reviewing preliminary data on scientific
experiments which will be performed aboard
ship to ensure that they will not be hazardous to
the crew. While the CMO dose not have the
authority to allow/disallow an experiment, the
CMO may bring their opinion to the CO, who
makes a final decision.
2. Science Officers: the mission of the different
departments functioning under the overall "Science"
genre of crew organization varies depending on what
school of science they belong to. The internal structure
of the Science department consists of several smaller
field-specific organizations who all report to
Engineering, Tactical, Operations, or Medical
(depending on the mission parameters and who
assigned them to the task initially.
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Super-Abridged Version:
If you want to do something which you suspect is major, you need to ask the XO.
The XO will either make a decision or take your request to the CO who will
approve/disapprove your request.
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