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The Commanding Officer is responsible for the safety of his crew and the success of the missions of the Merlin. He has final accountability for any actions his crew perform, the relative success or failure of the mission, and the condition in which the Merlin is in. Great lengths are taken by Starfleet to prepare their COs. Executive Officer (XO)
The Executive Officer represents the CO to the officer crew of the Merlin, as well as ensuring all orders are carried out by all hands. She has the authority to step in to take command of the Eagle if the CO is incapacitated, and is one of only two who can remove the CO from command. Second Executive Officer (2nd XO)
At times when the XO takes command, she will need another crewmember to take over her position as XO. This is the duty of the Second Executive Officer, who will usually head up a department as well as being 2nd XO. The 2nd XO is capable of taking the place of the CO or XO as the situation dictates, and will forfill their duties as required.
If there is currently no 2nd XO, any Head of Department may apply for this position.
Chief Of The Boat (COB)
The most senior petty officer, the COB, is not only responsible for his/her usual duties, but also serves as liason between CO and enlisted crew, sees that enlisted conform to the ship polices, and will advise the CO of enlisted morale, leadership, management, and also monitors training. The COB will co-ordinate with all Heads of Department to ensure discipline is maintained and enlisted crews’ welfare, moral and health is maintained. The COB is also qualifiedto take over the role of CO if needed.
If there is currently no COB, any enlisted crewmember may apply for this position.
Head of Department
There are eight Heads of Department onboard the Merlin; as well as the CO, XO and COB they comprise the senior staff. The Heads of Department are in direct control of the department of which they are a member; they arrange the duty rosters, deal with minor problems, allocate tasks, deal with administration, and report directly to the CO/XO. They are usually the highest ranking officers in their department, and therefore the ship, however it has been known for junior officers to be in charge, or a senior rank simply having no wish to head up a department.
Chief Engineer (CE)
The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring all systems and equipment are maintained onboard the Merlin. He/She oversees maintenance, repair and upgrade of all systems, as well as being responsible for all repair teams in a crisis.
The Chief Engineer is a Head of Department.
Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE)
The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the CE in the daily working and running of the Engineering department, helping in mechanical, administrative and maintenance/repair matters, and co-ordinating with other departments. If necessary they can step in as CE.
Engineering Crewman
All enlisted Engineers have expertise in a particular field of study (such as Warp Core Specialist, Damage Control, Computer Systems, etc). These personal are highly qualified in their field of work, as it often requires specialist care and attention due to the sheer complexity of starship systems such as on the Merlin. Although all Engineers have a basic working knowledge of all systems, if there is a problem with a specific system then it is the duty of the specified Engineer to step in and take charge. The Engineer answers directly to the CE.
When applying for Engineer please specify which field you wish your character to specialise in:
Communications
Computer Systems
Cloaking Operations
Damage Control
Impulse Systems
Matter/Energy Systems
Sensor Systems
Shuttlecraft Maintenance
Structural/Environmental Systems
Transporter Chief
Warp Systems
If you unsure of what is called for by specific positions refer to the OF website.
Originally helm control, the Chief Flight Control Officer incorporates navigation and flight control onboard the Merlin. She plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, correcting course errors and may be required to take manual control.
The CFO is a Head of Department.
The ACFO is second highest rank in the Flight Control department. His/her duties are as the CFO, and may be required to step in as CFO as and when required.
The Merlin carries many shuttles, and it is the job of the Auxiliary Flight Control Crewmen to maintain their condition, carry out pre/post flight checks on the shuttles, pilot them when required. They will supervise incoming/outgoing traffic, and are qualified to take the helm in an emergency.
Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO)
The Merlin is heading out into the unknown, and so could at any time come under attack from known or unknown enemies. It is the duty of the Chief Intelligence Officer to sort through and organise all pertinent Intel that his or her department receives and present it to the CO. The CIO should be fully aware of all happenings within and without the Fleet, and during covert operations he/she offers advice and guidance.
The CIO is a Head of Department
Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer (ACIO)
The Intel department will traffic a lot of information, much of which will have to be sifted through, splitting fact from rumour, condensing it and maybe even deciphering it before being presented to the CO or other staff. It is the job of the Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer to help with the administrative side of the departmental runnings, helping when asked, and taking over the department when necessary.
Intelligence NCO
The Intelligence NCO may be one of three disciplines. The first is the Infiltration specialist, who is trained in covert operations and infiltration, getting in and out of enemy facilities undetected, gathering intel on the enemy or sabotage. The Collections Manager organises the intel received, sorts into order, and knows the best ways to gather certain types of intelligence. Finally, the Crypto-Analysis Specialist deciphers coded information, searches for keywords in information, and finally hands the report in crypto form to the appropriate personal.
When applying for Intelligence NCO, please state in which field you wish to specialise:
Collections Manager
Crypto-Analysis Specialist
Infiltration Specialist
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
The Chief Medical Officer is directly responsible for the physical health of the crew of the Merlin. He/She does more than just patch people up; the CMO ensures crew are fit and healthy to begin with, monitoring their health through regular check-ups. He/She is also relied upon to protect the crew from any biological, chemical or nuclear contaminants or threats. The CMO has the power to remove anyone from duty on medical grounds, including the CO.
The CMO is a Head of Department.
Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO)
The CMO and Assistant Chief Medical Officer often work in tandem with one another in carrying out their duties: there is a lot for the CMO to do, and they cannot always do it themselves. To this end the ACMO helps deal with administration of the Medical department and overseeing all is running as smoothly as possible. If required the ACMO must be able to take on the duties of the CMO.
Medical Orderlies & Nurses
The Medical Department is one of the most important on the Merlin: after all, we need to be kept on our feet! And so there are many medical orderlies and nurses in the Medical department. Medical orderlies are the working body of the department, carrying out the operations and patching people up. In close conjunction are the nurse; these men and women are trained in basic medical care and can deal with less serious issues, while in major surgery they can help, be it injecting the drugs or simply giving the patient reassurance. The nurses also oversee the wards to check all patients are well-rested and receiving the necessary care.
Counsellor
The Merlin has several counsellors. Trained in psychology the counsellor is there to speak to about problems that a crewmember may have, especially after a traumatic experience such as lose of a loved one. They deal with all emotional, personal and psychological problems within the crew.
The counsellor is an officer, not an enlisted crewmember
Chief Science Officer (CScO)
The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the Merlin receives, and then distributing it within the department. He/She will also provide data pertinent to the mission and command decisions to the CO at his request.
The CSO is a Head of Department
Assistant Chief Science Officer (ACSO)
The Assistant Chief Science Officer assists the CScO in his/her duties as directed by the CSO, and also in the analysing and administration of information at the CScO’s side. Most of the time he/she will oversee the running of the Science Department, and may also be required to take the position of CScO.
Science Crewman
Science is a vast subject; no one person knows even a small amount of the subject. To this end the Merlin has several specialised Science Crewmembers to help in particular areas. As well as a basic general knowledge in Science this crewman will specialise in a number of fields, and so will often be called upon to deal with problems specific to their field of study. The Science Crewman answers directly to the CScO.
When applying for Science Crewman please specify which field you wish your character to specialise in:
Alien Culture
Astrometrics/Stellar Cartography
Biologist
Historian
Physicist
If you unsure of what is called for by specific positions refer to the OF website.
Chief Security/Tactical Officer (CSTO)
The Chief Security/Tactical Officer is responsible for the safety of the crew of the Merlin as well as the Merlin herself. He/She is responsible for the safety of the CO on Away Missions and usually accompanies them, the safety of guests, and responsible for those under arrest. In a Tactical capacity they are responsible for the safety of the ship as a whole, and is found at the controls of the weapons during an engagement. They are responsible for the continued maintenance and efficiency of the Merlin’s offensive and defensive systems.
The CSTO is a Head of Department.
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer (ACSTO)
The Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer assists the CSTO in their daily work and administration, often relied on to run the Security Offices and supervise Tactical maintenance while the CSTO deals with his/her bridge and personal duties. They are qualified to take over as CSTO if the situation arises.
Security/Tactical Crewman
Like all departments there is a vast quantity of work involved, not least in the Security department. Because any risk to the security of the ship should be given the full attention of the crew, most Security/Tactical Crewmembers specialise in a certain area so they can concentrate all their efforts on one problem rather than a vast quantity. When not specifically dealing with a situation they are at the disposal of Security, usually for away missions or as guards. These enlisted crewman answer directly to the CSTO.
When applying for Security/Tactical Crewman please specify which field you wish your character to specialise in:
Brig Officer
Investigations
Master-At-Arms
VIP Bodyguard
If you unsure of what is called for by specific positions refer to the OF website.
The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for ensuring the functions of the Merlin do not interfere with one another, as well as handling communications. The COps must prioritise resource allocations so critical systems have the best possible functioning level, and has the authority to stop ships functions if he/she believes they will interfere with the mission. In Communications the COps monitors all incoming/outgoing communications, as well as all internal communications.
The COps is a Head of Department.
Assistant Chief Operations Officer (ACOps)
The COps cannot man the bridge 24/7, and so the Assistant Chief Operations Officer is his/her relief, and so fulfils the duty of the COps when he/she is not on duty. The ACOps also assists in running the Operations department, helping with the administrative and operational runnings, and can step in as COps if required.
Operations crewman
There are many systems to keep an eye over on the Merlin, and the COps cannot do it all on his/her own. Communications, training personal in Operations, replicator useage, ensuring systems run smoothly, maintaining ship’s logs, clocks, duty rostas… the list is extensive. As such the Merlin has several Operations crewmen who all specialise in areas of expertise. These crewmembers make up the Operations department, and so answer directly to the COps.
When applying for Operations crewman please specify which field you wish your character to specialise in:
Boatswain/Bosun
Communications
General Operations
Quartermaster
If you unsure of what is called for by specific positions refer to the OF website.