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On Shiptest, your job is somewhat akin to your character class. It defines your starting equipment, your [[identification_card|access]] on board the ship, and what you're supposed to be doing. Remember, these job descriptions are for humour purposes only. Please follow common sense. | On Shiptest, your job is somewhat akin to your character class. It defines your starting equipment, your [[identification_card|access]] on board the ship, and what you're supposed to be doing. Remember, these job descriptions are for humour purposes only. Please follow common sense. | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Captain.png|64px|link=Captain]]<br>[[Captain]] | ||
|The Captain is an important role that often dictates the direction and outcome of the round. They are responsible for piloting their ships and keeping law and order aboard. | |The Captain is an important role that often dictates the direction and outcome of the round. They are responsible for piloting their ships and keeping law and order aboard. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">a</span>Very Hard | !<span style="display: none;">a</span>Very Hard | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Lieutenant.png|64px|link=First Officer]]<br>[[First Officer]] | ||
|The First Officer assists the Captain where needed and acts as a secondary source of authority when the Captain is otherwise occupied. | |The First Officer assists the Captain where needed and acts as a secondary source of authority when the Captain is otherwise occupied. | ||
!Hard | !Hard | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Head of Personnel.png|64px|link=Head of Personnel]]<br>[[Head of Personnel]] | ||
|The HoP assists the crew by provisioning access to other crewmembers when needed. He can change job roles, fire unruly crew, and guards an essential crewmember in his office. | |The HoP assists the crew by provisioning access to other crewmembers when needed. He can change job roles, fire unruly crew, and guards an essential crewmember in his office. | ||
!Hard | !Hard | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Security Officer.png|64px|link=Security Officer]]<br>[[Security Officer]] | ||
|Revel in the fact that you're generally hated by the ship and can do nothing about it. The security officer is responsible patrolling the ship, preventing mutinies and protecting it from hostile crews that could board it. | |Revel in the fact that you're generally hated by the ship and can do nothing about it. The security officer is responsible patrolling the ship, preventing mutinies and protecting it from hostile crews that could board it. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">a</span>Hard | !<span style="display: none;">a</span>Hard | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Ship Engineer (Independent).png|64px|link=Station Engineer]]<br>[[Ship Engineer]] | ||
|Your job is to set up the engine and repair any damage to hull and equipment. Nothing is broken? Just give it a few minutes. A vital function of this job is providing [[Machines|machines]] for individual departments and upgrading their components if science is busy elsewhere. | |Your job is to set up the engine and repair any damage to hull and equipment. Nothing is broken? Just give it a few minutes. A vital function of this job is providing [[Machines|machines]] for individual departments and upgrading their components if science is busy elsewhere. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">c</span>Medium | !<span style="display: none;">c</span>Medium | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Scientist.png|64px|link=Scientist]]<br>[[Scientist]] | ||
|A swiss army knife of the science and research department. Your job as a scientist ranges from researching at the [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Tech_Webs|console]], experimenting in [[ | |A swiss army knife of the science and research department. Your job as a scientist ranges from researching at the [[Guide_to_Research_and_Development#Tech_Webs|console]], experimenting in [[Guide to Xenobiology|xenobiology]], crafting elaborate explosives in [[Guide_to_toxins|toxins]], to dispensing [[Guide_to_Nanites|nanites]] for the crew. A critical part of this job is performing upgrades to the various departments, improving their efficiency. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">c</span>Medium | !<span style="display: none;">c</span>Medium | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Medical Doctor.png|64px|link=Medical Doctor]]<br>[[Medical Doctor]] | ||
|A relatively relaxed position when it's not covered in bodies and Medbay isn't on fire, a medical doctor assists the crew by placing people inside [[Guide_to_medicine#Using_Stasis_Beds.2C_Cryogenics_and_Sleepers|machines]] that heal damage, clone the ones that took too much damage, [[Medical_items#Defibrillator|defibrillate]] the recently passed, and ensure the [[Morgue|proper disposal]] of bodies. It is helpful to understand surgery in this role to assist the near-unrecoverable. A robust doctor makes [[Guide_to_medicine#Death|effective use]] of examining patients before treating or cloning them to drastically reduce workload. | |A relatively relaxed position when it's not covered in bodies and Medbay isn't on fire, a medical doctor assists the crew by placing people inside [[Guide_to_medicine#Using_Stasis_Beds.2C_Cryogenics_and_Sleepers|machines]] that heal damage, clone the ones that took too much damage, [[Medical_items#Defibrillator|defibrillate]] the recently passed, and ensure the [[Morgue|proper disposal]] of bodies. It is helpful to understand [[Guide to Surgery|surgery]] in this role to assist the near-unrecoverable. A robust doctor makes [[Guide_to_medicine#Death|effective use]] of examining patients before treating or cloning them to drastically reduce workload. See also: [[Guide to Medical]] | ||
!<span style="display: none;">d</span>Easy | !<span style="display: none;">d</span>Easy | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Shaft Miner.png|64px|link=Shaft Miner]]<br>[[Shaft Miner]] | ||
|Mine rocks, try to mine [[Megafauna|monsters]]. Miners provide materials to the ship, in doing so they are outfitted with state of the art gear to explore planets and ruins. Being a miner requires adept use of your equipment, understanding of atmospherics and combat, and is generally a role reserved for experts. Being a robust miner means collecting gear fast without completely ignoring the crew's need for materials, and is highly rewarding in doing both. | |Mine rocks, try to mine [[Megafauna|monsters]]. Miners provide materials to the ship, in doing so they are outfitted with state of the art gear to explore planets and ruins. Being a miner requires adept use of your equipment, understanding of atmospherics and combat, and is generally a role reserved for experts. Being a robust miner means collecting gear fast without completely ignoring the crew's need for materials, and is highly rewarding in doing both. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">b</span>Hard | !<span style="display: none;">b</span>Hard | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Bartender.png|64px|link=Bartender]]<br>[[Bartender]] | ||
|Bartenders function as the ship's entertainment. Sometimes the crew abandons their work to come and get absolutely wrecked at the bar. Your job as a Bartender is to satisfy that requirement by mixing lengthy recipes into borderline-illegal concoctions. | |Bartenders function as the ship's entertainment. Sometimes the crew abandons their work to come and get absolutely wrecked at the bar. Your job as a Bartender is to satisfy that requirement by mixing lengthy recipes into borderline-illegal concoctions. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">d</span>Easy | !<span style="display: none;">d</span>Easy | ||
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![[File: | ![[File:Autowiki-Assistant.png|64px|link=Assistant]]<br>[[Assistant]] | ||
|Your job as an assistant is to assist. Or, at least, that's what your captain asks of every [[Terminology#Graytide|greytider]]. With minimal access to all departments, this job is reserved for beginners and veterans seeking a challenge. The robust assistant performs a variety of roles while officially being none. | |Your job as an assistant is to assist. Or, at least, that's what your captain asks of every [[Terminology#Graytide|greytider]]. With minimal access to all departments, this job is reserved for beginners and veterans seeking a challenge. The robust assistant performs a variety of roles while officially being none. | ||
!<span style="display: none;">f</span>None | !<span style="display: none;">f</span>None | ||
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== Non- | == Non-humanoid == | ||
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! scope="col" style="background-color:#A9A9A9;" width=200|Job | ! scope="col" style="background-color:#A9A9A9;" width=200|Job |
Latest revision as of 01:40, 5 July 2023
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On Shiptest, your job is somewhat akin to your character class. It defines your starting equipment, your access on board the ship, and what you're supposed to be doing. Remember, these job descriptions are for humour purposes only. Please follow common sense.
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Command
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Captain |
The Captain is an important role that often dictates the direction and outcome of the round. They are responsible for piloting their ships and keeping law and order aboard. | Very Hard |
First Officer |
The First Officer assists the Captain where needed and acts as a secondary source of authority when the Captain is otherwise occupied. | Hard |
Head of Personnel |
The HoP assists the crew by provisioning access to other crewmembers when needed. He can change job roles, fire unruly crew, and guards an essential crewmember in his office. | Hard |
SolGov Representative |
A representative is a public agent sent by a corporation or space faring nation to represent their interests onboard a ship. | Hard |
Security
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Security Officer |
Revel in the fact that you're generally hated by the ship and can do nothing about it. The security officer is responsible patrolling the ship, preventing mutinies and protecting it from hostile crews that could board it. | Hard |
Engineering
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Ship Engineer |
Your job is to set up the engine and repair any damage to hull and equipment. Nothing is broken? Just give it a few minutes. A vital function of this job is providing machines for individual departments and upgrading their components if science is busy elsewhere. | Medium |
Science
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Scientist |
A swiss army knife of the science and research department. Your job as a scientist ranges from researching at the console, experimenting in xenobiology, crafting elaborate explosives in toxins, to dispensing nanites for the crew. A critical part of this job is performing upgrades to the various departments, improving their efficiency. | Medium |
Medical
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Medical Doctor |
A relatively relaxed position when it's not covered in bodies and Medbay isn't on fire, a medical doctor assists the crew by placing people inside machines that heal damage, clone the ones that took too much damage, defibrillate the recently passed, and ensure the proper disposal of bodies. It is helpful to understand surgery in this role to assist the near-unrecoverable. A robust doctor makes effective use of examining patients before treating or cloning them to drastically reduce workload. See also: Guide to Medical | Easy |
Civilian
Supply
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Shaft Miner |
Mine rocks, try to mine monsters. Miners provide materials to the ship, in doing so they are outfitted with state of the art gear to explore planets and ruins. Being a miner requires adept use of your equipment, understanding of atmospherics and combat, and is generally a role reserved for experts. Being a robust miner means collecting gear fast without completely ignoring the crew's need for materials, and is highly rewarding in doing both. | Hard |
Service
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Bartender |
Bartenders function as the ship's entertainment. Sometimes the crew abandons their work to come and get absolutely wrecked at the bar. Your job as a Bartender is to satisfy that requirement by mixing lengthy recipes into borderline-illegal concoctions. | Easy |
Miscellaneous
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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Assistant |
Your job as an assistant is to assist. Or, at least, that's what your captain asks of every greytider. With minimal access to all departments, this job is reserved for beginners and veterans seeking a challenge. The robust assistant performs a variety of roles while officially being none. | None |
Non-humanoid
Job | Role | Difficulty |
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AI |
The AI is the omnipresent experimental on-board intelligence installed by |
Very Hard |
Cyborg |
Cyborgs on the ship fulfill a variety of roles, come equipped with a multitude of modules to pick the correct tool, but lack any form of hands to carry objects. Playing cyborg means all access to most doors, however you are often bound by lawsets or orders from crew that you must act upon. While slaved to an AI, you are subservient to it and humans alike, making you a go-to for airlock access and tools for everyone nearby. Not following your laws, ignoring orders, or rousing distrust in any way is a quick ticket to being remotely detonated by console, and destruction of "rogue borgs" is generally less frowned upon than murdering assistants. | Hard |
Drone |
Drones are tiny robots that can be printed from the exofab, their job is to repair the ship they were activated in and generally prevent its destruction. | Easy |