From Archimedes

Operations

The Operations Department makes sure that the ship functions. It is responsible for prioritizing resource allocation among both departments and ship functions. Operations is primarily responsible for the efficient distribution of the ship's Electro-Plasma System (EPS), which powers all systems. It also serves as Quartermaster, requisitioning hardware and supplies, ordering large-scale repairs at Starbases, and ensuring that the crew has the correct equipment to do their jobs. Personnel changes, such as transfers, reassignments and new crew, are administered by Operations.

Operations also manages repair and cleanup, in cooperation with Engineering. During emergency situations, the department itself provides Damage Control services.

The Chief Operations Officer is the head of the department, and responsible for the smooth operation of all ship functions and daily crew life. On the Bridge, she or he mans the Operations station, and is responsible for communications (such as hailing other vessels), sensors, and monitoring internal systems.

The Assistant Operations Officer serves as an alternate to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the hands-on management of the ship's systems and resources when the Chief Operations Officer is on the Bridge. He or she may personally lead Damage Control teams as needed.

An Operations Officer is a jack-of-all trades, cross-trained in engineering (damage control, EPS relay repair), administration (quartermastering, personnel management), and practical sciences (sensor or data analysis). Thus, an Operations Officer serves many functions on a ship, serving to both coordinate overall functions as well as to fill gaps as needed. She or he also mans the Operations station on the Bridge in the absence of the Chief or Assistant Operations Officers.

Department Numbers:

• Officers - 2
• Enlisted - 9
• Civilian - 0

See also Crew, NPCs, Past Crew, Open Positions