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==The Chief Engineering Officer== | ==The Chief Engineering Officer== | ||
There are responsibilities shared by all Engineers, but the CEO has some specific duties. Probably the most important is that results, regardless of who actually does the work, will reflect on the CEO. Slow or shoddy repairs will damage a reputation as much as being a "miracle worker" will build it up. This is controlled mostly by how you sim, and how you run your department. The Captain can't run Engineering | There are responsibilities shared by all Engineers, but the CEO has some specific duties. Probably the most important is that results, regardless of who actually does the work, will reflect on the CEO. Slow or shoddy repairs will damage a reputation as much as being a "miracle worker" will build it up. This is controlled mostly by how you sim, and how you run your department. The Captain can't run Engineering; the Captain gives orders to you. The Captain's job is command, so usually the orders are not specific. They'll give you a goal, and it's your job to figure out how to achieve it. You'll be the person that Engineering crews come to for direction, and you'll be the one the Captain asks for reports. You are the link between those who can do the work and those who need the work done. | ||
If you are lucky enough to have an Assistant (or to be an Assistant) this can make things easier. However, make sure that having (or being) an Assistant is making things easier. A lousy relationship, working especially, but also socially, is a hindrance to good work and could have possibly disastrous results. If things are running rough for whatever reason, and it's not just part of the plot, work it out. If you can't work it out, talk to the CO. The lives of the crew depend on you. | If you are lucky enough to have an Assistant (or to be an Assistant) this can make things easier. However, make sure that having (or being) an Assistant is making things easier. A lousy relationship, working especially, but also socially, is a hindrance to good work and could have possibly disastrous results. If things are running rough for whatever reason, and it's not just part of the plot, work it out. If you can't work it out, talk to the CO. The lives of the crew depend on you. | ||
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The CEO (and possibly the Assistant) is usually the only members of the Engineering crew with enough rank or authority to challenge or question an order. Even an Ensign as CEO has a responsibility to the entire crew to inform the command staff when things are impossible. Of course, Starfleet has a history of ships doing the impossible, and the CEO should always follow orders within reason, but the CEO should be the voice of caution and reason from Engineering. In many cases, a dangerous situation in Engineering will go unnoticed if not reported to the Bridge, and starships, while amazing, are not invincible. You're job it to hold the breaking point as far off as possible for as long as possible, but there's always a limit, and you need to be willing to tell the CO when that limit is close, reached, or surpassed. Ignoring all the flashing warning lights will only work so long before you and your crew will be a fine mist of ions slowly expanding into space. | The CEO (and possibly the Assistant) is usually the only members of the Engineering crew with enough rank or authority to challenge or question an order. Even an Ensign as CEO has a responsibility to the entire crew to inform the command staff when things are impossible. Of course, Starfleet has a history of ships doing the impossible, and the CEO should always follow orders within reason, but the CEO should be the voice of caution and reason from Engineering. In many cases, a dangerous situation in Engineering will go unnoticed if not reported to the Bridge, and starships, while amazing, are not invincible. You're job it to hold the breaking point as far off as possible for as long as possible, but there's always a limit, and you need to be willing to tell the CO when that limit is close, reached, or surpassed. Ignoring all the flashing warning lights will only work so long before you and your crew will be a fine mist of ions slowly expanding into space. | ||
The Captain's health is watched by the CMO, and no one | The Captain's health is watched by the CMO, and no one on board but the CMO can relieve the Captain, but you have a responsibility to the ship, to the crew, and to yourself to prevent any act, whether external or internal, from destroying your ship. Countermanding an order is a serious affair that can lead to court-martial if used incorrectly, but shutting down is sometimes the only option. Common sense and a cautious nature will help you see these situations. Be careful out there. | ||
I’ve been playing an engineer in the UFoP for many years, and it’s a blast. When it comes to this organization, I can’t really picture doing anything else. The opportunities are endless, and there’s fun to be had. If you think Engineering is somewhere you want to be, we’re waiting for you. | I’ve been playing an engineer in the UFoP for many years, and it’s a blast. When it comes to this organization, I can’t really picture doing anything else. The opportunities are endless, and there’s fun to be had. If you think Engineering is somewhere you want to be, we’re waiting for you. | ||