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Unlike most other positions, the Mission Specialist cannot simply watch a show and see a main character playing that role. I have found this is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand there is very little support or framework to the role that can leave the SIMmer feeling somewhat lost; on the other hand it allows the SIMmer to be somewhat creative in their role. | Unlike most other positions, the Mission Specialist cannot simply watch a show and see a main character playing that role. I have found this is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand there is very little support or framework to the role that can leave the SIMmer feeling somewhat lost; on the other hand it allows the SIMmer to be somewhat creative in their role. | ||
The main duty of the Mission Specialist, as the name suggests, is to make him or herself an expert in the current mission. A combination of a science officer and a tactical officer, the Mission Specialist researches the mission, briefs senior staff and helps come up with strategy to implement the mission. On occasion, an officer will be sent to a Starship as a Mission Specialist because they are already an expert in a field that is relevant to the ship's mission to augment the crew and provide | The main duty of the Mission Specialist, as the name suggests, is to make him or herself an expert in the current mission. A combination of a science officer and a tactical officer, the Mission Specialist researches the mission, briefs senior staff and helps come up with strategy to implement the mission. On occasion, an officer will be sent to a Starship as a Mission Specialist because they are already an expert in a field that is relevant to the ship's mission to augment the crew and provide their expertise. | ||
Pre-mission the Mission Specialist should definitely be on research mode, attempting to locate any and all information that may be pertinent and taking only the information that is relevant to the CO and XO. In essence, the Mission Specialist acts as an information buffer for the Captain who can not be expected to commit all the data to memory while at the same time commanding a Starship | Pre-mission the Mission Specialist should definitely be on research mode, attempting to locate any and all information that may be pertinent and taking only the information that is relevant to the CO and XO. In essence, the Mission Specialist acts as an information buffer for the Captain who can not be expected to commit all the data to memory while at the same time commanding a Starship | ||
During the mission the Mission Specialist will continue with | During the mission the Mission Specialist will continue with their research and will continue to advise the command staff. | ||
Officially, the Mission Specialist is a member of the command staff, which means that aside from wearing a red uniform they are a bridge officer and depending on their rank can fulfil of the jobs on the bridge. This includes manning duty stations, taking part in away missions and even being in command of the bridge. The diversity of the jobs a Mission Specialist can undertake stems from the position's rather vague job description. | Officially, the Mission Specialist is a member of the command staff, which means that aside from wearing a red uniform they are a bridge officer and depending on their rank can fulfil of the jobs on the bridge. This includes manning duty stations, taking part in away missions and even being in command of the bridge. The diversity of the jobs a Mission Specialist can undertake stems from the position's rather vague job description. | ||
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The out-side mission duties of the Mission Specialist are somewhat limited. As a senior bridge officer, they can be involved in welcoming and orientating new crewmembers in character. It is important to remember that the Mission Specialist is often the first step in the command ladder for many officers, this being the case the Mission Specialist should be starting to act in a manner befitting a command officer. | The out-side mission duties of the Mission Specialist are somewhat limited. As a senior bridge officer, they can be involved in welcoming and orientating new crewmembers in character. It is important to remember that the Mission Specialist is often the first step in the command ladder for many officers, this being the case the Mission Specialist should be starting to act in a manner befitting a command officer. | ||
As a semi-autonomous member of the command staff, the Mission Specialist has no CO. Working alone or in conjunction with other members of the senior staff. It is important for the Mission Specialist to avoid "stepping on the toes" of | As a semi-autonomous member of the command staff, the Mission Specialist has no CO. Working alone or in conjunction with other members of the senior staff. It is important for the Mission Specialist to avoid "stepping on the toes" of their colleagues, including or consulting the Chief Science and Tactical officers is a way to do this. | ||
Anything and everything is a potential resource for a ship's Mission Specialist. In character, they will undoubtedly spend a lot of their time getting information from the ship's computer and the Starfleet database. Cross-referencing with the databases of other species and non-starfleet sources is a possible way to get to the more obscure data. | Anything and everything is a potential resource for a ship's Mission Specialist. In character, they will undoubtedly spend a lot of their time getting information from the ship's computer and the Starfleet database. Cross-referencing with the databases of other species and non-starfleet sources is a possible way to get to the more obscure data. | ||