Departments & Positions
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U.S.S. Enterprise Senior Staff Manifest (U.S.S. Enterprise)
Senior staff assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise, flagship of the United Federation of Planets.
U.S.S. Enterprise Commanding Officer The Commanding Officer serves as the beating heart of a starship, a role that transcends mere rank to become the singular point of unity for an entire crew. To hold this position is to acknowledge that one is uniquely suited to the burden of leadership — a responsibility that requires the steady hand of a diplomat, the sharp mind of a tactician, and the iron will of a protector.
The conduct of the Commanding Officer defines the very atmosphere of the vessel. Whether the ship’s mission leans toward the peaceful curiosity of discovery or the high-stakes tension of a border skirmish, the crew looks to their leader to set the tone. In the quiet of the Ready Room, surrounded by the relics of history and the artifacts of alien worlds, the Commanding Officer ponders the difficult calls that others cannot make. This private sanctum is where their personality manifests — whether through the austere simplicity of a standing desk or the curated luxury of a personal museum — serving as a place of reflection before returning to the high-pressure environment of the Bridge.
On a starship, the title of Captain is more than a grade; it is a mark of respect afforded to the person in the center chair regardless of their official stripes. The Commanding Officer carries the full faith of their organization, acting as the primary representative of their civilization’s values. This involves finding common ground among dissenting voices and ensuring every senior officer feels their insight is valued, even when a final, solitary decision must be made. When the clock is ticking and lives are at stake, the Commanding Officer must translate complex strategies into clear, brief commands that the crew can execute without hesitation. Beyond the heat of the moment, they maintain a detailed log that captures not just the technical data of a mission, but the human element — the performance, growth, and conduct of the individuals who make the ship run.
The skillset required of a Commanding Officer shifts dramatically when a voyage of discovery turns into a struggle for survival. During times of conflict, Starfleet relies on these frontline leaders to serve as the Federation’s last, best hope. If the Admiralty fears a Commanding Officer lacks the necessary killer instinct to prosecute a war, they may assign experienced security officers to provide strategic guidance or wary oversight. In some instances, the most idealistic leaders are shielded from the frontlines entirely in an effort to preserve the spirit of the organization, even if the cost of that preservation is total destruction. Conversely, there are those who take to conflict with ardent fervor, hungry to demonstrate their tactical brilliance. It is these individuals Starfleet relies upon most in its time of need, often granting a Commanding Officer the tacit approval to achieve victory by any means necessary, even if it requires sacrificing the Federation’s most treasured principles.
True leadership is the ability to bring out the best in others. The Commanding Officer does not merely give orders; they provide the spark of determination that allows a subordinate to achieve the impossible. In the heat of a crisis, their presence acts as a force multiplier. By placing implicit trust in their officers, the Commanding Officer empowers the crew to push past their perceived limits, turning a group of individuals into a singular, motivated force capable of weathering any storm. At its core, the role is defined by the weight of the unknown, where every major decision, every political relationship, and every life on board rests ultimately on one person’s shoulders. Those entrusted with absolute authority have more agency to shape the cosmos than any other leaders in history, but a Commanding Officer must be wise enough to second-guess their own motives, for absolute power corrupts absolutely.U.S.S. Enterprise Executive Officer The Executive Officer serves as the vital link between the Bridge and the lower decks, acting as the Commanding Officer’s primary advisor and the crew’s most direct connection to leadership. While the Commanding Officer focuses on large-scale strategic goals and the broader mission, the Executive Officer functions as their eyes and ears, maintaining a constant pulse on the ship’s internal health. This role is defined by a dual responsibility: ensuring the training and wellness of every individual on board while simultaneously safeguarding the life and the authority of the captain. Within the hierarchy of Starfleet, this position is often viewed as a final, extended interview for a captaincy of one's own, requiring a seamless transition of authority whenever the Bridge is handed over.
As the chief advisor to the Commanding Officer, the Executive Officer must provide honest, unvarnished insight that reflects the crew’s feelings and perceptions. Whether they are mediating a conflict between department heads or evaluating personnel for promotion, their presence is meant to instill a sense of ease and respect throughout the ship. They are the voice of the crew in the Ready Room, advocating for the resources and procedural changes necessary to keep the mission on track. However, this bond with the crew also carries a heavy burden; the Executive Officer is responsible for the ultimate oversight of their superior, tasked with the rare and grave duty of removing a Commanding Officer from command should dire circumstances or incapacitation warrant such a drastic measure.
Beyond the hull of the starship, the Executive Officer traditionally leads away teams and landing parties, placing them at the forefront of exploration. Often the first to set foot on a new world or encounter an unknown life-form, they are the initial architects of diplomatic relationships and the first line of defense during a crisis. Their role ability allows them to act as a profound source of motivation; through their unwavering support, they can effectively replenish the resolve of their subordinates, ensuring that the crew has the determination to persevere through even the most impossible tasks. Whether they are sitting in the center chair or leading a team through a darkened alien corridor, the Executive Officer must demonstrate the tactical and social brilliance required of a future leader, proving they can make the big decisions when the safety of the ship and the lives of the crew are at stake.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Counseling Officer The Chief Counseling Officer serves as the vital guardian of a starship’s mental and emotional health, a role that Starfleet officially mandated as it began to recognize the profound impact of long-term trauma on mission performance. Tasked with the dual responsibility of individual care and systemic observation, the officer works to mitigate the effects of anxiety, depression, and the unique stresses inherent in deep-space exploration and frontline combat. Through a combination of voluntary sessions and requested consultations, they help crew members process their experiences, ensuring that the heavy psychological burdens of command and service do not lead to undue suffering or performance disruptions. Beyond the privacy of the Counselor's Office, the Chief Counseling Officer monitors the social dynamics and routines of the crew, using their expertise in psychology and sociology to identify signs of trauma or behavioral shifts before they can compromise the safety of the vessel.
As a highly respected advisor to the Commanding Officer, the Chief Counseling Officer is a frequent presence on the Bridge, providing critical insight into the nuances of social and diplomatic situations. Their specialized training in xenoanthropology and culture makes them exceptionally adept at reading the moods, body movements, and hidden intentions of others, whether they are navigating the delicate protocols of a first contact or assessing the motives of a long-standing adversary. On the Bridge, they function as a social tactician, offering guidance on how to interact with new civilizations or interpreting the emotional subtext of a communication when visual cues are absent. This ability to assess a living person’s mental state provides a deeper level of understanding that often reveals hidden emotional turmoil or underlying lies that might escape the notice of other bridge officers.
The Chief Counseling Officer is an essential ally to both the crew and the Senior Staff, often serving as the primary mediator for personal drama and professional conflict. For those Counselors belonging to empathic or telepathic species, these natural gifts are balanced against a strict doctor-patient confidentiality pledge, ensuring that such abilities are used ethically to support the patient's comfort and the ship's safety. Whether they are helping an officer recover from the horrors of war or guiding a landing party through the complex social structures of an alien world, the Chief Counseling Officer ensures that the spirit of Starfleet remains intact. By acknowledging that admitting fear is a source of strength, they empower the crew to maintain their resilience, ensuring that the ship remains a stable platform for discovery in a volatile galaxy.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Engineering Officer The Chief Engineering Officer is the steward of a starship’s soul, a leader tasked with knowing every weld, plate, and conduit of their vessel more intimately than the men who designed it. Responsible for ensuring the ship remains operational and functional under the most extreme conditions, this officer manages a dedicated team of engineers who must keep the reactors pulsing even when the hull is buckling. While they lead their department primarily from the depths of Main Engineering, their presence is felt in every flick of a console light and every hum of the Warp Drive. The Chief Engineering Officer is the master of power management, overseeing a grid where a dip of even one-half of a percent in generation can spell disaster during a crisis. Under their watchful eye, the propulsion systems, shields, and weapons are treated as a single, living organism that must be pushed beyond its theoretical limits to ensure the mission’s success.
In an era defined by conflict and rapid technological advancement, the role of the Chief Engineering Officer has evolved into one of gritty improvisation and frontline innovation. With starbases often under threat, these officers are frequently tasked with performing miraculous repairs in the field rather than the safety of a drydock. They are the pioneers of experimental propulsion and shield reinforcement, often forced to refine prototype technologies in the heat of combat rather than a controlled laboratory. This environment demands an officer with the ingenuity to bypass Matter/Antimatter integrators or stabilize a magnetic containment field seconds before a breach. Because engineering is deeply rooted in physical laws, the Chief Engineering Officer works in close orbit with the science department, often leading the effort to backward-design alien technology or analyze the structural systems of strange new phenomena.
Beyond the mechanical, the Chief Engineering Officer is a leader of people, supervising a department that functions as a powerful tool for the Commanding Officer. This collective expertise acts as a force multiplier, allowing the engineering team to accomplish tasks that would be impossible for a single individual, such as drastically reducing the difficulty of complex repairs during a tactical engagement. Whether they are managing the herculean task of a space station’s fusion cores or leading a landing party to study a piece of derelict technology, the Chief Engineering Officer provides the grit and technical brilliance required to keep Starfleet’s fleet moving. They are the final line of defense against the entropy of space and the damage of war, embodying a spirit of tireless sacrifice to ensure their ship remains the Federation’s most powerful tool in the cosmos.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Flight Control Officer The Chief Flight Control Officer is the master of the ship’s maneuverability, an expert pilot whose split-second reactions and spatial awareness ensure the safety of everyone on board. Often referred to as the Helmsman or Conn Officer, this individual is responsible for getting the vessel wherever the Commanding Officer needs to go, navigating with both precision and efficiency. Their role is a complex blend of artistry and technical mastery, requiring them to analyze vast amounts of computer data to chart the quickest, safest courses through the stars. In the uncharted reaches of deep space, the Chief Flight Control Officer must be prepared to override automated systems at a moment’s notice, adjusting their path as sensors reveal the hidden dangers of spatial anomalies, gravimetric waves, or dense debris fields.
In the theater of ship-to-ship combat, the Chief Flight Control Officer becomes the architect of the battlefield. Positioning is the fundamental key to survival; if an officer can keep the ship in a blind spot while maintaining an optimal firing arc, victory is assured. This requires a profound mastery of Starfleet-regulated attack patterns and evasive maneuvers, rapidly shifting vectors at the direction of the Commanding Officer. Because directing a massive starship involves tracking a staggering number of variables, the Chief Flight Control Officer often works in a tight, synchronized partnership with the Operations Officer. This close cooperation creates a bond of comradeship that is essential for executing high-stakes maneuvers, such as a sustained circular drift or a sudden atmospheric insertion, where the slightest miscalculation could lead to disaster.
Beyond the Bridge, the Chief Flight Control Officer serves as the primary coordinator for the ship’s entire flight deck. They possess an intimate knowledge of every auxiliary vehicle, from shuttlepods and runabouts to specialized work bees, and they oversee the training of all other pilots on board. In crisis situations, they manage the tactical deployment of these smaller craft, directing their movements from the Bridge or even taking personal command of a shuttle for a high-risk mission. This role serves as a vital stepping stone toward senior leadership, as it demands an officer who can synthesize engineering data with navigational tactics. By understanding exactly how a ship’s propulsion affects its movement, the Chief Flight Control Officer can push a vessel to its absolute limits, transforming a thousand-person starship into a graceful and formidable tool of discovery and defense.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Medical Officer The Chief Medical Officer serves as the primary guardian of the crew's physical health and operational readiness, acting as the head of the medical department and the ultimate authority on personal welfare aboard a starship. This role is grounded in a deep mastery of biology, anatomy, and physiology, supported by top-of-the-line technology such as biobeds and sophisticated scanning arrays. Whether they are performing complex surgeries with minimal lingering effects or managing the recalibration of specialized diagnostic tools, the Chief Medical Officer ensures that every individual is fit to perform their duties. In an era where the traumatizing effects of conflict and the irresponsible use of experimental technology lead to spiraling casualty rates, this officer must be prepared to stabilize the dying and revitalize the injured under immense pressure, often practicing their discipline as a field medic directly on the front lines.
Beyond the immediate treatment of wounds and illness, the Chief Medical Officer is a rigorous practitioner of the scientific method. They are responsible for conducting medical research and experimentation, gathering evidence to isolate and investigate undiscovered galactic phenomena or unknown contagions. To prevent the spread of interstellar diseases, they manage a medical bay equipped with advanced quarantine field generators, allowing for the observation of life-forms without risk to the rest of the ship. This expertise is further extended through the management of dedicated medical teams; the Chief Medical Officer coordinates several assistants and specialists, running emergency drills and creating comprehensive medical plans that allow the department to tackle tasks that would be impossible for a single physician to achieve alone.
A unique and significant aspect of this role is the specialized legal and command authority granted by Starfleet Regulations. The Chief Medical Officer has the power to order or countermand the instructions of Senior Officers when matters of health are concerned. In the most extreme circumstances, they possess the solemn obligation to declare any officer, including the Commanding Officer, unfit for duty and remove them from command if they are deemed physically or mentally incapable of leading. This authority ensures that the safety of the crew and the integrity of the mission are never compromised by the failing health of its leadership. By monitoring their crewmates, the Chief Medical Officer acts as a vital check and balance, ensuring that the human element remains resilient in the face of the unknown.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Navigation Officer Uncommon aboard Starfleet vessels since the 23rd Century, Navigators are responsible for the recording all spatial phenomenon and the implications of such phenomenon encountered. From these records, Navigators produce updated stellar maps. The Chief Navigation Officer is the senior most Navigator aboard, serving as a Senior Officer, and chief of the personnel under him/her. U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Operations Officer The Chief Operations Officer serves as the architect of a starship’s internal harmony, acting as the primary manager of the vessel’s vast technical resources and logistical needs. Unique to the structure of Starfleet, this role requires an officer to possess a comprehensive understanding of how hardware, software, power supply, and fuel reserves must be balanced to sustain the crew over the course of an extended voyage.
Stationed at the Operations Console on the Bridge, the Chief Operations Officer oversees the seamless integration of engineering, sciences, and security, ensuring that every department has the shipboard assets — from sensor pallets and lab spaces to phasers and tricorders — necessary to achieve their mission objectives. On smaller vessels, the scope of this role often expands, requiring the officer to function as both a technical lead and a science officer, bridging the gap between raw data and mechanical execution.
The nature of the Chief Operations Officer shifts dramatically between the steady rhythm of deep-space exploration and the chaotic pressure of active conflict. During routine cruise mode, the officer monitors the ship's energy flow and ongoing activities, subtly reallocating resources to support scientific research or engineering diagnostics. However, when an alert status is triggered, the role demands an entirely different skillset centered on rapid, moment-by-moment prioritization. Under the tension of a Yellow Alert, the Chief Operations Officer must visually assess all shipboard operations and decisively cut power to any activity that leeches resources or compromises the system’s readiness. When the crisis escalates to Red Alert, they are granted full autonomy over the computer network, redirecting every available megawatt and processing cycle toward defensive systems and emergency protocols.
In the heat of battle, the Chief Operations Officer is required to track a hundred variables at once, monitoring targeting spectra and internal system integrity while simultaneously analyzing the capabilities of an adversary. This "knowing thy enemy" is a critical duty, as the officer must be fluent in the limitations of hostile warships and the nuances of alien technology, such as the persistent challenges posed by cloaking devices. Beyond these tactical burdens, the role provides an unparalleled training ground for future command.
Because the Chief Operations Officer interacts with nearly every team on board to manage logistics, they develop a deep familiarity with the crew and the ship's inner workings. This extensive cross-departmental coordination often grooms them for the position of Executive Officer, as they prove their ability to find ingenuity in the face of mysterious malfunctions and maintain the ship’s vital heart during its most desperate hours.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is the primary arbiter of truth and discovery aboard a starship, tasked with unravelling the myriad mysteries of the cosmos. As the Commanding Officer’s chief advisor on all matters scientific, this officer provides vital hypotheses concerning the unknown, translating bizarre celestial phenomena into actionable intelligence.
Whether specialized in physics, biology, or geology, the Chief Science Officer oversees a diverse department of specialists and science teams, coordinating their research and managing the rigorous application of the scientific method. They are the gatekeeper of the ship’s intellectual pursuits, approving experiments and scheduling the use of limited shipboard resources to ensure that every discovery — from the mapping of a dark matter nebula to the study of a temporal rift — is documented with precision and care.
To navigate the unseen world, the Chief Science Officer wields a sophisticated suite of tools, most notably the ship’s sensor arrays and a versatile fleet of Warp-capable probes. From the Science Station on the Bridge, the officer can manipulate these sensors with full autonomy, a capability that becomes especially critical during tactical situations. By scanning for subtle signatures like tachyon emissions or geodesic radiation, the Chief Science Officer can detect cloaked vessels or navigate spatial folds, shifting the tide of an engagement through superior data analysis. Their mastery extends to the Tricorder, an essential tool for field research that allows them to upload and download information directly from the ship’s central computer while conducting detailed close-range scans. This deep technical and theoretical understanding allows them to interpret data with a level of insight that far surpasses an untrained eye, often uncovering hidden layers of a phenomenon that others might overlook.
The role of the Chief Science Officer carries a heavy burden of diligence and self-restraint, particularly in an era where discovery and danger are inextricably linked. They must be cautious enough to recognize when a spatial anomaly might serve as cover for an ambush, yet obsessive enough to pursue academic truths that could redefine the laws of physics. In times of conflict, their focus often shifts toward military applications, such as finding ways to counteract advanced cloaking technology or investigating experimental propulsion methods. This pursuit of knowledge requires the officer to act as their own minder, balancing a natural hunger for discovery against the risks of reckless experimentation. Ultimately, the Chief Science Officer serves as the intellectual heart of the vessel, ensuring that even in the heat of battle or the shadow of war, Starfleet’s fundamental mission to seek out new knowledge remains a guiding light for the crew.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Security Officer The Chief Security Officer is the specialized shield of the starship, a leader whose singular focus is the safety of the crew and the internal integrity of the vessel. Entrusted with the role of the ship's protector, this officer oversees the security department and serves as the primary authority on defensive protocols, internal investigations, and the protection of high-value personnel. While they often operate from the Tactical Station on the Bridge during a crisis, their influence extends to every deck through the management of security teams. These detachments are the Chief Security Officer’s primary tool, providing a visible presence that maintains order among the crew and ensures a sense of ease even when navigating the most dangerous reaches of the galaxy.
In the field, the Chief Security Officer is a fixture of landing parties and away teams, where the risks of encountering hostile life-forms or treacherous environments are highest. They are the first to step into the unknown to secure a perimeter and the last to leave when a situation turns dire, regularly putting themselves on the front lines to defend their shipmates from harm. This role requires a keen, investigative mind; the Chief Security Officer must be an expert in the nuances of behavior and motivation, capable of solving complex disciplinary matters or uncovering subtle acts of espionage and infiltration. When a crime or a security breach occurs, they coordinate with other departments to gather forensic data, using their intuition to paint a complete picture of the threat.
The importance of the Chief Security Officer is amplified during times of heightened tension or open conflict. As a close confidante to the Commanding Officer, they are often the only ones read into sensitive operational plans that require absolute discretion. They must possess the strategic foresight to view every new discovery through the lens of potential vulnerability, ensuring that the ship is never caught unprepared. By maintaining constant communication with their security detachment, the Chief Security Officer can orchestrate a shipwide defense with surgical precision, whether they are repelling a boarding party or containing a containment breach. Ultimately, they serve as the iron guarantee that Starfleet’s mission of peaceful exploration can continue, providing the safety and stability required for the crew to perform their duties in a volatile cosmos.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Security/Tactical Officer The Chief Security/Tactical Officer serves as the primary protector of the vessel, embodying the shield and the sword of Starfleet in an often hostile galaxy. This officer carries a solemn responsibility, wielding the ship’s daunting firepower from the Tactical Station on the Bridge and commanding the security teams that patrol the corridors and join away missions. In an era where the threat of conflict is a constant reality, the Chief Security/Tactical Officer acts as the Commanding Officer’s closest confidante and most dependable agent, often entrusted with sensitive strategic plans and the execution of high-priority boarding actions. They are responsible for the safety of every soul on board, the protection of mission-critical personnel, and the rigorous investigation of disciplinary or criminal matters within the crew.
The burden of this role is most heavily felt during ship-to-ship combat, where the Chief Security/Tactical Officer must operate the starship’s weaponry with the same instinctive precision as a hand phaser. Because Starfleet vessels possess the potential to sentence thousands to death with a single volley, the officer must have the temperament to wield such power responsibly yet decisively; hesitation in the heat of battle can condemn their own crew to an explosive demise. This expertise extends beyond the targeting console to the management of shipwide defense. When the ship enters an alert status, the Chief Security/Tactical Officer takes direct control of tactical systems, ensuring weapons are primed and security detachments are deployed to repel invaders or contain breaches. By maintaining a constant line of communication with these teams, the officer acts as a force multiplier, utilizing full security details to neutralize threats that would overwhelm a single crew member.
Outside of the immediate theater of war, the Chief Security/Tactical Officer remains a vigilant investigator and a pragmatic analyst. They are encouraged to seek military applications for new discoveries, a perspective that often places them in necessary friction with the science and engineering departments. This outlook is grounded in the belief that the peaceful fruits of exploration can only be harvested if the Federation survives to see them. Whether they are subverting interdimensional pirates, exposing infiltrators, or coordinating the massive defensive batteries of a space station, the Chief Security/Tactical Officer is the front line of defense. Their intuition for behavior and motivation, combined with a mastery of tactics, ensures that the ship remains a secure platform for discovery even in the most dangerous reaches of interstellar space.U.S.S. Enterprise Chief Tactical Officer The Chief Tactical Officer is the master of a starship’s daunting firepower, an expert in ship-to-ship combat who holds the destructive potential of the Federation at their fingertips. In an era where the reality of conflict has made specialized weapons expertise a necessity, this officer is responsible for the upkeep and instinctive operation of the ship’s armaments. While the Commanding Officer provides the order to fire, it is the Chief Tactical Officer who must enact that instruction with cold precision, pinpointing enemy weaknesses to incapacitate or destroy an adversary as efficiently as possible. This role carries a profound psychological weight; the officer must possess the temperament to handle weaponry capable of sentencing thousands to death without hesitation, yet remain anchored to the ethical foundations of Starfleet.
The burden of the Chief Tactical Officer is defined by the thin line between survival and catastrophe. A fraction of a second in response time or a slight miscalculation in targeting spectra can mean the difference between a successful defense and the explosive demise of the crew. Consequently, this officer trains tirelessly to ensure that the ship’s phaser banks and torpedo launchers act as a natural extension of their own reflexes. During active engagements, they must track a staggering array of variables—ranging from enemy shield frequencies to the movement and scanning patterns of hostile warships. Their technical proficiency ensures that the starship remains a formidable tool of deterrence, capable of providing the "last, best hope" for the Federation when peaceful negotiations fail.
Beyond the heat of battle, the Chief Tactical Officer is a vital strategic advisor who looks toward the horizon of future threats. They are tasked with analyzing the capabilities of known adversaries, such as the tactical limitations of cloaking technology or the nuances of alien weapon systems, to ensure the ship is always prepared for the next encounter. This focus on military application requires the officer to work in close coordination with the Chief Engineering Officer to reinforce shield systems or integrate experimental weaponry into the power grid. Though their primary station is on the Bridge, the Chief Tactical Officer provides the strategic guidance and tactical brilliance necessary to ensure that the starship can navigate the most volatile sectors of space while holding true to its mission of exploration. -
Federation Government (Federation & Starfleet)
The Federation's government was structured as a federal constitutional republic consisting of three branches of government:
- The executive branch, led by the Federation President, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Federation through a number of executive agencies.
- The Federation Council and the Federation Central made up the bicameral legislature of the Federation and consists of representatives from member worlds who create, amend, and ratify Federation law.
- The judiciary, led by the Federation Supreme Court, is responsible for resolving legal disputes.
President of the United Federation of Planets The President of the United Federation of Planets is the elected head of state and head of government of the United Federation of Planets.
The Federation President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government, setting and coordinating foreign policy, and dealing with resource distribution issues. The Federation president is also the Commander-in-Chief of all Starfleet forces.Vice President of the United Federation of Planets The Vice President of the United Federation of Planets is the second-highest ranking officer in the government of the United Federation of Planets, after the president. An elected government official in the United Federation of Planets, the Vice President assumed power if the President was absent. Speaker of the Federation Council The Speaker of the Federation Council is the political and parliamentary leader of the Federation Council and is simultaneously its presiding officer, de facto leader of the body's majority party, and the institution's administrative head.
Elected from within the body of the Federation Council at the beginning of each new legislative term, the Speaker of the Federation Council perform various other administrative and procedural functions in addition to representing their home world and retains the right to vote.Cabinet Secretary A Cabinet Secretary oversees departments of the executive branch of the United Federation of Planets and serves as an advisor to the President of the United Federation of Planets. Cabinet Secretary positions include:
- Attorney General
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of Education
- Secretary of Foreign Affairs
- Secretary of Science and Technology
- Secretary of Transportation
Federation Councilor A Federation Councilor is a member of the Council of the United Federation of Planets and representative of that individual's Federation member state of citizenship. -
U.S.S. Enterprise Officer Manifest (U.S.S. Enterprise)
Officers assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise, flagship of the United Federation of Planets.
U.S.S. Enterprise Engineering Officer Engineers are the backbone of the Engineering Corps and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel. U.S.S. Enterprise Flight Control Officer Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, every vessel has a number of Flight Control Officers to allow shift rotations. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. Flight Control Officers report to the Chief Flight Control Officer. U.S.S. Enterprise Medical Officer The starship's Medical Officer support the Chief Medical Officer in ensuring the health of the crew, completing medical examinations the crew and administering medical care. U.S.S. Enterprise Medical Officer/Counselor A specialized Medical Officer, the Counselor treats crewmembers with personal, psychological, and emotional problems. Further, the Counselor may advise the Commanding Officer in interactions with other people and races. U.S.S. Enterprise Navigation Officer Reporting to the Chief Navigation Officer, the Navigation Officer has a critical role in the safe operation of the vessel and is trained to plot courses, supervise the computer's piloting, and to pilot the ship manually as needed. U.S.S. Enterprise Operations Officer Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Operations Officer is trained to adequately manage shipboard resources to ensure optimal efficiency aboard the craft. U.S.S. Enterprise Science Officer One of several generalized Science Officers aboard a starship, the Science Officer is assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer. This officer is versed in a diverse variety of scientific topics but may also have specialized training in a topic. U.S.S. Enterprise Security/Tactical Officer Security/Tactical Officers, overseen by the Chief Security/Tactical Officer, have responsibility for protecting the ship and crew from threats.
In their security role these personnel are assigned to guard sensitive areas, protect people, and perform patrols of the starship.
In their tactical role these personnel maintain the weapons of the vessel, analyze threats, and planning a tactical response.Artificial Intelligence Monitoring System Avatar An outgrowth of the Emergency Command Hologram program, the Artificial Intelligence Monitoring System Avatar is a hologram that represents the outpost, station, or vessel itself. Capable of billions of different tasks at once, the Avatar controls, repairs and regulates the facility. In the event of an emergency it can assume command until a ranking officer comes available. -
Khitomer Alliance (Galactic Neighbors)
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Starfleet Command (Federation & Starfleet)
Starfleet Command is the organizational and head of the Federation Starfleet. Based in San Francisco at Starfleet Headquarters, Starfleet Command is made up of the Admiralty and their support staff.
Commander-in-Chief of the Federation Starfleet The Commander-in-Chief of the Federation Starfleet (also known as the C-in-C) is the senior most officer of the Federation Starfleet. The C-in-C serves as a military advisor to the Federation President and Council, and has operational authority over the whole of the Federation Starfleet. Commanding Officer, Starfleet Command The Commanding Officer, Starfleet Command (also known as Commander, Starfleet) is the Federation Starfleet flag officer who commands Starfleet Command. Liaison to the Office of the President The Federation Starfleet Liaison to the Office of the President is an officer in the Federation Starfleet responsible for communicating and coordinating with the President of the United Federation of Planets, reporting on the activities of Starfleet and the orders of the Commander-in-Chief of the Federation Starfleet to the President and relaying the President's orders back to Starfleet. Gamma Quadrant Commander Commanding Officer, Project Longshot Commanding Officer, Project Longshot is the position held by the Starfleet Officer responsible for Project Longshot. Commanding Officer, 16th Fleet The Fleet Commander is a senior post in Starfleet and is responsible for the operation, resourcing and training of the personnel and vessels of Zodiac Fleet. -
U.S.S. Enterprise Enlisted Manifest (U.S.S. Enterprise)
Enlisted personnel assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise, flagship of the United Federation of Planets.
U.S.S. Enterprise Administrative Specialist Administrative Specialists, also known as a Yeoman, are enlisted crewmembers who serve as administrators. Administrative Specialists assist with the management of a department and oversee the day-to-day duties that the officers would otherwise not have the time to do. U.S.S. Enterprise Emergency Medical Hologram The Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH) is an adaptive holoprogram that has been developed as a short-term supplement to the medical team during emergencies. U.S.S. Enterprise Engineering Specialist The Engineering Specialist is a enlisted Engineer that undertakes specialized training in conducting damage control operations and is often specialized to specific systems aboard a starship or station. U.S.S. Enterprise Flight Control Specialist All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) may be flown by Support Craft Pilots when Flight Control Officers are unavailable. U.S.S. Enterprise Medical Specialist Medical Specialists are trained in basic medical care and are capable of dealing with less serious medical cases. Cross trained to serve as Corpsmen, Nurses, or Orderlies, Medical Specialists often assist the Medical Officer in the examination and administration of medical care. U.S.S. Enterprise Navigation Specialist Navigation Specialists are specialized science personnel that are involved in the creation and maintenance of stellar maps. U.S.S. Enterprise Operations Specialist An Operations Specialist is a trained technician who specializes in the operation of a specific system aboard a Starfleet installation. Often, these specialists can be found overseeing the Communications or Transporter Systems, but can be found in a variety of tasks. U.S.S. Enterprise Science Specialist The Science Specialist is an enlisted crewmember who has received training to assist the Science Officers in their investigations, often conducting research or monitoring experiments. U.S.S. Enterprise Security Specialist The Security Specialist is trained in a variety of means of combat, from melee to ranged projectile to sniping and assigned to protect the personnel aboard the vessel. -
Typhon Pact (Galactic Neighbors)
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Starbase 419 Senior Staff (Federation & Starfleet)
Senior staff assigned to Starbase 419.
Bajor Sector Commander The Bajor Sector Commander is the Starfleet Officer that is assigned to oversee all operations within the Bajoran Sector. Starbase 419 Commanding Officer Ultimately responsible for the station and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer aboard a starbase. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation. Starbase 419 Executive Officer The liaison between captain and crew, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the captain, and much more. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty. Starbase 419 Chief Engineering Officer The Chief Engineer is responsible for the condition of all systems and equipment on board a Starfleet ship or facility. S/he oversees maintenance, repairs and upgrades of all equipment. S/he is also responsible for the many repair teams during crisis situations.
The Chief Engineer is not only the department head but also a senior officer, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and maintenance of the duty rosters.Starbase 419 Chief Flight Control/Operations Officer Combined in the early 2380s due to increased automation aboard starships, the Chief Flight Control/Operations Officer is responsible for overseeing the piloting of the vessel and distribution of shipboard resources.
In their role as Flight Control Officer, this officer originally known as helm, plots the ship's course, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed.
In the role of Operations Manager, this officer ensures that ship functions do not interfere with one and another by prioritizing resource allocations so that critical activities occur uninterrupted. Should an action threaten shipboard operations or risk the safety of the ship, the Operations Manager can override and cancel any shipboard activity.Starbase 419 Chief Medical Officer The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it.
Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, Surgical suites and Dentistry labs.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Starbase 419 Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship/facility collects, and the distribution of such data to specific section within the department for analysis. S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Starbase 419 Chief Security/Tactical Officer The Chief Security/Tactical Officer - also known as the Chief of Security - in the final authority for the safety of the ship and crew from both external and internal threats.
As the Chief of Security, this officer oversees all shipboard security personnel to ensure the safety of guests and shipboard personnel and can place persons under arrest for crimes committed. It is the personal duty of the Chief of Security to protect the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer and either s/he is assigned to every away mission or a designated designee.
In the role of Chief Tactical Officer, this officer is responsible oversees the numerous defensive and offensive systems aboard the craft and provides analysis of any external threat encountered. -
Gamma Quadrant (Galactic Neighbors)
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Deep Space 47 Senior Staff (Federation & Starfleet)
Senior staff assigned to Deep Space 47.
Deep Space 47 Commanding Officer Ultimately responsible for the station and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer aboard a starbase. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation. Deep Space 47 Executive Officer The liaison between captain and crew, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the captain, and much more. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty. Deep Space 47 Chief Engineering Officer The Chief Engineer is responsible for the condition of all systems and equipment on board a Starfleet ship or facility. S/he oversees maintenance, repairs and upgrades of all equipment. S/he is also responsible for the many repair teams during crisis situations.
The Chief Engineer is not only the department head but also a senior officer, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and maintenance of the duty rosters.Deep Space 47 Chief Flight Control/Operations Officer Combined in the early 2380s due to increased automation aboard starships, the Chief Flight Control/Operations Officer is responsible for overseeing the piloting of the vessel and distribution of shipboard resources.
In their role as Flight Control Officer, this officer originally known as helm, plots the ship's course, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed.
In the role of Operations Manager, this officer ensures that ship functions do not interfere with one and another by prioritizing resource allocations so that critical activities occur uninterrupted. Should an action threaten shipboard operations or risk the safety of the ship, the Operations Manager can override and cancel any shipboard activity.Deep Space 47 Chief Medical Officer The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it.
Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, Surgical suites and Dentistry labs.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Deep Space 47 Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship/facility collects, and the distribution of such data to specific section within the department for analysis. S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions.
S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.Deep Space 47 Chief Security/Tactical Officer The Chief Security/Tactical Officer - also known as the Chief of Security - in the final authority for the safety of the ship and crew from both external and internal threats.
As the Chief of Security, this officer oversees all shipboard security personnel to ensure the safety of guests and shipboard personnel and can place persons under arrest for crimes committed. It is the personal duty of the Chief of Security to protect the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer and either s/he is assigned to every away mission or a designated designee.
In the role of Chief Tactical Officer, this officer is responsible oversees the numerous defensive and offensive systems aboard the craft and provides analysis of any external threat encountered. -
U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Manifest (U.S.S. Enterprise)
Civilian personnel assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise, flagship of the United Federation of Planets.
U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Counselor A civilian counselor is a professional who practices psychology and studies mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Diplomatic Envoy A civilian diplomatic envoy has been assigned by the Federation Diplomatic Corps to travel with the starship during its mission of exploration and help represent the Federation government. Working alongside the Captain, diplomatic mission chiefs were granted full (plenipotentiary) powers to represent their government in negotiations with their host nation. Conventionally, any representations made or agreements reached by the Envoy would be recognized and complied with by the Federation Government. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Doctor A civilian doctor is a qualified practitioner of medicine who has not joined Starfleet, but serves aboard the vessel. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Engineering Specialist A civilian engineering specialist has received advanced training in mechanics or a specific technology and uses their training to help in the functions of the vessel. S/he is not part of Starfleet. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Family Member A civilian family member lives aboard the starship and is either the spouse, child, or other family member of a Starfleet service member. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Nurse A civilian nurse has received training to give medical and other attention to a sick or injured person. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Pilot A civilian pilot has received training in the operation of the flight controls of a starship, but does not serve in Starfleet. U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian Scientist A civilian scientist is person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences and does not serve in Starfleet. -
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Dominion (Neutral Forces)
The Dominion is an interstellar empire, based in the Gamma Quadrant, controlling over a thousand worlds. It was founded and led by a group of Changelings called the Founders, who were from a rogue world in the Omarion Nebula, and they maintain order with their genetically modified minions and armies; the Vorta and the Jem'Hadar.
U.S.S. Enterprise Dominion Liaison Officer A Liaison Officer is a foreign spokesperson who represents the interests of his or her home government's fleet. Dominion Ambassador to the United Federation of Planets The Dominion Ambassador to the United Federation of Planets is the Vorta Administrator assigned to serve as the diplomatic liaison between the Dominion and the United Federation of Planets. Commanding Officer, ST-321 -
Non Player Characters
U.S.S. Enterprise Officer NPC U.S.S. Enterprise Enlisted NPC U.S.S. Enterprise Civilian NPC Gamma Quadrant NPC Starfleet NPC Federation NPC