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The operations/deck department handles all aspects of piloting, navigation and shuttle operations. Operations crew members wear brown clothing.

Overview

Operations department carries out most piloting duties aboard a starship. Their personnel pilot the starship and navigate obstacles. They are currently not based in a specific area of the ship, although will probably have duties in the Shuttle Bay and Bridge in future updates.

Currently, pilots from the operations department have access to the Helm. The station allows them control over the FTL Drive and use RCS Thrusters to steer the direction of travel. Helm operators can set the navigation targets for the ship, either setting coordinates manually, or using those selected by Sensors Station and Holo-Display. They also can control bridge target indicators and use the Autopilot to control these automatically.

Roles

Deck Chief

The Deck Chief role manages the department from the Deck Crew Office, assigns tasks to operations personnel and leads the main duty shift. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant Commander.

Second Chief

The Second Chief role, as second in command manages a shift in place of the Deck Chief and fulfils those duties if the Chief is unavailable. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant.

Third Chief

The third-in-command of the operations department manages a shift that neither the Deck Chief nor Second Chief can run. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to an Ensign.

Helm

These members of the department work at the Bridge's Helm. The Helm Officer controls the ship's course according to the captain or watch officer's orders. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to crewmen.

Pilot

A pilot flies shuttles and will more than likely fly them on away missions, also logistical trips where supplies are needed. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to crewmen.

Deck Crew

As members of the deck department, deck crew are responsible for managing operations within the Shuttle Bay and Probe Storage. In the UNSF the role is assigned to crewmen.

Duties on Ship (Gameplay)

Pilot Ship and Shuttles.
Deliver cargo around the ship.

Development

In pre-0.224 versions, the department was referred to as the deck crew. The name is also used in development notes, such as the Magellan Crew Complement spreadsheet.

UNSF Departments

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 [[File:Deck_Crew.jpg|thumb|Alignment|Size|<div style="text-align: center;">'''Operations''']]
-The '''operations'''/'''deck''' department handles all aspects of shipboard piloting, navigation and shuttle operations. Operations crewmembers will wear brown clothing.
+The '''operations'''/'''deck''' department handles all aspects of piloting, navigation and shuttle operations. Operations crew members wear brown clothing.
 ==Overview==
 [[File:Helm with Pilot.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A member of the operations department (helm officer) at the Helm station]]
-Operations are the main piloting crew aboard a starship. Their duties revolve around piloting the starship from one area to the other and navigating obstacles in-between. They are currently not based out of a single area, though will likely have duties based in the [[Shuttle Bay]] and [[Bridge]] in future updates.
+Operations department carries out most piloting duties aboard a starship. Their personnel pilot the starship and navigate obstacles. They are currently not based in a specific area of the ship, although will probably have duties in the [[Shuttle Bay]] and [[Bridge]] in future updates.
-Currently, pilots from the operations department have access to the [[Helm]]. The station allows them control over the [[Alcubierre Drive|FTL Drive]] and use [[RCS Thrusters]] to steer the direction of travel. Helm operators can set the navigation targets for the ship, either setting coordinates manually, or using those selected by [[Sensors Station]] and [[Holoprojector|Holo-Display]]. They also can control bridge target indicators and use the [[Autopilot]] to control these automatically.
+Currently, [[pilot]]s from the operations department have access to the [[Helm]]. The station allows them control over the [[Alcubierre Drive|FTL Drive]] and use [[RCS Thrusters]] to steer the direction of travel. Helm operators can set the navigation targets for the ship, either setting coordinates manually, or using those selected by [[Sensors Station]] and [[Holoprojector|Holo-Display]]. They also can control bridge target indicators and use the [[Autopilot]] to control these automatically.
 ==Roles==
 ===Deck Chief===
-The chief of the operations department. The Deck Chief will manage the department from the Deck Crew Office, assign tasks to operations personnel and lead the main shift. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant Commander.
+The Deck Chief role manages the department from the Deck Crew Office, assigns tasks to operations personnel and leads the main duty shift. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant Commander.
 ===Second Chief===
-The second-in-command of the operations department. The Second Chief will manage a shift in place of the Deck Chief and fulfil their role if they are unavailable. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant.
+The Second Chief role, as second in command manages a shift in place of the Deck Chief and fulfils those duties if the Chief is unavailable. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Lieutenant.
 ===Third Chief===
-The third-in-command of the operations department. The Third Chief will manage a shift that neither the Deck Chief or Second Chief can run. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to an Ensign.
+The third-in-command of the operations department manages a shift that neither the Deck Chief nor Second Chief can run. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to an Ensign.
-===Helm===
+===[[Helm Officer|Helm]]===
-Members of the department placed at the [[Bridge]]'s [[Helm]]. The Helm Officer is placed in control of the ship's trajectory to the captain or watch's orders. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Crewmember (possibly an Ensigns or Enlisted personnel).
+These members of the department work at the [[Bridge]]'s [[Helm]]. The Helm Officer controls the ship's course according to the captain or watch officer's orders. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to [[crewmen]].
-===Pilot===
+===[[Pilot]]===
-A member of the department in charge of flying [[shuttle]]s. The pilot will likely be tasked with flying them on away missions and supply runs. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Crewmember (possibly an Ensigns or Enlisted personnel).
+A pilot flies [[shuttle]]s and will more than likely fly them on away missions, also logistical trips where supplies are needed. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to crewmen.
 ===Deck Crew===
-A member of the deck department. They are placed in charge of managing operations within the Shuttle Bay and [[Probe Storage]]. In the UNSF, the role is assigned to a Crewmember (possibly an Ensigns or Enlisted personnel).
+As members of the deck department, deck crew are responsible for managing operations within the Shuttle Bay and [[Probe Storage]]. In the UNSF the role is assigned to crewmen.
 ==Duties on Ship (Gameplay)==
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 ==Development==
-In pre-0.224 versions, the department was referred to as the '''deck crew'''. The name is also used in development notes, such as the Magellan Crew Compliment spreadsheet.
+In pre-0.224 versions, the department was referred to as the '''deck crew'''. The name is also used in development notes, such as the Magellan Crew Complement spreadsheet.
 {{Departments}}
 [[Category:Departments]]