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| =Sensors Specialist=
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| A '''sensors specialist''' is a [[bridge]]-based role aboard a [[starship]]. The role places the officer in charge of the [[Sensors Station]], using them to display and perform surveys on star systems and astronomical objects. In the [[UNSF]], sensors specialists hold the rank of crewmember and are members of the [[Science|science department]].
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| ==Responsibilities==
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| The sensors specialist is primarily placed on the [[Sensors Station]] on the Bridge. Through it, they are primarily placed in charge of displaying nearby star systems and highlighting celestial bodies of interest. Whilst most duties relate to the ship's missions, they are also expected to look for [[Life and Tech Signatures]] and, in future updates, sources of ship supplies.
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| If a [[Star System|star or planetary system]] is under investigation, the sensors specialist is expected to perform surveys on astronomical objects, including [[planet]]s and [[star]]. They are also expected to show the sensor input to help with decisions regarding ship missions and for ship management duties like refuelling. The sensors specialist may also be in charge of highlighting potential threats such as asteroid fields or black holes.
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| ==Primary Location and Access Level==
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| On a [[Magellan Class]] starship, sensors specialists are placed primarily in the [[Sensors Station]] aboard the [[Bridge]] to fulfil their duties on the bridge. As such, they are expected to have limited access to [[A Deck]]. As a member of the science department, they will likely have access to [[C Deck]] to report to the Chief Science Officer or other personnel in their department. The officer is also expected to have access to facilities and quarters on [[D Deck|D]] and [[E Deck]].
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| ==Key Interactions==
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| ===Personnel===
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| A sensors specialist is expected to answer to an officer of the watch, whether it be the [[captain]], [[executive officer]] or officer placed in charge of the bridge. They are expected to follower [[Command (gameplay)|orders]] from the officer regarding tasks or duties. They are expected to highlight celestial objects of importance to the officer to inform decision making with the ship. However, they can also direct coordinates to the [[Helm]] officer to investigate the area.
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| ===Stations and Devices===
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| A sensors specialist is currently only expected to interact with the Sensors Station on the Bridge, where many of their duties will be based. They primarily will be expected to use it to investigate [[star system]]s and display celestial bodies on the [[Holo-Display]]. The sensors operator is expected to use each array to display inputs from either the Galactic Positioning Sensors, the [[LGAS Array]] (Long Range), (Medium Range) and (Short Range). The latter three modes are also needed to perform [[survey]]s on astronomical objects.
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| ==Gameplay Focus==
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| Playing as a Sensors Specialist involves expertise in the sensor array, understanding of multiple scientific fields such as astrophysics and quantum physics, and the ability to follow bridge command structures. Key gameplay elements include:
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| *Use the sensor array to scout out star systems and sectors of local space.
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| *Providing the [[Helm]] station with coordinates for bodies of interest.
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| *Performing surveys to gather data on [[Star System]]s and celestial bodies.
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| *Finding and reporting [[Life and Tech Signatures]] found on astronomical objects.
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| *Respond to orders from either the [[Captain]] or officer of the watch.
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| ==Development==
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| The Sensors Specialist's duties and gameplay has evolved as more functionality is added to the [[Sensors Station]]. The ability to spawn and issue orders to a sensors specialist was added during dev build 0.225.0.109 along with other bridge NPCs, though was only referred to as a '''Sensors NPC'''. The role was first named during the 2025-11-21 dev stream as part of the Magellan Crew Compliment.[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B1dHXuHzwup_xRHQTtx3oU9G_8zD-Y0BfnTH0t7x-_c/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
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| As a member of the [[science]] department, the sensors specialist is expected to have more duties and orders added to their gameplay. It is likely they will receive commands from the Chief Science Officer or requests from certain labs to perform surveys on celestial bodies.
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| =Sensors (disambiguation)= | | =Sensors (disambiguation)= |
| '''[[Sensors]]''' are devices used to detect and present data. | | '''[[Sensors]]''' are devices used to detect and present data. |
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Sensors (disambiguation)
Sensors are devices used to detect and present data.
Sensors can also refer to:
