Science
The science department collects data and samples, analyses them in shipboard laboratories, and contributes to various scientific fields. Staff in the department often wear blue clothing.
Roles
Chief Science Officer
The chief scientific officer on the ship and department head. The science officer will likely create tasks and experiments for the department to run, and assign other officers to perform them. The role is assigned to a Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander.
Science Officer
An member of the science department. Science officers will be assigned tasks to complete, such as experiments to perform, studies into phenomena or investigations into discovered objects. Tasks will be assigned to them by the Chief Science Officer. Scientists often rank as Ensigns or Petty Officers.
