Captain
NOTICE: This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
The Captain is the term given to the commanding officer of a starship. This role holds ultimate authority and responsibility for the vessel, its crew, and the success of its mission. In the UNSF, the Captain typically holds the rank of Captain within the UNSF Ranks.
Responsibilities
The Captain's duties encompass the overall strategic command of the ship:
- Setting mission objectives and priorities.
- Making final decisions regarding navigation, exploration, first contact protocols, and combat engagement.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of the crew and the operational integrity of the ship.
- Representing the UNSF during diplomatic encounters or official missions.
- Overseeing all ship departments and operations through the chain of command.
Primary Location
The Captain primarily operates from the command chair located centrally on the Bridge. From this position, they have oversight of all bridge operations and access to command-level interfaces.
Key Interactions
The Captain works closely with:
- The Executive Officer, their second-in-command, often delegating tasks and operational oversight.
- Department Heads (Helm, Operations, Tactical, Engineering, Science, Medical,) for status updates and issuing strategic orders.
- Ship Systems via dedicated command consoles or interfaces, providing summaries of ship status, tactical situations, and mission progress.
- External entities via the Communications systems.
Access Level
As the commanding officer, the Captain has unrestricted access to all areas of the starship.
Gameplay Focus
Playing as the Captain involves high-level decision-making, strategic planning, and leadership. Key gameplay elements include:
- Receiving reports from officers and ship systems.
- Issuing orders to the crew (NPCs or players).
- Setting navigation waypoints via the Helm.
- Authorizing actions such as engaging the Alcubierre Drive or using weapons (Tactical).
- Managing the ship's overall status and responding to alerts or emergencies.
Role Evolution
The specific interfaces, command capabilities, and scope of the Captain's role are under active development and subject to change based on the game's Roadmap. Future updates may add more detailed diplomatic interactions, mission management tools, or crew management features.