Laboratory
This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
A laboratory is a room where scientific studies and experiments take place. In the UNSF, they are used by science department to conduct research into astronomical objects, alien lifeforms and other phenomena. On a Magellan Class starship, science labs are hosted on C Deck.
Features
Lab facilities depend on the field of study and their contents. Most are separated into three discrete rooms: the main lab area, the storage area and an airlock.
Main Lab
The main lab is used to perform studies and experiments. Each of the lab spaces has been assigned a specialised purpose; however, the precise extent and scope of the work to be carried on in them is yet to unfold. The size of the main lab sometimes varies due to the field of study, for example the Astrophysics Lab spans two decks and two rooms, the Chemistry Lab takes up a larger outer room to accommodate its facilities, whilst the Linguistics Lab features only a single space in an inner compartment, etc.
Storage
Some labs use Storage rooms to retain samples and equipment for staff to use. They consist of shelves that stretch from one end of the room to another. Storage rooms can only be accessed from the lab itself to ensure safety, prevent sabotage and unauthorised access.
Airlock
Many of the labs feature an airlock in their entryways. These are used to decontaminate personnel and prevent leaks from the lab, whether it be a biological risk or containment of hazardous chemicals, or other materials. The airlocks will also probably contain protective clothing for personnel.
Fields of Study
| Science Labs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy Lab | Astrophysics Lab | Botany Lab | Chemistry Lab | Biology Lab |
| Geology Lab | Linguistics Lab | Material Science Lab | Quantum Physics Lab | Note: More Science Labs may be introduced |
