Science Department
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The Starfleet science officer combines a capacity for analyzing technical information with an ability to communicate it in terms that non-specialized personnel can understand. The science officer is responsible for overseeing scientific investigations, and for providing the captain with data that may be required to make command decisions. The relative importance of this role differs according to the nature of the vessel or station to which the science officer is assigned; a Starfleet vessel primarily designated as a research vessel, has a very high concentration of scientists aboard compared to ships designed primarily for exploration. Science officers are often called upon to analyze and explain newly encountered phenomena and technology, especially if it threatens the safety of the crew or ship.
Roles & Positions
- Main Article: Science Positions
The following are typical Science Positions:
- Chief Science Officer
- Assistant Chief Science Officer
- Science Officer
To read more about these positions, or other roles in this department, please review the list of Science Positions.
Science Policies and Procedures
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| IMPORTANT ERRATA | Departments • General Orders • Starship Security Procedures • Operating Modes • Orbits • Bearings and Navigation • Defensive Maneuvers • Offensive Maneuvers |
| PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS | Alert Status • Computer Access Levels • Deck Listing • Department Head • Operating Modes • Positions • Security Clearances • Rank Guide • Rank Comparisons |
| DEPARTMENTS | Command • Flight Control • Intelligence • Operations • Engineering Security/Tactical • Medical • Science • Starfighters • Civilians |
