First Officer / Chief Tactical Officer

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Aboard a starship the first officer was the second-in-command, just below the captain. On a Federation starship, the first officer had the following functions:

  • The principal adviser to the Captain
  • Implementer of the captain's orders
  • Preparation and issue of duty rosters
  • Commands away team missions at CO's discretion
  • Ensures department heads are performing their duties.
  • Assumes command in CO’s absence.
  • Greets new players and works diligently to get them involved in the mission as soon as possible.
  • Works with new players to complete the full bio if they only graduated with a basic bio.
  • Aggressively works to develop sub-plots centered on crewmembers that are not actively involved in the main plot.
  • Learns command principles from their CO.
  • Provides participation point recommendations for department heads to the CO by the 23rd of each month.

In Star Fleet the position was usually held by an officer with the rank of lieutenant or above.

First Officers in the Romulan Star Empire have the same out-of-game duties as their Federation counterparts, however a Romulan First Officer, ih'hwi'saehne in the Rihan language, has slightly different in-game functions. Romulan FOs also serve as Chief of Operations for their vessel. They can be of the rank of Erein or above.


Chief Tactical Officer is a department head and senior position for Star Fleet officers on board starships and starbases. Tactical officers are in charge of tactical operations, including weapons, shields and piloting the vessel.

This position is an evolution of the armory officer and the helmsman positions assigned to Earth Star Fleet ships in the 22nd century. In the mid-23rd century, these duties were handled, at least to a large degree, by the helm officer and sometimes by the navigator. By the 24th century, tactical officers aboard Galaxy Class starships were also usually charged with communications duties. However by the 25th century, communications were usually handled by Operations Officers.

Chief Tactical Officers can come from any division within the tactical field. They are required to go through department head training prior to assuming this position.

Chief Tactical Officers must hold the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade or above. They are assigned to their position by the ship's Commanding Officer for showing a history of excellent playing and the ability to lead others in their department



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