Command SOP

Command SOP

This SOP is to be used to determine specific scenarios involving the station's captain, as well as general rules for command members. It also details specific guidelines revolving around the station AI.

Captain

1. The Captain is not to perform normal Security duties. The captain is authorized to engage criminals in active crimes they have witnessed. The Captain may also assist if security staff is low.

2. Unless on Code Red, the Captain is not to procure armory weapons, unless directly authorized by the Head of Security. Additionally, the Captain may not requisition arms from Science or Cargo for themselves unless there is a direct threat to station or crew.

3. The Captain should make all reasonable accommodations to appoint a new head of staff should a position become vacant. The new head of staff should be a member of the department if possible.

4. The Captain should work with the Head of Security to ensure that space law is being applied properly.

5. The Captain is to remain on station at all times, unless otherwise authorized by command, or leaving with the crew on the evacuation shuttle.

6. The Nuclear Authentication Disk must remain with the Captain at all times. The Captain may also assign this duty to the Head of Security, or Blueshield Officer.

7. Central Command contact should be the last resort for the Captain when dealing with head of staff disagreements.

8. The Antique Laser Gun is to stay in its case, unless there is an immediate threat on the station, or it is Code Blue or higher.

9. The Captain is not permitted to wear their Hardsuit unless there's an active environmental danger, or a threat on their life.

10. While the Captain may choose to alter SOPs in various circumstances, any attempt to fully disregard SOP is to be considered sufficient evidence for contract termination.

11. You may, as Captain, fire a head of staff with reasonable justification.

This list is not comprehensive, but may include:

• Incompetency

• Criminal activity
• Industrial negligence

12. The Captain may not fire any NanoTrasen Personnel (Blueshield Officer, Magistrate, NanoTrasen Representative, or the Internal Affairs Agent) without permission from Central Command, unless they are actively detrimental to the station and its crew.

13. The Captain may not hire any staff to a NanoTrasen Personnel position (see above).

General Command Staff

1. Each command member can find their specific SOP in their departmental SOP.

2. Command staff are not to perform the standard duties of their subordinates, however they may fill in if there is low staffing, during training of new crew, or a dire need.

3. Command staff are to hold their behavior to a high standard, and are to be an example to the station’s crew.

4. Command Staff will be held accountable for their actions by space law and their department's SOP as well.

5. Command members must be familiar with their departments, and able to instruct new crew members in station operations.

6. All command staff are allowed to obtain and brandish one weapon on Code Red or higher, granted they have permission from the Head of Security.

7. Command Staff are permitted to carry small, concealable, nonlethal items to use in their own personal defense.

8. Command staff contacting Central Command must include official formatting, as well as their stamp on any documentation.

AI

These procedures relate to AI maintenance:

1. The Captain and Research Director are the only staff on-board who may perform law changes to the AI.

2. No law change may occur without direct approval from both the Captain and Research Director. All command staff must be notified prior to the law change, and any objections must be discussed. Should a majority of command members vote no, no law change will be performed. Only NanoTrasen approved lawsets may be used.

3. The AI may not be placed in an intellicard unless it is clearly malfunctioning, subverted, asks to be transferred, or at the end of the shift. Any member of command may place the AI into the intellicard. Once the AI has been placed into the intellicard, it should not be placed back into the console.

4. AI core turrets are to be kept lethal at all times, unless a legal law change is in progress.

5. Illegal intellicard transfer, or law changes are to be met with non-lethal force. Should the action persist, lethal force may be authorized.