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(THIS SOP IS APPROVED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS PENDING FUTURE CHANGES.
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= Starlight Engineering SOP =
= Starlight Engineering SOP =
The responsibilities of the Engineering Department includes:
* Power generation
* Atmospherics control
* Repair station damage
* Additional constructions
= Initial Setup =
The start of the shift is the main time for engineering to shine as multiple things have to be done at the same time which are station critical, which are Power Generation and Atmospherics Control.


== Power Generation ==
== Power Generation ==
1. Non-atmospheric engineering personnel must set up the AME and/or attach the solar network before moving to other power sources. Failure to do so will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.


# AME shall set up first, sometimes even before gearing up
2. The tesla ball, singularity, and supermatter crystal may not be started without explicit permission from the Chief Engineer.
# After AME setup, either a Singularity or Tesla can be built, depending on the station layout
# Turning off AME


== Atmospherics Control ==
3. The supermatter crystal's chamber must incorporate an emergency venting system to reduce the pressure in the chamber to 0 kpa in the event of a potential delamination.


# Main air supply generation as primary responsibility
4. Atmospheric personnel may start the TEG and/or supermatter crystal after both the distribution and waste air lines are completed.
# Air exhaust/waste should be set up afterwards, filtered or unfiltered


= General Engineering =
== Station Damage ==
1. Damage to the Bridge, Evac, and Secure Areas should be prioritized for repairs. Following these areas is the Medical and Security departments.


All Members of the Engineering Department are surmised here under the term Engineer
2. Should repairs be required with no appropriate personnel around, engineering personnel may hack doors to repair the area. These doors must be returned to their original condition once repairs are complete.


* Damages on the Bridge and Evac are to be treated as high priority, followed by Medical and Security.
3. Should no station damage be present, Engineers may take on solo projects, reconstructions, or shuttle building.  


* Engineers are permitted to hack doors to gain unauthorized access to locations if said locations happen to require urgent repairs
4. Security should be contacted to establish a perimeter around especially damaged areas of the station.


* Engineers are permitted to carry out solo reconstruction/rebuilding/personal projects if there is no damage to the station that requires fixing
== Chief Engineer ==
1. The Chief Engineer is responsible for training, or assigning trainers to any Technical Assistants on shift.


* The station safety and appearance can be improved by installing additional lights. While Janitorial replaces broken lightbulbs, Engineering can quickly install a whole wall socket including bulb with the RCD tool
2. The Chief Engineer must ensure an advanced station engine (Singularity, TEG, Supermatter, Tesla) has been set up before moving on to other matters.


= Roles =
3. The Chief Engineer must ensure that the atmospheric distrobution and waste networks are set up properly and turned on at the start of shift.


The roles are in a hierarchical order, from top to bottom:
4. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation and integrity of all station engines. Catastrophic engine failure will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.


# Chief Engineer
5. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the Station's Atmospherics System. Catastrophic failure of these systems will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.
# Atmospheric Technician
# Station Engineer
# Technical Assistant


Atmospheric Technicians include the duties of a Station Engineer. But in case there is atmospheric work to be done, their specialization has priority
6. Should an area of the station become too damaged to repair fully, the Chief Engineer may declare the area condemned, and prohibit access to the area permanently.


7. The Chief Engineer is solely responsible for distributing building permits to station crew. Those found building without a permit shall be found guilty of Vandalism or Damage of Property.


== Technical Assistant ==
8. The standard Command SOP applies.


The Technical Assistant, in the following abbreviated as TA, is the Assistant role equivalent of the Engineering Department
== Atmospheric Technician ==
 
1. Atmospheric Technicians report directly to the Chief Engineer.
* The TAs primary responsibility is to learn
 
* The TA shall be aware of the additional duties of being an engineer. As TAs often have been mere passengers in the past, they are used of free roaming. Now they are under the oversight of the engineering department


* TAs must remain with a Station Engineer or Atmospheric Technician at all times
2. Atmospheric Technicians must set up the distribution and waste gas systems before moving onto other matters. Failure to do so will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.


* TAs may work alone in deploying solar panels if they are properly trained
3. Atmospheric Technicians should prioritize atmospheric emergencies over station integrity. Atmospheric technicians may assist engineering in their duties if no atmospheric emergencies are present.


* TAs may not remodel, rebuild or move major station components without engineer supervision
4. Atmospheric Technicians may not retrieve the axe from its case unless their life is under threat, or entry to a crisis location is required.


* TAs are recommended to tell the department at every shift about their current training status. This includes their knowledge of being on a Space Station but also regarding their knowledge in engineering. This helps to train the TA better but also protects the TA from harsh treatment
5. Atmospheric Technicians are permitted to assist in the creation of specialized areas for non-human crew members with special atmospheric requirements.


6. Atmospheric Technicians must check on the TEG, Supermatter, and atmospheric alerts console every 30 minutes or less.


== Station Engineer ==
== Station Engineer ==


The Station Engineer, in the following abbreviated as Engineer, is the general role of the Engineering Department
1. Station Engineers report directly to the Chief Engineer.


* Engineers must properly activate and wire the AME at the start of the shift, before any other actions are undertaken
2. Station Engineers must construct the AME and/or solar network before moving onto permanent station engines.


* Engineers handle the initial power setup of Singularity or Tesla and are advised to ask the CE for their preference
3. Station Engineers must establish permanent station power before moving on to other duties, or confirm Atmospheric Technicians have established permanent power.


* One Engineer should be at the Engineering front desk at all times. It is also advised that this person is supervising the monitors of engineering and handles status updated for the engineering departments
4. Station Engineers must check the singularity, tesla ball, and power monitoring computer  every 30 minutes or less.


== Atmospheric Technician ==
5. It is recommended that at least one Station Engineer remain in the department during non-emergencies to assist other crew members and respond to potential department emergencies.


The Atmospheric Technician, in the following abbreviated as Atmos, is the specialized role of the Engineering Department
== Technical Assistant ==
 
* An Atmos must properly set up before these doing anything else:
 
# the air distribution network and
# the air exhaust/waste
 
* Atmos should build a TEG or a SM if reasonable possible on the station and within the capabilities of the Atmos


== Chief Engineer ==
1. Technical Assistants report to their trainer and the Chief Engineer.


The Chief Engineer, in the following abbreviated as CE, is the command role of the Engineering Department
2. Technical Assistants must travel with another member of the Engineering department at all times.


The Chief Engineer handles the initial setup of power generation and air management
3. Once trained, Technical Assistants may perform simple duties such as setting up of the AME or deploying of solar panels.
 
Depending on the performance of his staff, they can choose different approaches:


* They can instruct the team from the bridge, monitoring the team via the console
4. Technical Assistants may assist in any normal station repairs, but must be closely supervised during any power generation duties.
* They can supervise the setup in person
* They can work together with their team to ensure a correct setup
* They have to do the tasks by themselves


The CE as a commander, is advised to guide their team verbally. In case the team cannot perform the setup in a timely manner, the CE is recommended to solve the problems first hand
5. In emergencies, Technical Assistants may perform simple repairs without supervision.


* The Standard Command SOP applies
6. Technical Assistants may not make major station renovations or changes without direct supervision.

Revision as of 07:04, 1 April 2025

Starlight Engineering SOP

Power Generation

1. Non-atmospheric engineering personnel must set up the AME and/or attach the solar network before moving to other power sources. Failure to do so will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.

2. The tesla ball, singularity, and supermatter crystal may not be started without explicit permission from the Chief Engineer.

3. The supermatter crystal's chamber must incorporate an emergency venting system to reduce the pressure in the chamber to 0 kpa in the event of a potential delamination.

4. Atmospheric personnel may start the TEG and/or supermatter crystal after both the distribution and waste air lines are completed.

Station Damage

1. Damage to the Bridge, Evac, and Secure Areas should be prioritized for repairs. Following these areas is the Medical and Security departments.

2. Should repairs be required with no appropriate personnel around, engineering personnel may hack doors to repair the area. These doors must be returned to their original condition once repairs are complete.

3. Should no station damage be present, Engineers may take on solo projects, reconstructions, or shuttle building.

4. Security should be contacted to establish a perimeter around especially damaged areas of the station.

Chief Engineer

1. The Chief Engineer is responsible for training, or assigning trainers to any Technical Assistants on shift.

2. The Chief Engineer must ensure an advanced station engine (Singularity, TEG, Supermatter, Tesla) has been set up before moving on to other matters.

3. The Chief Engineer must ensure that the atmospheric distrobution and waste networks are set up properly and turned on at the start of shift.

4. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation and integrity of all station engines. Catastrophic engine failure will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.

5. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the Station's Atmospherics System. Catastrophic failure of these systems will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.

6. Should an area of the station become too damaged to repair fully, the Chief Engineer may declare the area condemned, and prohibit access to the area permanently.

7. The Chief Engineer is solely responsible for distributing building permits to station crew. Those found building without a permit shall be found guilty of Vandalism or Damage of Property.

8. The standard Command SOP applies.

Atmospheric Technician

1. Atmospheric Technicians report directly to the Chief Engineer.

2. Atmospheric Technicians must set up the distribution and waste gas systems before moving onto other matters. Failure to do so will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal.

3. Atmospheric Technicians should prioritize atmospheric emergencies over station integrity. Atmospheric technicians may assist engineering in their duties if no atmospheric emergencies are present.

4. Atmospheric Technicians may not retrieve the axe from its case unless their life is under threat, or entry to a crisis location is required.

5. Atmospheric Technicians are permitted to assist in the creation of specialized areas for non-human crew members with special atmospheric requirements.

6. Atmospheric Technicians must check on the TEG, Supermatter, and atmospheric alerts console every 30 minutes or less.

Station Engineer

1. Station Engineers report directly to the Chief Engineer.

2. Station Engineers must construct the AME and/or solar network before moving onto permanent station engines.

3. Station Engineers must establish permanent station power before moving on to other duties, or confirm Atmospheric Technicians have established permanent power.

4. Station Engineers must check the singularity, tesla ball, and power monitoring computer every 30 minutes or less.

5. It is recommended that at least one Station Engineer remain in the department during non-emergencies to assist other crew members and respond to potential department emergencies.

Technical Assistant

1. Technical Assistants report to their trainer and the Chief Engineer.

2. Technical Assistants must travel with another member of the Engineering department at all times.

3. Once trained, Technical Assistants may perform simple duties such as setting up of the AME or deploying of solar panels.

4. Technical Assistants may assist in any normal station repairs, but must be closely supervised during any power generation duties.

5. In emergencies, Technical Assistants may perform simple repairs without supervision.

6. Technical Assistants may not make major station renovations or changes without direct supervision.