Cargo SOP

Handling Orders

Orders are to be taken and handled as they come in. Orders out of the ordinary or not on the pre-approved list for a department are to be vetted with the Quartermaster.

1. Orders not on the pre-approved materials list should be accompanied with an acquisition slip. The department placing the order should bring the spesos for the order.

1a. Acquisition slips should match the ID of the person presenting the slip, or the department head.

1b. Acquisition slips should have a properly filled out reason for the request. The Quartermaster may deny any requisition that does not state an adequate reason.

2. On Codes Red, Violet, or Gamma, item request forms or acquisition slips shall not be required for any orders for Security, and Medical respectively.

3. Only Cargo Technicians and the Quartermaster shall handle orders. Non-Cargo crew members should never touch the cargo request computer.

4. Orders are not required to be delivered to their recipients. However, the mailing system or normal deliveries may occur on Codes Green or Blue.

5. Assistants must fill out an Item Request Form for any request.

6. To be valid the Item Request Form must must state:

• Time of request.
• Name and title of requestor.
• Quantity of items and reason for request.
• Any special statements or considerations.
• Stamp from the requestor's head if the order is large or contains potential contraband.

7. Copies of all approved invoices are to reviewed by the Quartermaster, stamped for confirmation, and stored for future review should the need arise.

8. Upon receipt of 5 or more requests, or after 15 minutes, all current invoices should be brought to the Quartermaster for approval and distribution.

7. Once an order has arrived, the cargo invoice should be copied and posted outside of cargo to inform the crew of the delivery.

8. In order to receive their order, the original requestor or department head must be present.

10. Orders for the basic materials (glass, steel, plastic, cloth) may be placed by cargo personnel for the Cargo department if the material is below a limit of 240 between all lathes and loose resources.

Pre-Approved Materials List

This pre-approved materials list does not mean that you must order the item, rather it means that the Item Request Form or department acquisition slip may be omitted. Consideration to the station's needs and Cargo's budget still applies.

Basic Materials are considered to be:

• Steel
• Glass
• Plastic
• Cloth

Engineering
Basic Materials
Plasteel
Basic Hand Tools
HV/MV/LV Cable
Engi-Vend and YouTool restocks
Antimatter Containment Jar Crate

Science
Basic Materials for printer/lathes ONLY
Plasma
Artifacts
RoboTech Deluxe Restock

Medical
Basic Materials for printer ONLY
Chemicals Crate (D/P/S)
NanoMed Plus Restock

Security
Basic Materials for printer ONLY
Implanter Crate
SecTech Restock Crate

Service

Bartender
Bartending Supplies Crate

Botanist
Seed Crate - Does not apply to Medical or Exotic seeds crate

Janitor
Janitorial Trolley
Janitorial Supplies Crate

Clown/Mime
Any and all orders require QM and HoP stamps for approval.

Cargo Technician

1. Technicians report directly to the quartermaster.

2. Technicians are responsible for handling of orders, and retrieval from the ATS once an order is approved. Orders must not be delayed to being on station more than 10 minutes after approval. must not be delayed more than 10 minutes. Delays longer than this, without sufficient cause, can be considered negligence or incompetence.

3. Crates that are part of an order should not be opened. Instead their label should be checked for questions about their contents and the requestor.

4. Secure crates should not be opened by force. An exception is made if ordered to do so by the head of the relevant department or captain during an emergency.

5. Issues with policy or employment should be directed to the quartermaster or head of personnel. Any mentions of independence from NanoTrasen will result in the complete termination of the cargo department.

Quartermaster

1. The Quartermaster is responsible for making sure that every batch of orders approved arrives on station within 15 minutes of approval.

2. It is the Quartermaster's ultimate responsibility to make sure all forms are correct and in order. In case of dire emergencies such as imminent warhead detonation, paperwork may be filled out at a later date.

3. The Quartermaster may not order security equipment without the express permission of the Head of security or the captain. In dire emergencies, paperwork may be filed at a later date.

4. The Quartermaster may authorize non-standard orders, however any misuse of materials or crimes committed involving these orders will also implicate the Quartermaster.

5. The Quartermaster may not go on salvage expeditions. The Quartermaster may choose to deny a salvage expedition should it be too dangerous.

6. The standard Command SOP applies.

Salvage Specialist

1. You report directly to the quartermaster, and should communicate with the QM before and after each expedition with a verbal status report. After every 2 expeditions, or if the salvage crew must return sooner, a formal docking procedure must be completed.

This procedure is as follows:

• The salvage team will notify the Quartermaster of their intent to return to the station.
• Any contraband found is to be turned over to Security. Contraband request forms may be filled out for these items.
• Any salvage materials found should be given over for processing.
• Any damage to the ship/crew must be reported and repaired.

2. Highly dangerous expeditions may only be undertaken with the express permission of the quartermaster. Going on unauthorized expeditions is grounds for demotion.

4. Contraband found while on an expedition may not be used. Exceptions for imminent loss of life or grievous bodily harm are accepted.

5. Upon arrival to the station, all contraband must be delivered to the Security department immediately.

6. Salvage Specialists are to follow the guidelines for Cargo Technicians when on station.

7. Machinery may not be moved from the Station to the shuttle unless there are duplicates available on station. Equipment like Ore Processors and the Ticket Vender are for use by both Salvage and Mining Specialists, removal impedes Mining Specialists duties.

Mining Specialist

1. You report directly to the Quartermaster and are considered equal with others in the department.

2. Mining Specialists must deliver one ore bag full of ore each before performing any other duties.

3. Use of the mining shuttle G-4P is strictly for mining oriented expeditions and magnet debris.

3. Mining Specialists may not go on combat oriented expeditions.

4. Mining Specialists are expected to act according to the Salvage Specialist and Cargo Technician subsections when away from and on the station respectively.