Science SOP

Starlight Science SOP

Science is the primary focus of NanoTrasen's research stations, and is prioritized above other departments. This SOP is intended to assist the science department in conducting efficient and effective research aboard NanoTrasen vessels. Safe research should also be prioritized when convenient. Breaks of this SOP should be reported to the Research Director, or your nearest internal affairs agent or NT Representative.

Research Guidelines

These procedures apply to all science members actively performing research, unless otherwise stated in their specific SOP.

Anomaly Research

1. Anomalies may not be generated without express permission from the Research Director for each anomaly generated. It is recommended that anomaly locators be on hand before generating an anomaly.

2. If there are any uncontained anomalies, an anomaly may not be generated.

3. Before generating an anomaly, the Research Director should inform command, and either make a radio announcement or station announcement of intent to generate an anomaly.

4. A generated anomaly must be searched for by at least two (2) members of the science department, unless there are less than 5 department members.

5. All anomalies must be stabilized and contained before being linked to an anomaly vessel.

6. The decision to collapse an anomaly may only be made by the Research Director, or Captain.

7. Department heads may request to have an anomaly removed if it significantly impedes their department's functions.

8. Anomaly vessels should be clearly marked with the type and location of the linked anomaly.

9. Anomalies that have taken a living host may be sustained or collapsed at the request of the individual crew member.

10. Anomalies with a living host that are to be sustained require an Anomalous Host Consent Form

Artifact Research

1. Artifacts should be contained in an appropriately protective area to minimize risk to crew from its activation.

2. Scientists should attempt to work in pairs in case of emergency.

3. Internals should be worn when working on artifacts, in case of accidental gas release.

4. Artifacts being transported out of science must be placed into an artifact container.

5. The Research Director must approve the sale or crushing of an artifact.

Item Distribution

1. Items made from the protolathe, autolathe, and circuit imprinter require a proper item request form to be distributed to crew.

2. The pre-approved materials list in the Cargo SOP may be used to circumvent this requirement.

3. Violations of Corporate Law using these items may result in charges against the science department.

Research Director

1. The Research Director should ensure that research is being done.

2. All research rewards unlocked by the Science department should be approved by the Research Director.

3. The Research Director is permitted to change the station AI's lawset, according to the Command SOP.

4. The Research Director is to be held accountable alongside the responsible science personnel for any accidents that harm crew members.

Scientist

1. Scientists report directly to the Research Director.

2. Scientists should follow basic safety protocols when performing research, such as: wearing internals for gas release, wearing a bomb suit for potential explosions, hazardous material containment.

3. Scientists should communicate any potential hazards to the crew, such as: anomaly generation, potential explosions, loose artifacts, and other hazards.

4. Scientists should instruct any Research assistants near them, and are responsible for their safety.

5. Scientists should assign Research Assistants on more dangerous experiments and act as the assistant's safety net and supervisor.

6. Scientists may NOT assign assistants to experiments that lead to a near guaranteed death.

Research Assistant

1. Research Assistants report directly to the Research Director.

2. Research Assistants report to the nearest scientist, after the Research Director.

3. Research Assistants should be prioritized on performing riskier experiments, utilizing the proper protection and under guidance of a scientist.

Roboticist

1. Roboticists report directly to the Research Director.

2. Roboticists must obtain permission from the Hos or Captain, and the Research Director, before any combat oriented mechs or cyborgs can be created.

3. Roboticists should prioritize having an empty cyborg chassis at all times, in case of unplanned MMI insertion.

4. Roboticists must have an appropriately stamped and signed "Cyborg Conversion Form" before transferring a crew member into a cyborg.

5. Roboticists, at the direction of the Captain, HoS, or Research Director, may omit this form for prisoners, or the CMO and Research Director for bloated corpses.

Appendix

Documentation & Paperwork

The following forms should be available for use within Science:

• Anomaly Research Log – records of generated anomalies, their status, and containment.
• Artifact Test Record – expected and observed effects of artifact activation.
• Cyborg Chassis Transfer Record – Documentation of chassis transfer, reasoning, prior and future chassis name.
• Cyborg Conversion Form – Records individual to be converted, the new chassis, authorization, and reasoning.
• Cyborg/AI Conversion Consent Form – Records explicit consent by crew member to be converted into a cyborg.
• Item Request Form – documentation of upgrades, distributed boards, and recipients.
• Anomalous Host Consent Form – written informed consent for crew hosting anomalies.

All forms should be filed promptly in departmental records and made available for review by the RD, Command, or Internal Affairs.