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Ichthyoacanthotoxism1 — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:14:03 GMT

Added some details as to origins of some terms, added a few details to a few terms

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	== ~~department~~/~~job specific slang list~~ ==		== Department / Job Shorthands ==

	=== CC ===		=== CC ===
	~~this stands~~ for ~~Central Command,~~ these are the people behind the scenes who decide that gets done with everyone after the shift is over they're almost never seen outside of the CC station unless they're doing an inspection, these are the people who the end of round reports are for, and these are the people the heads of the departments answer to.		'''CC''' is short for '''C'''entral '''C'''ommand.
			These are the folks that oversee your station.

			these are the people behind the scenes who decide that gets done with everyone after the shift is over they're almost never seen outside of the CC station unless they're doing an inspection, these are the people who the end of round reports are for, and these are the people the heads of the departments answer to.

	=== NT ===		=== NT ===
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	=== NTR ===		=== NTR ===
	this means [[~~Nanotrasen Representative~~\|NanoTrasen Representative]], these are the specific people from NT who audit the station and write a report on each shift/round.		this means [[Nanotrasen_Representative\|NanoTrasen Representative]], these are the specific people from NT who audit the station and write a report on each shift/round.

	=== BSO ===		=== BSO ===
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	this refers to the [[Head of Security]], they are the head of the Security department and tend to be armed to the teeth.		this refers to the [[Head of Security]], they are the head of the Security department and tend to be armed to the teeth.

	=== ~~SecOff~~ ===		=== Secoff ===
	[[Security Officer\|security officer]], they answer to HoS.		[[Security Officer\|security officer]], they answer to HoS.

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	this is what will probably get yelled out in global OOC chat if someone spoils current round info, this is usually used in a slight poking fun manner but can also summon an admin if they were previously unaware that someone spoiled current round info, I've yet to see any actually punishment handed out for someone doing this as it's always been on accident when I've seen it, I'm sure someone doing this maliciously would get kicked pretty swiftly though.		this is what will probably get yelled out in global OOC chat if someone spoils current round info, this is usually used in a slight poking fun manner but can also summon an admin if they were previously unaware that someone spoiled current round info, I've yet to see any actually punishment handed out for someone doing this as it's always been on accident when I've seen it, I'm sure someone doing this maliciously would get kicked pretty swiftly though.

	=== ~~Bwowink~~/~~Bwowinked~~ ===		=== Bwoink/Bwoinked ===
			Originates in an onomatopoeia for the sound effect that plays when a user is sent a message from an administrator.

	this refers to when you get an in-game message from an admin using the aHelp menu, the in-game guidebook is all ominous about it saying 'pray it isn't a ban' but the admins on byrd are really chill and considerate so if they're talking to you its probably either to check on you or a gentle 'hey don't do that'		this refers to when you get an in-game message from an admin using the aHelp menu, the in-game guidebook is all ominous about it saying 'pray it isn't a ban' but the admins on byrd are really chill and considerate so if they're talking to you its probably either to check on you or a gentle 'hey don't do that'

	=== Gibbed ===		=== Gibbed ===
			Originates from the word "giblet", which refers to the internal organs of an animal.

	this means there wasn't a body to revive when someone died, generally when someone says they 'got gibbed' that means they died so forcefully they became a pile of organs		this means there wasn't a body to revive when someone died, generally when someone says they 'got gibbed' that means they died so forcefully they became a pile of organs

	=== Failrp ===		=== Failrp ===
			Originates from a shortening of "'''fail'''ed '''r'''ole'''p'''lay".

	this is when someone uses the wrong channel when typing somthing, ie; writing a speech response and then sending it as an emote would be failrp		this is when someone uses the wrong channel when typing somthing, ie; writing a speech response and then sending it as an emote would be failrp

	=== antag ===		=== Antag ===
	this ~~refers~~ to the ~~antagonists as an entire group, not just~~ the ~~syndicate~~		Originates from a shortening of "'''antag'''onist".

			Refers to a character or entity whose goals go against the general health and safety of the station. Antagonists come in many different shapes and sizes, and are often given special tools to aid them in completing their job.

			=== Self-Antag ===
			Originates from a shortening of "'''self-antag'''onist".

			Refers to [[Passenger\|a person]] who has decided to perform antagonistic actions without rolling an antagonist role.

			While self-antag is usually considered a rulebreak, actions clearly stemming from roleplay that would otherwise fall under this category may be considered permissible.

			=== AHelp ===
			Originates from a shortening of "'''a'''dmin '''help'''".

			Refers to sending a message to the administrators via f1 or being sent a message by the administrators (see 'bwoink').

	==== Ling ====		==== Ling ====
			Originates from a shortening of "change'''ling'''".

	this refers to changelings		this refers to changelings

			=== Sling ===
			Originates from a shortening of "'''s'''hadow'''ling'''". Used to avoid conflict with Ling.

	== terms used both IC and OOC ==		== terms used both IC and OOC ==

Research Director

Ichthyoacanthotoxism1 — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:01:16 GMT

Moved stuff in Research Director... again.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	So, you have made it. You have survived the countless brushes with death endemic to science and are finally at the top. You are the Research Director, the head of the most explosive department on the station. Settle in and hope that your time getting acquainted with your new office is not interrupted by someone blowing themselves up.		So, you have made it. You have survived the countless brushes with death endemic to science and are finally at the top. You are the Research Director, the head of the most explosive department on the station. Settle in and hope that your time getting acquainted with your new office is not interrupted by someone blowing themselves up.

	Your main role is, of course, leading science. Unless you are training another scientist, you will most likely not need to do too much hand-holding, as scientists tend to be rather independent. Still, it is good to be a steady hand on the metaphorical rudder and an eager ear for interdepartmental communication.

	= Overview =		= Overview =
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	It is a good idea to communicate with the [[Jobs:Links/Roles#Command\|heads of other departments]] to ensure you are researching technologies as efficiently as possible. For example, if there is known Syndicate presence on the station, it is probably a better idea to research Scarlet technologies instead of construction bags of holding. If the Captain does not speak Galactic Common, it may be wise to invest in translator implanters instead of the H.O.N.K Mech. The list of what should and should not be researched at any given time varies between shifts, and it is ultimately your job to come to the conclusion as to what would be the most beneficial for the crew.		It is a good idea to communicate with the [[Jobs:Links/Roles#Command\|heads of other departments]] to ensure you are researching technologies as efficiently as possible. For example, if there is known Syndicate presence on the station, it is probably a better idea to research Scarlet technologies instead of construction bags of holding. If the Captain does not speak Galactic Common, it may be wise to invest in translator implanters instead of the H.O.N.K Mech. The list of what should and should not be researched at any given time varies between shifts, and it is ultimately your job to come to the conclusion as to what would be the most beneficial for the crew.

			= Responsibilities =
			The main job of the Research Director is directing research. With the exception of [[Research_Assistant\|research assistants]], the Science department tends to be rather independent.
			Once you have ensured that [[Anomalies\|each]] [[Xenoarchaeology\|sub-]] [[Xenobiology\|department]] has had an appropriate number of employees assigned to it, you will generally not need to micromanage the work of your employees.

	As a short, but far-from-exhaustive list, the responsibilities of the Research Director include:		As a short, but far-from-exhaustive list, the responsibilities of the Research Director include:

	* Ensuring ~~the Research Assistant does~~ not attempt to activate the "Imminent Doom" node		* Ensuring [[Research_Assistant\|your]] [[Scientist\|employees]] do not attempt to activate the "Imminent Doom" [[Xenoarchaeology\|node]]
	* Keeping track of all of the Anomalies and determining whether to keep or destroy them		* Keeping track of all of the [[Anomalies\|anomalies]] and determining whether to keep or destroy them
	* Preventing ~~the Xenobiologists~~ from ~~making~~ two hundred slimes ~~and causing space lag~~		* Preventing [[Xenobiology]] from keeping two hundred slimes in one pen
	* Fixing the Station AI when it begins trying to flood distro with plasma for "the health of the crew"		* Preventing [[Xenobiology]] from making war crimes
			* Preventing [[Roboticist\|Robotics]] from [[Cyborg\|borging]] [[Research_Assistant\|your interns]]
			* Fixing the [[Station_AI\|Station AI]] when it begins trying to flood distro with plasma for "the health of the crew"

	Similarly to every other department head, the Director is expected to thoroughly understand the ins-and-outs of their department. If and when things go wrong, as they inevitably will, it is your job to keep Science in order.		Similarly to every other department head, the Director is expected to thoroughly understand the ins-and-outs of their department. If and when things go wrong, as they inevitably will, it is your job to keep Science in order.

Research Assistant

Ichthyoacanthotoxism1 — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:54 GMT

added overview and details to the RA card

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	\|subtitle =		\|subtitle =
	\|department = Science		\|department = Science
	\|supervisors = Research Director, ~~Scientist~~		\|supervisors = Research Director, Roboticists, Scientists
	\|subordinates = ~~None~~		\|subordinates = Passengers
	\|roleplay_difficulty = Low		\|roleplay_difficulty = Low
	\|mechanical_difficulty = Medium}}		\|mechanical_difficulty = Medium
			\|comms = Common, Science
			\|accesses = Science
			\|time_requirements = 0h30m Overall Playtime}}
	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	~~So you want to join~~ the most ~~explosive~~ department ~~on the station, strumming the threads of reality to measure how they~~		The Research Assistant is the introductory role for NanoTrasen's most self-destructive department.

	= ~~Challenge~~ =		= Overview =
	~~TBA~~		The main purpose of Research Assistants is to learn the ins-and-outs of the Science department.
			Research Assistants should familiarize themselves with the mechanics of [[Anomalies\|anomalies]], [[Xenoarchaeology\|artifacts]], and [[Xenobiology\|slimes]].

			[[Cargo_Technician\|Various]] [[Station_Engineer\|people]] will often make requests of the Science Department. If the chance arises, it is a good idea for Research Assistants to get a solid foundation on who will want what, even if they do not necessarily have the means or permission to fulfill these requests.

			While this won't be listed on the job description, it's a good idea to watch out for [[Roboticist\|certain members]] of the Science Department who would jump at the chance to turn a Research Assistant into [[Cyborg\|one of their experiments.]]

	= Tools =		= Tools =
	TBA		TBA

	~~== Guides ==~~
	~~There are three main ways to gain points in science~~

	~~[[Anomalies]]~~

	~~[[Xenoarcheology]]~~

	~~[[Xenobiology]]~~