HOW TO JOIN

"Welcome. You've made an excellent choice. You're obviously a person of impeccable taste. You are about to embark on a remarkable journey."

-- VOY, "Author, Author"

If you are interested in joining the Andromeda Fleet, you should first register an account with the Federation Sim Fleet, and when that registration has been confirmed, you can begin to create your character. Make sure you have selected "Star Trek: Andromeda" as your first-choice sim during the character creation process. After you have submitted your bio, you will be approved by the FSF Personnel Director and from that point you will be able to begin attending STA sims in-character.

Be sure the Odyssey has a position open in your desired department (check here). Descriptions of Starfleet officer positions and their responsibilities can be found here.

After you have been approved by FSF Personnel, you should also register with the Andromeda forums here. Before applying and participating, please make sure you are familiar with the rules and regulations listed here.

If you are interested in attending a sim as a spectator to determine whether you want to join, or have any other questions about how the sim works, visit our chat room during the sim's time slot (9:30-10:30 PM EST) or contact the GMs via e-mail or AIM.

Members of Star Trek: Andromeda are expected to be enthusiastic, serious roleplayers interested in developing their characters and the sim as a whole. The game is designed for adult participants (18+ only) and is rated R according to FSF's rating system.

We hope to hear from you soon. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please check to ensure your desired position is available.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Bridge CrewHOPS (Helm/Operations) Position Available
MedicalOne AMO position available.
ScienceOne ASCI position available.
SecurityOne ASEC position available.
EngineeringOne AENG position available.

Click to expand descriptions of positions aboard the Odyssey.

STARFLEET CREW POSITIONS:

Command Team

Commanding Officer (CO)

The top of the chain of command. Responsible for final decisions on all of the ship's actions within a mission. XO reports directly to CO, all other reports are filtered through XO.

Executive Officer (XO)

Also known as the first officer, responsible for filtering issues which have traveled up the chain of command, communicating to the captain those which require his/her attention, and dealing him/herself with those that do not. Reports to CO.

Bridge Crew

Helm

Controls the ship's movement and maneuvers. Monitors course and speed when cruising, and coordinates with Tactical during combat. Reports to XO.

Operations Officer (OPS)

Responsible for keeping the operations of the ship running smoothly -- monitoring inter- and intra-ship communications and forwarding them to the appropriate department or officer, dealing with requisitions, etc. Reports to XO.

Tactical Officer (TAC)

Keeps track of all contacts outside the ship and monitors the tactical threat each poses. Responsible for controlling the weapons systems and coordinates the ship's actions with HELM during combat. Reports to XO.

Counselor (COUN)

Interacts with the crew, monitoring morale, efficiency, and stability. Provides therapy or a friendly ear to those who require it and coordinates with Medical on issues of mental health. Reports to XO.

Medical

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Medical department head. Responsible for monitoring crew health and informing command staff of contagious illnesses or other serious issues. Performs physicals for entire crew on scheduled rotation and leads triage and casualty recovery efforts during combat. Reports to XO.

Assistant Medical Officer (AMO)

Officer-level member of medical department. Assists CMO in tasks relating to individual and general crew health, including physicals, triage and casualty recovery, and epidemiology. Reports to CMO.

Science

Chief Science Officer (CSCI)

Science department head, leads science teams in research and analysis of phenomena encountered by the ship. Also responsible for basic upkeep of science database and equipment. Reports to CO.

Assistant Science Officer (ASCI)

Officer-level member of science department. Provides manpower for research and analysis projects aboard ship and on away missions. Reports to CSCI.

Security

Chief Security Officer (CSEC)

Security department head. Responsible for the safety of the ship, crew, and any guests against intruders or hostile agents within the ship. Also responsible for crew discipline where necessary and for securing the ship during red alert proceedings. Reports to XO.

Assistant Security Officer (ASEC)

Officer-level member of security department. Assists CSEC in keeping the ship safe against outside hostile agents. Maintains and regularly checks security systems and participates in red-alert lockdown procedures. Reports to CSEC.

Engineering

Chief Engineering Officer (CENG)

Engineering department head -- responsible for keeping ship's systems running smoothly. Coordinates engineering teams to fix or replace faulty components and systems, organizes damage control and repair queue during combat. Reports to XO.

Assistant Engineering Officer (AENG)

Officer-level member of engineering department. Follows CENG's delegation of the repair queue and assists them in keeping the ship up and running smoothly. Reports to CENG.

Civilian Science Team

Team Member

Non-Fleet shipboard scientific specialists who supplement Fleet personnel and offer specialized assistance according to the situation. Report to team leaders who report to Fleet department chief as necessary.