Crew Member

Crew Members are hired by the player via Trade, and perform tasks on the ship. The crew has the same survival requirements as civilians, except for being able to wear spacesuits in the absence of an oxygen atmosphere.

Crew members come in different varieties, with each performing certain jobs:

Basic

Basic crew install and dismantle equipment, and move all items (including loading/unloading containers). The also operate most crew stations.

Scientist

Scientists operate Science Stations.

Weapons Officer

Weapons officers operate Weapons Control Centres.

History

• Alpha 3: Some equipment now requires crew actively present.
• Alpha 5: Scientist introduced.
• Alpha 6: Weapons Officer introduced.