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.

Types

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.

Inputs/Outputs

Name Seconds Per Unit Per Hour
Food 200 3
Water 30 20
Oxygen 30 20
CO2 30 20
Sewage 26.5 22

History

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