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 edit

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

 

Basic edit

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

 

Scientist edit

Scientists operate Science Stations.

 

Weapons Officer edit

Weapons officers operate Weapons Control Centres.

Inputs/Outputs edit

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

History edit

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