The Commanding Officer, or CO, is the cornerstone of leadership for the Duty Station. With ultimate authority, the CO ensures the storyline stays true to Star Trek lore, supports authors, and oversees the overall direction of the station. The CO’s role includes:

• Maintaining storyline integrity within the Star Trek universe

• Liaising with the Leadership Council

• Managing resources such as the website and messaging platforms

• Resolving disputes and steering the storyline when necessary

The CO’s primary character typically serves as the commanding officer of the station

The Executive Officer, or XO, serves as the CO’s trusted second-in-command. The XO leads day-to-day operations, ensuring the Duty Station runs smoothly. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the CO’s vision and direction

• Representing the Duty Station on the Leadership Council

• Assisting players in integrating into the storyline

The XO’s primary character often takes the role of the second-in-command aboard the station

The Council Player Representatives are the voice of the authors on the Leadership Council. Their role includes:

• Advocating for player concerns and ideas

• Assisting with storyline coordination

• Representing authors during leadership discussions

The Mentor’s focus is to:

• Welcome and train new authors

• Offer support and guidance to both new and veteran players

• Act as a bridge between the Command Team and players, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard

The Webmaster team is responsible for keeping the Duty Station’s website up-to-date and accurate. Duties include:

• Updating content regularly to reflect ongoing missions.

• Managing technical aspects to ensure the site runs smoothly.

• Facilitating form submissions and other interactive features.