Ship

A ship is a vehicle piloted by a crew of shipmates under the command of a central figure, the ship's captain/commander.
The size of the crew isn't important, as long as several crew members are necessary to the operation of the ships features. 
== Overview ==
A ship is the term used to describe vehicles used by the Dalmer that are manned by a single person. Like crafts, ships are categorized by the medium in which they operate; as such the categories are Landships, Airships, Waterships and Starships. 
=== Difference between a ship and a craft ===
A ship is defined by its requirement of several people to operate. A craft is a single person operated vehicle. 
== Organization ==
A ship is piloted by a crew, and commanded by a ship captain or commander.
=== Crews ===
A crew of a ship is composed of shipmates who fulfill specific roles. 
Crews are composed of four categories of personnel organized by specialty.
==== Navigation crew ====
Navigators and helms in charge of charting courses and maneuvering the ship. 
==== Combat personnel ====
Canonniers, detectors, transmitters in charge of operating weaponry and radar equipment, sonar, and transmissions. 
==== Maintenance crews ====
Electricians and mechanics in charge of energy installations and propulsion.
Secretaries, clerks and quartermasters for administration, accounting, cooking, maintenance and clothes cleaning. 
==== Specialist crews ====
Firefighters and medical personnel for the safety and health of the crew. 
=== Shipmates ===
A shipmate is a catchall term for personnel operating on a ship, they are helping hands able to operate in any required crew or role.
=== Ship Command ===
Ship command composes the personnel responsible for the administration and lower staff that composes a ship's crew. 
==== Captain/Commander ====
The highest authority of the ship is the captain or commander of a ship. 
==== First Mate/Lieutenant ====
The first mate or lieutenant is the second in command of a ship and second highest overall authority on a ship behind the captain. 
The second in command also acts as a go between the crews and the captain. As such the first mate acts as a sort of representative for the crew's interests, which the captain cannot have due to the required discipline the position commands. 
==== Officers/Heads ====
Officers have a leadership role for each crew. Generally officers report to the first mate, the second in command. Officers are necessary in larger ships, when several crews are present on a ship. 
Category:Ships
Category:Dalmer
Category:Short articles
Category:Vehicles