Occupations

Occupations are one of the main character-related mechanics in Parasite, along with Races. They give players various perks and skills, along with tasks, objectives, and jobs to complete and accomplish. Most crucially, they decide what Station Upgrades a player should buy, enabling them to obtain the specialty effects, or more insidiously, what Station Upgrades a player is able to Infest.

There are nine different occupations, all mostly unique to each other.

## Captain

*Also known as Cap.*

The Captain is the head of the crew. They are responsible for buying/upgrading the Critical Systems Firmware Station Upgrades at The Network Mainframe along with the general up-keep and organization of the Station and crew, and must watch the Cameras, alerting the Crew of any threats before and as they occur. They also have access to the many abilities of The Wheel at The Bridge.

## Chief Intelligence Officer

*Also known as CIO and Lieutenant.*

The Chief Intelligence Officer is the second in command of the crew. They lack any unique ability or traits, however have the incredibly powerful ability to be able to buy any Station Upgrade, and get the specialty bonus.

## Chief Mechanical Officer

*Also known as CMO, Maj, and Major.*

The Chief Mechanical Officer is responsible for buying/upgrading various Station Upgrades in The Network Mainframe, mainly Mechanization at the Mech-Factory. They specialize in mechs and mechanical items/structures.

## Chief Weapons Officer

*Also known as CWO, Sgt, and Sergeant.*

The Chief Weapons Officer is responsible for buying/upgrading various Station Upgrades in The Weapons Lab, mainly the Station Weapons at the Station Weapons Terminal. They specialize in weaponry.

## Chief Medical Officer

*Also known as CMO, Dr, and Doctor.*

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for buying/upgrading various Station Upgrades in The Medbay mainly Healthcare at the Healthcare Terminal. They specialize in various supportive functions.

## Chief Engineering Officer

*Also know as CEO, Engi, and Engineer.*

The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for buying/upgrading various Station Upgrades in The Reactor, mainly Station Reactor at the Station Reactor Terminal. They also are responsible to keep the Core and Station alive using the many abilities The Reactor has.

## Chief Security Officer/Security Guard

*Also known as Offi, Officer & SG, Guard, respectively.*

The Chief Security Officer and Security Guards are functionally identical, besides the Chief Security Officer having more health.

They are responsible for buying/upgrading the Station Security Station Upgrades at the Security Marshall's Command Desk at The Living Quarters. Additionally, they must ensure the protection of the entire Station/Crew, assist any higher-ranked Occupations when needed, and exterminate/subdue any threats to themselves and the rest of the crew.

## Deep Space Miner

*Also known as DSM and Miner.*

The Deep Space Miners are responsible for buying the Recycler and Solarite Refinery at The Cargo Bay, along with increasing the credits/income of the Crew through various means, and generally assisting the other roles in maintaining the Station. There are three Deep Space Miners.