Central Domestic Division

Introduction

The Central Domestic Division, also known as the CDD, is the primary civilian and diplomatic branch of Central Command. They are the ones mainly charged with recruitment and advertising for various civilian and service positions across their various sites and space stations, while keeping various dignitaries satisfied if pulled into a political situation.

History

The Central Domestic Division was one of the later branches created by Central Command during the downfall of Stellar Vanguard Solutions, focusing on various service and civilian roles when the need for PMCs began to plummet following the end of the Pod Wars. Members of the Domestic Division typically were pulled from individuals with notable backgrounds in clerical, administration, as well as diplomacy. Charismatic command members from stations were considered, with Heads of Personnel being recruited after various levels of screening. The Central Domestic Division has various specializations due to the broad work they do, ranging from various arts to general skillsets that may be needed aboard stations for the purpose of morale, even if other branches view it as not needed.

Responsibilities

Various responsibilities are entrusted to the Central Domestic Division, primarily being the recruitment of various service staff for their stations while also complying with political dignitaries if needed, usually from the Clowns and the Mime. In the event of unrest within the station, the Domestic Division often weighs their thoughts in to try and raise morale to keep the workers happy, unlike other divisions who would seek to use other methods for the same end result. For the purpose of morale and service initiatives, it isn’t uncommon to see members of the Domestic Division arrive aboard various sites and stations for the purpose of overseeing events. They are also typically in charge of documenting and storing such initiatives for further analysis. Often works with the Security Division to ensure that the Carnival Treaties are followed by station personnel to avoid an incident.

Hierarchy

The ranking structure for the Central Domestic Division is slightly different than other divisions, due to the specializations that members of the division often get into. Pay increases with time and more doors open for connections as one rises through the ranks, with the highest ranks primarily focusing on diplomatic issues rather than simple recruitment concerns.

• Public Affairs Intern - The entry-level CDD employee. Following initial orientation, public affairs interns are permitted to choose what skillset specialization they wish to contribute to and are given proper training to fulfil their role. This often comes with training to speak other languages to better communicate with various individuals.
• Liaison Officer - A standard employee of the Central Domestic Division, having completed the training for their specialization. Typically work with less oversight than other divisions for the purpose of focusing on various initiatives, though still work as senior assistants for diplomatic purposes due to the advanced training required.
• Diplomatic Advisor - Senior CDD staff, being fully trained in the art of diplomacy and are assigned as dignitaries to wherever they are needed. Often able to speak a multitude of languages and understand the delicacies of politics. Are able to pursue other specializations on the side for the purpose of better fulfilling their role.
• Civil Administrator - A leadership position, assigned as a supervisor over various Liaison Officers or as a mentor for Diplomatic Advisors depending on the route they originally took. The primary individuals who receive direct feedback from sites or stations about service requests and possible activities that could assist in raising morale.
• Civil Affairs Superintendent - Senior leadership, focusing on the needs of various sectors and also monitoring the state of diplomatic relations in those sectors. Ensures proper protocols are established and that trainings are up to standard for the various employees within the division. Have been known to intervene in the event of a diplomatic incident.
• Director of Civil Affairs - The bosses of the Domestic Division, often found in meetings with high level dignitaries or scheming large-scale service events for the purposes of large-scale morale boosts. While they do have seats available on the Central Operations Council, only the occasional one is able to attend meetings due to their busy schedule.