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Chemist

2025-11-14T09:44:24Z

DrPuggers: Removed half of it because it sucked and will redo it when I figure some things out and check out more uses for stuff to make it more reliable source of information

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

Chemist

2025-11-14T09:42:59Z

DrPuggers:

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

=== Hotplate ===
[[File:Hotplate.png|left|64x64px]]

Any beaker placed onto it will heat up. The speed at which it heats up depends on the amount of reagents inside. A commonly used technique is to use a beaker with only 1 unit of a reagent to quickly increase the temperature for later use. Do be careful as some recipes may have different outcomes based on the temperature of the beaker, such as some ingredients cooking off or evaporating.

=== Sink ===
Most Chemistry laboratories come with a sink. It's an endless 'recharging' source of water. Best use for it is to cool down beakers to the room temperature, turn water into oxygen and hydrogen or simply dilute certain mixes to round up the amounts for pill creation. If one is not present, a Water Tank sourced from your local maintenance tunnels is your second best option.

=== Reagent Grinder ===
[[File:ReagentGrinder.png|left|64x64px]]

Use it to grind pills, botanists' produce, random items around the station. While diluting pills in a beaker is possible, the reagent grinder is needed to turn botanists' aloe into it's cream. It accepts beakers to hold any outputs and can grind 6 items at once.
=== Tabletop Centrifuge ===
[[File:TabletopCentrifuge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts vials of reagents, most commonly used to do a changeling test. Fill a vial with blood, put it into the centrifuge and interact with it to start it. After a short while you will see results. Confirmed changeling blood will create a small explosion that does not damage anything, it will spawn tendrils and destroy the vial. If the suspect was not a changeling, their human blood will be turned into iron, water, sugar and enzymes.

=== Electrolysis Unit ===
[[File:ElectrolysisUnit.png|left|64x64px]]

Another entry of rarely used machinery, putting a beaker of water into this unit will turn it into oxygen and hydrogen.

=== Smart Fridge ===
[[File:SmartFridge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts Jugs and Beakers, functions as a vendor only accessible by crew with medical access. It will display labelled jugs appropriately even if they're color coded. It is a great way to safely store your medicine. Most medical personnel still prefer using a locker to save time since the jug must be taken out of it and then put back in.

== Walter ==
[[File:Walter.png|left|128x128px]]

Walter

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

Chemist

2025-11-14T09:41:46Z

DrPuggers:

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

=== Hotplate ===
[[File:Hotplate.png|left|64x64px]]

Any beaker placed onto it will heat up. The speed at which it heats up depends on the amount of reagents inside. A commonly used technique is to use a beaker with only 1 unit of a reagent to quickly increase the temperature for later use. Do be careful as some recipes may have different outcomes based on the temperature of the beaker, such as some ingredients cooking off or evaporating.

=== Sink ===
Most Chemistry laboratories come with a sink. It's an endless 'recharging' source of water. Best use for it is to cool down beakers to the room temperature, turn water into oxygen and hydrogen or simply dilute certain mixes to round up the amounts for pill creation. If one is not present, a Water Tank sourced from your local maintenance tunnels is your second best option.

=== Reagent Grinder ===
[[File:ReagentGrinder.png|left|64x64px]]

Use it to grind pills, botanists' produce, random items around the station. While diluting pills in a beaker is possible, the reagent grinder is needed to turn botanists' aloe into it's cream. It accepts beakers to hold any outputs and can grind 6 items at once.
=== Tabletop Centrifuge ===
[[File:TabletopCentrifuge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts vials of reagents, most commonly used to do a changeling test. Fill a vial with blood, put it into the centrifuge and interact with it to start it. After a short while you will see results. Confirmed changeling blood will create a small explosion that does not damage anything, it will spawn tendrils and destroy the vial. If the suspect was not a changeling, their human blood will be turned into iron, water, sugar and enzymes.

=== Electrolysis Unit ===
[[File:ElectrolysisUnit.png|left|64x64px]]

Another entry of rarely used machinery, putting a beaker of water into this unit will turn it into oxygen and hydrogen.

=== Smart Fridge ===
[[File:SmartFridge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts Jugs and Beakers, functions as a vendor only accessible by crew with medical access. It will display labelled jugs appropriately even if they're color coded. It is a great way to safely store your medicine. Most medical personnel still prefer using a locker to save time since the jug must be taken out of it and then put back in.

== Walter ==
[[File:Walter.png|left|128x128px]]

Walter

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

Chemist

2025-11-14T09:41:20Z

DrPuggers:

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

=== Hotplate ===
[[File:Hotplate.png|left|64x64px]]

Any beaker placed onto it will heat up. The speed at which it heats up depends on the amount of reagents inside. A commonly used technique is to use a beaker with only 1 unit of a reagent to quickly increase the temperature for later use. Do be careful as some recipes may have different outcomes based on the temperature of the beaker, such as some ingredients cooking off or evaporating.

=== Sink ===
Most Chemistry laboratories come with a sink. It's an endless 'recharging' source of water. Best use for it is to cool down beakers to the room temperature, turn water into oxygen and hydrogen or simply dilute certain mixes to round up the amounts for pill creation. If one is not present, a Water Tank sourced from your local maintenance tunnels is your second best option.

=== Reagent Grinder ===
[[File:ReagentGrinder.png|left|64x64px]]

Use it to grind pills, botanists' produce, random items around the station. While diluting pills in a beaker is possible, the reagent grinder is needed to turn botanists' aloe into it's cream. It accepts beakers to hold any outputs and can grind 6 items at once.
=== Tabletop Centrifuge ===
[[File:TabletopCentrifuge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts vials of reagents, most commonly used to do a changeling test. Fill a vial with blood, put it into the centrifuge and interact with it to start it. After a short while you will see results. Confirmed changeling blood will create a small explosion that does not damage anything, it will spawn tendrils and destroy the vial. If the suspect was not a changeling, their human blood will be turned into iron, water, sugar and enzymes.

=== Electrolysis Unit ===
[[File:ElectrolysisUnit.png|left|64x64px]]

Another entry of rarely used machinery, putting a beaker of water into this unit will turn it into oxygen and hydrogen.

=== Smart Fridge ===
[[File:SmartFridge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts Jugs and Beakers, functions as a vendor only accessible by crew with medical access. It will display labelled jugs appropriately even if they're color coded. It is a great way to safely store your medicine. Most medical personnel still prefer using a locker to save time since the jug must be taken out of it and then put back in.

== Walter ==
[[File:Walter.png|left|128x128px]]

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

Chemist

2025-11-14T09:41:02Z

DrPuggers:

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

=== Hotplate ===
[[File:Hotplate.png|left|64x64px]]

Any beaker placed onto it will heat up. The speed at which it heats up depends on the amount of reagents inside. A commonly used technique is to use a beaker with only 1 unit of a reagent to quickly increase the temperature for later use. Do be careful as some recipes may have different outcomes based on the temperature of the beaker, such as some ingredients cooking off or evaporating.

=== Sink ===
Most Chemistry laboratories come with a sink. It's an endless 'recharging' source of water. Best use for it is to cool down beakers to the room temperature, turn water into oxygen and hydrogen or simply dilute certain mixes to round up the amounts for pill creation. If one is not present, a Water Tank sourced from your local maintenance tunnels is your second best option.

=== Reagent Grinder ===
[[File:ReagentGrinder.png|left|64x64px]]

Use it to grind pills, botanists' produce, random items around the station. While diluting pills in a beaker is possible, the reagent grinder is needed to turn botanists' aloe into it's cream. It accepts beakers to hold any outputs and can grind 6 items at once.
=== Tabletop Centrifuge ===
[[File:TabletopCentrifuge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts vials of reagents, most commonly used to do a changeling test. Fill a vial with blood, put it into the centrifuge and interact with it to start it. After a short while you will see results. Confirmed changeling blood will create a small explosion that does not damage anything, it will spawn tendrils and destroy the vial. If the suspect was not a changeling, their human blood will be turned into iron, water, sugar and enzymes.

=== Electrolysis Unit ===
[[File:ElectrolysisUnit.png|left|64x64px]]

Another entry of rarely used machinery, putting a beaker of water into this unit will turn it into oxygen and hydrogen.

=== Smart Fridge ===
[[File:SmartFridge.png|left|64x64px]]

It accepts Jugs and Beakers, functions as a vendor only accessible by crew with medical access. It will display labelled jugs appropriately even if they're color coded. It is a great way to safely store your medicine. Most medical personnel still prefer using a locker to save time since the jug must be taken out of it and then put back in.

== Walter ==
[[File:Walter.png|left|128x128px]]

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

Chemist

2025-11-14T09:30:47Z

DrPuggers: Added basic use of different machinery and tips. Will touch up duties, include cryostasis/bluespace gear and add recipes to most basic chems.

{{RolePageHeader|access=Medical, Chemistry, Maintenance|department=Medical|guides=[[Medical]], [[Medicine]], [[Chemistry]]|hoursRequired=Medical Intern: 4h|RequiredGameKnowledge=above average|roleplayExpectations=low|img=CHEMIST.png|responsibilities=Produce medicinal drugs for the doctors to use, research ethically dubious rare chemicals, and produce weapons of war when enemies of the station arrive.|roleTitle=Chemist|supervisors=[[Chief Medical Officer]]|subordinates=None}}

Chemistry can be one of the most important departments during busy and hectic shifts. While keeping medbay well stocked with anything they need can be daunting task, your role is one of the most appreciated.

== Reagent Metabolization ==
Every reagent in game behaves in a similar matter. Any time you ingest a reagent, the amount remains in your bloodstream and will metabolize at varying rates. Every time it metabolizes, it's effects will take hold. For example, 5 units of Bruizine does not heal 45 blunt damage instantly. But rather, it heals 2.25 blunt per metabolized 0.25 units. However, if enough of the reagent is present to be considered an overdose, it's OD effect will be added to the metabolization, in this case, 1.5 poison damage.

Knowing the OD values is important especially if you want to create new mixes of medicines.

== Reagent Ingestion ==
There are a number of ways a person can ingest reagents. Be it intentional, accidental or malicious intent, knowing these can be helpful for further optimizing or revolutionising the ways of medical treatment. Even though your job is mostly to create these chemicals, knowledge of ingestion can be used to fine tune your work.

The main methods you will be using are liquid chemicals, pills and patches. Medical Doctors can inject reagents into patients with syringes to instantly being the metabolization, or via pills which kick in after some time has passed. Patches work slightly differently, the mix of both worlds. They immediately being their metabolization but they inject their reagents over time, minimizing the threat of overdose.

More often than not, pills and patches are taken to-go to be used when needed.

Other ways include slipping and falling in a puddle, as well as reagent foams which can be synthesized or happen naturally during events. The latter can prove very deadly, as they apply their reagents in a rapid pace leading to easy overdoses.

== Gears of the Trade ==
When it comes to toys to play with, you have a plethora. From basic necessities or optional upgrades to situational sidegrades.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Item
!Description
|-
|<center>'''Beakers'''[[File:Beaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:GoldenBeaker.png|center|64x64px]][[File:LargeBeaker.png|center|64x64px]]
|The most important gear you will use. Comes in multiple sizes and can be inserted into most of your machinery. Beakers hold 100 units of any liquid reagents, small beakers 50 and the vendable golden beakers hold a grand total of 200. They are extremely fragile and will break if you fall or are hit with an explosive, keep your workplace clean. Even though you can, in most cases you won't want to drink things from it. As of now, heating it does not affect them and they will never break (unless you heat something volatile). Transfer amounts are adjustable by right clicking the beaker.
|-
|<center>'''Bottles & Vials'''[[File:Vial.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bottle.png|center|64x64px]]
|Smaller reagent containers. Bottles always come with a 30 unit capacity where as vials may vary. The Plasma Vial your locker has holds only 10 units of Plasma. Can be used as output for the ChemMaster 3000. The Vial's main use is with the Table top Centrifuge. It is not uncommon for medical personnel to carry bottles full of different reagents for easy access on the move.
|-
|<center>'''Patch Box'''[[File:PatchPack.png|center|64x64px]]
|They come empty, it's your job to make them after all. Once you have your desired chemicals ready, put a patch box into the ChemMaster 3000 and create as many as you want. The Patch Box can hold 5 patches in total and the patches themselves can hold up to 20 units of a reagent. They are excellent for situations that call for large amounts of a reagent with low OD thresholds, as they inject their reagent at a slow but steady pace.
|-
|<center>'''Pill Container'''[[File:PillCanister.png|center|64x64px]]
|Same as the Patch Boxes, they come empty. Functionally the same, but they can hold 10 pills in total while the pills have the same reagent capacity. Unlike patches, they apply all their reagents at once after some time has passed depending on how much reagent there is.
|-
|<center>'''Jugs & Buckets'''[[File:Jug.png|center|64x64px]][[File:Bucket.png|center|64x64px]]
|During busy shifts, medbay will go through your supply very quickly. Larger and more readily available containers are Jugs. They hold 200 units and are a great storage for all your medicinal goodness. Buckets hold 250 units, not as readily available but great alternatives to jugs.
|}
Aside from the items and handheld gear you get, you get plenty of machinery to aid you in your cooking endeavours. Each of them has a unique use, while it can be slightly overwhelming at first, they are all easy to understand and get used to.

Most of them have their use grounded in reality and with some intuitive thinking, you can breeze through their uses.

=== ChemVend ===
[[File:ChemVend.png|left|128x128px]]

It holds nearly all basic elements for use in your work. Most notably it's missing Lead, a common ingredient in the more dangerous poisons for the Syndicate. It's contents should be more than enough to last you the whole shift, especially with the recent changes making the often used Carbon, Iron and Silicon an infinite resource, mainly dependant on the Chem Dispenser's cell charge. Simply vend a jug of the wanted chemical and drag it's sprite onto the Chem Master 4000 to empty it in. You can reuse the Jug by filling it with a medicinal chemical for medbay's use.

=== Chemical dispenser ===
[[File:ChemicalDispenser.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemicalDispenserUI.png]]

Your own holy grail. Comes preloaded with most of the elements you will use. It will only accept beakers into it's inventory and can be dispensed at varying amounts. Elements such as Aluminium, Chlorine, Ethanol, etc. can be dispensed until they run out. Alternatively, you can take the whole jug out and empty it into the ChemMaster 4000. Other elements such as Carbon, Copper, Silicon cannot be taken out and do not have a limit on how much you dispense. Each time you dispense one of the infinite elements, the internal cell will lose some of it's charge. The cell is interchangeable and chargeable but it also slowly recharges on it's own as long as the Chem Dispenser is in a powered room.

While it is possible to mix chemicals in the dispenser itself, it's easier and a much more controlled experience if it's done in a ChemMaster 4000.

=== ChemMaster 4000 ===
[[File:ChemMaster4000.png|left|128x128px]][[File:ChemMasterUI.png|604x604px]][[File:ChemMasterUIOutput.png]]

Similarly to the Chem Dispenser, this will be your most used machine. It accepts beakers which will be shown in the upper portion of the UI, it will mix all the reagents which you can access in the buffer in the lower portion. It has an output, for which it accepts bottles, vials, patch boxes and pill containers. While you can make pills and patches even if you don't put their respective containers into the machine, it will create a mess by dropping all the pills/patches on the ground for you to pick up.

Labeling your pills, patches and all chems in general is a good way to tell your doctors all information they need to know, ranging from the name of the chem to it's effects, overdose thresholds and recommended injection amounts.

Contrary to the Container element in the input, the Buffer will never mix any reagents and you are free to dump all excess for storage and later use.

=== Hotplate ===
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Any beaker placed onto it will heat up. The speed at which it heats up depends on the amount of reagents inside. A commonly used technique is to use a beaker with only 1 unit of a reagent to quickly increase the temperature for later use. Do be careful as some recipes may have different outcomes based on the temperature of the beaker, such as some ingredients cooking off or evaporating.

=== Sink ===
Most Chemistry laboratories come with a sink. It's an endless 'recharging' source of water. Best use for it is to cool down beakers to the room temperature, turn water into oxygen and hydrogen or simply dilute certain mixes to round up the amounts for pill creation. If one is not present, a Water Tank sourced from your local maintenance tunnels is your second best option.

=== Reagent Grinder ===
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Use it to grind pills, botanists' produce, random items around the station. While diluting pills in a beaker is possible, the reagent grinder is needed to turn botanists' aloe into it's cream. It accepts beakers to hold any outputs and can grind 6 items at once.
=== Tabletop Centrifuge ===
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It accepts vials of reagents, most commonly used to do a changeling test. Fill a vial with blood, put it into the centrifuge and interact with it to start it. After a short while you will see results. Confirmed changeling blood will create a small explosion that does not damage anything, it will spawn tendrils and destroy the vial. If the suspect was not a changeling, their human blood will be turned into iron, water, sugar and enzymes.

=== Electrolysis Unit ===
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Another entry of rarely used machinery, putting a beaker of water into this unit will turn it into oxygen and hydrogen.

=== Smart Fridge ===
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It accepts Jugs and Beakers, functions as a vendor only accessible by crew with medical access. It will display labelled jugs appropriately even if they're color coded. It is a great way to safely store your medicine. Most medical personnel still prefer using a locker to save time since the jug must be taken out of it and then put back in.

== Walter ==
[[File:Walter.png|left|128x128px]]

== Your duties ==
While you could leave medbay to fend off sickness and injury with only their topicals, your job is to keep them supplied.

Use your vast instruments to cook up medicinal chems. You do not have to worry about thinking what chemical you should work on because the medical personnel will be sure to ''patiently'' remind you what it is they're missing and in need of. It is a good idea to start off with the basics and stock them with general chems for early treatment. Things like Bicardrine, Dermaline and Dylovene. See more at [[Chemistry]].

Label the Jugs you fill up with important information.

Other than replenishing medbay's every dwindling supplies, you may be approached by the [[Psychologist]], [[Botanist]] or other crew for prescription medicine, mutagen, drugs and more. Check if they have the appropriate documentation, speak to your [[Chief Medical Officer]] and ensure that you are not handing out [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Medical_SOP#Contraband_Chemicals_List: Chemical Contraband].

== Tips ==

* Check in on your team over comms periodically to never leave them without basic chems.
* While the advanced brute chemicals are much superior to bicardrine, keeping it well stocked as well can help with patients with multiple different brute types as well as for use in automenders.
* The ChemMaster 4000 is sortable in a number of ways, where the alphabetical order may be the best option, sorting by the oldest first could help you to keep the most commonly used elements at the top of the list.
* Keeping a small bottle of water to quickly cool down beakers by transferring the liquids between one another is advised if your lab lacks a sink and you do not have a water tank.
* Pet Walter

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{{RolePageHeader|access=Brig, Maintenance, Security, Service, Warden's Office, Armory|department=Security|guides=[[Corporate Law]], [[Weapons]], [[Contraband]], [[Security SOP]]|requiredGameKnowledge=Moderate|responsibilities=Patrol the security department, hand out weapons from the armory and ensure prisoners are being processed and released in order.|roleplayExpectations=Moderate|roleTitle=Warden|subordinates=[[Security Officer]], [[Security Cadet]], [[Detective]]|supervisors=[[Head of Security]]|img=Warden.png|hoursRequired=Security Officer: 20h
Detective: 1h
Brigmedic: 1h}}

Finally decided to put on the big boots and right the wrongs you've seen happen?

Well, with the swagger that Armory Access and the Energy Shotgun brings comes a mountain of responsibilities. Responsibilities on which the performance of the rest of the department depend. Your duties shift from chasing the miscreants to ensuring they're being treated according to the [[Corporate Law]] all the while the arresting parties followed their [[Security SOP]].

Let's run an overview of what you're most likely going to be doing each shift, lest something unforeseen happens

== Gearing up ==
Just as your title, your office carries a lot of improved gear utilities which you can find in your locker.
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!Description
|-
|<center>'''Enegry Shotgun'''[[File:WeaponEnergyShotgun.png|center|64x64px]]
|Comes in two fire modes, lethal an disabling barrages. The Disabling Barrage is an excellent way to stop a prison break, quell a riot or for any other reason in which you need to non lethally detain someone. The Lethal mode is quite powerful, capable of dealing serious damaged to even the most armored targets. Make sure you know which mode to use before you use it, since the shotgun comes set on lethal mode. Carrying this on your back is acceptable and expected at all times while within the security department. Taking this shotgun out to the bar for a drink would be a bad idea as it can be stolen very easily, most antags that see you with it alone outside security will surely make their attempt to steal it.
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|<center>'''Warden's Rubber Stamp'''[[File:RubberStampWarden.png|center|64x64px]]
|Use this Stamp to verify any documentation you may fill out during your shift. Approve armory weapons requests, fill out arrest reports, approve departmental searches or permanent confinement. Send a DNR request to the captain bearing your seal of recommendation.
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|<center>'''Armory Remote'''[[File:DoorRemoteArmory.png|center|64x64px]]
|Although it's called the 'Armory Remote', it also works on all security doors except the Head of Security's Office. Use it to remotely Open/Close, Bolt or Emergency Access Armory and Security EVA doors if the station needs security armed in a timely fashion. One, if not the most important items you will '''keep on you'''.
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|<center>'''Binoculars'''[[File:Binoculars.png|center|64x64px]]
|Great to peep on your inmates, especially if you have a clear view into the genpop area. Allows you to view further than you usually would.
|}

== Your duties ==
The duties bestowed upon you are a far cry from the action you used to get out in the field. But you may soon find that the lead of the bullet doesn't come near the damage the lead of a pencil can cause with mishandled paperwork or one wrong Armory weapon handout.

=== Staying within security ===
Although not absolutely necessary, you are expected to be present when needed. Most of your duties are within security, wardenloosing elsewhere for the whole shift will not only result in your team's annoyance, but the annoyance of other ''malevolent'' beings. Similarly, you're not only not expected to go and chase criminals, but you are forbidden as per the [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Security_SOP#Warden Warden SOP]. Patrol around your department, manage who gets let in and out, keep guns and contraband in the armory and don't leave out any security gear and weapons in the processing room.

==== Processing Contraband ====
With your easy access to the Armory, security officers and cadets will look to you to either open up the Armory or just hand you contraband for safe storage. Some may even ask for paperwork to keep an occasional bit of contraband, just make sure you're not breaking any [[Server rules (Starlight)]] or [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Security_SOP#Warden Warden SOP]. Check out [[Contraband]] to see whether or not you should hand something out. Most armories come with a contraband crate or a locker for easy organizing.

==== Brigging Procedures ====
Although some officers may take it upon themselves to process deviants they catch, your duty is to ensure that the time given fits the crime committed. Overrule detainments you deem not lawful. Visit [[Corporate Law]] and check out the [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/Corporate_Law#Penal_Code Penal Code] section to verify if you're unsure.

As per the Standards of Procedure, do take into account their behaviour, whether they're a first time offender, what the context was prior to sentencing to ensure fairness. Along with the incarceration of crew, your duty is also the release. Make sure a security officer didn't perma a prisoner either by accident or without your approval. Visit your prisoners, quell any rebellion, see that the brig isn't being actively damaged, no escapes happening and no prisoner is dying. Even though criminals, arrested crew is still '''protected by the [[Corporate Law]]''' and you must see that they receive medical treatment, allowing them to talk to the [[Internal Affairs Agent]] if one is present and have their needs met if possible.

Some criminals you catch will be unhappy and may decide to cause mayhem and trouble even while confined to their new home. Luckily for you, there are options to choose
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!Description
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|<center>'''Electropack'''[[File:ClothingElectropack.png|center|64x64px]]
|This backpack can be linked to a remote signaller to remotely dispense action stopping shocks. It will knock the wearer down for a short period and inflict 5 shock damage. Use it sparingly as to not send the wearer into critical condition. Excellent for use on non-cooperative prisoners. The wearer is unable to take this off of themselves by their lonesome.
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|<center>'''Straightjacket'''[[File:ClothingStraightJacket.png|center|64x64px]]
|Similarly to the electropack, the straightjacket is a tool best used against dangerous individuals. They take a while to put on but once it's on, it's not coming off easily. It prevents the wearer from committing most actions.
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|<center>'''Chemicals'''[[File:Syringe.png|center|64x64px]]
|Ask your [[Brigmedic]] to synthesize some Pax or similar psychotics to calm down and otherwise pacify the unruly bunch. Ensure your Brigmedic doesn't cross any lines and that they don't breach SOP by synthesizing something that would be considered contraband even for them.
|}

== Security Budget ==
The Security department gets it's own budget. Since the Head of Security will most likely be busy with their other command duties, you may use your Security Request Console to print slips which you can take to cargo to make orders for anything your department might need, i.e. more zipties, cuffs, medical supplies for the [[Brigmedic]], basic materials for the SecFab.

Every person within the security department can access this console, but some Cargo Techs may decide not to accept these slips if they lack proper authorization, in that case, your team might come to you for your stamp. On some stations, the Request Console is only in your office, so you will be approached a lot.

== Armory ==
The holy grail of security. The toybox that all crew envies. And you have the keys to it.

On most stations, the Armory is split into two sections, Blue Alert and Red Alert. The Blue Alert portion contains some spare disablers and similar non-lethal or less-than-lethal options. While the Red One has the fun stuff. Even though some come with Security Hardsuits, there's most likely a Security EVA room somewhere nearby that you will want to Emergency Access for them if such need should arise. Do keep in mind that Security parading around the station donning the full hardsuit while on Green is not a good luck for you, the HoS and the department itself.

You are in charge of it. If security has troubles handling some dangerous critters, you may file paperwork with them to hand out some more appropriate ammunition or more firepower. While it is at your discretion, do make sure you don't hand out something you shouldn't. A miner or a salvager might come asking for a weapon to take with them, ask them questions, weigh your options and possible outcomes.

Red Alert calls for the emergency authorization of the Armory for all security personnel, in such cases, coordinate with your team and [[Head of Security]] on whether or not you will arm the crew as well. While most command outranks you, you are still in charge of the Armory and even on red alert, you may choose not to give the CE the LMG for reasons they simply cannot comprehend.

[[Security Officer]]<nowiki/>s and the [[Detective]] will also often ask for ammo refills, which you can print from the SecFab found inside.

== Paperwork ==
Even though paperwork is not required, it is a good way to keep track of someone's behaviour, especially during stressful shifts. After all, getting the captain to approve a DNR is a much easier task when you present a nicely formatted document listing all their misbehaving.

Luckily, on most stations, your office comes with a Fax Machine, Document Printers and plenty of papers and folders.

== Tips ==

* Your Locker comes with Combat Gloves, make sure you wear them as the prisoners may break glass, possibly exposing electrified grilles.
* You also get a set of Binoculars, especially useful on stations where your office has a clear view towards the brig so you can watch them from the comfort of your chair.
* With the possible downtime between arrests or, stuff happening, your role can be very roleplay friendly.
* The downtime can be used to manage paperwork so you're ready if needed.
* With your power to have the last say on the sentencing, do not be afraid to push for roleplay and dish out parole, set up confidential informants and send out rats back into the syndicate den!

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{{RolePageHeader|department=[[Roles#Command|Command]]|roleTitle=Captain|img=Captain.png|roleplayExpectations=High|RequiredGameKnowledge=Extensive|hoursRequired=Command: 25h, Security: 20h, Medical: 20h, Engineering: 20h, Cargo: 20h|access=All Access|supervisors=Central Command, Nanotrasen Representative's|subordinates=All members of the station (not including visitors)|responsibilities=Delegating tasks to heads of staff, managing station stability, protecting the nuclear authentication disk at all times. insuring that the crew is not revolting or causing to much mayhem|guides=[[Command Guide]], [[Command SOP]]}}The Captain. The big boss of the station.

You are the top of the command chain on the station, answering only to Central Command and in some cases, the [[Nanotrasen Representative]]. Your duties are very vague and dependant on how the rest of the station is doing. If everything goes well, you're pretty much free do whatever it is you wish, have a ''responsible'' drink or two at the bar, visit the chef to try out their gruel, check in on departments, engage with your crew. Your access to everywhere on the station opens a lot of opportunity for roleplay, teambuilding and troubles.

Be the shining beacon of expectation on the station.

== Your Superiors ==
You listen to Central Command. Any faxes or personnel coming from them are your orders. If admins are planning on running an event of sorts, your actions will affect them the most severely. Similarly, as a member of command, you fall under Rule 13 of the [[Server rules (Starlight)]].

While the [[Nanotrasen Representative]] does rank higher than you, they do not hold any immediate power over you nor do they hold a seat in the line of succession unless special needs are met (such as Central Command intervention). Their advice could save you some troubles, they're the SoP freaks after all.

Before diving into this role, make sure you go over the [[Command Guide]] and [[Command SOP]] to ensure what you generally should and shouldn't do.

== Getting Started ==
Just as your title, your office carries a lot of swagger and prestige. Within your locker, you will find a great number of items and gear.
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|<center>'''Captain's ID'''[[File:CaptainID.png|center]]
|The Captain's ID. Plated in gold to showcase it's significance, comes with a spare backup for when you lose yours. Will most likely be stolen by the time you need it. Has access to everything on the station as well as most areas in Central Command.
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|<center>'''Sheath & Sabre'''[[File:CaptainSheath.png|center]]
|A fancy sword with an even fancier red sheath for extra style points. Carry it around for decent self defence or for just a fashion statement. Knight a fellow cremate, dispatch hostiles, get slipped and have it stolen by a clown.
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|<center>'''Rubber Stamp'''
[[File:Captain's_rubber_stamp.png|center|64x64px]]
|The stamp of Captain's approval. Use it to verify any documents you wish to send to Central Command or elsewhere. Ensure the documentation is valid and always read the fine print, you never know what consequences might follow.
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|<center>'''Custom Door Remote'''
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|Unlike the Door Remotes that other command members get, yours doesn't open anything by itself, rather, it opens every door and airlock that the ID you currently wear has access to. In most cases, since you're carrying your Captain's ID, it will too, have All Access.
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|<center>'''Nuclear Authentication Disk'''[[File:NuclearAuthenticationDisk.png|center]]
|The most important item in your possession. Used to activate the self destruct Nuclear Bomb present on every station. Losing this disk will not only end the station but every life present on it <s>along with your career</s>. Make sure to keep this on your person at all times and keep it safe until you reach Central Command. In some cases, you may be requested to present it. If attempts to take it are apparent or just as a precaution, distribute your disk pinpointers so it can be retrieved in case of theft or loss.
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|<center>'''Captain's Headset'''[[File:CommandHeadset.png|center]]
|A headset for true omnipresence, with access to every single station channel except binary. While it can be a little overwhelming to hear every single channel at once, taking some time out of your day to check in on your crew to get more information on everyone's goings is important.
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|<center>'''Captain's Jetpack'''[[File:CaptainJetpack.png|center]]
|A very effective jetpack that is compact enough to fit in your backpack occupying only half the space as a void jetpack does. Despite it being smaller, it's capable of holding the same volume of gas. Keeping it on you is in most cases redundant as you're not expected and in most cases, not allowed to leave the station. But certain situations may call for it.
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|<center>'''Captain's Armored Hardsuit'''[[File:CaptainHardsuit.png|center]]
|If the station is not doing well with keeping it's atmosphere, don this moderately armored suit to prevent your internal organs from becoming external. For use only during emergencies such as breaches and gas leaks. Due to it's somewhat decent protective values, if your life is in danger, you may have it on as a precaution.
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|<center>'''Antique Laser Gun'''[[File:AntiqueLaserGunCaseOpened.png|center]][[File:AntiqueLaserGun.png|center]]
|A self recharging laser gun capable of dishing out powerful shots. Locked in a glass display case. Due to it's recharging capabilities it's very viable during any situation as you will not need to run back to recharge it.
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== Your Duties ==
Your duties can be compacted into one sentence. Keep the station running.

Now, this does not mean you have to micromanage and do everything yourself, that's why so many heads of staff were hired. Check in on your command personnel. If your lights are flickering, see with the [[Chief Engineer]] on what's taking so long for the power. Heard a loud boom and crew is blaming the Science Department? Ask your [[Research Director]] what's going on. Medical is getting swamped with injured? Coordinate the [[Chief Medical Officer]] and [[Head of Personnel]] on whether or not they need extra hands.

=== Managing Command ===
Hiring and firing of the Command Staff, i.e. [[Chief Engineer]], [[Research Director]], [[Head of Personnel]], falls onto you. If someone comes to you with a report of your subordinates not following their SoP or disregarding their duties, you may see to their demotion. Likewise, if a department does not have a command member, you may seek out and appoint a new, temporary one. As the Captain, it is your decision on who will get promoted. While the promotions are [[Head of Personnel|Head of Personnel's]] duties, only your ID can grant accesses needed to command offices. Speak to the [[Head of Security]] or [[Warden]] to get your hands on a mindshield implant for the new department boss.

However, firing a [[Head of Security]] and hiring a new one is not as straightforward. In this case, contacting Central Command via faxing is advised.

=== Communications Console ===
Since you will be spending most of your time within the bridge, you will have easy access to the Communications Console. This console is your true control over the station. The utility of this console is vast, not just for you but for your entire command team.

==== Announcements ====
Communicate with your crew in a very ear-catching manner. A loud 'Public Announcement' sound will play catching everyone's attention to what you have to say. Greet your crew at the start of the shift, lay out a gameplan. Promote the [[Chef|Chef's]] cooking, invite people to DnD or the [[Bartender|Bartender's]] bar. Warn about a dangerous criminal or approaching shuttles/meteors. Call a vote or make a joke. While you can announce whatever you please, as the captain, you're expected to adhere to certain standards.

==== Alert Levels ====
Some situations call for an alert level change. Ensure you have plenty of information to avoid over escalating or embarrassing yourself. Speak to the respective command member on whether the alert is necessary or not. While anyone can change the alert level, this should be run past you in most cases.

When and why should you change the alert level? Changing the alert level will not only let the crew know that the flow of their shift is changing, but what they should focus towards and how they will act. Most notably, it will affect security as higher alerts give them more freedom in performing their duties.

Upon changing the alert level, it's customary to follow up with additional information with an announcement. You may choose whether or not to. Except when changing to Red Alert, in which case you must provide a reason.

For more information on the different alert levels and expected behaviour during those, [https://ss14-starlight.wiki/General_SOP#_Alert_Levels visit the General SOP].

==== Calling the Emergency Shuttle ====
While the shuttle call can be sent, a follow up fax to Central Command may be a very important step in the process, lest they cancel your pleas. See below.

If a situation is dire enough, an emergency call may be the only solution to get the hell out of dodge. As it naturally ends the shift, this should be a last ditch option, but an option nonetheless. It is mostly your call, as long as it doesn't breach any rules and is within reason.

You could announce you will call the shuttle prior to doing so, asking for a vote to gauge the crew's opinion or the opinion of the crew that matters: command. Depending on the ongoing situation, speaking to one of your heads is highly advised to ensure if the shuttle should be called at all. If the [[Chief Engineer]] believes power cannot be restored, the last standing [[Security Cadet]] does not radiate protag energy, [[Medical]] reports mounting casualties and nothing to treat them with...

Similarly, you may choose to recall the shift end shuttle. This should probably be run by the crew as a lengthened boring shift may displease most crew.

== Bridge ==
The Bridge holds most, if not all, station's consoles for information and action.

Manage the station's finances and shift what percentage each department's budget will get, check in on the station's power and atmos grids then yell at the CE on why their engineers are sleeping on the job. Whenever a problem arises, your best course of action would be to check in on a console or two, delegate your work and only intervene if absolutely necessary and safe.

As the second most secure department on the station, rivalled only by Security, access to this department lies only within the heads of staff. Being such a secured area, only you can authorize and grant access to it. While you could appoint a Bridge Chef/Bartender, do ensure their are appropriately checked, mindshielded and are not a threat to your safety. After all, you are one poisoned drink away from a nuclear end to your reign.

== Pen is mightier than the sword ==
Faxing and paperwork are true bureaucratic hell. But it can be as powerful, if not more than any arsenal your station may hold.

Being the Captain puts plenty of responsibility on you, since most CentComm communication will pass through the bridge, which is you or the [[Nanotrasen Representative]]. Any faxes between the crew and Central Command is an in-character method of communicating with the admins. You may receive some information about an event that's going on, warrants for arrests of criminal crew, situation updates as well as requests.

Even though the fax machine can be a very important tool, approval of such is not guaranteed and depends on many things.

Utility of the Fax machine is vast, you could be facing a serious threat that may require ERT (Emergency Response Team) intervention, bluespacing supplies to ATS, experimental equipment, spare lawboards, Gamma Alert and so on. To ensure your request gets approved, consider if your request would be fair, reasonable, format it as nicely as possible and try to keep out any vulgar words. Central Command has no eyes on the station, at least not the ones that let them know everything that's going on, explain your situation in detail to paint them a picture.

== Captain's Expectations ==

* While you get some powerful equipment, you are expected to abide by your [[Command SOP]] and [[Server rules (Starlight)]].
* Keep your Antique Laser Gun in your office unless on Red. Blue Alert critters may also warrant some stronger self defence. Similarly, keeping your Hardsuit stashed away until it's needed due to breaches and loss of atmosphere and pressure.
* While the Captain is explicitly not allowed to chase criminals and perform security duties, you may choose to defend yourself if such need should arise as well as intervene when you witness a crime being committed.
* As the Captain of the station, you should probably stay '''''on''''' the station. Leaving the station for a trip to the ATS is rarely needed as you have a [[Quartermaster]] and their team.
* You should not put yourself into any danger and risk the powerful ID, Door Remote, Antique and jetpack to fall into enemy's hands.

== Tips ==

* The Custom Door remote is very useful. Bolt down bridge doors in case you're in danger. Use it to open up doors as you run towards them to not get slowed down from bumping into them. You can also try bolting the doors behind you to buy valuable seconds.
* Hide your Spare ID someplace. Even though you may be tempted to put it in your locker, whatever went through the troubles to get into your office will not mind getting into your locker as well.
* Be communicative and helpful to your crew. Approve their fun shenanigans and, chances are, when troubles arrive, the crew will be more willing to put themselves in danger to help you out and save your life.
* Hiding in the bridge all shift, while it may seem safe, will possibly lock security and helpful crew away from aiding you. Patrol around and spend some time outside the bridge.
* Check in on the manifest at round start to see how well the station is staffed. Speak to HoP to hire more people in shortstaffed departments.
* Visit engineering early on and make sure the CE doesn't kill themselves in the Tesla room by forgetting internals.
* Most of your duties are heavily RP dependant, don't be afraid to experiment and enjoy your time. Talk to the crew, dish out a commendation in a nice medal ceremony.

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Screenshot of the opened case of the antique laser gun

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Screenshot of the antique laser gun item

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Screenshot of the captain's armored spacesuit

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Screenshot of the captain jetpack item

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Screenshot of the command headset item

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Screenshot of the nuclear authentication disk

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Screenshot of the custom door remote item