Science SOP - Revision history

Grapegifter at 19:51, 7 January 2026

2026-01-07T19:51:54Z

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	~~<span style="color:#FF0000"> This page is a work in progress. This SOP may be followed for testing purposes but will not be enforced on Starlight servers until it is finalized. </span>~~

	= Starlight Science SOP =		= Starlight Science SOP =
	Science is the primary focus of NanoTrasen's research stations, and is prioritized above other departments. This SOP is intended to assist the science department in conducting efficient and effective research aboard NanoTrasen vessels. Safe research should also be prioritized when convenient. Breaks of this SOP should be reported to the Research Director, or your nearest internal affairs agent or NT Representative.		Science is the primary focus of NanoTrasen's research stations, and is prioritized above other departments. This SOP is intended to assist the science department in conducting efficient and effective research aboard NanoTrasen vessels. Safe research should also be prioritized when convenient. Breaks of this SOP should be reported to the Research Director, or your nearest internal affairs agent or NT Representative.

KarmaKitsuna: /* Anomaly Research */

2025-12-31T19:17:38Z

Anomaly Research

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	4. All anomalies must be stabilized and contained before being linked to an anomaly vessel.		4. All anomalies must be stabilized and contained before being linked to an anomaly vessel.

	5. The decision to collapse an anomaly may only be made by the Research Director, or Captain.		5. The decision to collapse an anomaly may only be made by the Research Director, or Captain. In extreme circumstances or in the case of an emergency, scientists may choose to collapse and anomaly, but must inform the Research Director once it is safe to do so.

	6. Department heads may request to have an anomaly removed if it significantly impedes their department's functions.		6. Department heads may request to have an anomaly removed if it significantly impedes their department's functions.

KarmaKitsuna: /* Item Distribution */ Removed auto lathe from needing paperwork

2025-12-31T18:53:09Z

Item Distribution: Removed auto lathe from needing paperwork

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	== Item Distribution ==		== Item Distribution ==
	1. Any items made using the protolathe~~, autolathe,~~ or circuit imprinter and distributed to crew must be recorded. Information that must be recorded includes the distributor, the item's name(s) and the recipient.		1. Any items made using the protolathe or circuit imprinter and distributed to crew must be recorded. Information that must be recorded includes the distributor, the item's name(s) and the recipient.

	2. The Research Director may choose to require an item request form to be distributed to crew for these purposes.		2. The Research Director may choose to require an item request form to be distributed to crew for these purposes.

KarmaKitsuna: /* Research Assistant */

2025-12-25T00:52:53Z

Research Assistant

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	2. Research Assistants report to the nearest scientist, after the Research Director.		2. Research Assistants report to the nearest scientist, after the Research Director.

	3. Research Assistants should be prioritized on performing riskier experiments, utilizing the proper protection and under guidance of a scientist.		3. Research Assistants should be prioritized for performing riskier experiments, utilizing the proper protection and under the guidance of a scientist.

	== Roboticist ==		== Roboticist ==

KarmaKitsuna: /* Item Distribution */ Numbers are hard

2025-12-25T00:50:38Z

Item Distribution: Numbers are hard

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	2. The Research Director may choose to require an item request form to be distributed to crew for these purposes.		2. The Research Director may choose to require an item request form to be distributed to crew for these purposes.

	2. The [[Cargo SOP#Pre-Approved Materials List\|pre-approved materials]] list in the Cargo SOP may be used to circumvent this requirements from 1 & 2.		3. The [[Cargo SOP#Pre-Approved Materials List\|pre-approved materials]] list in the Cargo SOP may be used to circumvent this requirements from 1 & 2.

	3. Violations of [[Corporate Law]] using these items may result in charges against the science department.		4. Violations of [[Corporate Law]] using these items may result in charges against the science department.

	== Research Director ==		== Research Director ==

KarmaKitsuna: /* Item Distribution */ Changed item request forms to be at the Research Director's discretion. However records should still be kept of who received what item.

2025-12-25T00:50:14Z

Item Distribution: Changed item request forms to be at the Research Director's discretion. However records should still be kept of who received what item.

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	== Item Distribution ==		== Item Distribution ==
	1. ~~Items~~ made ~~from~~ the protolathe, autolathe, ~~and~~ circuit imprinter ~~require a proper item request form to be~~ distributed to crew.		1. Any items made using the protolathe, autolathe, or circuit imprinter and distributed to crew must be recorded. Information that must be recorded includes the distributor, the item's name(s) and the recipient.

	2. The [[Cargo SOP#Pre-Approved Materials List\|pre-approved materials]] list in the Cargo SOP may be used to circumvent this ~~requirement~~.		2. The Research Director may choose to require an item request form to be distributed to crew for these purposes.

			2. The [[Cargo SOP#Pre-Approved Materials List\|pre-approved materials]] list in the Cargo SOP may be used to circumvent this requirements from 1 & 2.

	3. Violations of [[Corporate Law]] using these items may result in charges against the science department.		3. Violations of [[Corporate Law]] using these items may result in charges against the science department.

KarmaKitsuna: /* Research Guidelines */

2025-12-25T00:35:36Z

Research Guidelines

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	=== Anomaly Research ===		=== Anomaly Research ===
	1. Anomalies may not be generated without express permission from the Research Director for each anomaly generated. It is recommended that anomaly locators be on hand before generating an anomaly.		1. Anomalies may not be generated without express permission from the Research Director for each anomaly generated. It is recommended that anomaly locators be on hand before generating an anomaly.


	2. Before generating an anomaly, the Research Director should inform command, and either make a radio announcement or station announcement of intent to generate an anomaly.		2. Before generating an anomaly, the Research Director should inform command, and either make a radio announcement or station announcement of intent to generate an anomaly.
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	=== Artifact Research ===		=== Artifact Research ===
	1. Artifacts should be contained in an appropriately protective area to minimize risk to crew from ~~its activation~~.		1. Artifacts should be contained in an appropriately protective area to minimize risk to crew from activations.

	2. Scientists should attempt to work in pairs in case of emergency.		2. Scientists should attempt to work in pairs in case of emergency.

KarmaKitsuna: /* Anomaly Research */ Removed #2, to account for edge circumstances and high pop. Research Director already needs to expressly grant permission for any atoms to be generated. They should be able to dictate how many can be generated.

2025-12-25T00:15:54Z

Anomaly Research: Removed #2, to account for edge circumstances and high pop. Research Director already needs to expressly grant permission for any atoms to be generated. They should be able to dictate how many can be generated.

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	1. Anomalies may not be generated without express permission from the Research Director for each anomaly generated. It is recommended that anomaly locators be on hand before generating an anomaly.		1. Anomalies may not be generated without express permission from the Research Director for each anomaly generated. It is recommended that anomaly locators be on hand before generating an anomaly.

	~~2. If there are any uncontained anomalies, an anomaly may not be generated.~~

	3. Before generating an anomaly, the Research Director should inform command, and either make a radio announcement or station announcement of intent to generate an anomaly.		2. Before generating an anomaly, the Research Director should inform command, and either make a radio announcement or station announcement of intent to generate an anomaly.

	4. A generated anomaly must be searched for by at least two (2) members of the science department, unless there are less than 5 department members.		3. A generated anomaly must be searched for by at least two (2) members of the science department, unless there are less than 5 department members.

	5. All anomalies must be stabilized and contained before being linked to an anomaly vessel.		4. All anomalies must be stabilized and contained before being linked to an anomaly vessel.

	6. The decision to collapse an anomaly may only be made by the Research Director, or Captain.		5. The decision to collapse an anomaly may only be made by the Research Director, or Captain.

	7. Department heads may request to have an anomaly removed if it significantly impedes their department's functions.		6. Department heads may request to have an anomaly removed if it significantly impedes their department's functions.

	8. Anomaly vessels should be clearly marked with the type and location of the linked anomaly.		7. Anomaly vessels should be clearly marked with the type and location of the linked anomaly.

	9. Anomalies that have taken a living host may be sustained or collapsed at the request of the individual crew member.		8. Anomalies that have taken a living host may be sustained or collapsed at the request of the individual crew member.

	10. Anomalies with a living host that are to be sustained require an Anomalous Host Consent Form		9. Anomalies with a living host that are to be sustained require an Anomalous Host Consent Form

	=== Artifact Research ===		=== Artifact Research ===

KarmaKitsuna at 19:42, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T19:42:53Z

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			<span style="color:#FF0000"> This page is a work in progress. This SOP may be followed for testing purposes but will not be enforced on Starlight servers until it is finalized. </span>

	= Starlight Science SOP =		= Starlight Science SOP =
	Science is the primary focus of NanoTrasen's research stations, and is prioritized above other departments. This SOP is intended to assist the science department in conducting efficient and effective research aboard NanoTrasen vessels. Safe research should also be prioritized when convenient. Breaks of this SOP should be reported to the Research Director, or your nearest internal affairs agent or NT Representative.		Science is the primary focus of NanoTrasen's research stations, and is prioritized above other departments. This SOP is intended to assist the science department in conducting efficient and effective research aboard NanoTrasen vessels. Safe research should also be prioritized when convenient. Breaks of this SOP should be reported to the Research Director, or your nearest internal affairs agent or NT Representative.

KarmaKitsuna at 19:41, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T19:41:36Z

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	4. Scientists should instruct any Research assistants near them, and are responsible for their safety.		4. Scientists should instruct any Research assistants near them, and are responsible for their safety.

	5. Scientists should assign ~~Research Assistants on~~ more dangerous experiments and ~~act as~~ the ~~assistant's safety net and supervisor.~~		5. Scientists should assign more dangerous experiments to Research Assistants, while providing supervision and ensuring that Research Assistants receive proper medical treatment in the unlikely event that such is required.

	~~6. Scientists may NOT assign assistants to experiments~~ that ~~lead to a near guaranteed death~~.

	== Research Assistant ==		== Research Assistant ==