Central Engineering Division

Introduction

The Central Engineering Division, also known as the CED, is as one might expect the division consisting of Central Command’s engineering and technical personnel. Their tasks primarily consist of ensuring Central Command sites are in good condition while also ensuring that station personnel gain the proper training needed to ensure operational condition aboard.

History

The Central Engineering Division was created relatively early on for the purpose of ensuring Central Command sites and shuttles were well constructed and maintained, its early members being mechanics and engineers from Stellar Vanguard Solutions before their reform into Central Command. As one may expect, those with a notable engineering background within the civilian or government sector, as well as space station Chief Engineers were often selected to join the division if their background was outstanding with no notable major incidents. The specialization and expertise offered by members of the Engineering Division ensured that all locations built by or maintained by Central Command are in excellent working order and are able to be run by crew of various skill levels.

Responsibilities

The Central Engineering Division’s primary role, as previously stated, is to build and maintain Central Command sites and shuttles, while also ensuring that stations that Central Command maintains are optimized and ready for operation by members of the crew. They also standby to assist in the event of catastrophic emergencies by ensuring that Engineering ERTs are properly trained to handle most incidents, though they are able to directly assist as well if additional hands are needed. In the event of a station inspection, members of the Engineering Division are often found inspecting Engineering and Atmospherics to ensure things are up to standard, as well as giving guidance and advice to the various staff found within the department. If major issues arise, the Engineering Division documents the issues and ensures the previous mistakes are learnt from.

Hierarchy

The ranking structure for the Central Engineering Division follows an easy to identify trend, based on seniority and one’s purpose. As one’s salary goes up, their role goes from building and giving guidance to overseeing large scale projects and safety initiatives.

• Intern - A new member of the Engineering Division. Following their personal onboarding, they are assigned to Senior Engineers to learn the building and power practices used by the division. Are very much hands-on, assisting with construction while learning how to properly identify common issues found in crew-operated stations.
• Senior Engineer - The standard Engineer of the Engineering Division. When out of their offices, can be found working on specialized projects or otherwise assisting in the construction of Central Command sites of interest while providing guidance to Interns. Individually as competent as entire normal Engineering teams aboard most stations.
• Architect - Senior members of CED. They often act as on-scene foremen overseeing construction of smaller projects such as shuttles during construction or for maintenance of existing structures or shuttles. In the event of working on a larger project, leads a team to ensure their assigned section is completed without issue.
• Senior Architect - Leaders within the Engineering Division. Act as management for most projects, including the creation or maintenance of large-scale ships or even some Central Command outposts. Are entrusted with the blueprints needed to get the job done, but are expected to guard them with their life for the sake of safety.
• Chief Architect - Senior Leadership of CED. This level of management focuses on the most important projects that Central Command needs to construct. Larger Central Command outposts and notable bases would fall under their responsibility, though with enough manpower and materials the job will be done in a swift manner.
• Engineering Director - The bosses of the Engineering Division. Overseeing classified documentation and experimental blueprints for possible assets. Pass orders down the chain of command if things need to be built and keep Chief Architects in the loop if large-scale projects are being drafted within a sector. Are often found in Central Operations Council meetings due to their job being mainly paperwork than construction.