Defensive Systems

Defensive Systems

Defensive systems include:

Shields

Ensure the ship/station’s shield generator is operating properly and at optimum efficiency. Coolant level, pressure, and temperature must be kept within Starfleet guidelines and monitored constantly. Generator synchronization must be maintained. Generators rated for 12 hour on time with 12 degauss and maintenance. Graviton polarity sources are rated for 1'250 hours between servicing. As with the Navigational Deflectors the Deflector Shields utilizes one or more graviton polarity source generators. The difference here is the output is phase-synchronized through a series of subspace field distortion amplifiers. Each generator consists of a cluster of twelve 32 MW graviton polarity sources feeding a pair of 625 milli-cochrane subspace field distortion amplifiers. Cruise Mode operating rules require one generator in each of the major sections to be operational at all times with at least one additional unit available for activation should an alert condition be invoked.

Weapons

While the Tactical department is responsible for most maintenance and upkeep of the weapon systems, the Engineering Department is required to assist in repair and overhaul procedures. With all systems, it is the engineer’s job to perform major repair work and refits of the weapons systems. This includes repairs during alert condition where damage control would be called. All engineers should have a working knowledge in the weapons systems used aboard Starfleet ships. They should be ready to assist the Tactical Department when requested.

Phasers

Assist tactical in alignment and routine maintenance of the phaser emitters when called on. Be ready to perform emergency repairs at a moments notice. Maintain proper power input through the Electroplasma Conduits and power taps.

Torpedoes

Assist tactical in routine maintenance on all torpedo launchers when called on. Perform emergency repairs of the launchers. Maintaining the piping that carries the deuterium and anti-deuterium to the launcher. Care, storage, and maintenance of torpedo casings are the responsibility of the Tactical department, but the Engineering department maybe called to assist at any time. The manufacture of new casings using spare parts is a joint operation between both departments, special ordinance packages included

Armor

If installed, ensure the integrity of the ship’s armor and to replace when needed. This is important, as this is the last line of defense from incoming fire.