Head of Security
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Job Description
Head of Security, HOS, or Big Yin, is the third in the chain of command and it is their job to ensure that there are no evildoers running around terrorizing the station. They do this by managing a team of Security officers and ensuring the crew is being productive and safe, even if that means truncheoning an assistant to "increase morale".
Welcome, glorious Head of Security
It is not uncommon for members of this position to forget their job priority so here's an important reminder. You are NOT just an officer with a cooler gun; you are the person in charge of managing security. Security more than any other department is heavily reliant on other departments to function, and it is your job to maintain the supply lines, which you can't do while hollowed out in a maintenance hallway.
Your officers will look to you as the final word on Space Law, so know it well. A good HoS enforces the law consistently and fairly; a bad HoS gets dragged in front of the Captain if they're lucky or get strung up on a cross in front of the bridge if they're unlucky.
Science: unlocks new equipment for security such as new laser weapons and mechs
Medical: heals your officers, stocks your meds and makes gunpowder
Cargo: gives you cash for reinforcements and orders ballistic weaponry and armor
Engineering: repairs your office when a clown welderbombs it
If any of them fail to assist you, it is within your rights to order corporal punishment upon the insolent bastards (within the bounds of Space Law, of course). This goes for their bosses - your fellow commanders as well.
Preparing for chaos
Ensure your Security Officers are well equipped with their tools and bodycams. Officers are weak individually but strong in groups so organize patrol parties(usually duos). Stock your armory with gunpowder and make sure your Warden is constantly calling down reinforcements as often as possible.
Standard Issued Gear
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Security Glasses | Sunglasses which block flashes and let you see job icons. They also allow you to see someone's wanted status. |
| HoS's over ear headset | A headset which gives you access to common, security and command radio channels. |
| HoS's Armored Trenchcoat | Hide your drinking flask in there so the Captain can't see it. |
| HoS's Sheathe | A sheathe which contains the justice sword, a high utility, unbreakable sword. It has a built-in ai friend. |
| HoS's Lawbringer | A powerful, ID-locked sidearm with multiple modes. |
| Swat Riot Mask | An improved security mask. |
| HoS's hardsuit selector | Lets you choose between 2 suits. It's an improved version of the security's standard suit selector |
| Gorilla Gloves | Use it to tackle assistants |