From 55c9eb1dba073835583b58677afc037f2f12a305 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 03:06:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] fleet organization --- .../Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 74 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 74 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7ef5db2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +Despite its days as a purely military organization being well in the past, the fleet still clings to its hierarchical structure. However the long term logistical challenges of maintaining its ever increasing population required adapting to a more flexible approach than the classic chain of command. The fleet is now divided into several divisions, each with a distinctive role and ranking structure, each still under direct control of the Junta. + +Each crew consists, at minimum, of one member from each division. Furthermore, crew composition may come in two different types: +- Generalist crews are a varied mix of divisions and are able to fulfill multiple roles. Assignments for generalist crews are typically more open-ended and may include a mix of trading, exploration and salvaging, depending on the present needs and opportunities. +- Specialist crews consist of an overwhelming majority from a particular division. Vessels with this designation may have very specific tasks related to their division, such as hydroponics farming, manufacturing, shipbuilding, etcetera. + +Most divisions do not have strict uniform policies, instead making use of patches sewn onto work clothes or armbands to display rank and role. + + +### Vanguard Corps (VC) + +The upper echelon and de facto military component of the Fleet, the Vanguard stands directly under the Junta in the chain of command. + +Unlike the rest of the fleet, Vanguard-specific vessels are not mixed with other divisions. Its members are handpicked from the best that the fleet has to offer, who will in turn fill the role of commanding officers when assigned to mixed crews. + +The VC's main tasks are forward scouting and the defence of the fleet. Their equipment is top of the line and always kept in perfect shape. +It is the only division on the fleet with a strict uniform consisting of a dark grey boiler suit, or white for officers. + +It has the smallest number of active servicemen during peace time compared to other divisions, although any and all members of the fleet may be conscripted to fight at any time if required. Preparing for the Vanguard's call is part of any young moth's training process. + +### Engineering Support Unit (ESU) + +The ESU is in charge of maintenance of existing ships, construction of new ones, and the decommissioning of old vessels. On occasion, their missions may also involve outpost construction, mining and salvaging operations. Beyond maintenance, their personal tasks also include piloting and navigation. + +Despite having no uniforms, engineering crew are easy to spot thanks to their flightsuits: a special harness designed to protect their rather cumbersome wings and keep them safe from all the sparking, scorching and moving parts of engine rooms. Few dare to work without them, and fewer manage to not regret it. + +### Procurement Division (PD) + +The Procurement Division has the gargantuan task of maintaining the fleet supplied with everything it needs from spare parts to food and anything inbetween. It is the second largest division in the fleet. Their assignments include all parts of the process from production to manufacturing and distribution. +Anything that can't be produced from within the fleet is traded for from outside sources. Trading missions are frequent and the most likely reason their vessels can be found in settled systems far away from the main fleet. + +There are also rumors that the PD is responsible for the occasionally less than legal appropriation of resources through piracy. Unfounded hearsay of course, they would say. + +### Fleet Authority (FA) + +The Fleet Authority keeps the peace aboard the fleet and determining disciplinary actions for lawbreakers. They possess legislative, executive, and judicial power and their ranks go all the way from the equivalents of a beat cop to a judge. +A rather controversial organization for outsiders, the FA is often described as unjust and fickle among fleet exiles, more intent on working for the fleet's interests than serving justice. Still, perhaps also due to its reputation, the FA is relatively successful at keeping the peace. + +Commonly called "White Hats" for their recognizable helmets, they operate primarily aboard city-ships where drunken brawls and petty disputes are par for the course. Smaller vessels typically only have a single disciplinary officer on board, who is also in charge of communications and sending status reports to higher command. + +### Standard Upkeep (SU) + +Widely considered to be the "civilian" section of the fleet, the Standard Upkeep division accounts for nearly two third thirds of the fleet's population. Its mission is to maintain the quality of life of all crewmembers and it casts a very wide net while doing so: from basic needs such as medical and mealmaking to janitorial duties and entertainment. In short: any job that does not fall into the of other divisions. +City-ships fall under the SU's command, massive ships that can house thousands of people living a relatively relaxed life not too dissimilar from if it were on any planetside settlement. +The SU's equipment tend to be more rugged, often handed down from other divisions, and their ships bear the marks of being repaired and jury-rigged many, many times over their lifespan. +One should not mistake the SU as being of less importance or lower renown, however: among the best of the SU are people who have mastered not just one but many different professions even in entirely different fields, and their contribution to the fleet is just as important. +Most young moths will do odd jobs for the SU while growing up before officially joining other divisions depending on their aptitude, learning many different and useful skills in the process. + +### Eminent Retinues + +A rather recent addition to the Fleet's organization, Eminent Retinues are special groups led by one or more individuals (called Pursers) who have distinguished themselves for their leadership skills and have been sanctioned to lead their crew as they see fit, independently from the rest of the fleet. + +This status is not without its drawbacks, however: although retinues can still benefit from the fleet's support network, they are expected to be self sufficient in their day-to-day operations on top of paying a contribution based on their size. Should they fail to do so, their status would be revoked and the crew assimilated back into the regular ranks. + +As for why one would decide to follow the much more arduous path of independence, it varies. Some may see it as a matter of pride, others believe they can be more efficient in their goals unburdened by the fleet's burocracy, but this should not to taken as a lack of loyalty for the fleet. + +Most retinues only account for a dozen or so members, only a handful have become big and powerful enough to have numbers over the three digits and they tend to be known by all in the fleet. +Some notable examples include: + +# The Third Sunrise Pariahs + +An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov authorities. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services and entertainment for locals and tourists alike. +As the group operates within the confines of the Fleet's laws by suppling third-party smugglers from within the Fleet's domain, they remain untouchable despite their presence always being followed by a notable increase in contraband across the local markets. + +# Doubletime! Logistics + +By far the biggest of the retinues, Doubletime is responsible for much of the trading that happens between the fleet and outsiders, as well as a being a pillar of the fleet's supply lines. +Doubletime is so important in fact, that its continued status as an independent retinue is often called into question: while its current Pursers still remain at the helm, the Fleet's upper command has been steadily expecting more direct control and it is unlikely they would consider maintaining their status should irreconcilable disagreements arise. + +# Enginmender Guild + +Originally founded by a group of gifted engineers, the Enginmenders found great fortune in offering their expertise outside of the fleet through contract work. They still maintain a close relationship with the ESU, especially in the education of new recruits and the Research and Development of new technologies. + +As the stories go, any Enginmender could build an entire spaceship on their own, given enough time. From 7fd964fe6f65426a269ac9b093e8325af2ab52bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:46:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] retainers --- .../Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index 7ef5db2..329edd3 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Most young moths will do odd jobs for the SU while growing up before officially ### Eminent Retinues -A rather recent addition to the Fleet's organization, Eminent Retinues are special groups led by one or more individuals (called Pursers) who have distinguished themselves for their leadership skills and have been sanctioned to lead their crew as they see fit, independently from the rest of the fleet. +A rather recent addition to the Fleet's organization, Eminent Retinues are special groups led by one or more individuals (called Retainers) who have distinguished themselves for their leadership skills and have been sanctioned to lead their crew as they see fit, independently from the rest of the fleet. This status is not without its drawbacks, however: although retinues can still benefit from the fleet's support network, they are expected to be self sufficient in their day-to-day operations on top of paying a contribution based on their size. Should they fail to do so, their status would be revoked and the crew assimilated back into the regular ranks. @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ As the group operates within the confines of the Fleet's laws by suppling third- # Doubletime! Logistics By far the biggest of the retinues, Doubletime is responsible for much of the trading that happens between the fleet and outsiders, as well as a being a pillar of the fleet's supply lines. -Doubletime is so important in fact, that its continued status as an independent retinue is often called into question: while its current Pursers still remain at the helm, the Fleet's upper command has been steadily expecting more direct control and it is unlikely they would consider maintaining their status should irreconcilable disagreements arise. +Doubletime is so important in fact, that its continued status as an independent retinue is often called into question: while its current Retainers still remain at the helm, the Fleet's upper command has been steadily expecting more direct control and it is unlikely they would consider maintaining their status should irreconcilable disagreements arise. # Enginmender Guild From 9adee40c05d061f9f0b6515c7f175d4fe164bb80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:24:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] quotes, some changes --- .../Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index 329edd3..35590b3 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -9,23 +9,32 @@ Most divisions do not have strict uniform policies, instead making use of patche ### Vanguard Corps (VC) +>"First to arrive, last to leave!" +-Slogan from a VC recruitment poster + The upper echelon and de facto military component of the Fleet, the Vanguard stands directly under the Junta in the chain of command. Unlike the rest of the fleet, Vanguard-specific vessels are not mixed with other divisions. Its members are handpicked from the best that the fleet has to offer, who will in turn fill the role of commanding officers when assigned to mixed crews. The VC's main tasks are forward scouting and the defence of the fleet. Their equipment is top of the line and always kept in perfect shape. -It is the only division on the fleet with a strict uniform consisting of a dark grey boiler suit, or white for officers. +It is the only division on the fleet with a strict uniform consisting of a dark grey g-suit, or white for officers. It has the smallest number of active servicemen during peace time compared to other divisions, although any and all members of the fleet may be conscripted to fight at any time if required. Preparing for the Vanguard's call is part of any young moth's training process. ### Engineering Support Unit (ESU) +>"Someone's gotta keep this ship from exploding - 'cause it certanly will if I don't." +-Anonymous Engineer + The ESU is in charge of maintenance of existing ships, construction of new ones, and the decommissioning of old vessels. On occasion, their missions may also involve outpost construction, mining and salvaging operations. Beyond maintenance, their personal tasks also include piloting and navigation. Despite having no uniforms, engineering crew are easy to spot thanks to their flightsuits: a special harness designed to protect their rather cumbersome wings and keep them safe from all the sparking, scorching and moving parts of engine rooms. Few dare to work without them, and fewer manage to not regret it. ### Procurement Division (PD) +>"You can always count on getting some sweet deals done when they come around - stuff you can rarely find anywhere else this side of the galaxy. Just try not to look like a sucker - they will rip you off if they can." +-Heard around a trading post in the Spinward sector + The Procurement Division has the gargantuan task of maintaining the fleet supplied with everything it needs from spare parts to food and anything inbetween. It is the second largest division in the fleet. Their assignments include all parts of the process from production to manufacturing and distribution. Anything that can't be produced from within the fleet is traded for from outside sources. Trading missions are frequent and the most likely reason their vessels can be found in settled systems far away from the main fleet. @@ -33,6 +42,9 @@ There are also rumors that the PD is responsible for the occasionally less than ### Fleet Authority (FA) +>"The Authority may be... overzealous at times, but if you got on their bad side - that's almost certanly on you." +-"Murky" + The Fleet Authority keeps the peace aboard the fleet and determining disciplinary actions for lawbreakers. They possess legislative, executive, and judicial power and their ranks go all the way from the equivalents of a beat cop to a judge. A rather controversial organization for outsiders, the FA is often described as unjust and fickle among fleet exiles, more intent on working for the fleet's interests than serving justice. Still, perhaps also due to its reputation, the FA is relatively successful at keeping the peace. @@ -40,6 +52,9 @@ Commonly called "White Hats" for their recognizable helmets, they operate primar ### Standard Upkeep (SU) +>"I hear one of you disrespect the SU again, you'll find out what it's like to go a week without rations." +-Captain Sabersplit + Widely considered to be the "civilian" section of the fleet, the Standard Upkeep division accounts for nearly two third thirds of the fleet's population. Its mission is to maintain the quality of life of all crewmembers and it casts a very wide net while doing so: from basic needs such as medical and mealmaking to janitorial duties and entertainment. In short: any job that does not fall into the of other divisions. City-ships fall under the SU's command, massive ships that can house thousands of people living a relatively relaxed life not too dissimilar from if it were on any planetside settlement. The SU's equipment tend to be more rugged, often handed down from other divisions, and their ships bear the marks of being repaired and jury-rigged many, many times over their lifespan. @@ -48,6 +63,9 @@ Most young moths will do odd jobs for the SU while growing up before officially ### Eminent Retinues +>"None of this would have been possible with some bureaucrat telling me how to run my ship. It's not a secret the Admiralty does not like my methods, but they understand results." +-"Lady Snowblind", Captain of the Levante + A rather recent addition to the Fleet's organization, Eminent Retinues are special groups led by one or more individuals (called Retainers) who have distinguished themselves for their leadership skills and have been sanctioned to lead their crew as they see fit, independently from the rest of the fleet. This status is not without its drawbacks, however: although retinues can still benefit from the fleet's support network, they are expected to be self sufficient in their day-to-day operations on top of paying a contribution based on their size. Should they fail to do so, their status would be revoked and the crew assimilated back into the regular ranks. @@ -59,8 +77,8 @@ Some notable examples include: # The Third Sunrise Pariahs -An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov authorities. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services and entertainment for locals and tourists alike. -As the group operates within the confines of the Fleet's laws by suppling third-party smugglers from within the Fleet's domain, they remain untouchable despite their presence always being followed by a notable increase in contraband across the local markets. +An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov security. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services - a popular stop for tourists and unsavory characters alike. +Despite their infamy, the group operates within the laws of the fleet and never deals outside of its jurisdiction, leaving them so far untouchable by outside authorities. # Doubletime! Logistics From 6006a82815568bca1bf8e3c1e81df2ea235fe410 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:36:03 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] HulTac --- .../Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index 35590b3..9883a91 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -75,10 +75,15 @@ As for why one would decide to follow the much more arduous path of independence Most retinues only account for a dozen or so members, only a handful have become big and powerful enough to have numbers over the three digits and they tend to be known by all in the fleet. Some notable examples include: +# HulTac Salvaging + +Officially a team of salvage and demolition specialists, HulTac somehow found it's claim to fame as a mercenary firm specializing in ship security escorts and deep space rescue and retrieval. +With a reputation for efficiency and professionalism, they are especially sought after by trading corporations and magnates who wish to move precious cargo across less than safe territories. Indeed, although their salvaging operations are still ongoing between more lucrative mercenary contracts, it's a common joke that they seem to create more wrecks than they dismantle. + # The Third Sunrise Pariahs An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov security. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services - a popular stop for tourists and unsavory characters alike. -Despite their infamy, the group operates within the laws of the fleet and never deals outside of its jurisdiction, leaving them so far untouchable by outside authorities. +As anything that happens within the confines of a fleet vessel remains within the fleet's jurisdiction, they have so far remained untouchable by outside authorities, despite all the trouble they seem to cause anywhere they go. # Doubletime! Logistics From 2272db03574b422977a39d98f03d1b6a8d4b1d91 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 22:28:10 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] some changes --- .../Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index 9883a91..3128d50 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ It has the smallest number of active servicemen during peace time compared to ot ### Engineering Support Unit (ESU) ->"Someone's gotta keep this ship from exploding - 'cause it certanly will if I don't." +>"One is definitely going to explode - this ship, or my nerves." -Anonymous Engineer The ESU is in charge of maintenance of existing ships, construction of new ones, and the decommissioning of old vessels. On occasion, their missions may also involve outpost construction, mining and salvaging operations. Beyond maintenance, their personal tasks also include piloting and navigation. @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Despite having no uniforms, engineering crew are easy to spot thanks to their fl ### Procurement Division (PD) ->"You can always count on getting some sweet deals done when they come around - stuff you can rarely find anywhere else this side of the galaxy. Just try not to look like a sucker - they will rip you off if they can." +>"Hope you know how to haggle, they'll rip you off if you let them. But they got stuff you won't find anywhere this side of the galaxy." -Heard around a trading post in the Spinward sector The Procurement Division has the gargantuan task of maintaining the fleet supplied with everything it needs from spare parts to food and anything inbetween. It is the second largest division in the fleet. Their assignments include all parts of the process from production to manufacturing and distribution. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Commonly called "White Hats" for their recognizable helmets, they operate primar ### Standard Upkeep (SU) ->"I hear one of you disrespect the SU again, you'll find out what it's like to go a week without rations." +>"Disrespect your comrades from the SU again and I'll make sure you know what's like to go without rations for a week." -Captain Sabersplit Widely considered to be the "civilian" section of the fleet, the Standard Upkeep division accounts for nearly two third thirds of the fleet's population. Its mission is to maintain the quality of life of all crewmembers and it casts a very wide net while doing so: from basic needs such as medical and mealmaking to janitorial duties and entertainment. In short: any job that does not fall into the of other divisions. @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Some notable examples include: Officially a team of salvage and demolition specialists, HulTac somehow found it's claim to fame as a mercenary firm specializing in ship security escorts and deep space rescue and retrieval. With a reputation for efficiency and professionalism, they are especially sought after by trading corporations and magnates who wish to move precious cargo across less than safe territories. Indeed, although their salvaging operations are still ongoing between more lucrative mercenary contracts, it's a common joke that they seem to create more wrecks than they dismantle. -# The Third Sunrise Pariahs +# The Third Hopeful An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov security. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services - a popular stop for tourists and unsavory characters alike. As anything that happens within the confines of a fleet vessel remains within the fleet's jurisdiction, they have so far remained untouchable by outside authorities, despite all the trouble they seem to cause anywhere they go. From dbadf7545af8fbe13723039ce0ddf8ad74df2e12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2025 02:53:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] s --- .../Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index 3128d50..a39a40c 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Some notable examples include: Officially a team of salvage and demolition specialists, HulTac somehow found it's claim to fame as a mercenary firm specializing in ship security escorts and deep space rescue and retrieval. With a reputation for efficiency and professionalism, they are especially sought after by trading corporations and magnates who wish to move precious cargo across less than safe territories. Indeed, although their salvaging operations are still ongoing between more lucrative mercenary contracts, it's a common joke that they seem to create more wrecks than they dismantle. -# The Third Hopeful +# The Third Hopefuls An infamous group of smugglers well known to Terragov security. They operate out of the famed Levante, a cargo freighter turned city-ship that offers any and all kinds of services - a popular stop for tourists and unsavory characters alike. As anything that happens within the confines of a fleet vessel remains within the fleet's jurisdiction, they have so far remained untouchable by outside authorities, despite all the trouble they seem to cause anywhere they go. From f70720e01755f0bc2ad1c2cdc5593dd1fddd69e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mickyan Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:39:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] some changes --- .../Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md index a39a40c..74d842d 100644 --- a/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md +++ b/Species of the Galaxy/Moths/Organization of the Grand Nomad Fleet.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ It has the smallest number of active servicemen during peace time compared to ot ### Engineering Support Unit (ESU) ->"One is definitely going to explode - this ship, or my nerves." --Anonymous Engineer +>"This ship's been flying before any of us were born and it'll still fly long after we're gone, I'll make sure of it." +-Anonymous The ESU is in charge of maintenance of existing ships, construction of new ones, and the decommissioning of old vessels. On occasion, their missions may also involve outpost construction, mining and salvaging operations. Beyond maintenance, their personal tasks also include piloting and navigation. @@ -45,10 +45,10 @@ There are also rumors that the PD is responsible for the occasionally less than >"The Authority may be... overzealous at times, but if you got on their bad side - that's almost certanly on you." -"Murky" -The Fleet Authority keeps the peace aboard the fleet and determining disciplinary actions for lawbreakers. They possess legislative, executive, and judicial power and their ranks go all the way from the equivalents of a beat cop to a judge. +The Fleet Authority keeps the peace aboard the fleet and determines disciplinary actions for lawbreakers. They possess legislative, executive, and judicial power and their ranks go all the way from the equivalents of a beat cop to a judge. A rather controversial organization for outsiders, the FA is often described as unjust and fickle among fleet exiles, more intent on working for the fleet's interests than serving justice. Still, perhaps also due to its reputation, the FA is relatively successful at keeping the peace. -Commonly called "White Hats" for their recognizable helmets, they operate primarily aboard city-ships where drunken brawls and petty disputes are par for the course. Smaller vessels typically only have a single disciplinary officer on board, who is also in charge of communications and sending status reports to higher command. +Commonly called "White Hats" for their recognizable helmets, they operate primarily aboard the city-ships where drunken brawls and petty disputes are par for the course. Smaller vessels typically only have a single disciplinary officer on board, who is also in charge of communications and sending status reports to higher command. ### Standard Upkeep (SU)