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[Commanding Officer] Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of a vessel or outpost. They must be well-versed in all fields of starship mechanics and have an authoritative and commanding presence to ensure that all aspects of a ship or station are running at peak efficiency at all times.
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Ultimately responsible for the station and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation.