Acting Commanding Officer Quick Guide - Revision history

Kelaris: /* We have Command but no one is becoming ACO! What do I do? */

2026-04-19T23:09:10Z

We have Command but no one is becoming ACO! What do I do?

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	* If a Captain arrives, the Captain immediately becomes the Commanding Officer, and the ACO immediately becomes the Executive Officer (see the XO section for more details), retaining their all access ID and master encryption key.		* If a Captain arrives, the Captain immediately becomes the Commanding Officer, and the ACO immediately becomes the Executive Officer (see the XO section for more details), retaining their all access ID and master encryption key.

	== I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==		== I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO, or we have Command and no one is becoming ACO! ==
	That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. ~~You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.~~		That's completely fine. No one is required to become XO/ACO. Members of Command may freely use the emergency spare Captain ID to respond to emergencies around the station as needed, and if there is no Captain or ACO may use it sparingly to solve general issues that arise from lack of access. Just put the ID back in the cabinet when not in immediate active use.

	~~== We have Command but no one is becoming ACO! What do I do? ==~~
	Members of Command may ~~still~~ freely use the emergency spare Captain ID to respond to emergencies around the station as needed, and if there is no Captain or ACO may use it sparingly to solve general issues that arise from lack of access.

	== There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==		== There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==
	If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally permitted to break in to departments when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.		If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally permitted to break in to departments when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.

Kelaris at 21:42, 19 April 2026

2026-04-19T21:42:38Z

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	* If a Captain arrives, the Captain immediately becomes the Commanding Officer, and the ACO immediately becomes the Executive Officer (see the XO section for more details), retaining their all access ID and master encryption key.		* If a Captain arrives, the Captain immediately becomes the Commanding Officer, and the ACO immediately becomes the Executive Officer (see the XO section for more details), retaining their all access ID and master encryption key.

	== ~~Help~~! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==		== I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==
			That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.

			== We have Command but no one is becoming ACO! What do I do? ==
			Members of Command may still freely use the emergency spare Captain ID to respond to emergencies around the station as needed, and if there is no Captain or ACO may use it sparingly to solve general issues that arise from lack of access.

			== There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==
	If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally permitted to break in to departments when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.		If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally permitted to break in to departments when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.

	~~== Help! I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==~~
	That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.

Kelaris: /* Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? */

2026-04-19T17:20:52Z

Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do?

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	== Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==		== Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==
	If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally ~~fine~~ to break in to ~~places~~ when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.		If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally permitted to break in to departments when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.

	== Help! I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==		== Help! I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==
	That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.		That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.

Kelaris at 01:37, 19 April 2026

2026-04-19T01:37:56Z

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	* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).		* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).
	* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.		* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.
	* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command. Immediately after faxing the paper, the XO has become the ACO. It does not require a response.		* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be legally selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command. Immediately after faxing the paper, the XO has become the ACO. It does not require a response.
	* The ACO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards. The ACO adds the spare master encryption key from the vault fridge to their own headset.		* The ACO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards. The ACO adds the spare master encryption key from the vault fridge to their own headset.
	* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.		* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.

Kelaris: /* Help! There's no Captain! What do I do? */

2026-04-19T01:35:24Z

Help! There's no Captain! What do I do?

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	* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).		* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).
	* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.		* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.
	* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command.		* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command. Immediately after faxing the paper, the XO has become the ACO. It does not require a response.
	* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards. The XO adds the spare master encryption key from the vault fridge to their own headset~~. Then the XO becomes the ACO~~.		* The ACO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards. The ACO adds the spare master encryption key from the vault fridge to their own headset.
	* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.		* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.
	* The ACO equips themselves from the Captain's locker and then focuses on performing the duties of the Captain, rather than their original role.		* The ACO equips themselves from the Captain's locker and then focuses on performing the duties of the Captain, rather than their original role.

Kelaris at 01:33, 19 April 2026

2026-04-19T01:33:40Z

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	* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.		* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.
	* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command.		* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command.
	* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault~~. XO becomes the ACO~~. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards.		* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards. The XO adds the spare master encryption key from the vault fridge to their own headset. Then the XO becomes the ACO.
	* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.		* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.
	* The ACO equips themselves from the Captain's locker and then focuses on performing the duties of the Captain, rather than their original role.		* The ACO equips themselves from the Captain's locker and then focuses on performing the duties of the Captain, rather than their original role.

Kelaris at 01:26, 19 April 2026

2026-04-19T01:26:47Z

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	* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).		* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).
	* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.		* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.
	* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. The paper is faxed to Central Command.		* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. A majority of Command must endorse one candidate for them to be selected as XO/ACO. The paper is faxed to Central Command.
	* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. XO becomes the ACO. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards.		* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. XO becomes the ACO. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards.
	* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.		* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.
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	== Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==		== Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==
	If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally fine to break in to places when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.		If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally fine to break in to places when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.

			== Help! I'm Command but I don't want to be XO/ACO! ==
			That's completely fine. No one is required to become ACO. You may still use the emergency Captain ID to mitigate emergencies around the station as necessary, but it should stay in its cabinet when not in active use.

Kelaris: Created page with "== Help! There's no Captain! What do I do? == No frills guide to selecting an Acting Commanding Officer (ACO): * All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO). * Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort. * All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. The paper is faxed to Central Command. * The XO upd..."

2026-04-19T01:24:32Z

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== Help! There's no Captain! What do I do? ==
No frills guide to selecting an Acting Commanding Officer (ACO):

* All available Command meet and vote on which member of command should be the Executive Officer (XO).
* Head of Security and Dignitaries are ineligible to become XO/ACO. Administrative Assistant should only be chosen as a last resort.
* All Command in agreement sign and stamp a paper regarding this decision. The paper is faxed to Central Command.
* The XO updates their ID with all accesses, using the emergency Captain ID usually found in the Vault. XO becomes the ACO. Put the spare ID back in the cabinet afterwards.
* The ACO makes an announcement to the station regarding their appointment to the position.
* The ACO equips themselves from the Captain's locker and then focuses on performing the duties of the Captain, rather than their original role.
* If a Captain arrives, the Captain immediately becomes the Commanding Officer, and the ACO immediately becomes the Executive Officer (see the XO section for more details), retaining their all access ID and master encryption key.

== Help! There's no Command on the station at all! What do I do? ==
If an emergency arises, fax Central Command for assistance (or send an ahelp). It's generally fine to break in to places when absolutely necessary, to ensure everyone stays alive and the station is powered, but breaking in to high security areas should be avoided when possible.