Epistemics Procedures

Research & Distribution of Experimental Technology

Epistemics has the right to refuse or allow the distribution of experimental technology under the permission of the respective Department Head. For example, the Chief Engineer gives the word or provides a written statement requesting Epistemics distribute experimental ENGINEERING tools to the Engineering crew, or the Mystagogue approves of all Epistemics using and distributing speed boots to their department. This does not mean that a Departmental Head is strictly beholden to this baseline standard; understand that as Command, they should have an acute understanding of the consequences of distributing experimental equipment.

Dispensation of 'Experimental' Equipment

Epistemics workers and researchers should use discretion when issuing certain pieces of experimental equipment.

It is not reasonable for Epistemics to mass-produce weapons or explosives of any kind unless under direct orders by the Captain or CO. It is reasonable that Epistemics may dispense experimental equipment that provides Quality of Life improvements for the station's many roles, such as the Advanced Mop, Bluespace Beakers, and Mining Drills, as examples.

Expectations

• Epistemics should issue Logistics with an expedition board at their discretion and industrial ore processor when readily available.
• Epistemics should safeguard the protolathe and circuit board printer to prevent misuse to a reasonable degree.
• The Mystagogue should attempt to encourage keep a record of who they provide items, boards, or equipment to.
• Epistemics are expected to understand that they are liable for the equipment, boards, and/or equipment they give away if it was used criminally.

IPCs & Cybernetics

Epistemics shall provide services to all crew IPCs and Cyborgs, such as upgrades, battery replacements, and repairs.  

This means they should be freely given higher-end batteries as they become available.

Epistemics shall ask before creating Cyborgs for departments; otherwise, create typical Cyborg frames instead of Specialized ones, such as the Engineering or Medical Borgs.