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The role of [[Navigator]] is a professional [[vocation]].
 
The role of [[Navigator]] is a professional [[vocation]].
* A navigator is a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]]
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* A [[Navigator]] may be a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]]
* An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
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* An individual should be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
* They may also be referred to as the Astro navigator or [[Astrogator]].
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* When the individual is navigating a [[Starship]] they are referred to as the Astro-Navigator or [[Astrogator]].
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
Each [[starship]] displacing greater than 200 [[Ton]]s must have a navigator. The [[pilot]] of a [[small craft]] or [[Bigcraft|non-starship]] can handle its navigation requirements.
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A [[Navigator]] (other than in the role of [[Astrogator]]) is typically either someone who has experience of moving across the terrain being traversed, or someone who has general experience in navigating across various terrains. Navigators are often hired from the population of a place being sought (or at least sufficiently nearby to know where what is sought might be).
  
=== Specialist Roles ===
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
* [[Communications Specialist]]
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[[Navigator]]s are typically part of groups on planetary surfaces heading to parts away from well frequented routes.
* [[Computer Specialist]]
 
* [[Explorer]]
 
* [[Sensor Operator]]
 
  
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
 
=== Professional Certification ===
 
=== Professional Certification ===
An individual skill as a Navigator is rated by their Navigation Certificate:
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See [[Astrogator]] for certification of Astro-Navigators
* Level 1 (Qualified)
 
* Level 2 (Competent)
 
* Level 3 (Experienced / Expert)
 
* Level 4 or more (Master)
 
  
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
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|S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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Latest revision as of 10:18, 26 June 2020

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The role of Navigator is a professional vocation.

  • A Navigator may be a member of a ship's crew
  • An individual should be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
  • When the individual is navigating a Starship they are referred to as the Astro-Navigator or Astrogator.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

A Navigator (other than in the role of Astrogator) is typically either someone who has experience of moving across the terrain being traversed, or someone who has general experience in navigating across various terrains. Navigators are often hired from the population of a place being sought (or at least sufficiently nearby to know where what is sought might be).

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Navigators are typically part of groups on planetary surfaces heading to parts away from well frequented routes.

Professional Certification[edit]

See Astrogator for certification of Astro-Navigators

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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