Guide to Head of Staff Equipment

Maximilian Vanderbilt, the CentCom Official says: "NanoTrasen Central Command is pleased to promote you to a Head of Staff position! Please take a moment to look over and requisition your unique and specialized gear given to every one of the station's Heads. Good luck, your department and the future of NanoTrasen is in your control."

This is a detailed list showcasing all of the unique equipment that Heads of Staff have access to, that help to set them apart from their subordinates.

This list will detail important and useful items and clothing available to the Heads only.

General

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
TELEBATON ICON	Telescopic Baton	A.K.A. Telebaton. A compact yet extremely robust personal defense weapon. Can be concealed when folded. Every Head of Staff except for the Head of Security gets one. For more info check Security items.	On every Head of Staff. (Except Head of Security)
FLASH ICON	Flash	Flashes are small devices capable of producing an extremely bright light that is capable of blinding, dealing stamina damage and paralyzing someone, if clicked directly on them from the front or side in melee range. For more info check Security items.	On HOS, In a closet of CMO, RD, HOP. At Bridge.
CAMERA & PHOTO ALBUM ICON	Camera and Photo Album	Head of Staff get their unique photo albums, the unique function of them is that photos in them save from round to round (Expect if it was burned or exploded). Make sure to save memoriable and great moments for other heads! Leave guides or tips.	In every head of Staff locker. In Head of Staffs office
MEGAPHONE ICON	Megaphone	A device that comes with several variants of look (Command, Security, Cargo), a megaphone is used to project your messages in chat just like if you used radio with turned on high-volume (Alt-click headset). Useful when you're trying to get attention of someone in a very loud room. Have a cooldown between uses.	In every Head of Staff locker. (Except Captain, but including QM)
PET COLLAR & PET CAGE ICON	Pet Collar and Pet Cage	Pet cage is used for safe transportation of pets, can be locked. Pet collar is used to name pets with the name you want (Kinda glitchy). Remember to take your pets to shuttle with you in a pet cage! (If they're not dead of course..)	In every Head of Staff locker. (Except HOS, CE and RD)
SUNGLASSES & SECHUD ICON	Sunglasses	Gives defense against flashes and welding eye damage, and also just looks badass. Some Heads of Staff gets a sunglasses roundstart or they spawn their locker. But for other it's not that hard to get one too, with your authority and reputation Warden mostly likely will not deny your request.	On HOP, Captain. In a HOS locker.
SILVER ID ICON	Brig and Bridge Access	Heads of Staff are the only people on station who can enter Bridge (Excepting Borgs), Bridge is one of the safest places in the station which also stations alot of useful consoles. Brig access is not unique to Head of Staff, but it's very convient especially during Revs.	In every Head of Staff ID.

The Captain

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	All Access ID	The Captain is the only person on station to have access to the entire station at round start. From the depths of maintenance to his private quarters in the bridge, the captain can go anywhere.	On the Captain, with a spare copy in the bridge safe. Keep that spare away from any person who might want it.
	Nuclear Authentication Disk	Arguably the sole job of the Captain is to guard this! This disk is required to detonate a NT brand nuclear warhead. Leaving this on your desk increases the risk of the station being nuked. Nuclear Operatives want this.	In the Captain's Quarters.
	Hand Teleporter	A unique device capable of teleporting the user to either a pre-set beacon or to a random location near the user. Dangerous, as it could launch you into space, but a great escape tool. Traitors might want this.	In the Captain's Quarters.
	Energy Gun	The Captain is one of four people who has access to an Energy Gun at round start. This weapon serves as a powerful self-defence tool.	In the Captain's Personal Locker.
	Captain's Antique Laser Gun	The prized weapon of the Captain, and the target of many enemy forces. Similar to the laser gun except it's self-recharging. Traitors might want this.	In a locked display case in the Captain's Quarters.
	Command Door Remote	A tool that can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions to any door that requires command access.	In the Captain's Personal Locker.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Captain's SWAT Suit	An advanced hardsuit that provides the highest protection of any armour on the entire station. Comes with a built-in helmet. But gives decent slowdown.	Captain's Suit Storage Unit.
	Captain's Jetpack	The Captain has a unique oxygen-filled jetpack that can fit in a backpack while containing more gas than typical jetpacks. Found in the suit storage in captain's office. Often sought by Traitors.	Captain's Suit Storage Unit.
	Captain's Gasmask	A atmospherics gas mask but in captain colors. Atmospherics gas mask are smaller so they can be put in pocket, they also have additional heat protection.	In the Captain's Personal Locker.
CAPTAINS CARAPACE & HAT ICON	Captain's Carapace/Hat	A special armor vest and hat unique to the Captain. Offers far greater protection than most armor, and displays your authority to the crew. There is also a parade variant in your locker (Not a parade tunic!).	On the Captain In the Captain Locker.

Head of Personnel

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Ian	Arguably the sole job of the Head of Personnel is to guard him!	Head of Personnel Office
	Energy Gun	The Head of Personnel is one of four people who have access to a Energy Gun. This weapon is a powerful self-defence tool.	Head of Personnel Office
	Civilian Door Remote	A civilian door remote tool. It can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions of any civilian level doors, usually meaning general access doors that everyone has access to.	In the Head of Personnel Personal Locker
	Trapdoor Remote	A trapdoor remote which allows you to activate a trapdoor in your HOP line, which will make a person standing on it fall into Z-level below. Use it when someone is extremely annoying at line doesn't want to leave.	Head of Personnel Office. (Tramstation, IceBoxstation)
ID Console & PDA Painter Icon	ID Console and PDA Painter Access	Not a real equipment buta VERY powerful tool. With it you can change people access and trims! You can make himself several cards of various jobs and (almost) have a AA! If you will be able to get silver ID's from Captain (Or buy them in cargo, print at service techfab) you will have trully AA with all Heads of Staff trims! (Except Captain)	Head of Personnel Office. Head of Personnel ID.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
HOP CAP ICON	Armour Vest/Cap	While not the best armour on the station, it is still better than what most people get. Also your peaked cap gives protection too, but unlike helmet it gives it with a taste of fashion.	In the Head of Personnel Personal Locker. On Head of Personnel

Head of Security

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Energy Gun	The Head of Security is the one of the only people on station who spawn with a Energy Gun at shift start. Great for self defence, lethal or non-lethal.	On Head of Security.
	X-01 Multiphase Energy Gun	Unique firearm only available to the Head of Security. Functions as an upgraded Energy Gun, offering the usage of a 'ion' setting (useful for taking down cyborgs) alongside the standard 'disable' and 'lethal' settings.	Head of Security Personal Locker.
	Telescopic Shield	A unique riot shield that can be retracted to fit inside backpacks.	Head of Security Personal Locker.
	Lockbox of Mindshield Implants	Very useful items during any crew conversion game modes, otherwise useless.	Head of Security Personal Locker.
	Security Door Remote	A security-door remote tool. can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions to any security door.	Warden's Personal Locker.
RED CARP & BROWN SPIDER ICON	Lia or Sergeant Araneus	A trustworthy companion of any good HOS! Lia was a attempt of Nanotrasen to make a killer carp, but it has failed, so they gave it to HOS of SS13. Sergeant Araneus is a highly trained spider specially for a HOS. With sentience potion from Xenobiology they can become truly dangerous!	Head of Security Office.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
HOS TRENCHCOAT & BERET ICON	Armoured Trenchcoat/Beret	Both are the second most powerful pair of armour available on the station, and they suffer from no slow down.	On Head of Security.
	Head of Security's Hardsuit	Head of Security issued Hardsuit. Has slightly more armour than a standard Hardsuit and comes with a built-in Hardsuit jetpack, allowing for better movement in space.	Head of Security Suit Storage Unit.
	SWAT Gas Mask	A slightly more intimidating gas mask available to the Head of Security. Has more hailer voice lines.	Head of Security Personal Locker.

Research Director

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	The Research Department	Not technically an item, but given time, the Research Department is capable of researching & developing powerful and robust equipment. Xenobiology with powergamer extracts and critters spam, Robotics with powerful battle mechs and Toxins with devastating max cap bombs.	R&D
	Laser Pointer	Use to blind people or attempt to stun Cyborgs at range. Can be upgraded using a screwdriver and a better laser.	Research Director Personal Locker.
	Research Door Remote	A research-door remote tool. can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions to any research door.	Research Director Personal Locker.
	Lammar	A facehugger which had his embryo removed. Now it's fully safe and harmless. Although it still will jump on people faces ripping masks away! Good for pranks!	Research Director Office.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Reactive Teleport armor	Unique form of armour. If hit by a slight breeze it will teleport its user far away in a random direction. Generally won't space the user. But it might. Traitors might want this.	Research Director Personal Locker.
	Prototype Hardsuit	A prototype Hardsuit. Fitted with the best explosive resistant materials known to mankind, and has a built-in research scanner that works like Science Goggles do.	Research Director Suit Storage Unit. (or Toxins testing)

Chief Medical Officer

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Hypospray	An air needle autoinjector capable of instantly injecting a target with whatever chemical is loaded. Good for healing, or other non-medical related tasks. Comes pre-loaded with 30 units of omnizine, good for healing any damage. Traitors might want this.	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.
	Medical HUD Autosurgeon	Single use autosurgeon that will implant whoever uses it first with a medical HUD. Lets you have access to the Medical HUD without having to wear a health scanner HUD.	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.
	Compact Defibrillator	A scaled down variant of the standard defibrillator. This version can be placed on a user's belt slot for rapid use in the field.	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.
	Medical Door Remote	A medical-door remote tool. can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions to any medical door.	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.
BLACK & WHITE CAT, PINK CAT(?) ICON	Runtime	CMO favorite cat, most of the time will chill at CMO office. Unlike most pets, he can fit backpacks! Also has a strange pink variant..	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Nitrile Gloves	A pair of nitrile gloves. offers far greater protection from biological contamination than standard latex gloves. They also allow to carry and inject people faster.	Chief Medical Officer Personal Locker.
	Medical Hardsuit	Unique Hardsuit available to the Chief Medical Officer. Offers no protection from flash based attacks, but has a inbuilt reagent scanner for scanning the contents of chemicals.	Chief Medical Officer Suit Storage Unit.

Chief Engineer

Equipment

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Chief Engineer's Toolbelt	The Chief Engineer's Toolbelt, aside from being snazzy, holds three unique tools that only the Chief Engineer has access to at round start: The Hand Drill, a combination of the screwdriver and wrench The Jaws of Life, a combination of a crowbar and wirecutters, with the added benefit of being able to force open powered or unpowered doors and cut through handcuffs. The Experimental Welding Tool, which holds 40 units of fuel and automatically, and freely, regenerates fuel over time. All tools also work significantly faster than their singular counterparts.	On the Chief Engineer.
	Hardsuit Jetpack Upgrade	A upgrade module for any Hardsuit. When installed it gives the Hardsuit a inbuilt jetpack.	Chief Engineer Personal Locker.
	Station Blueprints	A set of blueprints that offer three functions: Renaming areas of the station, showing the user every single action a wire has (such as which wire will depower a door), and showing the user the layout of every single pipe, wire and disposal tube on screen at once. Traitors might want this, as well as anyone who wants to rename every room to "Primary Fart Storage".	Chief Engineer Personal Locker.
	Engineering Door Remote	A engineering-door remote tool, can remotely bolt, open or remove access restrictions to any engineering door.	Chief Engineer Personal Locker.
PARROT ICON	Poly	A pet parrot of CE, starts with a Enginnering headset on by which he says pre-scripted messages (or which he heard). The headset can be taken off if he annoys Enginners too much, although REAL CE will instead put on his spare headset with turned on high-volume on him! Poly cannot die, he will instead turn into ghost.. (Which can posses people to make them scream various things)	Chief Engineer Office.

Clothing

Icon	Item	Info	Spawns
	Advanced Hardsuit	Unique Hardsuit available to the Chief Engineer. Comes with a inbuilt Jetpack, offers complete protection from fire hazards, near complete protection from radiation, a inbuilt geiger counter and is reasonablly armoured.	Chief Engineers Suit Storage Unit.
	Advanced Magboots	Unique magboots available to the Chief Engineer. When activated it will not slow down the user, thus allowing the Chief Engineer to move at best speed while on a tile being pushed by space wind, or a tile that is wet. Traitors might want these.	Chief Engineer's Suit Storage Unit.