Morgue

The morgue is an area aboard a ship or starbase where the bodies of the recently deceased are stored. In a hospital, this facility is called a mortuary. Remains are kept either in refrigeration or stasis until such time that they can be identified, autopsied (in certain situations), or reliquished for burial or cremation. Morgues are typically small, allowing for the housing of only a few individuals. However, most ships have at least one Cargo Bay or Shuttlebay that can be converted into a morgue to handle mass casualties.

Hospitals and bases typically have a pathologist on staff. Most ships have a designated Medical Officer assigned to oversee the morgue, although it is not uncommon to find a pathologist on larger vessels.