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==Position Description==
A tractor beam is an attenuated linear graviton beam used by [[starship]]s and space stations to control the movement of external objects. The beam places spatial stresses on the object in specific areas allowing the ship using the tractor beam to hold the object in a fixed location or alter its position or trajectory.
Historically Signallers were trained to communicate between ships or aircraft using the radio or a device known as an Aldis Lamp. Nowadays it has grown far beyond this simple keeping contact. Next to the obligations to keep contact with other vessels the Signaller also maintains the communications relays and makes sure the crew can keep in contact with their relatives and friends not onboard.  


The Signaller on civilian vessels is a specialist in communications and as such knowledge about different cultures and languages is necessity rather than luxury. In his or her position next to the Helmsman on the bridge he/she helps out with navigation, stellar mapping, positions of other vessels and space debris.  
Tractor beams are generally only used at sub-[[Warp drive|warp]] velocities. Using a tractor beam at warp speed is extremely dangerous (and therefore rarely performed) due to the increased stresses between the vessels, which can severely rupture the hulls of both vessels. Using a tractor beam can be done at warp speed only if both vessels' speeds are exactly matched. If able to engage its tractor beam on another vessel at warp, it will usually have to disengage the tractor beam before either vessel can return to sub-warp velocities. However, if both vessels' hulls are strong enough to withstand the stress, they can both be brought out of warp with the tractor beam still engaged if the towing vessel carefully disengages the warp drive while engaging the [[impulse engine]]s.


Aside from this a Signaller is similar to Information brokers and Fixers in that he or she is a people person, he or she keeps in contact with potential clients and works with the Captain to maintain business relations and find new job opportunities.  
Most [[Federation]] vessels are equipped with a tractor beam emitter on the aft ventral hull, as it is the best location for towing objects. Secondary emitters are also placed in other locations. Smaller tractor beams are installed within shuttlebays to assist in docking and landing maneuvers.


Together with the Helmsman the Signaller teaches the Able and Ordinary Deck Hands their duties while standing watch on the bridge.
A carefully modulated tractor beam can be used to affect the effectiveness of ship-to-ship weaponry. In 2372, [[Lieutenant Commander]] Worf of the USS ''Defiant'' suggested using such a beam against a [[Vor'cha class]] attack cruiser. When put into practice his plan was successful, deflecting some of the vessel's [[disruptor]] fire and reducing its effectiveness by 50%.
 
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==Where to Play==
*Civilian Vessels
*Civilian Facilities
 
==Character Development Ideas==
*The Signaller is a people's person, contact with people trying to get lucrative business the way of the vessel is his or her life. Whenever a vessel makes port the Signaller knows where to find the best business and how to go about getting the best rewards for such jobs.
 
==Other Resources==
Content...(Several links with short descriptions that give the player help playing a civilian character in general as well as playing in this specific position)
 
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Revision as of 13:47, 21 December 2014

A tractor beam is an attenuated linear graviton beam used by starships and space stations to control the movement of external objects. The beam places spatial stresses on the object in specific areas allowing the ship using the tractor beam to hold the object in a fixed location or alter its position or trajectory.

Tractor beams are generally only used at sub-warp velocities. Using a tractor beam at warp speed is extremely dangerous (and therefore rarely performed) due to the increased stresses between the vessels, which can severely rupture the hulls of both vessels. Using a tractor beam can be done at warp speed only if both vessels' speeds are exactly matched. If able to engage its tractor beam on another vessel at warp, it will usually have to disengage the tractor beam before either vessel can return to sub-warp velocities. However, if both vessels' hulls are strong enough to withstand the stress, they can both be brought out of warp with the tractor beam still engaged if the towing vessel carefully disengages the warp drive while engaging the impulse engines.

Most Federation vessels are equipped with a tractor beam emitter on the aft ventral hull, as it is the best location for towing objects. Secondary emitters are also placed in other locations. Smaller tractor beams are installed within shuttlebays to assist in docking and landing maneuvers.

A carefully modulated tractor beam can be used to affect the effectiveness of ship-to-ship weaponry. In 2372, Lieutenant Commander Worf of the USS Defiant suggested using such a beam against a Vor'cha class attack cruiser. When put into practice his plan was successful, deflecting some of the vessel's disruptor fire and reducing its effectiveness by 50%.

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