Helm Officer

The Helm Officer is a Ship Position. There are other ship positions that can be review and can affect this position.

The Helm Officer is a main position and is required for all sized ships. Tiny or smaller sized ships can combine the Helmsmen position with the Weapon Officer and/or Communications Officer.

Description

The Helm Officer is responsible for piloting the ship. Their skills can help the ship avoid dangers as well as position the ship more effectively for targeting with weapons.

Associated Ship Attribute: Engines

Associated Secondary Attribute: Tactical Mobility - The max tactical mobility is the Helm's Pilot Skill die level unless the Engine's Mod is lower.

Officer Functions (Standard Functions): Pilot Offensively or Defensively, Close or Widen Distance to Target, Pursue or Intercept Target, Ram.

Advanced Helm Functions: Feint