Is there a Crew FAQ?

[Exim]

As per topic...

What do different types of crew do for you (except for transport, that I know)?
and what is xxxx/c in terms of hiring crew?

Weapon Ops fires your guns for you? o.O"



Sorry for all the noob questions... and I looked on the ER guide but doesnt say anything regarding this....

[Edited on 1-3-2009 by Exim]

[Steel Wraith]

i dont know everything, but i've picked up a few bits about crew

xxx/c is the wage per half hour of play

weapons officer increases your damage (definitely guns, not sure about missiles)

engineer increases the repair rate of your repair system (a C3 rep and high skilled engineer make a noticeable difference!)

science officer helps spot hidden containers and asteroids.

thats about all i can help with

[Exim]

ah... so I guess in the global economic tsunami... I wouldn't want to hire full time workers LOL

[Tpol]

If you're going to explore safe systems for awhile and are looking for valuable things to find, then hiring a science officer is a great first crew member. S/he will alert you to locations of hidden containers, valuable asteroid fields, and planets with valuable materials. This is great for building up money quicker, plus in locating the stuff it helps you learn the finer points of navigating and flying your ship.

Another thing about crew members, as you keep them onboard, their experience increases. But so does their pay.