The majority of roles within the New Dusk Conclave's military are organized by the Cadre they belong to. In some cases, an Occupation may be shared between multiple cadres, although their area of focus tends to vary.
Warriors are the NDC's shield against threats and sword against any who would oppose its goals. They are soldiers, fighter pilots, starship crew, and more. As the largest cadre within the NDC, members of these occupations highly value personal strength in their chosen field of specialty.
| Occupation | Focus Area | Details | Job Code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infantry | Ground Operations | Specialists in basic infantry tactics | WI |
| Recon | Scouting | Reconnisance and ambush specialists | WR |
| Sniper | Sniping | Experts at taking out high priority targets | WS |
| Heavy | Heavy Weapons | Crew served and heavy weaponry specialists | WH |
| Demolitions | Explosives | Experts with explosives, demolitions, and anti-vehicle weaponry | WD |
| Ghost | Basic vehicle and equipment operation | Uses mind-machine interfaces operate machinery | WG |
| Pilot | Small craft operation | Uses mind-machine interfaces to become frames and fighters | WP |
| Navigator | Large craft operation | Uses mind-machine interfaces to become starships | WN |
| Vehicle Operator | Vehicle operation | Uses mind-machine interfaces to become vehicles | WV |
| Bridge Specialist | Bridge crew | Sensors and communications operators, weapon systems experts, and naval officers | WB |
| Ambassador | First Contact, Infiltration | Offensive negotiation tactics | WA |
| Captain | Starship command | Leading the crew of a starship | WC |
| Executive Officer | Starship 2IC | Supporting a commanding officer | WX |
| Officer | Command | Commanding large units such as platoons or squadrons | WO |
Members of the Scientist cadre push forward the NDC's understanding of the universe, the people within it, and the possibilities hidden within. They are researchers, chemists, doctors, and more. Members of these occupations value the pursuit and application of knowledge within their chosen field of study.
| Occupation | Focus Area | Details | Job Code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Physical Sciences | Research and Development, Scientific Advisors | SA |
| Anima Technician | Anima | Safe operation and proper maintenance of Anima units | ST |
| Medical Specialist | Biomechanical Care | Either Infantry health specialists or long term care and surgery specialists | SM |
Administrators bring order to a chaotic universe - especially chaos that involves people. They are masters of logistics, cutting through (or creating) bureaucratic red tape, and keeping the wheels of the government and military turning. Members of this cadre value efficiency and productivity in all its forms, but especially as it relates to the organization in which they reside.
| Occupation | Focus Area | Details | Job Code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics | Supply Chain Management | Ensures that their unit or ship has a steady flow of supplies | AL |
Other cadres might do the fighting, invent new technology, or keep food on the table, but none of it is happens without the Technician Cadre building and maintaining the technology that makes it possible. Technicians are master craftsmen and experts at working with AI. Members of this cadre value technical know-how, practical, hands-on education, and the ability to make anything work, no matter how badly broken it might be.
| Occupation | Focus Area | Details | Job Code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Specialist | Machinery operation and Repair | Builds, operates, and maintains complex equipment | TT |
| AI Expert | AI Development and Management | Ensures that all AI systems remain within normal parameters, improves AI efficiency | TA |
Members of the Laborer Cadre fill perhaps the most diverse amount of roles within the NDC. Rather than focus on any one particular craft, Laborers tend to be Jacks (or Jills) of all trades, with a wide variety of capabilities. Members of this cadre value skills growth regardless of its source and working in ways that improve the day-to-day lives of their fellows.
| Occupation | Focus Area | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef | Improved Rations | Develops recipes and works with the ship's food fabricators to improve crew morale | LC |
| Attendant | Crew morale and relations | Monitors crew mood, provides counseling services, oversees long-term or non-critical health care | LA |