The Tactical Branch is responsible for the defence of the vessel through the operation of weapons and countermeasure systems and for providing detailed and accurate information about the vessel's operating environment.

Specialisations

The main tactical specialisations are:

EMDAR Technician

EMDAR technicians are specialists who operate specialist tactical sensor equipment, tasked with detecting other vessels in space as early as possible.

EMDAR technicians are the eyes of the vessel, responsible for maintaining awareness of what’s happening within the Tactical Operating Environment.

Training

Rating as an EMDAR technician requires completion of these training programs:

• Tactical Sensor Systems

Weapons Direction

Weapons direction specialists are responsible for successfully firing the vessel's primary weapons system - torpedoes.

Electronic Warfare

Electronic warfare specialists manipulate EM to obscure their vessel from detection, protect from weapons fire or to otherwise gain tactical advantage.