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Atlantis Ship Setup - Staff Training Video
The video provides a step-by-step walkthrough for powering up and preparing the Atlantis simulator, beginning with turning on all necessary computers in the control room, including flight director stations, tactical computer, security cameras, and sound equipment. The presenter then demonstrates how to activate lighting, audio components, and various ship systems before heading downstairs to power on all bridge computers and TVs. After loading the correct station software and ensuring all network connections are active, they emphasize cleaning and organizing the bridge. Finally, back in the control room, the instructor shows how to start the entire ship from the flight director computer and load the appropriate tactical program for the mission. -
Stonegate Tour - Staff Training Video
The video provides a guided tour of the Stonegate facility, focusing on the layout of the various ship areas, control rooms, and common spaces used during missions. It walks through key locations including the Galileo room, ship transporters and bridges, control rooms for Atlantis, Endeavor, Challenger, and Colombia, as well as outdoor areas like the grove. The tour also highlights practical spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens, reception rooms, and large rooms used for away missions like the dance studio and stage. Viewers are reminded of restricted areas, emergency exits, and navigation tips to help them move confidently through the building. Staff members and directors are available for assistance if questions arise. -
DSC Lights Operation - Staff Training Video
The video explains how to properly operate lighting effects during a mission, focusing on when to use blue lights, red lights, and red + rotating lights. It covers how to transition cleanly between red alert and blue lights, especially using the “secure” sound cue. The instructor also demonstrates how to simulate explosions by shaking rope lights correctly and timing the movement with the explosion sound. Additional guidance is given on using the strobe light briefly to create spark-like effects rather than prolonged flashing. Overall, the training emphasizes realism, proper timing, and coordination with the flight director. -
Atlantis Left Wing Station - Staff Training Video
The video explains the responsibilities and interfaces of the left-wing station on a starship simulator. It covers how officers allocate power among systems, ensure all systems receive minimum power, and lock in changes. The instructor then demonstrates weapon controls, including firing missiles and rail guns while managing heat levels. Shield operations are reviewed, emphasizing raising, lowering, and adjusting shield frequency for protection. Finally, the video shows how to transfer spare parts from cargo bays to various ship locations as requested by damage control or other departments. -
DSC Hand Training - Staff Training Video
This training video explains what hand training is, and how to properly hand train. It goes over several methods that are incorrect, or poor hand training practices. It then goes over what a good hand training looks like, and the best methods of training a crew member by hand. -
Atlantis Damage Teams Station - Staff Training Video
This training video explains how to use the “damage teams” damage-control computer to create and manage repair teams during simulated system failures. The instructor demonstrates how crew members enter the required team name and priority based on instructions from the damage-control steps and then generate a team to address a specific issue. The video also covers how to communicate with active damage teams through the messaging screen, which functions like a chat for sending updates or inquiries. Users are reminded to check incoming messages frequently to stay informed about repair progress. -
Atlantis Damage Control Station - Staff Training Video
The video explains how to use the ship’s two interconnected damage control computers: Damage Control and Damage Teams. When a system breaks, it appears on the Damage Report screen, where crew members can select it to view step-by-step repair instructions. Some steps require coordinating with other departments, such as communications, while others involve creating repair teams on the separate Damage Teams computer. By completing each step in order, the damage control officers ensure that the system is properly repaired before moving on to the next issue. -
DSC Station Report Creation - Staff Training Video
The video explains how to create non-damage report documents for various station officers using the second-chair computer. It demonstrates where the reports are stored, how to access them, and what elements to include—such as the officer’s name, clear purpose, and actionable steps that match the tools available on their computers. The instructor emphasizes keeping reports simple, accurate, properly formatted, and free of unnecessary graphics that waste ink. Additionally, the video highlights the value of cross-department steps, allowing officers to collaborate with engineering, communications, or damage control. Overall, the training encourages concise, useful reports that keep crew members engaged during slower parts of a mission. -
DSC Damage Report Creation - Staff Training Video
This training video walks viewers through how to correctly create and edit damage reports on the Atlantis bridge computer system. It demonstrates how to access the programming folders, duplicate an existing report, and rename it properly so the system can recognize it. The trainer emphasizes the importance of accurate spelling, simple yet engaging language, and ensuring that each step in the report corresponds to an action that a station can actually perform. The video also explains how to design clear, logical repair steps, including creating damage-control teams and verifying station capabilities before assigning tasks. Finally, it offers general tips for consistency, readability, and using existing reports as models to produce professional, functional damage reports. -
DSC Second Chair - Staff Training Video
This training video explains how to operate the second-chair computer used by supervisors in the control room during missions. It walks through each interface section, including messaging with damage control, medical, and security teams, updating damaged systems, sending scan responses, and managing communications. The instructor emphasizes professionalism, clear spelling, use of all caps, and avoiding punctuation or emoticons to prevent system errors and maintain a military tone. The video also covers creating “second stories” to keep crew members engaged without distracting from the main mission. Additional tools such as parts transfers, probe commands, long-range messaging, and thruster monitoring are explained so supervisors can support the crew effectively and relay critical information to the flight director.