If I happen to have the role of an engineer, a role that seems quite natural to a ship, will there be something for me to do?asked by shineyenginehuh

On bigger ships there will be things to do like make repairs in areas, or tweak the engines from the engine room, but the idea of having your friends with you is for the fun or it but its not an absolute requirement (other than say a big capital ship), so a lot of this could be handled by the ship's AI or from the pilot's / captain's chair if you don't have friends with you. But like anything complex, the more hands and eyes you have, especially in a combat situation the more effective you can be