So what does manning stations -do-?

[Cellidor]

I was just wondering if anyone knew specifics on what goes on when someone is put at one of the four stations. From what I'm able to understand, it goes:

Engines: Adds 5% dodge, ~8 for green, 10 for gold.
Shields: Charges faster, and moreso with each level of experience.
Weapons: Weapons recharge faster?
Command: Same as engines.

Besides specifics, I primarily wanted to know about the weapons. The heavy ion does 2 ion damage every 13 seconds, and since each ion damage takes (presumably) 5 seconds to go away, that would mean 3 seconds without any ion. But if a gold level weapons personal could fire it fast enough to keep the ion on indefinitely...

[Arcalane]

Over on the side list of all your crew, hover over them. Little menu with their skills pops up, tells you what bonus they apply when in the appropriate position or with that skill (e.g. repairs). Simple.

[Cellidor]

I honestly never noticed that. I figured the panel that came up was just a quick reference to how they were coming along with experience and nothing more. Thanks!