An orchestra of 64 players, 72 choristers and 120 supernumeraries were employed. Other detachments were embarked aboard HMS "Success" as "supernumeraries". Unlike other types of members, supernumeraries are not required to be celibate. In all, there were 90 seamen and 18 royal marines as well as the supernumeraries. Similarly, an opera may have a large cast of characters, chorus, dancers and supernumeraries. The repertory at any established opera house certainly includes operas with lots of supernumeraries. She had accommodation for 14 crew members and 12 supernumeraries. There are berths for 18 crew members and 16 supernumeraries; 34 in total. Supernumeraries, the largest type, currently account for about 70% of the total membership. Most supernumeraries are living ordinary middle-class lives, he said. Most supernumeraries are living ordinary middle-class lives. Several soldiers and supernumeraries were also awarded medals and citations. In a stage production, background actors are commonly referred to as "supernumeraries". Typically, supernumeraries are married men and women with careers.