Rules

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1) Players must demonstrate, and continue to use, basic English language literacy grammar and formatting. Writing structure should be constructed similar to novels and have concise ideas plainly explained by applying traditional English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

2) No gratuitous violence or sexual actions. Graphic violence, vulgar language, nudity and sexuality can be expressed but must be relevant to either the plot or characters journeys. This game is not interested in Sex Trek or Saw Trek.

3) Discord is the main point of communication for this game. It's where story ideas are discussed and information about the game is shared with all players and where communication from the Management Team is conducted with players. A player is not required to interact in the server, but having Discord is required with the expectation is that you are reviewing the information presented and providing acknowledgement of message heard when asked.

4) Dark themes are encouraged but absolutely no sexual violence is to occur in game either being done to a character or perpetuated by one.
Any requests to allude to sexual violence happening in game, or in a character’s backstory must be formally requested by the player to the Management Team who will make the final determination. These requests will be handled on a case by case basis, no exceptions.

5) Canon for the game will be based solely on all shows and films up to and including the end of Season 5 of DS9 (season finale aired June 1997). Players may reference other sources for cultural references, etc but not for historical fact. Films and shows up until the end of Season 5 of DS9 will trump all in any potential conflicts.

6) It is the player’s responsibility to politely and calmly settle any dispute with other players either directly in private, or with the assistance of the Management Team.
Each player is responsible for their own actions and will conduct themselves in a responsible, mature and ethical manner when engaging the Sim in any capacity, including the Discord server.

7) Gross misconduct by players will be met with appropriate disciplinary action determined by the Management Team. Such actions are up to and including suspension of the player from all access to the Sim and Discord server or full removal. The Management Team members reserves the right to immediately suspend players’ access to the Sim/Discord if players are abusive until the Management Team can convene to discuss the situation.

8) All formal disciplinary actions are determined by the Management Team, no exceptions.

9) Players are expected to be active in the Sim and must post at least once in a 2 week period, unless otherwise approved by the Management Team. (LOA, large plot oriented JPs)

10) Players are expected to respect each others time in regard to tags within a post. This includes both patience for a reply and answering in a timely manner. Please be considerate and communicate.

It is every player’s responsibility to communicate any needs or issues one is having, in any aspect. This includes making tags or requesting a LOA. If the Management Team does not hear from a player, then it will be assumed all is well.

No player is to be speaking for another player and the Management Team will disregard any information not shared directly from said player.
Every player is responsible for their own actions and experience in this game and will be held accountable as such.

11) Due to the nature of the Sim, players are requested to give 7 days notice in writing of resignation from the game and to work with the Management Team on departure.

12) It is to be understood that characters are not representative of the player and the actions, thoughts, and beliefs of the character may not be shared by the player and will not be treated as such.

13) Due to the nature of the Sim, mature themes will be explored. However, the Discord will not host private OOC discussions/debates on such matters. Nor will it host discussions on personal views regarding politics or religion. Such discussions are expected to be held privately, away from the server. Players will be warned once by a member of the Management Team before being suspended (muted) on the server until the Management Team can address. Repeated violations will be met with further disciplinary action.

14) This Sim is intended to be highly collaborative and participation in both IC and OOC is strongly encouraged regarding the story. Players who have an idea for a major plot post, or a series of them, are encouraged to share and work with the Management Team to work the idea into the Sim.

Department Leads will be responsible for the posts and drive the narrative in their respective department. This includes Missions. The Management Team will only act in an supervising and support capacity and overarching Missions affecting the entire plot.

15) The Management Team reserves the right to reject plot ideas from players and will be decided by a simple majority vote amongst themselves.

16) Players are expected to keep characters and gameplay/posts to the tones and themes of both Star Trek and of the Sim. The year is 2374, please keep all real life contemporary elements such as culture references and technology to a minimum. Please speak to a Management Team member if you are unsure if a post does so before submitting or if you are wanting to do something outside of the scope of either.

17) Players are expected to have working knowledge, or educate themselves, on Trek lore and of the era the game takes place. This includes how characters in the era speak and conduct themselves to maintain immersion for all players.

18) The Discord server a shared public space and people are to feel safe and comfortable speaking their thoughts and opinions at all times. The server is to be treated no differently than any public space in real life and private jokes or discussions should be conducted in private DM or moved there if asked.

In addition, any information shared in private channels is not to be shared on the public channels without the originator's expressed consent, including real life names to protect the player's privacy. The public channels for all players, including guests and some may not want their information shared.

19) The rules and expectations apply to everyone and always have and will continue to be enforced equally. There is no exception to this. If needed, changes will be made but only if the situation is not working for the majority. Standards are the same for everyone across the board. This includes Management Team members.

20) All players recognize this is a conscientious game and there are some subjects that are too delicate to be handled within the context of the Sim. As such, some topics will not be discussed or shown in game without direct authorization by the Management Team who have final approval and would be case by case approval.

Players acknowledge and agree to abide by the rule and list (which will be ongoing) upon playing the game. This is for all players' safety and well-being as well respect as these are sensitive topics that require extreme skill and knowledge to write about.

List of off-limits topics without direct authorization by the Management Team:
Sexual Violence/Abuse-Including in Playable Character's histories
The Holocaust-Including allusions and allegories

All characters, playable and NPC, are required to have a bio picture, no exceptions

Races that are not permitted as playable characters:
Androids
Omnipotent beings like Q
Races from other fandoms(Wookiees, Xenomorphs, etc)
All Dominion races including: Changlings, Jem Hadar, Vorta
Breen
Non-humanoid
Ex Borg

Races that are subject to discussion with Management Team and review:
Original races
Gamma and Delta quadrant species not listed above

Legacy characters are not permitted as playable characters. Playable characters are not allowed to be related to existing characters in any Trek lore. Playable characters are allowed to be acquainted with legacy characters, such as a joined Trill having studied under McCoy at Starfleet Medical, or served with Picard on the Enterprise, but are not to have personal relationships with characters.



The Management Team reserves the right to ask for changes to a character's profile or reject the character outright for any of the above reasons.