Elite roleplay: Citi Gateway

CITI GATEWAY

The Orbis station is a center of activity. Within the station a myriad of places can be found.
  • The Warrens: Where the poor plebs of the station live. It's is a breeding ground for the most unscrupulous. Keep an eye on your wallet when traversing the corridors of these areas.
  • Habitation Complex: For those workers and pilots that can afford it, this area provides closer to 1G gravity for more earth like living.
  • Commerce Divison: and Administration Where the larger corporations make their home. Station administration can be found here.
  • Industrial Complex: Where industry manufactures their various goods.
  • Entertainment: District Bars, theaters and night clubs, tattoo parlors and other establishments can be found vying for a commanders credits in exchange for a bit of fun.
  • Station Security: A high tech brig used to house law breakers until they can be tried, and or deported off station.
  • Medical Ward: Where commanders can get patched up, enhanced, or fix existing cybernetics.

General Roleplay Etiquette:

1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, PM that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.

2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken. If you fear it was simply unnoticed, PM the person or people it concerns. Or even leave a message in the OOC forums.

3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.

4. Accept constructive criticism gracefully and politely.
If someone spots an issue with your writings, they may wish to help you improve that writing. They may do this through PM or even publicly air their thoughts on the OOC forum. If they have taken the time to be polite and explain what is wrong with your writing, the best way to behave is to respond in kind, using the same manner they have approached you with. It means they have taken an active interest in what you have written and wish to see more. Basically, you have a fan!

5. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jackass, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jackass. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.

6. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.


Inara RP Etiquette:

1. Respect the setting and rules of the universe.
Inara is an Elite: Dangerous 3rd Party Tool. The RP Forums are set in the Elite: Dangerous universe. Elite: Dangerous has rules, as any fictional universe does from Lord of the Rings to Star Wars, or Game of Thrones to Star Trek. If you intend to RP within the Elite: Dangerous universe you are bound by the history and rules of that universe. Simply put, this RP forum is bound by the same rules as the game, so if it can't be done in the game, it is not permitted here. This applies to things from a 50Ly Jump Range on a normal, unmodified Sidewinder, to the destruction of entire stations.

2. Respect the characters created by others.
We have a wide variety of characters already here. It's expected that some will be similar, just as it's expected that two characters will be vastly different. Opinions of each persons character will naturally be varied, but all are valid provided they follow the rules of the universe. You are allowed to interact with, or avoid interaction with, any character in the RP forums. But you have no right to belittle others for their creation. You are not an authority figure on writing, nor are you directly affected by another persons imagination. You might not like it, but you MUST respect it.

3. Be caught up on current events before joining in.
You need basic things like character descriptions in order to interact with them. You also need to know what's going on in the surrounding areas. This is simply because the people you are hoping to RP with, might be gearing up to something that you might not want to be part of. Or simply that the most recent post, out of context, could leave a different impression on the goings on than if you gather that context. We don't expect you to read every single post from the beginning of the forums, just enough to get that basic understanding.

4. Either subscribe to, or frequently check, the Roleplay: Q&A and OOC forum.
People may be discussing something relevant to you there, or even discussing you directly. Perhaps someone asked what the general consensus on the existence or non-existence of a certain object. Or we're just chatting about random gibberish. Either way, be aware of it and use it. If you're unsure about something, such as how guns would look and or behave, or even the music selection, use the OOC forum to ask. We don't have all of the answers, but the collective knowledge and logic usually allows us to overcome an issue and come to a decision on what should be allowed. Frontier Developments, and even David Braben himself, don't have the answers to every possible question that can be asked.

5. Large Scale events exploding out of nowhere are a complete no go.
We get it. Everyone wants their character to be noticed and for people to be tripping over themselves to interact with them. In some audiences, an introduction involving you blasting in for landing in a fiery wreckage of a ship, before cart wheeling out and sword fighting 35 Ninjas before whisking off with the local celebrity for a glorious night of passion, is in fact, cool. This is not one of those audiences. It is generally considered better to build your character up slowly over time. Eventually, you might even have a legitimate excuse to fight those Ninjas. Maybe even with other RP participants by your side.

6. Perfect characters are boring.
The point of a character arc, is that it is in fact, an arc shape. One who is morally unquestionable, fully kitted out and an infinite fountain of knowledge, cannot go through an arc. Give your character flaws. Be it a tendency towards befriending the wrong people, or a bad knee that frequently gives out at inopportune moments. It gives readers something to latch onto and empathise with. You can give your character exceptional capabilities at something, but it requires balance. She's a damn good pilot with no equal, but can't drive an SRV for peanuts. It can lead to some very interesting moments between characters, be it heartfelt or comedic.


Other Notes:
It should be noted that there can be exceptions to these points. For example, good grammar when a character is speaking is actually rare. Few people in real life actually speak with perfect eloquence after all. Or previously arranged actions during a fight scene, such as someone stumbling back after a punch. What's key to remember is context.

All in all, remember this is purely for fun. We have some seriously talented writers here, and others whose writing history starts and ends at high school. But many are willing to help out in whatever way they can. All it takes is that you ask nicely.

Also keep in mind that many people who RP here, also have logbook stories related to the character, or characters, they portray. If it looks like there's an "in joke" going on that you're unsure of, it's probably in those.

In fact, some users have even gone to the trouble of creating "alts" to RP with. If you read back far enough, it's usually pretty clear who has and hasn't, and which ones are the "alts". It's therefore not unheard of to see the apparent seizing of control of other characters. If you do spot one, point it out in the OOC section. If intervention is needed, it will be sorted quickly and (hopefully) politely.

Most, if not all RP participants here have Logbook stories pertaining to their character(s). These are for the reading pleasure of anyone who wishes to do so. While it can be useful to read them in order to gain a bit of backstory on a character you wish to interact with, it should not be assumed that your character shares that knowledge. Within the E:D Universe, these Logbooks either don't exist, or are private diaries kept by the characters. Either way, without explicit statements to say otherwise from the writer, your interactions should reflect that your character is in the dark about any information you, the writer/reader, have gained from reading the stories.
27 Feb 2017, 6:19pm
In the Habitation complex. This commander named James,Walter owned a room numbered 083.
Three commanders were walking the corridor near his room one of the commanders. He knew her since they were cadets she wanted to see him but he was gone the holo file said *Please come back for an other time I well be gone for a while see you all later.*
27 Feb 2017, 6:48pm
While James,Walter was walking down the corridor going to the hanger he notice's the group standing in the hallway
* I wonder what's going on there probably a fight I have to stop.* in his mind
He asks " What's going on here !" He said "a girl passed out !" A bystander said.
28 Feb 2017, 12:25pm
She sighs comfortably as the man insists for a stretcher.

For a second there... Claire shrugs off a feeling, her mental focus had to be now. The commotion before was diminishing, giving Claire a little more air to breath.

Gosh, I'm pathetic. I did this to myself..

The vision in her eyes are still blurred, squinting, trying to focus on the man who has kindly tend to her. Making a mental note to repay him some way, Claire hopes he is of reasonable mind. He's just helping a hand, could be one of the wards staff too. Reassuring herself.

"Thanks, mister-" whispered Claire.

The odd feeling creeps back to Claire. Her mind is rabid of possibilities, overthinking and overacting to each one as if they were bound to happen any moment. The galaxy held a couple trillion of humans and it scared her that a person would come to help and waste their air. Whether its good will or leverage, Claire would let it be. She had enough of being so cautious.

See, Dad? Not everyone's an asshole! Taking her mind off the hunger and heavy limbs, she looks forward to pinging home of her safety. Unaware that she had shed her instinctive mental.


Last edit: 28 Feb 2017, 12:30pm
28 Feb 2017, 12:54pm
A chill ran down Cartlidge's spine as he heard the doctor shout. He turned around to see that the crowd had parted enough for the man to see them. He cursed silently, knowing that he they would have to be significantly more careful from now on.

Cartlidge turned to Ten and nodded, and in return she pulled out her datapad and called for emergency services.
02 Mar 2017, 5:33pm
The stretcher arrives and Claire is carefully hoisted unto it. She notices the man explain to the medics of her situation. His knit brows and eyes glossing back and forth Claire, the medics and bystanders slowly dispersing.

He looks very serious, In her head was only shame. For all she knows, he could have been on his way to someone who desperately needed more help than her.

"Sorry for the trouble, Doc," Claire smiles earnestly at him, truly grateful to have been in his care.


Last edit: 02 Mar 2017, 5:39pm
02 Mar 2017, 9:33pm
Slowly walking and taking in the sites of the Habitation Complex, Phisto breathed deeply and sighed. Walking past rows of station residences, he tried his best to not peek in any open windows.

Perhaps the most difficult act a person can resist? Why is that? Why the interest in something so intimate as another's home?

He frowned at his thought and moved on, picking up the pace slightly, his shoes sharply clicking with each step.
03 Mar 2017, 2:18pm
The pair watched the doctors arrive and converse with Glaboski about what had happened. With the scene coming to an end, much of the crowd began to disperse.

"Should we stick around or leave?" Ten asked.

"We'll stay. He's already seen us, so it'll be even worse if we bail now," Cartlidge postulated. "Besides th-"

He was cut off by Stryker's voice coming through the earpiece. He was calling someone out for something. A moment later he heard a refined, if not agitated, imperial accent. He had no clue who the person was, but it sounded like they were about to start a fight with Stryker.

"Well, this should be-" Cartlidge started, only to be interrupted once more by Stryker's own imperial accent.
04 Mar 2017, 10:45pm
Glaboski knew better then to step back into the medical ward with Claire. He gave the medics one last word, then smiled to the woman.

"They will take good care of you." He assured her.

"I'll come by later and check up on you."

He brushed her hair once with his hand and nodded before taking his leave.
06 Mar 2017, 4:48pm
Her hair shifted to the touch leaving Claire blinking at the man as he leaves arms tucked behind his back.

The medics' demeanor about him indicated that he was of importance. Some bigwig Doc? Claire shuffles uncomfortably to the variety of pain ebbing around her body.

He said he'd come check on me... Whatever for? She started to feel inconvenient. It can't be so serious- The pain struck again. Sighing deeply, Claire knew she'd be at the station for a while. The risk of flying in this condition offered many dangers. Too many of which she held very little experience against.


Last edit: 06 Mar 2017, 6:03pm
09 Mar 2017, 3:42pm
"Huh, so he's imperial. Interesting," Cartlidge said to Ten as the medics walked away with the woman. "Guess he'll be a little busy for awhile."

"Perhaps," Ten replied.
09 Mar 2017, 5:16pm
Glaboski smiled to the girl as she was carried away. He looked much more pleased with himself.

With a whistle and a jaunt in his crooked step he pushed passed Cartlidge and Ten.

"If I didn't know better, you were following me." He said pointedly.

"So, what is it you want?"
10 Mar 2017, 3:42pm
"The drug will take no longer than 10 minutes ease in." The doctor insists, motioning Claire to settle on the bed, "Meanwhile, rest up- You can stay as long as you need." He nods to Claire.

A soothing rush of warmth spread throughout her limbs followed by a hardened sensation in the muscles. Feeling relieved, the young woman's thoughts wander for something to eat, licking her lips feverishly to the thought. Reaching for her small PDA, she checks for messages amiss in the bustle. None.. sighing, she thumbs on her mother's image, pondering whether she should let the frantic woman know about her little plight.

Ah.. She'll worry too much. Upon pocketing the PDA, a low-strung beep from Cassiopeia's system appears momentarily before cutting off. Odd.. deciding it was no concern, Claire puts the device away before resting her eyes.
11 Mar 2017, 3:46am
"We were actually just passing through, actually," Cartlidge calmly explained. "There's a pilot that lives in an apartment a little bit further ahead that I'm considering hiring. You see I've been needing someone to fly the fighter in my type 9 for awhile so we were just heading over to meet her... when we saw the commotion."

Though the need for a pilot was true, the woman Cartlidge was actually considering lived in an entirely different system. As if on cue, Ten spoke up a moment later. "What happened by the way? We heard that someone passed out but couldn't really see from where we were standing."
14 Mar 2017, 3:08pm
Dr. Glaboski scoffed.
"Indeed. I dare say your is now missing you. Shouldn't keep the dear lad waiting, now should you?"

Glaboski turned on his heel, and limped away, the cane tapping along the way.

Flowers. Women enjoy flowers.... He saw a display of a fragrant bouquet. Requisition the bundle didn't take too long.

He was still working a plan. He had to clean up the mess he had made. He thought he had, but somehow, one of the station security picked up the discharged body that was floating in space.
15 Mar 2017, 3:14am
Feeling refreshed and invigorated from his walk, Phisto made his way towards the docks and his ship, No Data Available.  His pants still carrying a slight odor of beer, a change of clothes was certainly in order.

Fancy guy like me walking around smelling like this?  Always good for a funny look or two.

He grinned and nodded at the few folks noticing his passing.  Heading to a transport ship bound for the Docks, he bounded up the stairs to the entrance.

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