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.
02 Nov 2017, 5:38pm
Penelope sat back in the deep leather savoring a sip of her coffee.

"Well honey, honestly, haven't found anyone worth keeping around. Boys are so fickle and they only want one thing." again she paused before taking a breath. "Not much to say really. A big city girl. I had it all before daddy took it away and left me with nothing. Now I'm just trying to survive while my brother lives in luxury. I was left an old POS sidewinder and have been trying to earn credits."

She shook her head. "But I can't seem to break even. You know?"
03 Nov 2017, 9:29am
Jemine nods.

"I know what you mean. I've had more than my fair share of bad luck recently. But I'm going to change all that with The Olive Grove. And it's fortunate for businesses like this that boys do only want one thing," Jemine adds, with a knowing wink.

A green light glows softly within an inlaid panel on the desk to Jemine's left. She smiles and taps the panel, extinguishing the green light.

"There goes another satisfied customer," she says, then tilts her head at Penny.

"This brother of yours... tell me about him."
03 Nov 2017, 2:57pm
Penelope enjoyed a sip of her latte. It had been some time since she could afford a little extra like this. The poop trade wasn't very lucrative. And when she managed to catch the odd break and make some cash inevitably the Rusty Nail would break down and wipe her credit balance clean.


"Oh, Paul?" she thought for a moment, "I guess growing up we had our differences but over all we got along. He had more a mind for the family business. Once daddy died, I thought he was going to leave me something. But no, he left all the assets to Paul. The one thing he did leave me with was this rusted bucket of a ship and note that read: I've spoiled you rotten, and it's something I've regretted. It's time for you to learn how to stand on your own feet and make something of you life. Everything I built started with this ship."

She sat forward in her seat. "I've tried. I really have but nothing has gone right. I'm at the end of my rope."
03 Nov 2017, 4:01pm
One corner of Jemine's mouth curls into a sympathetic smile. She lowers her eyes, and glances at one of the holo-images which stand on the desk. Then she looks back at Penny.

"Tell me about yourself when you were a child of, oh, let's say ten. What was your life like? What were your hopes and dreams?"
03 Nov 2017, 4:30pm
"Oh," the young woman began, "I think it was fairly typical. I went to a private school for my education. Mother had me signed up in etiquette classes. I did beauty pageants and I won a few. Daddy would take us skiing in the alps back on Earth, or beach vacations in the coral lagoons on Capitol. I always had the nicest things to wear. I guess I always wanted to be a fashion model. You know walking the runways with the most fabulous and in style clothing."

She shrugged. "But that was then, and here I am now."
03 Nov 2017, 5:27pm
"Indeed you are," says Jemine, her voice soft and wistful. She studies Penny's face for a few moments, then stands and walks to one end of the desk.

"Two more questions for you, Penny. First, what is your greatest fear? And second, would you rather be liked or respected? And I want you to give me a reason for your answer to the second question."

Folding her arms, Jemine perches on the edge of the desk and regards Penny expectantly.
03 Nov 2017, 5:36pm
"Seeing that piloting hasn't earned me a lick of respect, I'd have to side with liked. I mean, popularity can get you quite a bit. I was always the popular one in school."

She took a sip of her drink before setting it down on a coaster. "I suppose being without money. I've been living that fear. Like I said I can't seem to break even. It's been so long since I could afford new shoes." she gave a sigh.


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03 Nov 2017, 9:07pm
Pressing her lips together tightly, Jemine rises from the desk and moves to stand behind Penny. Only then does she break into a broad grin. Taking a few seconds to compose herself again, Jemine returns to her chair and sits down.

"I like you, Penny," she begins. "I really do. You're a personable and very attractive girl. You gave me some good, honest and revealing answers to my questions. But you have absolutely no experience of The Life. I don't know if you've got what it takes to work in a broth- I mean, in a pleasure house."

Jemine leans forward, studying Penny's face for several seconds before continuing to speak.

"So here's what I'll do. I'll take you on one month's trial. I'll assign Ginger to be your mentor. Ginger's very experienced, she'll show you the ropes. I think the two of you will get along nicely. You'll work eight hour shifts, five days a week. Don't be alarmed, that's really not as onerous as it sounds, and you can work longer if you want to. Some of the time you'll be working the poles or tending bar. You'll negotiate your own fees with your clients. You get to keep fifty percent, so don't be afraid to charge high, especially if they're fighter jocks. Most of them have more credits than they know what to do with anyway."

Jemine taps the desktop, and a document appears on an inlaid holopad in front of Penny.

"This is a contract for a one-month trial," Jemine explains, sliding a stylus across the desk. "All you have to do is sign it, and you can start tomorrow. Any questions?"


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06 Nov 2017, 3:43pm
Slowly Penny reached out with shaking fingers and took the offered stylus. Her life as a pilot had seemingly come to an end. All her dreams and aspirations were on a precipice. If it were true that she could charge as much as she wanted, then her financial difficulties would be over. Though would she be able to enjoy it?

"I do have a question," she asked, "What happens if I want to get out before the one month trial? I mean, if it doesn't work out?"

She held the stylus over the holo-pad.
06 Nov 2017, 4:08pm
Jemine gives Penny a reassuring smile.

"That's a good question," she says, "but you've no need to worry. I don't intend to force anyone to work here against their will. You're free to leave at any time you want. It even says so in the contract."

Leaning back in her chair, Jemine crosses her legs and brushes a few stray strands of hair from her face. Then, resting her elbows on the arms of the chair, she steeples her fingertips.

"I know this is a big step for you, Penny. But believe me when I tell you that you have nothing to fear at The Olive Grove."
06 Nov 2017, 4:37pm
The words offered from Jemine were somewhat comforting. She gazed up for a brief moment studying Jem's eyes. Setting her jaw she placed the tip of they stylus against the holo-pad and scrawled out her name. Sitting back the young woman took a deep breath. "There. I guess a new exciting life awaits me. Can I ask you another question?"
06 Nov 2017, 5:04pm
Verifying the newly signed contract with her thumbscan, Jemine looks at Penny and nods.

"Of course you can, honey. What's on your mind?"
06 Nov 2017, 5:07pm
With a gentile scratch of her cheek, Penny asks "In terms of protection. What does the Olive Grove have to offer?"
06 Nov 2017, 7:07pm
Jemine blinks and raises an eyebrow.

"That question is open to at least a couple of interpretations," she begins, "both of which are equally valid. So I'll answer them both. You can let me know if I missed the mark."

Dismissing the holodoc contract on her desk display, Jemine rises and casually paces the floor.

"First, there are hidden holocams in all the common areas of the club. That's the public entrance, the reception, the bar, and the central corridor. There's also one in this office. There are no cameras in any of the bedrooms. What goes on in those rooms stays in those rooms-- apart from any gossip the girls may care to exchange between themselves, of course!

"What is in each of those rooms, however, is a voice-activated panic alarm. If you ever feel genuinely threatened by a client, all you have to do is yell out a pre-arranged codeword of your choice. That will bring a security guard to you within seconds. The public entrance is manned by a bouncer at all times.

"All employees enter the club by a side door, using a retina scan; we'll take your print later. Just make sure you don't get tailgated. The side door is also monitored by cameras."

Jemine pauses a moment before continuing.

"Your personal protection is my prime concern. All employees have a full medical every three months, paid for by me. You'll be having a check up when you arrive tomorrow. And remember, you don't have to deal with any client who falls short in the hygiene department themselves. Ginger will give you a few tips on ways of handling them."

Absently running her fingers through her hair, Jemine perches on the edge of the desk and looks at Penny, smiling.

"How did I do?


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06 Nov 2017, 7:55pm
"No -no, that's what I was asking about. I've just. You know, heard stories from other pleasure houses. So I really appreciate you answering my question. Will I be living here? Or do I need to find accommodations?"

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