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.
01 Sep 2018, 12:40am
Nathalie pays her drink before taking it in hands.

"Yeap, same ol' business. Although I switched from mass hunting to "big catches" lately, if you know what I mean. More prep' overall, but also more free time to enjoy. And the fact I'm about to hit the prestigious Elite group is giving me more credit, so, heh!" she answered to Cee, a smirk on her face.
01 Sep 2018, 9:32am
Monagh studies the details of Ouberos's fleet for a few moments, then purses her lips and shrugs her shoulders.

"Sure an' I know feck all about starships, so all I'm goin' on is the names. Now, let's see..."

She ponders for a few minutes then nods her head.

"Right," she says. "Now this maybe isn't the most scientific evaluation you'll be hearin', but here goes..."

Monagh points at each of the ships as she speaks.


"I'm rulin' out the 'Wasted Potential' for starters. I believe everyone has potential, an' it should never be wasted. The 'Asphyxigank' is out, too. Makes it sound like you've already given up without tryin', so it does. As for the 'Na Na Nana Na', well... that reminds me of a school bully who once had me life when I was a little girl, so I'd not be after having any reminders of her, thanks very much.

"The 'Nothing To Declare', now that's a tricky one. Everyone has somethin' to declare. The declarin's easy, but findin' the right person to declare it to is the hard part. That takes trust, an' we all need someone to trust. So that one's a no no. 'Murders And Acquisitions' is out, too. Committin' murder is hardly what you might call a good start for the next bit o' your life, I reckon. An' I know well enough what 'The Jolly Roger' is. It might be all swashbucklin' an' romantic when Shauny Kepper does it in the holovids, but real life piracy isn't such a funny business.

"I think I'll also cross off the 'Slippery Nipple', for reasons which I'd rather not explain. An' 'The Moonshine Express' brings back a very unpleasant memory of me getting totally rat-arsed on my father's poitín when I was fifteen. I was ill for days afterwards, an' even the thought of it still makes me shudder, so it does. Now, 'Diamonds Are Forever' is a subject dear to every girl's heart. But flyin' a ship with a name like that strikes me as being a bit too materialistic if you know what I mean. I'm not a material girl, so that's off the list.

"So that leaves 'Waterworld', 'Lucy In The Sky' and 'Dawn Til Dusk'. They all speak to me. 'Waterworld' sounds attractive, but lonely at the same time. Like you're on a boat with no one but yourself for company, starin' out at nothin' but water in all directions as far as the eye can see. That's a novelty that'll wear thin pretty quick, I'm thinkin'.

'Lucy In The Sky' strikes me as a bit similar to 'Waterworld'; a bit too dreamy to keep you satisfied for long. Soarin' through the skies is all very well, but sooner or later it's land you're needin'.

"All that in depth analysis brings us to 'Dawn Til Dusk'. It's the only one o' these names that represents the passage o' time, and time is the most precious commodity of all. None of us have enough of it, and it's up to us to use it wisely. Time gives us opportunity, and opportunity gives us hope. And if today doesn't turn out quite the way we'd like, well- there's always tomorrow untouched.

"I choose the 'Dawn Til Dusk'."



Last edit: 01 Sep 2018, 9:38am
01 Sep 2018, 9:41am
"Elite, huh?" says Cee, raising her eyebrows at Nathalie. "And once you got that, what then? What does an Elite pilot shoot for next?"
01 Sep 2018, 1:18pm
"Well, it's up to each person, to be honest.", she answers Cee before taking a large sip of her rum. "Some aim for fame, some for the big cash prize. But there is only a few Elite commanders around, and you know why? They think that a rank and galactic recognition will make them invincible, and they die the most stupid ways possible."
01 Sep 2018, 1:41pm
Cee nods.

"Yep, you got that right. No matter how good you think you are, there's always someone out there who's better. It's the findin' out who that's the tough part. Okay then, let me rephrase the question; what are you gonna do once you're Elite?"
01 Sep 2018, 4:08pm
Nathalie takes a great sip of her rum, thinking about her answer, before swallowing and delivering it to Cee.

"Well... I always got the Kumo Crew in my sights. They owe me quite some shit, starting by this." she said, pulling down her jacket's collar, to show see her scar that is going across half round around her neck.

"Maybe I could use some of that recognition to gather some people, or firepower, to deal with them. But heh... For the shorter term I'll just gather bounties, and enjoying booze and life, I guess. And keep an eye on Jem'. "
01 Sep 2018, 11:02pm
"Jemine keeps herself pretty busy runnin' this place," Cee says with a slight shrug. "There ain't an awful lotta trouble she can get into round here."
01 Sep 2018, 11:21pm
"That explains why your podium girl keeps it shut in front of Jem's best friend." She answers Cee with a slight sarcastic flavor in her voice, before sinking the rest of her rum down her throat.

"But I'll find out eventually. When it comes to Jem', I'm kinda unstoppable, heh."
02 Sep 2018, 7:37am
Monagh Mallone

"I choose the 'Dawn Til Dusk'."




Monagh’s considered reply caught him by surprise.

“That's more insightful than i expected,” he admitted. “I think you have the soul of a romantic woman Monagh,” he raised his glass to her and took a drink.

“From Dawn till Dusk it is. An exploration vessel. A slightly modified version of the Faulcon Delacey classic Anaconda. Good choice and sound reasoning too. I suspect you make better life decisions than I do,” he said with a smile.

Then he pressed the transfer icon which would set in motion the seamless machinery that was Galactic Logistics.

“Thirty eight minutes before it arrives,” he commented and put down the communicator.

“So my next question to you Monagh, is what should we do with ourselves while we wait?” He asked and finished his champagne.
02 Sep 2018, 8:58am
Monagh smiles and tilts her head.

"Thirty eight minutes, is it? Well, I'd be saying that's just enough time for a man and a woman to be gettin' to know eachother a little better. An' if you're not in too much of a tearin' hurry to see that ship o' yours when the thirty eight minutes is up, maybe we can get to know eachother more than a little better."

Monagh stands and picks up the half full bottle of champagne.

"There's still some champagne left in the bottle. We could take it somewhere a little more comfortable an' finish it there. In private, if you know what I mean."

She holds out her free hand to Ouberos.

"Thirty seven minutes..."
02 Sep 2018, 10:48am
"Starships can wait," he says and holds her hand.

"It's like you said Monagh, time is the most precious commodity, what better way to spend it than discovering someone new?" He said and followed where she led.
02 Sep 2018, 11:47am
Nathalie "Nagita" Hudson"That explains why your podium girl keeps it shut in front of Jem's best friend." She answers Cee with a slight sarcastic flavor in her voice, before sinking the rest of her rum down her throat.

"But I'll find out eventually. When it comes to Jem', I'm kinda unstoppable, heh."


Cee makes a clicking noise with her tongue.

"Well then, what can I tell ya?" she says. "Jemine's away from Inara on business. Somethin' pretty important. But she's not in any immediate danger, far as I know. She said she wouldn't be away long, so I guess you can ask her all about it when she gets back."
02 Sep 2018, 3:48pm
"Hm." answers Nathalie to Cee, followed by a sniff of frustration. For a woman that does trust her instinct, itself and Cee's words seems to conflict.

"Do you have a whole bottle of that?", she asks, putting the now empty glass back on the counter. "Time to have fun."
14 Sep 2018, 11:48pm
"and here we are" exclaims Bernard, waving his hand at the giant neon sign depicting a fire breathing stew bowl "The Lavender Bowl, thissssss ish the place, where i came to numb the pain when i gotz my first implant" he says stroking the blue wiring on his forehead "after youuuu!"

He gestures to the door, made of wood and glass surprisingly and looking genuinly old. The rest of the store front is just  large segmented windows in a wooden frame, and inside are many tables with patrons in varing degrees of suffering from the spicey meals available. Noodles, stews, pastas, if you can put it in a bowl and serve it with throat burning spices than it was available here
15 Sep 2018, 1:52am
Bernard of Tongeren"AYYY good man" he exclaims, putting an arm around Fendisteel's shoulders, stumbling to right himself before he accidently slips off "onward, to sssssssSPICY adventure!" and with that, he leads him to a place where he knows they will find the spiciest stews imaginable. *zooms to Citi Gateway*


Bumbling and tripping, Fendisteel was dragged all the way to the Entertainment district. When he's captor finally comes to a stop, he would liberate his arm with a slight hint of force. Pushing the sleeve of his jacket off, he looks up to the sign of the establish, then down to the doors. There's certainly a nice appeal to the design choice, it was paying homage to some look from a previous era in time.

"Well, I like this place so far." His new acquaintance would then gesture for Fendisteel to take the lead. Stepping inside, his nose is treated to a scent that's not as vile as alcohol, but of the many different hot spices in the air. He turns to Bernard "So, where do we sit?"

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