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.
04 Jul 2021, 3:20pm
Isaiah managed a quick, fleeting smile at Jade, keeping his voice steady and calm. "Yes. Well, no. Sort of. I'm meeting someone here. Business associate of mine wanted to know of a good place to relax and have a little fun."

He sauntered up to the receptionist desk and lazily placed an elbow on it, putting on a decent front of patron at ease with the environment. Another slight smile. "Could be that he's already here. Fella named Overton."
04 Jul 2021, 4:51pm
"Overton? Let's 'ave a look."

Jade taps the podium interface and reads the display.

"No," she says, "No one by that name's come in. You can 'ave a seat in't waitin' area if you like. Or you can go through to't bar an' wait there. Can I just 'ave your name for't record, like?"
04 Jul 2021, 5:23pm
"Sure. My name is Isaiah Evanson," he said. He scratched his cheek and smoothed his beard, once more offering a slight smile to Jade to mask his nervousness.
04 Jul 2021, 9:15pm
Jade enters the name into her podium.

"Hmm... Right then, Mister Evanson, make yoursen comfortable until Mister Overton gets 'ere."
04 Jul 2021, 11:27pm
"Thank you, ma'am," he said with a curt nod, striding into the establishment.

Despite the instinct to do otherwise, Isaiah averted his gaze from the women courting clients at the bar and sat down in a booth opposite of the entrance. He wanted to keep his back to the wall so that when Overton arrived, he'd be able to pick him out - along with anyone who stood out from the normal patrons. 

Sitting in wait, his mind wandered back to the handful of times he'd frequented the Olive Grove. Part of the reason he'd chosen this place to meet was because of the appreciation for discretion and privacy. No one asked questions about why he was there, or what he did for a living - unless he volunteered those details, they were irrelevant otherwise. It was one of the few places he'd let his guard down and feel secure in doing so.

But this was a different occasion.

Weighing on his mind was not just the business at hand, but Linnea's memory as well. He could pick out the exact place where he and his lover had first met, and talked... 

Part of him half-expected her to come around the corner, wearing that same dress she'd worn the night they'd met, the promise of far more than conversation in her eyes. It had always been that way as their relationship unfolded.

Now she was just a memory - one that seemed to fade a little more with each day.

Isaiah sank back in his seat and closed his eyes, waiting patiently for Overton to arrive. Just don't think about it right now. Get this done and get home.
05 Jul 2021, 3:59am


Jubei sat upon his seat at the bar, watching the people enjoy their chosen entertainment. His old tan jacket coverred his shoulders instead of his favourite black one, but he felt it was time for a change. There was a tactical choice to his attire as well. Althought he didn't stand apart from most people on the station, anyone looking for him would most likely give themselves away by looking at him for the extra few seconds it took to confirm his identity. Thankfully, no one gave him a second thought, which allowed him to enjoy his drink.

The former inquisitor noted when Isaiah entered the bar, and where he sat. It was a good choice, a booth with a perfect view of the entrance. The anarchist has a perfect poker face on, perfect for the kind of meeting he was going to have. Jubei grunted, turned back around, and ordered some food.
05 Jul 2021, 7:04pm
The woman waited patiently outside of the Olive Grove, watching the arrival and departure of clients of the establishment with cold indifference. For much of her life, she had been used to waiting for things to happen - it was a requirement of her trade, after all. Though she had been waiting for one specific person, the opportunity to see who frequented the Olive Grove had provided insights that would come to be useful later on. In the three hours since she sat down across from the premises, she had seen no fewer than four regional political figures go into the establishment. At least two of them were married. 

She'd made sure to capture ultra high-resolution images of their arrival. She presumed another like her would capture images of their departure, hours from now.

The woman blended into the background of the throngs of people that moved about the entertainment district. She wore unremarkable business attire, her short grey hair carefully groomed and kept. Wrinkles and crow's feet around her eyes had been present on her face for many years now, yet she made no special effort to conceal them. Grey eyes, sharp as they ever were, peered out from behind a pair of glasses - always watching.

And then, at last, her client appeared. 

His body language signaled tension - not unlike many of the men frequenting this place, but his tension was not in anticipation of what lay inside. His guard was up, as was to be expected.

She waited several minutes before getting up from her place across the thoroughfare, grabbed a small black attaché case. Her footsteps were quick but relaxed as she strode into the reception area.

"Excuse me, Miss," she said to Jade, her voice clipped and measured, a hint of her Alliance upbringing coming through with her accent. "I'm meeting an associate of mine here and I believe he may have already arrived. Could you check for me?"
05 Jul 2021, 7:18pm
Jade Lincoln stands at the podium, her mouth open, stopped short of delivering the customary Olive Grove welcome to the newcomer. Instead she listens to the woman's request, then nods.

"Aye, 'appen I can," she replies, tapping her podium display screen. "What's the name of the person you're meetin', chuck?"
05 Jul 2021, 7:31pm
"Evanson, Isaiah," she said. "Do you have rules against bringing personal effects inside? If so, shall I leave my case with you?"
05 Jul 2021, 7:51pm
Jade blinks and does a double take at Overton, then looks down at the case in Overton's hand.

"We prefer it if weapons are left in our secure locker" she says to the woman, "but otherwise you can bring in whatever you like. Now then, you're 'ere to see an Isaiah Evanson, you say? An' can I take your name, please?"
05 Jul 2021, 8:01pm
"Oh, no weapons. No need for that in my line of work." She manages a wry smile and nods. "My name is Overton. Cleo Overton."
05 Jul 2021, 8:18pm
"Right..."

Jade nods slowly and looks at her podium display once more.

"Aye," she says with another nod. "Aye, 'appen he is 'ere, not long since. Now then, 'e did say it were a business meetin' you were 'avin', so I've set aside a private room for you to discuss your business in private, like. Just 'ave yoursen a seat in't waitin' area over there, an' I'll nip along an' let 'im know you've arrived. All right?"

She gives Overton a broad grin.
05 Jul 2021, 8:25pm
She gave a single nod of her head. "Thank you for your assistance, miss."

With that, she turned on her heel and went to the waiting area to sit. She kept her case close by, tucking it under her arm as she sat down, letting observant eyes pass over each of the patrons as she waited.
05 Jul 2021, 8:47pm
Jade crosses the reception area and goes through the door leading to the central corridor. Once through the door, she hurries along the corridor and enters the bar by the staff route.

Standing at the bar counter, Jade spots Isaiah Evanson sitting alone in a booth opposite the door leading directly to reception. She quickly approaches Isaiah and takes the seat next to him.

"'Ey up, chuck," she begins, brightly. "Me again. So, there's a person by the name of Overton just arrived. She's sittin' in't reception area now..."
05 Jul 2021, 9:12pm
His eyebrows lifted in surprise. "She?" 

That was an unexpected development. He had been under the impression he'd be meeting with a male - someone Quantrill had worked with previously. 

He turned to Jade, tilting his head to the side. "And they identified themselves as Overton?" 

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