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.
09 Jul 2021, 9:32pm
"Gotcha." Jubei agreed.

He didn't want to stay around the main area as well. Too many problems can happen in the crowds, and too many ears. Jubei followed Isaiah to the lifts, keeping an eye any anyone watching them.
09 Jul 2021, 9:39pm
"Friend of mine that made the connection told me specifically I'd be meeting with a male named Overton. Clearly that was not who sat down at the table - but she identified herself as Overton, so..."

Isaiah boarded the lift and moved to one side for Jubei. As the lift departed, he continued. "She tried to recruit me. For Interstellar Factors." He lifted his eyebrows to emphasize his point. "Way she described things, she was an agent of theirs, and she specialized in intel gathering. She didn't go into great detail but she also knew about my background too." He lifted the case to look at it, suspicious of it. "Starting to wonder if this isn't a setup."
11 Jul 2021, 12:18am
"Could be a trap." Jubei thought out loud.

A female sent in place of a male, a singlular name, and now an offer to join an untrustworthy group. Every bit of it smelled bad to the warrior.

Jubei looked at Isaiah inquisitively. "Can you still talk to your contact? Maybe we can get more detail on the 'male' version and see if there's a pattern."
11 Jul 2021, 12:25am
"Yeah, that was my first idea," Isaiah replied, lowering the case to his side. "But it doesn't make a lot of sense for them to try and recruit me. If it's an FIA trap, they could've just picked me up right as I arrived for the meeting. They didn't have to go through the trouble of following through."

He lifted an eyebrow, staring at Jubei. "You know exactly where this train of thought is going, don't you?"
11 Jul 2021, 10:50pm
"I got an idea of where goin' with this." Jubei nodded.

He looked at the case and cocked an eyebrow. "Should we sweep the case?"
11 Jul 2021, 10:53pm
"Couldn't hurt," he replied.

They stepped off the lift at the hangar, Isaiah stopping at a bench and placing the case down on the surface. He flipped the latches, opening it and revealing the contents.

He stepped back and gestured to Jubei. "If you've got something to sniff out bugs, go for it."
11 Jul 2021, 11:56pm
"Naturally." the former Inquisitor said with pride.

A holographic screen flashed to life as Jubei activated his wrist computer to start the scan. He moved his forearm slowly over the case, faint light enveloped the case as a 3D hologram of the contents appeared. After a moment, the warrior turned off the computer.

"It's clean, thankfully."
12 Jul 2021, 12:06am
Isaiah crossed his arms, looking at the case. No way it was this easy. Surely there was more than met the eye. He pinched the bridge of his nose and paced the room adjoining the hangar.

Was she really shooting straight with me, or is there something I'm missing here?

"This feels all kinds of wrong, Himura. She was saying all the right things. Trying to appeal to justice and making things right, all that moral high ground shit. I can't find the angle. This has to be some sort of trap, right?" He stopped, looking at Jubei with raised eyebrows. "And yet that case is clean and, presumably, the articles are the real deal. What are we missing?"
14 Jul 2021, 2:30am
Jubei thought for a moment before answering. "We need to consider the long game. Lets day she was being straight. Why does she need you?"

"And if it's a trap... also why? How would both scenarios suit Interstellar Factors?" he tapped his head and smiled. "All those pretty words mean nothing until we answer those questions. You're not anyone's tool anymore."

The warrior crossed his arms and closed his eyes. He flashed a dangerous smile as he continued, "we could always play them a visit, can't we?"
14 Jul 2021, 3:03am
Isaiah ran a hand over his mouth, looking back to the case suspiciously. 

"Since we're discussing hypotheticals, let's say that these are legitimate and there isn't some sneaky backdoor involved. It was a straightforward transaction. What does that mean?"

Isaiah cast a wary glance at a spacer walking past, waiting until they were out of earshot before continuing.

"Forged PF docs and registration files aren't cheap - or easy - to get. That means these folks are well connected and have a pretty long reach..." his voice trailed off. 

Could we use them? Or would we be the ones being used?

"I wonder if their grasp extends to the Empire... and the Chapterhouse."
15 Jul 2021, 4:05pm
(continued from The Docks)


The door to the habitation unit opens, revealing a small, clean space. A built-in table and bench sits adjacent to a holovision unit. One side features a kitchenette area. There is a mid-sized refrigeration unit next to it, along with an all-purpose oven. A pantry sits next to more general storage.

On one side is a door that leads to the bedroom. Within it is a built-in recessed bunk with a holovision at one end and storage at its head. Along the wall are more storage options and a small table. A sliding translucent door leads to a combination head and shower unit. A mirror and sink round out the compact space.

Michael gestures around himself.

"Home sweet... unit."


Last edit: 15 Jul 2021, 4:10pm
15 Jul 2021, 4:52pm
Veronica wanders to the centre of the living space and looks all around, turning slowly on the spot, her arms folded. Then she begins to move carefully around the room, examining the furniture but touching nothing.

"When we first met in the cafe," she says, " you'd been drinkin' alcohol. You told me you'd woke up 'ere with a splittin' 'eadache and empty bottles on the floor. What 'appened to the bottles?"
15 Jul 2021, 4:55pm
Ridge jerked his thumb back toward the kitchenette area.

"Waste disposal unit."

He considers.

"But that's another thing. I'm not opposed to a stiff drink every now and again... but tying one on like isn't my style, even when the chips are down. I woke up and everything I was feeling suggested a hangover. But now I wonder if that was a fabrication, too."

Ridge turns to his partner.

"So whoever did this is going to a lot of work."

A sardonic smile lips his lips.

"Kinda makes you feel special, doesn't it?"
15 Jul 2021, 5:46pm
"Special?" echoes Veronica. "Huh! I just got a cup of coffee an' a bleedin' blueberry muffin!"

She takes one more look around the living space, then turns to Ridge.

"Right then, let's see if there's anythin' to find. Check everythin' thoroughly, but take it easy. We don't wanna destroy any potential evidence. If you spot somethin' unusual, unfamiliar or out of place, leave it where it is an' shout up."

With that, Veronica turns to begin searching the apartment.
15 Jul 2021, 6:53pm
Isaiah Evanson"I wonder if their grasp extends to the Empire... and the Chapterhouse."

"Gideon isn't one to give control." Jubei frowned. "If anything, does the Chapterhouse extend to them."

Another spacer walked confidently by, strutting like he's cock of the walk. He probably bagged himself a decent bounty and now things he's the toughest pilot out there. Jubei grinned, eventually everyone learns there's always someone better.

The warrior looked back at Isaiah. "Okay, so, I figure all that talk is bullshit to appeal to your sense of justice. Not that there's no people out there with morals and codes, but you'd think one as well connected, as she said, would be effective and things would be better off. At the very least we would have already been aware of some of their accomplishments."

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