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.
12 Jun 2021, 8:33pm
Michael's features darken.

"Then that makes the date of GL's notice off by a whole day."

His hand curls into a fist, clenching and unclenching.

"None is this is sitting right with me. Something's wrong. Something major."
12 Jun 2021, 10:12pm
"You're tellin' me."

Veronica rises from the sofa and slowly paces around the room in her stockinged feet.

"So, what 'ave we got so far? We know that you an' I met the day before yesterday, a meeting witnessed by Atlas with the blue monkey. Accordin' to Atlas, you'd asked me to join you on an 'unt for alien artefacts. Three hours later your ship left Citi Gateway for an unknown destination. It didn't return, but we did, which suggested we were brought 'ere by whoever 'managed' our memories of whatever it was we did. We were away from 'ere for the best part of a day. Your ship is now allegedly someplace in Colonia due to a mix-up with a logistics company you've never used, an' I've received five million credits as compensation for... somethin'."

Several seconds pass as Veronica continues to pace up and down, her face a picture of concentration. Finally she heaves a sigh of frustration and shakes her head.

"We know sod all, Ridge! Everything we think we know just throws up more questions! Where did we go? What really 'appened to your ship? Who bought us back to Citi Gateway? Who paid me five mill compensation, an' what for? Most importantly, what the bloody 'ell did we do that was important enough for someone to take away our memory of it?"

With a start, Veronica holds up her right hand and stares at the pink blemish on her wrist.

"Ridge," she says in a strange, low tone, "you ever 'eard of Hexedit?"
12 Jun 2021, 10:14pm
Ridge narrows his eyes at her tone.

"Can't say that I have."
12 Jun 2021, 10:43pm
"It's a memory alterin' drug," explains Veronica. "In small doses it makes you remember events differently to 'ow they actually 'appened. In larger doses it makes you forget 'ow to stay alive."

Veronica stares at Ridge, and holds up her right wrist for him to see the blemish.

"I think we can count ourselves lucky that we only 'ad a small dose. So, the question now is, do we really want to find out what we did in the last couple of days, or should we carry on with our lives an' let sleepin' dogs lie?"
12 Jun 2021, 10:52pm
Michael states hard at the mark on Veronica's wrist.

"Wait. How do you know you've been dosed with this stuff? And how do you know that I have?"
13 Jun 2021, 9:58am
Veronica wrinkles her nose.

"Well, we must've been given somethin' to make us forget the last day or so, mustn't we? How else would you explain it? Hypnosis? That's dodgy at the best of times. Nah, Hexedit fits the bill perfect, goin' by what I've 'eard of it. An' this little bruise on my wrist does look like it could've been made by an injection, which I definitely don't remember gettin'. But... yeah, you're right. I dunno for certain that I 'ave been dosed with Hexedit--"

She looks at Ridge with sudden suspicion in her eyes.

"Come to think of it," she says warily, "I don't really know for certain that you 'ave, neither..."

Veronica slowly backs away from Ridge.


Last edit: 13 Jun 2021, 12:35pm
13 Jun 2021, 2:41pm
Ridge rolls his eyes.

"Oh come on! You sought me out, remember?"
13 Jun 2021, 3:33pm
"Yeah!" retorts Veronica, her anger beginning to rise. "I sought you out because I thought you could tell me what 'ad 'appened to me, an' why I couldn't remember any of it! But it's on account of you that I got into this bleedin' mess in the first place, innit! It was you who asked me to go along on yer so-called trip to pick up alien trinkets!"

Veronica slips her feet into her shoes as she speaks.

"I thought you an' me were in the same boat, but I've really only got your word for it that you can't remember whatever it was we did. You an' that Atlas bloke are probably in league, gettin' yer kicks at my expense!"

Grabbing her hat and clutch bag, Veronica moves towards the way out of the apartment.
13 Jun 2021, 4:01pm
Michael grits his teeth, pointing to the holo-window. He strides after the woman, his tone rising.

"Listen to me like you've never listened to anyone before in your pampered life, blondie: my ship–my life and livelihood, the only ticket I ever had away from the nowhere patch of dirt I call home– is gone. I've got patches in my memory that go back years, not a few days. Everything I own is missing. And now I've got some strange woman in my room unloading on me like all her problems are my fault?"

He points to the door, now nearly yelling. He punches the wall controls with a closed fist, the unit's door sliding open. He holds up a warning finger between him and his guest.

"I don't need you, and I don't need this. So fly straight with me or get out!"


Last edit: 13 Jun 2021, 4:17pm
13 Jun 2021, 5:59pm
Having endured Ridge's tirade whilst standing facing the door, Veronica now slowly turns to face the man. Her anger has by this time disappeared. The expression on her face is now one of incredulity.

"Did you say... years?"
13 Jun 2021, 6:48pm
Breathing a little hard, Michael blinks.

"A little over two," he says, his voice low. "Everything is crystal until one time when I was scavving in the debris fields of Mu Koji. And then..."

He expends his fingertips like a simulated explosion.

"Patchwork. Memories that don't make sense. Gaps. Even the gear on my ship. Gear and creds that I shouldn't have had."

He turns, pain and distrust in his eyes.

"All as of this morning, same as you. So back off about it, okay?"


Last edit: 13 Jun 2021, 7:30pm
14 Jun 2021, 8:45am
Veronica watches Ridge in silence for several seconds, then closes the door and walks back to the sofa.

"Ridge," she says, her tone now altogether softer, "this puts matters in an 'ole new light. Whatever you an' I did yesterday, it's clearly somethin' you've been involved with for a lot longer."

Veronica sits on the sofa, laying her hat and bag beside her.

"Per'aps I found out about what you've been up to durin' the last two years, by accident possibly, an' someone decided it was best to make me forget all about it again. I s'pose I should be grateful they didn't just kill me an' be done with it. But the question now is, who are 'they'? Someone you've been chasin' after, maybe? Or even an associate? But then why would an associate take your memory an' all?"
14 Jun 2021, 2:14pm
VodanLooking up at the stars slowly wheeling by as the hab-ring rotated, Vodan thought about how he actually came to be a highly motivated translocational freelance pilot.

“Humm. I’d put it down to a dickless grifter, his tugging-sock of a murderous girlfriend, and a backstabbing goth bitch I should have kept a better eye on. That and a badass boss that gets real pissy if'n he don’t get his own way”

He sighed and looked at the surprisingly nice younger woman that was talking with him. It could be a confidence trick to get him off guard, but Vodan really couldn’t give a shit right now. They had a 'lunch break' vibe going on, and Vodan didn't want that spoiled.

“Kept sayin I should fix up a nest egg in case it went south, but never did” he said with a shrug.

“Hey come on now, your ok to search the pages where honest people shouldn’t go. See if you can find out where one Creamy Goodness the Third may have tucked himself away and I’ll give you.. “

Vodan patted his pockets finding almost nothing of value.

“Umm, my thanks and respect” he finished laughing dryly.


Nathalie chuckles right at Vodan's face at his request, before shaking her head.

"You have balls, I'll give you that!", she said before taking a deep chug of beer before continuing. "It's not because we just shared a beer that I'll do this for free, man. If you're really want me to find where your third cream is, you should talk creds. 'Cause even if I do appreciate your respect, that won't buy me food to eat, see?"

((Sorry if I'm long to reply Vodan, I have lots of work lately and my off days are not there just yet, hope you understand! ))
14 Jun 2021, 3:57pm
“EAT? I gave you a cream cheese bagel. That’s a cream for Creamy trade right there, but I suppose ya wanna feed and water tomorrow too?”

Vodan made a theatrical show of being amazed at the expectations of the woman on the bench with him.

“Bah! I’ll find him, it’s not gonna be hard; the guy is loud and stooped. It’s the getting set up part that bakes my biscuit. Sitting in my ship looking at the workboard is a comedown when ya used to be the guy setting the jobs and deciding how much it pays for the nub I ordered to go get it done”
14 Jun 2021, 4:25pm
Ridge paces for a few moments.

"We know that we're both experiencing memory gaps. We know that this Atlas guy thinks we worked together. And we know that that the Misadventure departed from here a few days ago, presumably with us onboard."

He glances downward, to Veronica's dataslate.

"Do you take that with you everywhere you go?"

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