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.
06 Jul 2021, 3:51pm
Cleo blinked once, sitting perfectly still for several moments, watching Isaiah as he spoke. Finally she smiled, picked up her glasses, and put them back on.

"Very well then, Commander Evanson. Allow me to tell you about the contents of this case."

The snapping of latches being flipped open punctuated the gentle clamoring of the people in the background. Cleo opened the case and turned it around to face Isaiah. Inside were five small rectangular devices, arranged in a neat row along the top of the case. Below them were personal identification documents and a minislate for each set.

"Five different identities, five different sets of transponders and ship registration documents," Cleo said dryly. "These were provided to us by a third party credential service in Shinrarta Dezhra, so they have all the proper digital watermarks and authentication. You can only use one at a time, however you are free to mix and match identities with ships. Once they've been paired, you cannot swap them out. When you dock at a station, your biometrics will be uploaded to the station's security center and you should be able to get past passive biometrics. I encourage you to begin wearing contact lenses, however, as some stations have rather robust active measures."

Cleo reached into her jacket pocket and slid a small container to Isaiah. "There are fifty lenses in there to get you started. Should you require more, I can arrange for someone to provide them to you for a modest fee."
06 Jul 2021, 5:45pm
Isaiah looked over the items and the container, his eyes flickering between each device. If the integrity of the documents was exactly as Overton said, it would not be cheap. His eyes snapped back to Overton.

"How much for all of it?"
06 Jul 2021, 5:51pm
"Twenty five million credits," Overton deadpanned, her expression stoic. "Five million for each set."
06 Jul 2021, 6:47pm
Isaiah exhaled a long, slow breath, then covered his mouth. His eyes became unfocused as he did the mental math.

That's going to nearly clean out my emergency funds. I'll have just enough to cover fuel costs and provisions.

He closed the case and flicked the latches shut, then gave Overton a hard gaze. He reached into his jacket, produced a credit chit, and held it up between his thumb and index fingers.

"Deal."
06 Jul 2021, 7:01pm
Cleo produced a small chit reader and set it on the table, watching as Isaiah swiped. A second passed, then a pop-up notification in Cleo's glasses alerted her to a successful transaction.

"The items are yours, Commander," she said. "Your payment was successful. Is there anything else I can do for you before we part ways?"
06 Jul 2021, 7:06pm
Isaiah stood up from his seat and picked up the attaché case, moving to one side and giving a slight nod towards Jubei.

"No ma'am, I think our business is concluded. I appreciate your time."

With that, Isaiah shuffled toward the exit.
06 Jul 2021, 7:30pm
Cleo quickly removed her glasses, calling out to Isaiah as he passed by.

"Commander, if I may say one last thing to you."

She stood upright and straightened the hem of her jacket, turning around so Isaiah could hear her.

"I implore you to consider our proposal. We live in an imperfect world and more often than not we are asked to compromise our beliefs in order to survive. What we are prepared to offer you is the means to seek justice for those who have harmed others for their own benefit. The secrets people keep tell no lies."
06 Jul 2021, 7:52pm
Isaiah stopped in his tracks, the handle of the case gripped tightly in his right hand. He closed his eyes, trying to imagine what he might be able to do with access to the collected sins and secrets of the ruling elite.

"I'll let you know."

He started for the exit again without another word.
06 Jul 2021, 9:10pm
Cleo watched the man leave the Olive Grove.

Minutes later, she was outside on the thoroughfare, a comm tab in her ear as she walked along the entertainment district. Glasses on, she studied faces she passed and watched as summaries of their vital statistics flashed before her eyes, then flickered away as she moved on to the next person.

"As expected, Evanson is a true believer," she said to her handler on the other end of the link. "He won't compromise his beliefs for just anything.

"No. I did not bring up Gudjonnson or Loren. But I believe he understands the kind of knowledge we offer him. And I believe he will come around.

"Of course. Standard procedure will be followed. My tour is coming to an end now as it is. I will report to the shuttle in the morning for reassignment. Yes. Goodnight."

Cleo removed the tab from her ear and sighed, taking off her glasses and placing them in her jacket pocket. She found a bench with a scenic overlook surveying the thoroughfare and businesses that lined it on both sides.

The crinkling of a plastic blister pack. A single capsule. Cleo studied the small pill with indifference before placing it on her tongue and swallowing.

Soon she would forget the exchange at the Olive Grove - a blank slate once more, ready to conduct business on behalf of Interstellar Factors at some other station in some other system.

She was an Overton, after all...
07 Jul 2021, 3:04am
Jubei sipped down the last of his drink and smiled. It was a good. Not that he expected anything less, the Olive Grove only hired and trained the best mixologists. However, it was extra tasty because it wasn't interrupted. There was, thankfully, no trouble from the meeting.

The whole time Isaiah was talking with that woman, the Imperial was keeping a vigil on the room. Any eye that looked in the direction of that table was carefully noted and scrutinized. Jubei watched the body language of every patron, whether it disgusted him or not. He even noted the overtly professional mannerisms of Isaiah's contact. Once their business was concluded, both left separately without issue.

He payed his tab and made his way to the front podium to speak with Jade. "Please tell Mistress Suki there were no issues."
07 Jul 2021, 12:45pm
Jade nods to Jubei.

"Aye, righto! So, 'appen we'll see you again sometime, eh?"
07 Jul 2021, 3:54pm
"Oh, I'll stop in from time to time, darlin'." Jubei said with a wink. "Probably the best bar in the Galaxy. Besides, someone has to check in on Suki."

The Imperial chuckled and picked up his equipment from storage, replacing them on his person before leaving the establishment. Citi Gateway was a busy place, probably the busiest place in the system despite being so far away from the main star. There were always people shopping, drinking, or even dealing at the station. Jubei walked among the other spacers and make his way to the rendezvous point to meet Isaiah.

Jubei stood beside the anarchist and looked over the other people going about their business. "So, how'd that go?"
07 Jul 2021, 5:59pm
Isaiah sat on a bench near the lifts, the attaché case tucked behind him. He bounced his right leg anxiously, hands in his lap, chewing on the inside of his lower lip as he thought over the meeting.

None of it felt right. He had been under the impression that he would be meeting the same person Quantrill had met, and instead it had been a woman. That she tried to recruit him on the spot for their own efforts threw up more red flags.

He was more than a little shaken by the encounter.

Isaiah inhaled sharply and looked to Jubei.

"Didn't like that at all."
09 Jul 2021, 3:31pm
Jubei half smiled and grunted "Could tell that just from the way you look."

He sighed and turned around. "Who ever she was, she was a pro. That much I could tell. Her whole demeanor was controlled, even dignified."

The former inquisitor had dealt with his fair share of agents from all over the bubble in his time with the Chapterhouse. That woman was as professional as high ranking ISS field agent, and she had the kind of poise and control that only experience could teach. All of which made the warrior's instincts scream danger!

"Wanna tell me about?"


Last edit: 09 Jul 2021, 5:53pm
09 Jul 2021, 7:21pm
"She definitely wasn't the person I was told to expect, in more ways than one," Isaiah said, staring straight ahead. He stood up and grabbed the case, motioning toward the lifts with his head. "Come on, I'll tell you more on the way back to the hangars. I don't want to sit in one place."

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