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.
15 Jul 2021, 7:06pm
Michael, too, searched every drawer, every storage compartment, every maintenance access. He went through his clothes and found nothing. Finally, he draws himself up.

"The place is clean," he said. "I lost everything except the clothes on my back. We're wasting our time."
15 Jul 2021, 7:11pm
Isaiah's mouth twisted in a mixture of uncertainty and contempt for the offer Overton had made. He wanted to get back into the fight, had a target in mind... and here was what looked like a perfect opportunity to find weaknesses to exploit.

In truth, he was fuming. Like fate was toying with him. He knew if he took the opportunity, he'd be at the disposal of yet another group of power brokers and schemers. He didn't want that.

He closed the lid and snapped the latches shut, picking up the case.

"Fuck this. We'll do it ourselves." He turned to Jubei and motioned with his head towards the docks. "Let's get out of here."
15 Jul 2021, 8:58pm
"Yeah," says Veronica, her disappointment clear. She slumps herself down on the edge of the bed. "I 'ad 'oped we'd find somethin', you know? Some little clue that would give us the breakthrough. A button. Some ash from a Kamitra cigar. A torn bit of cloth woven in a style known to only be used by a certain tailor on Capitol. Anythin'! I s'pose it's only in the 'olos that the bad guy always makes some silly mistake."

She looks up at Ridge.

"We could scan for fingerprints an' DNA, of course. But then we'd need access to the official databases, an' that we do not 'ave. The buggers probably wore gloves anyway. If they even came in 'ere at all, that is."

Veronica looks down at her feet and wrinkles her nose.
16 Jul 2021, 2:35pm
Michael sits down in the bunk, staring at the flooring without focusing.

"So maybe this is it. Guess I could always hire on as crew, live life knowing that once I had a ship and did..."

He shrugs, grimacing.

"...something there for a few years."

Ridge looks up at his partner.

"What about you?"
16 Jul 2021, 5:24pm
Veronica blinks.

"Not sure I understand the question, mate. What is it yer askin'? If it's a job yer after, don't look at me. I work alone. It's less complicated that way. An' if yer askin' what am I gunna do next, well... pretty much what I was doin' before, really."

She tilts her head at Ridge, then lies back on the bunk.

"What did you do, then? Before you got nicked in Mu Koji for scavvin' exclusive 'ardware? An' what's the story about the Misadventure? I remember you sayin' it became yours. Care to tell me 'ow?"
16 Jul 2021, 5:35pm
Michael chuckles, shaking his head.

"Nah, don't worry. I wasn't sniffing around to partner up."

He glances to his side, at the woman laying next to him as he sits.

"Guess there's no point in hiding anything. I came up in Lemana- shitty little settlement on a shitty little planet. Scavved from the time I could drive a speeder and pull apart scrap. Ran with a lot of, well..."

He smirks.

"...legally grey company. Only family I had was my brothers and my father, but they're not... affectionate people. Always dreamed of getting the hell off-world, though."

He looks up, to the stars that would have been visible absent being in a ship and station.

"One day, the local crew lost track of a ship, sent me out to check up on it. The pilot was dead; lifetime of narcs caught up to him. I was out of comms range and on my own. Had a choice to make."

He turns, a sad smile lifting his lips.

"So I made it."


Last edit: 16 Jul 2021, 6:02pm
16 Jul 2021, 6:54pm
"I probably would've done the same," says Veronica, "if I'd been in your position."

She peers up at Ridge, searching his face with her eyes.

"Listen, for all we know, the Misadventure may very well be sittin' in storage somewhere in Colonia, just like that notification said. An' if that part's true, there's every reason to believe the other part an' all. You just 'ave to wait a month. It ain't that long. An' in the meantime, well..."

Veronica partly sits up, supporting herself on her elbows.

"Somethin'll turn up."
16 Jul 2021, 6:57pm
Ridge looks around, a half-smile on his face.

"Yeah," he says. "I've got free digs for a month and a clear schedule. I guess this is almost like..."

He glances to his partner.

"A vacation? But with memory loss. And my prize possession possibly lost. And no clear plan for what comes after."


Last edit: 16 Jul 2021, 8:42pm
17 Jul 2021, 10:23am
Veronica nods. A few moments later she sit up straight and rises from the bunk.

"Ah, sod it!" she says. "I could do with a drink. Let's go find a bar an' get ourselves wasted. I know you said it ain't your style, but I reckon it's 'igh time we chilled for a bit. I ain't takin' no for an answer, neither. I'm buyin'."

Ridge offers token resistance as Veronica seizes him by the hand, pulls him to his feet and leads him out of the apartment into the corridor.

Not far along the corridor there is a small utility trolley stacked with cleaning equipment. Beside the trolley stands an elderly man, reading from a dataslate in his hand. He is not tall, and his posture is slightly stooped. His hair and moustache are full and black and streaked through with white. He wears a dark blue coverall, on which the words 'Starlight Estates FM' are embroidered in glittering silver cursive script. Fastened to the breast of the coverall is a white badge which bears the name 'E. Monefero'. The man looks up at Veronica and Ridge as they approach.

"¡Hola, señor!" he says with a toothy smile. "You're looking much better now."


Last edit: 17 Jul 2021, 10:39am
17 Jul 2021, 2:38pm
Michael blinks as he's led along.

What did he say?

He calls out as he passes by.

"Better than what?"
17 Jul 2021, 3:34pm
The old man laughs, though not unkindly.

"Better than when I saw you last, señor. The day before yesterday, it was. You were swaying this way and that way, mumbling to yourself. I watched you from along the corridor, while I was working. La Guitarrista, she told me you had been to a party and had had a little too much to drink. Said you were feeling unwell. So she brought you here, to make sure you get home safe. Then she helped you inside."
17 Jul 2021, 4:30pm
Michael cocks his his to the side, pointing to Veronica.

"You mean she 'she'?"
17 Jul 2021, 5:06pm
"¿Que?" asks the old man, a puzzled expression filling his face. "No, I have never seen this young lady before. You mean you don't remember La Guitarrista? It must have been quite a party, señor!"

"Yeah," says Veronica. She reads the old man's name badge. "Tell me, Mister Monefero, what's a geetareesta?"

"La Guitarrista," says Monefero, enunciating the word slowly. "It means 'guitar player' in Iberian. Are you sure you don't remember her, señor?"


Last edit: 17 Jul 2021, 6:51pm
17 Jul 2021, 5:28pm
Michael shakes his head, glancing at Veronica.

"Memories have been a... tricky thing recently. Can you describe her?"
17 Jul 2021, 8:36pm
"Describe her? Si, of course. I have a very good memory for faces. Names, not so much, but faces I remember well. La Guitarrista is about your age..." Monefero gives Veronica an appraising look. "She is perhaps your height, señorita, though maybe a little less curvy. Black hair, brown eyes, full lips--"

"Why d'yer call 'er La Guitarrista?" asks Veronica. "Was she carryin' a guitar?"

"No, no," replies Monefero. "It is the apodo... the nickname... my grandson gave to her."

"Sorry... your grandson?"

"Si. Quique was a slave for the padre of La Guitarrista. Quique would listen to her playing as he worked in the vineyard. La Guitarrista showed much kindness to Quique."

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