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.
25 Jul 2021, 2:46pm
"I'm sorry?" replies Quita as she tilts her head at Ridge in puzzlement. "I am afraid I don't understand."
25 Jul 2021, 4:27pm
Michael grimaces, glancing at Veronica.

"Well, I, uh... I was at this party and I think I loaned out my minislate to this woman. Can't leave without it. So if there was any way that you could contact her..."

He leans in toward Quita, his eyes inquisitive.


Last edit: 25 Jul 2021, 5:01pm
25 Jul 2021, 7:57pm
Veronica rolls her eyes.

"Dial it down a bit, Ridge. We only come to ask the girl a favour, not interrogate 'er!"

Reaching out a hand, Veronica gently but firmly pushes Ridge back into his seat. She turns to Quita and gives her an apologetic grin.

"Sorry 'bout that, love. Thing is, Mister Ridge is desperate to get that slate back. He was ever so upset when he realised what he'd gone an' done, bless 'im. I mean, it may be just a cheap dataslate, but Ridge kept all 'is baby pictures on it. Ain't got no other copies, see."

She gives Quita another smile.

"Mister Ridge is convinced that La Guitarrista borrowed it, or at least might know where it is. So I'm sure you can understand 'ow keen he is to get in touch with 'er again. What's 'er name, anyway?"


Last edit: 25 Jul 2021, 8:09pm
25 Jul 2021, 8:08pm
"Yolanta," replies Quita. "Yolanta Bonita Riveiros Púrpura. La Guitarrista is a nickname I gave to her when I was a boy."
25 Jul 2021, 8:56pm
Michael narrows his eyes.

"Yolanta Purpura... another Iberian name..."

He turns to Veronica.

"And your message was written in Iberian, right?"
25 Jul 2021, 9:29pm
Veronica nods in reply.

"Miss Monefero, your grandfather said that Miss Púrpura was very kind to you. Would you be so good as to tell us a bit more about 'er? Mister Ridge don't remember a thing about 'er, see, on account of he 'ad a few too many bevvies at that party."
26 Jul 2021, 11:06am
Quita laughs in response to Veronica's last remark.

"Señorita Púrpura is the eldest daughter of a Patron on my home planet, Keytree, in the Cibola system. She was born and raised on a grand villa in the settlement of Nueva Tarragona. She learned to play the guitar when she was very young. I would often sneak up to the villa in the evening and wait below her bedroom window, just to hear her play. Such beautiful music, full of passion and spirit!

"Many times she would come down to the vineyards and converse with the slaves. She took great interest in us as people, and spoke as though we were her friends. One day in the August of 3300 - it was a week before my 14th birthday - La Guitarrista asked me to tell her my heart's desire."

Quita pauses to collect her thoughts.

"At this point, señor y señorita, I must explain that I was born with both male and female characteristics. I was raised as a boy, yet from an early age I self-identified as female. My body was slender, my features feminine. I could not deny my true nature, and so I replied to La Guitarrista that my heart's desire was to be a true woman. But as a slave, such a dream was far beyond my reach. La Guitarrista smiled at me - it was the only time I ever saw her smile - and urged me to hold fast to my dream.

"After La Guitarrista had graduated from university in 3301, she came to tell me that she was leaving Keytree for good. I was devastated, and begged her to stay, but she said her heart burned with a desire that she must satisfy. Again she told me to hold fast to the desire within my own heart.

"To cut a long story short, in 3303 La Guitarrista bought me out of servitude and paid for my gender remodelling. She insisted that it was her gift to me. She gave me my heart's desire, and I will be forever grateful."


Last edit: 26 Jul 2021, 11:43am
26 Jul 2021, 1:43pm
Ridge nods in understanding.

"Look, it's great that this Patron's daughter helped you out. Really it is. Just... why would she deposit so many creds into Veronica's account? And why her? I'm the one she, uh..."

He glances at Veronica.

"Was partying with."
26 Jul 2021, 3:06pm
"We dunno for certain the money come from 'er," Veronica says to Ridge. "She ain't the only one in the galaxy with an Iberian name, y'know!"

Veronica turns back to Quita.

"Yolanta sounds like a very nice person. I'm lookin' forward to meetin' with 'er, I must say. I'm dyin' to know what she looks like. Actually, come to think of it, your grandfather said you 'ad an 'olo-pic of 'er. May we see it?"

As Quita disappears along the passageway, presumably to her bedroom, Veronica gives a big grin and a thumbs-up to Ridge.
26 Jul 2021, 3:09pm
Ridge nods in cautious optimism, his voice low and smartassed.

"I can't believe that this is working but the clown suits didn't!"
26 Jul 2021, 4:19pm
Veronica narrows her eyes at Ridge.

"My Achenar Fashions exclusive dress an' your exorbitantly priced Harryzen suit got us some useful snippets of information. It all 'elps build the picture, Ridge. Mind you, bumpin' into ol' man Monefero was a brilliant stroke of luck."


Last edit: 26 Jul 2021, 4:41pm
26 Jul 2021, 5:28pm
Just then a smiling Quita returns, carrying a holo-cube. She sets the tiny device down on a low table and gives it a tap.

A head-and-shoulders image of a woman shimmers into view above the holo-cube. She appears to be in her mid-twenties, with olive skin, brown eyes and long, purple-streaked black hair. Full, sensuous lips form an unsmiling mouth. She appears to be wearing a purple top or dress. An expensive-looking pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace complete the picture.

"Purple is her favourite colour,' explains Quita.
26 Jul 2021, 5:31pm
Michael studies the image, the woman a stranger to him and yet a tiny, almost imperceptible sense of familiarity registering within him. He says nothing for a moment.

"Purpura," he repeats.

He is unable to take his gaze away from the image.


Last edit: 26 Jul 2021, 5:51pm
26 Jul 2021, 6:27pm
Veronica shoots a curious glance at Ridge, then turns to Quita.

"Miss Monefero, your grandfather told us he saw Yolanta arguin' with a bloke just after she left Ridge at 'is apartment. You wouldn't 'appen to 'ave any idea who that might've been, would yer?"


Last edit: 27 Jul 2021, 11:07am
26 Jul 2021, 6:33pm
"I'm afraid not," replies Quita. "Perhaps it was someone else from the party?"

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