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.
17 Jul 2021, 8:43pm
Michael blinks.

"So... you saw me... three sheets to the wind... with a mysterious guitar-carrying woman... who you remember because he was kind to your enslaved grandson?"

He cocks his head to the side, his features not entirely free of suspicion.

"Small goddamned universe, ain't it?"
17 Jul 2021, 10:42pm
"Si, señor," agrees Monefero. "But I think perhaps you misunderstand me. The first time I saw La Guitarrista in person was two days ago, when she brought you here. Qui has a holo-image of her, you see, and it was from that I recognised her. When she came out of your apartment again, she hurried down to the far end of the corridor. A man arrived, and they began arguing, but they kept their voices low, so I could only catch a few odd words. She called him patàn, which is Iberian for lout. There was also something about a veil. Then they left."

"Do you know 'er name?" asks Veronica.

Monefero shakes his head. "I am not good with names, señorita."


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17 Jul 2021, 10:44pm
Michael drew himself up.

"You may not be," he said, turning to Veronica. "But SysAuth holocameras are."
18 Jul 2021, 1:06pm
Veronica raises an eyebrow at Ridge.

"Ain't you been listenin' to what this gentleman's been sayin'? We don't need SysAuth 'olocams, not when we've potentially got access to someone who knew this woman personally. Besides, we already tried askin' to see security footage, if you remember, an' got a flat refusal."

She turns to Monefero and gives him a smile.

"Please excuse my friend. He can be a bit dim sometimes. Mister Monefero, we'd very much like to speak with La Guitarrista. You see, my friend 'ere lost somethin' very valuable at that party, an' he's desperate to get it back. We're 'opin' that La Guitarrista may be able to 'elp. Where might we find Quique? Would it be possible to arrange a meetin'?"

"Qui lives with me," replies Monefero, "here on Citi Gateway. I will see what I can do about a meeting, señorita, but I can make no promises. Either way, I will let you know tomorrow."

"Thank you," says Veronica. She takes out her dataslate and gives it several quick taps. "My name is Veronica Vayle, an' this is Michael Ridge. I'm swipin' my contact details to your slate now."

A beep is heard from Monefero's dataslate, confirming receipt of Veronica's details.

"Gracias," says Monefero. "And now, if you will excuse me, I must get on with my work."

Monefero turns and pushes his trolley along the corridor to the nearest lift.
18 Jul 2021, 1:53pm
Michael crosses his arms.

"A stranger's twice removed connection isn't the least chancy thing we've gone for... but at least there's no clown suits involved. Alright. Let's see what this grandson of his has to say. Still, the chances of him being in contact with this woman seem... slim."

A wry look crosses his features.

"Still up for that drink?"
18 Jul 2021, 3:50pm
"Absolutely."

Veronica and Ridge leave the Starlight Estates hab-block and make their way towards the Entertainment District.

"Listen," says Veronica, "this may be the breakthrough we need. It may seem like a slim lead to you, but even a slim lead is worth followin' up. It's an 'ell of a lot better than nothin', innit. An' I reckon this Guitarrista may be the one who sent me that five mill compensation payment. It's all fittin' together, Ridge."
18 Jul 2021, 4:34pm
"Yeah. Still not getting my hopes up, though."

The sights and sounds of the Entertainment District greet the pair. They pass by a holo-advert for a Krait Mk II, Michael frowning at the sight.

"How about... someplace quiet?"
18 Jul 2021, 9:24pm
"Oh," says Veronica. "Someplace quiet, eh? Well, an' 'ere was me lookin' forward to dancin' away the next few hours at some techno joint. What a let down."

She looks around at some of the nearest bars, most of which seem fairly busy.

"To be honest, I'm not bothered if it's someplace you can 'ear a pin drop, just so long as they serve decent drinks. I'll leave it up to you for where we go. I know 'ow you like to be all masterful an' macho with the decision makin'."


Veronica gives Ridge a big grin.
19 Jul 2021, 1:46am
Michael smiles in return.

"Alright. Something off the beaten path. Relaxing."

He scans the venue. Crowds of people fill the commons; every restaurant and bar is packed. It's an early evening by local time, and a weekend to boot. A slow exhale escapes Ridge's lips.

"...which we're not gonna find anywhere near here."

In the distance is the low thumping of a nightclub, young men and women dressed for a party in line to enter. He points to it.

"Alright, Vayle. You want to dance? That's the spot. Think we're up to dress code?"
19 Jul 2021, 10:08am
Veronica looks in the direction in which Ridge is pointing.

"A nightclub? Really?" she says. "I wasn't bein' serious about the dancin'. I mean, who wears a Remlok at a nightclub? Still, I'm game if you are, mate. Come on."

Veronica and Ridge join the end of the queue. The two people immediately in front of them are dressed identically; black halterneck corset tops emblazoned with crimson skulls, black-and-white tartan skirts, ripped red fishnet tights and block-heeled black ankle boots. Their waists are joined by a loose length of chunky silver chain attached to slender belts. They each sport a single plaited tress of thick green hair growing from the very top of an otherwise totally shaved head. Each plait would have reached down the wearer's back to their bottom, had they not been woven together at the ends. It's hard to see where one plait finishes and the other starts.

The pair turn as one to look at Veronica and Ridge through disturbingly gold-coloured eyes. Neither person has eyebrows. Their faces are covered in elaborate makeup which, like their clothing, is identical in every detail; garishly decorated eyes, rosy cheeks and bright blue lips. Each wears a large feather earring on the opposite ear to that of their partner.

"You is olds," they intone to Veronica and Ridge. One voice is significantly lower than the other, though it's hard to distinguish which is which. The pair look at one another with identical serene smiles, then turn to face forward again.

"Yeah," says Veronica. "I feel old."
19 Jul 2021, 10:17am
Michael nudges her.

"So... something else, maybe? Where our parents aren't picking us up after?"
19 Jul 2021, 10:52am
Veronica wrinkles her nose, then looks up at Ridge and give him a nod.

The two leave the queue of young clubgoers and wander off along the mall. After a few minutes they come across a bar called Citi Pritti.

It looks fairly ordinary from the outside, and proves to be so inside when Veronica and Ridge enter. The bar is comfortably furnished, with green fake leather benched booths and equally-fake oak tables. Images of female holovid stars adorn the bulkheads, a different star in each booth. A long bar counter lines one side of the room, behind which a single female bartender stands waiting to serve. There are just enough patrons (about half of whom are wearing Remloks) to create a buzz of general conversation.


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19 Jul 2021, 11:12am
Michael looks around at the among starlet holopics.

"No idea who half of these ladies are, but I bet the drinks go down just as well. Shall we?"
19 Jul 2021, 11:48am
"Lay on, Macduff," replies Veronica.

After obtaining their drinks from the counter, Veronica and Ridge sit down in a vacant booth. As Veronica takes a swig from her beer, she takes a look at the image on the booth's bulkhead.

"'Rebekka Thorne'," says Veronica, reading the inscription below the image. "She was in a mini-series, 'Return To Star's End', two or three years ago. I remember watchin' that. It was an update of an old soap, set on a starport. Total tosh, it was. Rebekka Thorne played a snooty Imperial diplomat or some such."


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19 Jul 2021, 12:01pm
Michael nods, looking over his shoulder at the booth behind him.

"Eva Valentine," he reads. "The heroine of the epic holovid Exodus of Excellence, the fictionalized story of Marlin Duval's flight from the Federation."

He lifts his eyebrows, browsing a few still shots from the holo.

"Seems like the Imps would get cold if that's all they wore back in the day aboard their ships, huh?"

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