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.
20 Jul 2021, 9:34pm
Michael curses, rolling in his bunk, the pounding on his door intrusive to his ears. He slurs out a response.

"Go 'way. No sale."
20 Jul 2021, 9:41pm
A look of palpable relief appears on Veronica's face at the muffled sound of Ridge's response.

"It's me, you ruddy idiot!" She hammers on the door yet again. "Open up!"
20 Jul 2021, 9:46pm
Michael sits up, rubbing his eyes.

I've got to be hearing things.

He rises from the bunk, punching the wall controls. Before him is Veronica, wearing the plainest attire he'd seen her in yet. Michael rolls his eyes, leaning against the bulkhead with one arm.

"Sorry to break it to you, but I remember everything this time."


Last edit: 21 Jul 2021, 2:03am
20 Jul 2021, 9:56pm
Veronica frowns at the sight of Ridge.

"You're pissed." she asks, sniffing the air. "You look bloody awful."

She squeezes past Ridge and enters the apartment. She takes a quick look around the living area, then marches into the bedroom. Moments later she emerges, holding Ridge's dataslate aloft.

"I've been callin' you for the last two hours. Didn't you read my messages?"
20 Jul 2021, 10:01pm
Ridge slaps the wall controls, the door sliding shut. He turns, leaning for support against the wall.

"Only thing I've been reading is the back of my eyelids. Whatcha swing by for? Is the wedding back on?"


Last edit: 21 Jul 2021, 2:04am
21 Jul 2021, 10:18am
"Weddin'?" replies Veronica, momentarily puzzled. "Oh, that! Nah, I was just wonderin' if you'd decided to bugger off, that's all. Can't say I'd've been surprised if you 'ad, after the haranguin' I gave yer. Look, sit yerself down before you fall over. I'll get us some coffee."

She plops Ridge's dataslate onto the sofa, then crosses into the kitchenette and starts preparing two mugs of strong black coffee.
21 Jul 2021, 1:47pm
Michael watches Veronica busy herself at the kitchenette, sitting back down upon the bunk. He yawns and rubs his eyes, his face numb and his thoughts a jumble. He takes a deep breath, attempting to will himself into sobriety.

The smell of freshly-brewed coffee perks him up.
21 Jul 2021, 2:27pm
Veronica brings the two steaming mugs of coffee and gives one to Ridge. She perches herself on the edge of the bunk next to him.

"So," she says, "what did you get up to after I left the Citi Pritti?"
21 Jul 2021, 2:32pm
Michael shrugs, indulging in a long sip of coffee. Already he's speaking somewhat more clearly.

"Hit the pilots' commons for a job, but I'm not much of a pilot without a ship. Hit the crew commons to see about partnering up with someone, but I've never had anything to do with the guild, so no dice there. After that, a drink was sounding better and better."

He raises his coffee in mock toast.

"To having it all and then losing it, huh?"

A bitter smirk flashes over his features, glancing at his side to Veronica.

"What about you?"


Last edit: 21 Jul 2021, 2:42pm
21 Jul 2021, 4:18pm
"Me? Oh, I 'ad a great time," replies Veronica, brightly. "Found a decent bar with some decent music an' a crooked poker game. I 'ad a few beers, played a few 'ands, then found another bar an' 'ad a few more beers. After that I went to an 'otel and gatecrashed a weddin' party. Got up on a table, kicked the cake over an' cracked a few jokes, 'ad 'em all in stitches. Then I led the 'ole lot of 'em in a conga down to the Warrens. We picked a fight with one of the local gangs, barely escaped with our lives. Yeah, good times, good times."

She gives Ridge a fleeting half-smile, then sips her coffee.

"I found a decent bar an' 'ad a few beers," she continues, her tone considerably flatter. "Then I went back to the Egg, lay on my bunk an' fell asleep. Woke up two hours ago because my dataslate was beepin'. I'd been 'avin' this ruddy weird dream an' all. I was..."

Veronica falls silent and sips at her coffee.
21 Jul 2021, 5:03pm
Michael takes another sip, again glancing at Veronica. Gentle sarcasm leavens his tone.

"You were so guilt-ridden from causing a scene that you just had to pay an impromptu visit. I know. No need to explain."

Another sip. A low chuckle.

"Must have been a hell of a dream to get you dressed and back up here, huh?"
21 Jul 2021, 8:41pm
"It was just a dream, mate," replies Veronica. "An' guilt's got nothin' to do with it, neither. You just needed takin' down a peg or two, that's all. I ain't apologisin'. No, the reason I came round--"

Veronica puts down her cup and reaches into her jacket pocket, producing her dataslate. She gives it a couple of taps.

"Like I was just sayin', my slate was beepin' when I woke up. It was a message from our janitor friend, Mister Monefero."

Veronica reads the message out loud.

"'Señorita Vayle, I am delighted to tell you that Qui has agreed to meet with you and Señor Ridge. I invite you both to our home at fifteen hundred hours today, at the address below.'"

Veronica holds the slate up so that Ridge can see the whole message for himself.

"So there you go," she says. "All we need to do is turn up at Monefero's an' find out as much as we can about La Guitarrista. Then, with a bit of luck, we'll be able to track down the woman 'erself an' get some answers. Unless you reckon this is all one big grift I'm pullin' on yer, that is."


Last edit: 22 Jul 2021, 10:09pm
21 Jul 2021, 9:19pm
Michael reads the message for a moment.

"Well, if it is... I respect the effort you've put into it. Alright, keys meet this Qui guy."

He finishes his coffees rising to refill his cup, still a little unsteady on his feet.

"After another cup of this."
21 Jul 2021, 10:02pm
"It ain't until fifteen 'undred," says Veronica, taking the cup from Ridge, "so we've got another five hours to kill. Plenty of time for you to sober up. You stay sat down."

She goes to the kitchenette and starts to make another cup of coffee. While the water is coming to the boil, she checks the food storage units. Besides the coffee there is a small supply of essentials; milk, bread, eggs, cheese, some processed meat, spread, sugar, salt, pepper, fruit juice and a packet of cookies. Next to the food is a card, on which is printed 'Compliments of Galactic Logistics'.

Veronica takes the cup of coffee to Ridge, and shows him the card.


Last edit: 22 Jul 2021, 10:09pm
21 Jul 2021, 10:08pm
Ridge accepts the card, reading and rolling his eyes.

"Whoever is posing as GL really went all out."

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