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.
05 Jul 2021, 9:34pm
"She did, aye," replies Jade. "I just thought I'd let you know, like. I told 'er I'd arranged a private room for you to 'ave your meetin' in. You can use one o't bedrooms if you want."
05 Jul 2021, 9:42pm
Isaiah pinched the bridge of his nose, closing his eyes tightly. It wasn't the person he was expecting to meet with, but that didn't change what they were meeting about. He hesitated, chewing on the inside of his lower lip. While privacy was always paramount, if this was a setup or an ambush, he wanted to be visible. He gave a quick glance to Jubei from across the way.

"I think we'll be fine out here," he said finally, turning back to Jade. "If there's a greater need for privacy, I'll let you know."
05 Jul 2021, 9:48pm
"Righto, then. I'll pop back an' send 'er in."

Jade rises and hurries out of the bar by the staff entrance, returning to reception by way of the central corridor. She walks across to where Cleo Overton is sitting.

"Mizz Overton? Mister Evanson's waitin' for you in't bar. If you're ready, I'll take you through."
05 Jul 2021, 9:54pm
"Of course," Cleo replied, rising to her feet. She tugged at the hem of her jacket, straightening out the wrinkles.

"Lead on."
05 Jul 2021, 10:07pm
Jade ushers Cleo into the bar and across to the booth where Isaiah is seated.

"Mister Evanson," she says, "this is your visitor, Cleo Overton. If you need anythin' from't bar, just use't tabletop interface to access't menu."

With that, Jade leaves the two to their business and returns to the reception podium.
05 Jul 2021, 11:26pm
Cleo watched Jade leave them, then turned to Isaiah. With careful movements, she produced the attaché case and placed it on the table between them.

"Commander Evanson," she said, sitting down across from him. "I trust that your journey here was uneventful. I must admit that a brothel is not the place I would have expected to conduct our business." Cleo folded her hands on the tabletop, sitting perfectly upright. She cast a thoughtful gaze over Isaiah, the glasses she wore analyzing his facial structure and retinal pattern and bringing up his dossier.

"I can see why you want to disappear," Cleo said, skimming over the information displayed on the lenses. Her eyes focused on him once more, and she offered a small smile. "Though it seems you made an effort to do so before."
06 Jul 2021, 1:55am
Isaiah spread his arms out wide in a flourish. "Well, despite my best efforts, here I am. I'm not keen on being here for very long, and I know you probably have much better things to do, so let's just get on with it."

He sat forward, reaching out for the attaché case.
06 Jul 2021, 2:19am
Cleo placed her own hand on top of the case, stopping Isaiah from pulling it back towards him. 

"Before we go any further - before you take these items - I have a proposal for you. That is, if you're willing to hear it."

She took Isaiah's silence as invitation to continue.

"Perhaps you're wondering who it is I represent." Cleo took off her glasses, folding them neatly and setting them down on top of the case between them. "There are many facets and functions to Interstellar Factors. Typically, people of your background utilize IF's contacts throughout the galaxy to settle accounts and deal with legal issues. Our ability to provide such a service is contingent on being able to exert an amount of leverage over a system or regional government."

She blinked once, then continued. "I am, shall we say, an instrument by which Interstellar Factors is able to gain said leverage. I was selected from a pool of candidates for my background - which I am of no mind to discuss - and experience. We recruit from various intelligence agencies, private and state security firms, corporations, governments, the like. My employers have requested I extend an offer of employment to you, as opposed to this..." she gestured to the case, "half-measure that you requested from us."
06 Jul 2021, 12:22pm
Isaiah cleared his throat, shifting in his seat. "I've been a pawn for far too long. And here you are saying your people - Interstellar Factors - want me to work for them. Doing what, exactly? This?" He pursed his lips and held his hands out, palms open. "Business dealings aren't my area of expertise."
06 Jul 2021, 1:25pm
"This is but a small part of what I do," Cleo replied. "Some of us are better suited to be liaisons, while others have proclivities that favor more direct forms of persuasion. Some of us never put on a business suit, while others are consummate career professionals."

Cleo narrowed her eyes. "You strike me as someone who would be an ideal candidate for conflict resolution."
06 Jul 2021, 1:36pm
Isaiah laughed. "Conflict resolution? Sounds like a politically correct name for a mercenary. I'm not impressed, Miss Overton. You want an attack dog, you can find dozens of them in InGaBa. I'm not your guy."
06 Jul 2021, 1:58pm
"I understand that you may have misgivings about the nature of our work. Indeed, our activities and interests can be rather unsavory at times. You are a man of principles, and I respect a man who does not waver in his adherence to them. But if I may be so bold, Commander Evanson, I contend that what we do is simply the natural consequence to the rampant corruption that festers in the hearts of governments throughout the bubble and beyond."

Cleo swept her arms over the table. "Consider the venue we find ourselves in. Are you aware that, in the span of a few hours prior to our meeting, no fewer than four high-level government officials came here?"
06 Jul 2021, 2:11pm
The corner of Isaiah's mouth twitched into a slight smirk. "Why should I care if some politicians come here? There are certainly worse places and ways to satisfy certain urges, and I'm in no place to pass moral judgments on how they do it."
06 Jul 2021, 2:27pm
"Are you sure?" Cleo lifted her eyebrows, inclined her head towards Isaiah. "Perhaps you would be interested to know that at least one has been seen soliciting underage girls, and another was exonerated by his peers and corporate sponsors for human trafficking in frontier systems. Does that change your view of them, or should I provide more detail?"

She leaned forward, lowering her voice. "When the time is right, all of this information will be used to put an end to such activities. People like you will be needed to accomplish that goal and ensure that those involved remain politically pliable, lest word of their misdeeds become public knowledge. Do you see what I'm saying?"
06 Jul 2021, 3:30pm
Isaiah crossed his arms and placed them on the table, his eyes sharp, brows furrowed intensely. "Do you know the difference between you and I, Miss Overton? You and yours still seek to perpetuate a corrupt system of government, of control, over people, for as long as it means you get whatever it is you're after. Me? I'd rather see the whole system burned to ashes. You don't have anything to offer me that I can't earn myself."

He pointed a finger at her. "I know what you're trying to do. I'm not interested in working for you or anyone else. Now," he gestured to the case, "let's conclude our business and be on our way."

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