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Silly Goober at 18:28, 8 September 2026

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	=== Heads of Staff ===		=== Heads of Staff ===
	Department Heads and Central Command may lay out additional IC standards for their Department '''within reason''', meaning standards that do not conflict with these Server Rules, Corporate Regulations, or a Staff ruling~~. If a member of Command has access somewhere, they have the right to be there~~.		Department Heads and Central Command may lay out additional IC standards for their Department '''within reason''', meaning standards that do not conflict with these Server Rules, Corporate Regulations, or a Staff ruling.

	=== Department Policies ===		=== Department Policies ===

Silly Goober at 01:18, 4 September 2026

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Silly Goober at 16:37, 2 August 2026

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	* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.		* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.
	* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.		* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.
	* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy. If a good faith attempt is made~~, or do not respond~~ after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy.		* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy. If a good faith attempt is made and there is no response after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy.
	* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.		* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.
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Silly Goober at 16:36, 2 August 2026

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	* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.		* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.
	* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.		* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.
	* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy. If ~~they are unavailable~~, or do not respond after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy ~~and revival~~.		* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy. If a good faith attempt is made, or do not respond after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy.
	* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.		* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.
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Silly Goober at 16:35, 2 August 2026

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	* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.		* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' holds authority and culpability for any virus intentionally released by '''Medical'''. If no '''Chief Medical Officer''' is present, the Virologist may release one after informing the most senior Command personnel on station, assuming that authority in the '''Chief Medical Officer'''<nowiki/>'s place. Any intentionally released virus should be clearly labeled when offered publicly. If the virus is dangerous, described as being capable of serious or lasting harm, you must notify Staff by Admin Help before releasing it, regardless of who authorized it. Releasing a virus without the above involvement is an unauthorized release and an IC Corporate Regulations matter. You remain bound by the rest of the Core Rules throughout.
	* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.		* Among Medical Personnel, only '''Chemists''' ''(or the '''Chief Medical Officer''' after 30 minutes into the shift)'' should be setting up Chemical Factories (which is the utilization of a plumbing tool for automating the manufacture of a chemical or medicine) for use in '''Medical'''. '''Doctors''' should provide every opportunity for '''Chemists''' to perform their job when one is available. Do not intrude on the '''Pharmacy''' when a '''Chemist''' is present unless it is an emergency.
	* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy ~~and revivals~~. If they are unavailable, or do not respond after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy and revival.		* After a corpse has been made available to the '''Medbay''', if there is a '''Coroner''' on manifest, they must be informed and provided priority access to the body for autopsy. If they are unavailable, or do not respond after '''two minutes''', anyone else may proceed with the autopsy and revival.
	* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.		* The Medical Department should ensure that Robotics has been provided the opportunity to provide service to any Synthetic patients.
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Moonridden: /* CR 3: Setting Immersion and Safety */ strengthens a loose end in per-shift blackout which allowed for two negative behaviors: the first was establishing precedence for expected behaviors in future shifts in the current shift, such as 'you must always do xyz if I am on shift leading you'. The second was forcing people to remember something that they would rather forget.

2026-07-17T15:56:17Z

CR 3: Setting Immersion and Safety: strengthens a loose end in per-shift blackout which allowed for two negative behaviors: the first was establishing precedence for expected behaviors in future shifts in the current shift, such as 'you must always do xyz if I am on shift leading you'. The second was forcing people to remember something that they would rather forget.

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	* '''Respawning Maintains the Story''' - Respawning as the same character, as the same job or as an assistant, is permitted if you left the round by cryogenics and would like to rejoin. Do not rejoin as the same or as a similar or related character if you died.		* '''Respawning Maintains the Story''' - Respawning as the same character, as the same job or as an assistant, is permitted if you left the round by cryogenics and would like to rejoin. Do not rejoin as the same or as a similar or related character if you died.
	* '''Post Mortality Blackout''' -{{anchor\|Post Mortality Blackout}} In the likely event of your death or destruction, if you are revived, you retain no knowledge of the events preceding or individuals involved in your demise.		* '''Post Mortality Blackout''' -{{anchor\|Post Mortality Blackout}} In the likely event of your death or destruction, if you are revived, you retain no knowledge of the events preceding or individuals involved in your demise.
	* '''Respect Per-Shift Narrative Blackout''' - Shifts are loosely canon. You may remember interactions and events, but you must not recall specific names or faces tied to antagonistic actions or roles. ~~This~~ can only be waived per shift by the ~~accused~~. Do not target or treat a player differently IC due to OOC disagreements or events from previous rounds. Keep the slate clean every shift.		* '''Respect Per-Shift Narrative Blackout''' - Shifts are loosely canon. You may remember interactions and events, but you must not recall specific names or faces tied to antagonistic actions or roles. Blackout can only be waived per shift by the person protected by the blackout. You can choose not to remember your involvement, even if you are named, and the Tap Out Rule can be invoked in this context. Do not target or treat a player differently IC due to OOC disagreements or events from previous rounds. Crew are not allowed to establish precedence or apply expectations for future rounds, such as stating that something must always be done a particular way. Keep the slate clean every shift.

	=== CR 4: You, Your Character, and Separation of Identity ===		=== CR 4: You, Your Character, and Separation of Identity ===

Moonridden: /* ERP Status Options */ same as above

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ERP Status Options: same as above

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	==== ERP Status Options ====		==== ERP Status Options ====
	This is the general erotic content Opt.		This is the general erotic content Opt. When considering if NSFW or Suggestive content should be directed at someone, you must always validate their ERP Status Opt.

	* '''Yes''': Indicates you do not have any major limitations on the type of '''non-extreme''' sexual content that is directed at you, outside of the advanced Opt types below. Use ''''Check OOC Notes'''<nowiki/>' if you are picky.		* '''Yes''': Indicates you do not have any major limitations on the type of '''non-extreme''' sexual content that is directed at you, outside of the advanced Opt types below. Use ''''Check OOC Notes'''<nowiki/>' if you are picky.

Moonridden: /* The ERP Opt-In System */ further hardline clarifying how opts function, as it has remained in contention again

2026-07-17T15:26:09Z

The ERP Opt-In System: further hardline clarifying how opts function, as it has remained in contention again

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	Nova Sector provides an on-inspect sexual content preference flagging system, similar to consent / relationship status bands you might see at a party or bar. This is located per-character on the Character Preferences window, under Character Profile.		Nova Sector provides an on-inspect sexual content preference flagging system, similar to consent / relationship status bands you might see at a party or bar. This is located per-character on the Character Preferences window, under Character Profile.

	We maintain categories and options to help regulate how content is directed at you, and provide an administrative basis to protect you, when used correctly.		We maintain categories and options to help regulate how content is '''directed at you''', and provide an administrative basis to protect you, when used correctly. It does not cover content that is happening within your immediate vicinity that is not directed at you or does not involve you.

	'''You can always consent, or retract consent, at any time by using Local-OOC.''' See ERP-G-2.		'''You can always consent, or retract consent, at any time by using Local-OOC.''' See ERP-G-2.

Moonridden: /* ERP-G-3 Don't Be Weird About ERP */ & Line adjustsments to Keep That Out Of Sight

2026-07-17T15:17:51Z

ERP-G-3 Don't Be Weird About ERP: & Line adjustsments to Keep That Out Of Sight

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	==== ERP-G-3 Don't Be Weird About ERP ====		==== ERP-G-3 Don't Be Weird About ERP ====
	Do not force interpersonal social drama over ERP, perceived ERP, or relationship issues IC or OOC, unless it has been made welcome. The ‘Tap Out’ Rule may be used in this context as well; if you are uncomfortable with an interaction, speak up in Local-OOC before contacting Staff to handle it.		Do not force interpersonal social drama over ERP, perceived ERP, or relationship issues IC or OOC, unless it has been made welcome. The ‘Tap Out’ Rule may be used in this context as well; if you are uncomfortable with an interaction, speak up in Local-OOC before contacting Staff to handle it.

			Just to be absolutely clear, people are allowed to perform non Extreme ERP mechanics and emotes in public. This includes usage of toys, such as leashes / clickers, respecting directed ERP content preferences.

	==== ERP-G-4 No On-Station Expectations of Safety ====		==== ERP-G-4 No On-Station Expectations of Safety ====
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	==== ERP-X-2 Keep That Out Of Sight ====		==== ERP-X-2 Keep That Out Of Sight ====
	'Extreme' roleplay mechanics must be kept to clearly Marked Private Spaces. Extreme content requires the additional step of visibly Marking that space, even if it is already Private by default.		'Extreme' roleplay mechanics must be kept to clearly Marked Private Spaces. Extreme content requires the additional step of visibly Marking that space, even if it is already Private by default.

			You are only obligated to use Subtler in situations of Extreme Content. All other content can optionally be shown in public, assuming it is respecting individual preferences.

	==== ERP-X-? Access Request Special Phrase ====		==== ERP-X-? Access Request Special Phrase ====

Moonridden: /* CR 6: Style Points: Powergaming, Scene Integrity, and Honor Amongst Gamers */ grammar

2026-07-17T12:23:26Z

CR 6: Style Points: Powergaming, Scene Integrity, and Honor Amongst Gamers: grammar

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	* '''No Fortnite In Roleplay States''' - Do not manipulate the environment to gain a tactical advantage while a non-combat scene is in progress. Moving furniture, welding doors, or positioning yourself "optimally" during roleplay without a Combat Indicator is considered Bad Faith Powergaming.		* '''No Fortnite In Roleplay States''' - Do not manipulate the environment to gain a tactical advantage while a non-combat scene is in progress. Moving furniture, welding doors, or positioning yourself "optimally" during roleplay without a Combat Indicator is considered Bad Faith Powergaming.
	** The other party may, at their discretion, treat actions like these as starting mechanics, but must still engage Combat Indicator before responding with force. Don't cry if you get shot or stabbed shortly after.		** The other party may, at their discretion, treat actions like these as starting mechanics, but must still engage Combat Indicator before responding with force. Don't cry if you get shot or stabbed shortly after.
	* '''Respect The Awkwardness of Roleplay in an Action Game''' - SS13 has the capability to be a fast paced experience, ~~which~~ long-form roleplay is not If you do not respect the integrity of a scene and its participants, you are acting in bad faith. This applies heavily to Security and Command, as their priority is to facilitate the round's narrative, not to win every encounter through mechanical optimization.		* '''Respect The Awkwardness of Roleplay in an Action Game''' - SS13 has the capability to be a fast paced experience, and long-form roleplay is usually not fast paced. If you do not respect the integrity of a scene and its participants, you are acting in bad faith. This applies heavily to Security and Command, as their priority is to facilitate the round's narrative and not to win every encounter through mechanical optimization.
	* '''Give Antagonism a Chance''' - Give people causing conflict the opportunity to be entertaining. Turn a blind eye if it allows a scene to develop or a situation to worsen. A dead rat does not run or squeak, do not spoil your own fun.		* '''Give Antagonism a Chance''' - Give people causing conflict the opportunity to be entertaining. Turn a blind eye if it allows a scene to develop or a situation to worsen. A dead rat does not run or squeak, do not spoil your own fun.
	* '''No Departmental Overpreparedness''' - Do not excessively preemptively prepare your Department in a way which drastically negates the need for interaction with other Departments.		* '''No Departmental Overpreparedness''' - Do not excessively preemptively prepare your Department in a way which drastically negates the need for interaction with other Departments.