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=== What is a Veteran? ===
== What is a Nova Star? ==
Veterans are players that were eligible for, and passed, the [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988610946019328 Veteran Application], a voluntary process which is handled by the Staff Overseer.  
Stars are players that were eligible for, and passed, the Star Application. Star Applications are processed by the Warden of the Stars.  


Veterans are held to an overall higher expectation of quality and roleplay performance that normal Players are not, in exchange for receiving access to unique features.
Stars are held to an overall higher expectation of quality and roleplay performance than Crew.


The average Veteran:
Nova Stars are an additive force. They are Players who add to the Community and Gameplay experience in exchange for access to unique Game Server and Discord features.
 
''Anyone who was previously enrolled in the Veteran system automatically became a Star when these reforms were put into place on 17/7/25.''
[[File:Nova Stars OOC Note Tag.png|thumb|To identify if someone is a Nova Star, press the 'Look Closer?' button at the bottom of their inspect.]]
 
=== Current Perks of Being a Nova Star ===
 
* '''''Roles:''''' Blueshield, Nanotrasen Consultant, Bridge Officer, Mime, Clown
* '''''Races:''''' Dullahan, Golem
* '''''Quirks:''''' Pet Owner
* '''In Game Rank Tag in OOC Notes In Game'''
* '''Discord Cosmetic Rank & Access to the Star micro-community'''
 
=== Nova Star Application and Membership Requirements ===
'''''To Be a Nova Star...'''''
 
* You must have a minimum of 300 Living Hours.
* You must have no recent major bans. Notes or records concerning toxicity or low roleplay quality count harshly.
* You must have familiarity with Nova Sector & SS13 Roleplay Culture.
* You must be prepared to complete an application and follow additional rules.
 
'''''The average Star...'''''


* Has an extended play record
* Has an extended play record
* Has stayed clear of recent Administrative issues
* Has good writing quality and personality
* Has good writing quality and personality
* Adds to the overall roleplay experience
* Has good roleplaying skills
* Avoids major administrative action
* Adds to the overall Community experience
* Understands and helps shape our Community Culture
* Understands and helps shape our Community Culture
* Utilizes their feature access for Roleplay, not Mechanical, advantage
'''''A Nova Star Must Remember That…'''''
* You volunteered to be placed under additional scrutiny for access to features.
* This role comes with heavy expectations to conform to Rules, Policy, and Character Standards.
* Other Crew will be able to see your Nova Star status in your OOC notes under Character Inspection. There is not a way to get around this.
* Permanent bans will result in the revocation of your status. Poor or hostile reapplications will be barred from reapplying for six months.
* You have to include a bastardization of 'Moonridden' as part of your application, to prove you have read the details. Ex: 'Goonridden'. Be clever. ex. ''FLUMERIDDEN (me when I go to the theme park)''
== Nova Stars Policy ==
=== Community ===
1. When you interact with others on our platforms, you must be positive, additive, and respectful.
2. Toxicity, bad faith behavior, rage-baiting, and other intentionally anti-social trolling is not tolerated.
=== Game Server ===
1. Do not abuse the power provided by your Star status to tip the scales of any large engagement, event, or fight, '''unless''' you are putting your full effort into your roleplay quality.
2. Do not misuse or abuse the tools or powers given to you by the Stars system. Keep with the spirit of the feature's design, and policy if it exists for it.
3. You must add to the overall gameplay and roleplay experience. This means creating opportunities for, and respecting, others roleplay.
4. Station characters you want to play must have at least [[Records Template|Minimum Records]]. An exception is provided to station characters with the 'Visitor' Quirk, or those playing Hardcore Randoms.
4.1. You do not have to follow the template directly, but you should have the majority of the points asked in your records. 
== Nova Star Hierarchy ==
=== Warden of the Stars ===
Responsible for hands-on mentoring, moderation, and cultivation of the Nova Star system.


=== Veteran Oversight ===
Oversees the Council of the Stars, and handles Star Issues from all Players.
Veterans are regulated by three distinct groups.


==== Community Staff ====
Works with Community Staff to handle internally reported Star Issues.
Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Veterans, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns.


Veterans that receive notes from Staff may have their status revoked by the Staff Overseer.
=== [[Council_of_the_Stars|Council of the Stars]] ===
An odd numbered group of 25 to 35 active Nova Stars decided by opt-in raffle, Quarterly.


==== Staff Overseer ====
Star Council members are not allowed to participate in consecutive Council sessions.
Directly responsible for the entire Veteran system.


Takes action on Veterans Noted by Staff if needed.
Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.


Oversees the Veteran Committee, and handles Veteran Issues from all Players.
The Star Council has the power to remove Star status.


==== [[Veteran Committee]] ====
They are expected to have a solid grasp of Server Rules and Policy.
A group of 25 or 35 active Player Veterans decided by voluntary raffle, selected Quarterly.


Veteran Committee members are not allowed to participate in successive Committee rosters
The Voting Basis is an [[wikipedia:Majority#Voting_basis|Entire Membership]] and [[wikipedia:Supermajority#Three-fifths,_or_60_percent|3/5ths Supermajority]].


Staff are not permitted on the Veteran Committee, nor should they disrupt VC functions.
Absentee votes are considered No’s. Split Votes will be acted on by the Warden of the Stars.


The Veteran Committee has the power to remove Veteran status.
=== [[Staff|Community Staff]] ===
Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Stars, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns.


The Voting Basis is an Entire Membership and Grand Majority (+60%) system.  
Issues regarding Stars should be posted to the Nova Star Issues thread on the Staff Forum, and the Warden of the Stars should be pinged directly.  


Absentee votes are considered No’s.
Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.


Split Votes will be acted on by the Staff Overseer.
Staff MUST alert the Warden about any Stars violating Nova Star Policy.


See the [[Veteran Committee]] page to learn the specifics.
=== Nova Stars & Crew ===
Nova Stars are not distinct from Crew on a Hierarchical level.

Latest revision as of 20:35, 12 October 2025

What is a Nova Star?

Stars are players that were eligible for, and passed, the Star Application. Star Applications are processed by the Warden of the Stars.

Stars are held to an overall higher expectation of quality and roleplay performance than Crew.

Nova Stars are an additive force. They are Players who add to the Community and Gameplay experience in exchange for access to unique Game Server and Discord features.

Anyone who was previously enrolled in the Veteran system automatically became a Star when these reforms were put into place on 17/7/25.

To identify if someone is a Nova Star, press the 'Look Closer?' button at the bottom of their inspect.

Current Perks of Being a Nova Star

  • Roles: Blueshield, Nanotrasen Consultant, Bridge Officer, Mime, Clown
  • Races: Dullahan, Golem
  • Quirks: Pet Owner
  • In Game Rank Tag in OOC Notes In Game
  • Discord Cosmetic Rank & Access to the Star micro-community

Nova Star Application and Membership Requirements

To Be a Nova Star...

  • You must have a minimum of 300 Living Hours.
  • You must have no recent major bans. Notes or records concerning toxicity or low roleplay quality count harshly.
  • You must have familiarity with Nova Sector & SS13 Roleplay Culture.
  • You must be prepared to complete an application and follow additional rules.

The average Star...

  • Has an extended play record
  • Has good writing quality and personality
  • Has good roleplaying skills
  • Avoids major administrative action
  • Adds to the overall Community experience
  • Understands and helps shape our Community Culture
  • Utilizes their feature access for Roleplay, not Mechanical, advantage

A Nova Star Must Remember That…

  • You volunteered to be placed under additional scrutiny for access to features.
  • This role comes with heavy expectations to conform to Rules, Policy, and Character Standards.
  • Other Crew will be able to see your Nova Star status in your OOC notes under Character Inspection. There is not a way to get around this.
  • Permanent bans will result in the revocation of your status. Poor or hostile reapplications will be barred from reapplying for six months.
  • You have to include a bastardization of 'Moonridden' as part of your application, to prove you have read the details. Ex: 'Goonridden'. Be clever. ex. FLUMERIDDEN (me when I go to the theme park)

Nova Stars Policy

Community

1. When you interact with others on our platforms, you must be positive, additive, and respectful.

2. Toxicity, bad faith behavior, rage-baiting, and other intentionally anti-social trolling is not tolerated.

Game Server

1. Do not abuse the power provided by your Star status to tip the scales of any large engagement, event, or fight, unless you are putting your full effort into your roleplay quality.

2. Do not misuse or abuse the tools or powers given to you by the Stars system. Keep with the spirit of the feature's design, and policy if it exists for it.

3. You must add to the overall gameplay and roleplay experience. This means creating opportunities for, and respecting, others roleplay.

4. Station characters you want to play must have at least Minimum Records. An exception is provided to station characters with the 'Visitor' Quirk, or those playing Hardcore Randoms.

4.1. You do not have to follow the template directly, but you should have the majority of the points asked in your records.

Nova Star Hierarchy

Warden of the Stars

Responsible for hands-on mentoring, moderation, and cultivation of the Nova Star system.

Oversees the Council of the Stars, and handles Star Issues from all Players.

Works with Community Staff to handle internally reported Star Issues.

Council of the Stars

An odd numbered group of 25 to 35 active Nova Stars decided by opt-in raffle, Quarterly.

Star Council members are not allowed to participate in consecutive Council sessions.

Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.

The Star Council has the power to remove Star status.

They are expected to have a solid grasp of Server Rules and Policy.

The Voting Basis is an Entire Membership and 3/5ths Supermajority.

Absentee votes are considered No’s. Split Votes will be acted on by the Warden of the Stars.

Community Staff

Responsible for regulating Administrative missteps by Stars, and are the front line for correcting problematic behavior as it happens. Staff handle serious in round concerns.

Issues regarding Stars should be posted to the Nova Star Issues thread on the Staff Forum, and the Warden of the Stars should be pinged directly.

Staff are not permitted on the Star Council, nor should they disrupt their functions.

Staff MUST alert the Warden about any Stars violating Nova Star Policy.

Nova Stars & Crew

Nova Stars are not distinct from Crew on a Hierarchical level.

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