Character Creation

Please create a character in Google Docs using the #template, and submit the document in #submissions. 
Do not ping the mods about your submission. They see it. They are busy people and will get to it as soon as they are able.
Once you have been accepted make sure to:
# Get your quarters set up (remind a mod if you do not see it right away)
# Get your physical
# Have a counseling session
# Meet with your department head
== Alien Species ==
Most Star Trek species are playable. You may choose a pre established species or create your own. Original races must be approved first in #species-submission.
Less common species will be capped when we reach the amount that would be reasonably found of a starship. 
Currently, we are not accepting submissions for the following races: 
* Q's
* Changelings
* Androids
* Holograms
* Tholians
* Talosians
* Vorta
* Jem’hadar
* Kinshaya
* Augments
* Tzenkethi
* Remans
* Joined Trill 
== Requirements for Vulcan Characters ==
Emotional Suppression: Meditation and Surak's teaching are automatic, no exception. Even if the character eventually found a different way to deal with their emotions, Surak's teachings are taught to ALL Vulcan's, whether they choose to adhere to them or not. 
Vulcan emotions are far worse than Human emotions, so there is ZERO way that they can allow themselves emotional freedom without consequences. If your character is allow to be openly happy, the second they get angry, the most logical thing in that Vulcan's mind is going to be to KILL the offending party. You cannot have the (truthfully, manic happy, without the murderous rage. It is impossible for Vulcan's.) Some sort of control process must be had. So meditation on a daily basis, or any other LOGICAL way that will need to be explained. If you cannot handle that, may I suggest a Romulan. 
Hybrids: Hybrids are allowed a certain amount of freedom, however...this is usually in private moments or in extreme cases. There needs to be sufficient cause for any outburst, or at the very least you understand that just as a full blooded Vulcan, your character will be treated as a dangerous individual until they get themselves under control. If you would like pointers, look to Spock as an example. 
Any and All issues will need to be worked on, or else your Vulcan character will be quickly transported back to Vulcan for mental and emotional assistance.
== Promotions ==
All new department officers submitted will be starting out as Ensigns on Odyssey (unless we have a specific role that needs to be filled). 
If you want your character to be promoted, here are the conditions you need to meet: 
Ensign —> Lieutenant JG
# Your character has been in the server for at least a month.
# You have been active in role plays for that entire month. 
# Your character has been actively doing their job, not just socializing. We all love going to the club, socializing, and falling in love. But if you want a promotion, you have to shudder go to work sometimes too.
Lieutenant JG —> Lieutenant 
Only available for Medical and Science officers because the Department Heads are Lt. Commanders. This will open up for more departments in time.
# Your character has been a lieutenant JG for at least three months.
# You have been active in role plays for at least three months.
# Your character has been actively doing their job, not just socializing. We all love going to the club, hanging out, and falling in love. But if you want a promotion, you have to shudder go to work sometimes too.
# You have been taking the initiative in your department to help keep SLs and other players in your department active. Contributing in events, coming up with ideas and getting other players involved, and generally being a leader.
Any higher promotions are decided on by staff when they are needed. If you’re already a full Lieutenant, don’t ask for a promotion. We’ll come to you. If you ask, we won’t come to you.
== Psych Evaluation ==
Your character can not have any untreatable underlying health, mental issue, or drug addiction before coming aboard. Star fleet makes sure their candidates are clean and given the treatment they need. It’s alright to have a character with flaws that can be resolved. 
== Helpful Resources ==
Species: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Alpha_and_Beta_Quadrant_species 
Academy courses at Starfleet if you plan to have your character attend Starfleet academy: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Starfleet_Academy_courses 
Calculating Stardates: https://www.hillschmidt.de/gbr/sternenzeit.htm