Rules

## **How to Navigate the Server**

We know our server can be a bit confusing to newcomers, so please read this through as it is likely to answer most of your starting questions. If you have more after looking through, however, #questions-and-suggestions is always open and frequently checked over by staff. `What is the Server About?` Republic Trooper is a Discord, Campaign-based Roleplay server based around the Clone Wars era from the Star Wars universe. The year is currently 20BBY, and Umbara has already passed at this point, pushing us through the halfway mark. All characters are Republic aligned, and roleplayers can have **ONE CHARACTER**, with the exception of staff who will often place alts in certain divisions in order to encourage activity or help with command structure. While we generally accept roleplayers of all levels, there is heavy stigma against one-lining and we encourage higher levels of literacy when roleplaying, especially when participating in events. However, we understand that everyone starts from somewhere, so don’t feel discouraged if you see larger posts in comparison to yours.

## How Do I Make a Character?

There are specific templates for different types of characters, so first things first, you need to decide what type of character you are going for. Do you want to make a Clone Trooper to fight in the Grand Army of the Republic? A Republic Commando for more Stealth-related missions and a greater sense of independence? A Jedi, peacekeepers of the Galaxy in unfamiliar positions of power leading legions of men to victory or death? Or perhaps a Mercenary, working for the Republic either due to a sense of patriotism or simply because the credits keep coming? Here, Clone Troopers are the streamline choice as they are the only character type that do *not* require a tryout. You can find the template in #character-template and fill it out how you like, so long as it fits within the server guidelines. Channels such as #equipment-and-weapons, #clone-divisions-and-sub-units, and #clone-specializations are all important to read through in order to construct your character, so please make sure to give them a look!

Once you’ve filled that out, post your completed template in #pending-characters (in discord, not google docs) and wait for a Server Greeter or Staff to review it. If your template has been marked with **eyes**, then that means someone has claimed it and is going to be looking over your sheet soon. If your template has been reacted to with a **check**, then expect to see it in #accepted-templates soon. If your template has been reacted to with an “X”, then whoever is your reviewer will walk you through what needs to be fixed in #pending-discussions. Please remember that Server Greeters and Staff have lives outside of discord and that constantly pinging and asking will just make us less likely to look over your sheet. If it has been over 24 hours, and other sheets after yours have been accepted while yours has still not been looked over, *then* you can ping an online Staff Member and ask. Patience and politeness goes a long way, and addressing server members and Staff in an indignant and/or irritated manner is looked down upon. Once your character is accepted, you can grab the #looking-for-roleplay role if you’re looking for a roleplay partner, ask in #find-roleplayers, or simply hop into the next event to begin your journey.

## I Want to Make a Mercenary/Jedi/Republic Commando

Mercenaries, Jedi, and Republic Commandos all require tryouts as they are more unique than just the standard Clone Trooper, and we expect a certain amount of literacy from each group. Within the standard Clone Troopers, the Galactic Marines also require a tryout due to their elite status, however the requirements are lower than what is expected of the former three. There are specific Approvers for each character type, and you can find these people in #staff-information. It’s preferable for you to DM the approvers who are currently online, though there are some that keep on invisible, so we’re not too harsh about this request. If you DM an Approver and they are busy, please be patient and refrain from going to someone else unless they direct you there. The templates for Mercenaries and Jedi can be found in #mercenary-template and #jedi-template respectively, though the Republic Commando and Galactic Marines use the same template as regular clones ( #character-template ).

## Can I Be a Canon Character?

Republic Trooper is based solely on OCs, and as such, there are no opportunities to play canon characters. Characters from the Clone Wars series and other Star Wars media types are handled by GMs and Staff alone, and you are not allowed to self GM speaking/talking/interacting with canon characters without permission from higher ups.

## `H`ow Do I Start Roleplaying?

As stated earlier, once your character is accepted, you can grab the #looking-for-roleplay role if you’re looking for a roleplay partner, ask in #find-roleplayers, or simply hop into the next event to begin your journey. On the server, events are daily more often than not, giving you plenty of opportunity to join without much of an introduction if that’s what you prefer. There are passive roleplay opportunities as well, and you can branch out through #find-roleplayers in order to find others who are looking forward to interacting with your character. Please do not go off on your own trying to self GM a battle or encounter with enemy forces without staff permission. It makes things harder for us to keep track of, and information is often diluted when this is done, confusing other roleplayers as well. If you want to do something with your character that isn’t strictly limited to just chatting with another character or an event, make sure to keep an eye on #available-side-missions as these are typically self GMed and give you a good outline of what you should be doing. Since this is a **Campaign-Based** server, there is no “open world/galaxy” roleplay available (outside of Passive Side Stories), putting everyone in one place at a time. After reading this through, if you find yourself with more questions, feel free to ask away in #questions-and-answers and wait for a response from staff. We hope you enjoy your experience on Republic Trooper :)

## **General Server Rules**

* Treat Staff Members with respect and patience; we’re just regular teens (for the most part) with our own lives trying to run a rather large server, and harassment/poor demeanor of the likes will not be tolerated. If you have a concern or complaint, bring it forward in a civilized manner instead of immediately hurling out accusations or insults.

* Be respectful with other server members and avoid engaging in less than civil arguments within the server. If you have a personal problem with someone, take it to DMs (or if the other has breached the Discord TOS, then you can DM Staff as well). Fighting in public channels will not be tolerated, and causing any drama will likely result in a warning or a mute (and in extreme cases, quarantine).

* The use of slurs against anyone is strictly prohibited, and will result in a mute, quarantine, or ban depending on the situation. Using the n-word with a hard r will result in an immediate ban, as will calling someone by the f-slur (shortened or not). Other slurs of similar caliber will be dealt with how staff sees fit.
* Refrain from using bots in general chat, as we have #bot-dump, #making-money, #clone-rec-area, and #clone-rec-area-2 for that exact reason.

* All content on the server *must* be SFW, and posting of anything sexually explicit in the server will not be tolerated. If a member expresses discomfort with being sent content of this type in DMs, or has not given permission for this to be sent in DMs, then staff is permitted to step in and deal with the situation how they see fit if it is reported (most likely resulting in a ban of the offender). In the case of a minor, the offender will be banned regardless if consent has been given or not.
* Harassment of any kind (sexual, racial, etc) will not be tolerated on this server, and will likely result in either a warning, mute, quarantine, or ban depending on the severity of what was said. If a member expresses they are uncomfortable with what is being said in regards to them, then you stop immediately.
* Don’t thirst over people in public chats, especially if they’re other people’s characters, or even worse, the actual members themselves. Hitting on other members or making unsavory comments about them/their characters is disgusting, and nobody wants to see that. If they’re fine with what’s being said (and are a consenting adult), then you can do it in DMs, though keep it out of hub.
* Discussions should be kept at a mature level. While most of us are teens, we still have basic common sense, and there’s no reason for civil discussions to turn into warzones because somebody couldn’t keep their anger in check. If you find yourself getting heated over a debate or argument, step away. Politics are not allowed to be discussed regardless of the situation. This is a roleplay server, not twitter. On that note, while topics in regards to Human Rights will never be considered politics, they can (unfortunately) still stir up heated debates, and if a staff member asks you to stop discussing a certain topic, please listen.
* No mini-modding. This is when someone who is not a member of staff attempts to do staff’s job for them, and it can create confusion if incorrect information is given.
* Being intoxicated in public chats on the server is not allowed, and will often result in a mute or a Quarantine until you are sober again.

## Consequences

The server operates on a 3 strike rule for light offences in *most* cases, though it depends on the circumstances. In the case of three warnings for three, separate situations, you will be automatically muted (and possibly quarantined, though it depends on how severe) for an indefinite amount of time (once again depending on how severe the offense is). In the case that you are warned once, then warned again for repeating that same thing, you will be muted instead for an indefinite amount of time and staff will discuss if further action is needed. Staff tries to be as transparent as possible when it comes to these types of situations, and if we believe that you might be looking at a possible ban, then it is likely we will communicate this and tell you what you need to fix. Of course, there are extreme situations in which there will be no discussion and instead just a straight up ban, which will be detailed in the next paragraph.

For more severe offences like usage of slurs, drama, extreme shit talking, staff disrespect, and more, the level of response is warranted by severity of offense. Some cases will be 1 warning and then automatic indefinite quarantine for further offences, similar to above, or an immediate mute/quarantine instead of a warning first. In severe cases—constant arguing in public channels, stirring up drama, repeated political talk, general toxic behavior—it will be automatic indefinite quarantining, often lasting 24 hours or more depending on the case, though some will only be a couple minutes (normally if we want people to cool off from an argument). For outrageous offences like encouraging suicide, accusations of raiding, racist behavior, pedophilia, and deamenor of that sort, it is likely you will be subject to an automatic ban and the staff team will report you to Discord, or even authorities.

Any arguments that are not able to maintain a levelheaded maturity are not allowed on the server. If things get heated, both parties may be subject to muting or quarantining, possibly more depending on past offenses. This is categorized under “toxic behavior” which is not tolerated on the server. If we believe that you are a toxic presence, then a kick or ban will often be put in place after discussion amongst staff.

## `What is Quarantine?`

Quarantine is where all your roles are removed and you cannot see the server chats or communicate with others on the server. If you are in Quarantine, it’s likely that you know what your offense was (and normally, staff will specify as well), and multiple Quarantine offenses can lead to a permanent banning from the server. If it is found that you are evading quarantine, more hours to your sentence will be added. Quarantine is also used for those who evade mute, and the amount of time spent in Quarantine depends on what you did to get in there. Incoherent babbling and spam in hub can also land you in here, for those who like to get wasted.

***We do not tolerate toxic behavior of any kind, and will deal with toxic members as we see best fit for the server.***

#### **Disclaimer:**

Anything staff deems inappropriate or unfit for the server gives them full authority to deal with it as they see fit, even if the rule is not explicitly stated as offenses can be circumstantial, depending on what happens. If you have a problem with anything in the server that can't be fixed in #questions-and-suggestions, DM a staff member. DO NOT start drama in the general chat, or any other chats, as that will result in a warning and possible mute. If you see something in the warnings channel that confuses you, go to a staff member first before asking around because it is likely you will be misinformed by someone who doesn’t know the entire story.

## **Roleplay Rules**

* Dialogue or speech needs to have quotation marks both before and after what is said: “I love blasters!”
* We use asterisks (\*) to denote narrative, or actions, which will format your post in italics: “I love blasters!” *He said, seeming very excited to shoot some droids.* When you are NPCing troopers from your squad, platoon, or company, use this: `to show that you’re not playing as your own character. NPCing should be kept at a minimum, and is mostly reserved for small, inconsequential actions or higher ranking clones who need to NPC their troopers: “I love blasters!” *He said, seeming very excited to shoot some droids.*` Another clone whooped in agreement.` “Let’s get ‘em!”
* Members of staff decide what is and isn’t allowed insofar as lore is concerned. If you want to do something cool and new, you need staff to approve it. Use #questions-and-suggestions if you’re uncertain on a piece of lore, or staff DMs on a case to case basis.
* Godmodding, Metagaming, and other such RP faux pas are not allowed here, and you will get warned in an OOC chat if you roleplay like this. Ignore the warning, and there will be IC punishments dealt in the event you’re in, or if doing a passive roleplay, a GM/Staff Member will step in and mediate in favor of the other participant.
* Death is a very real possibility, and keep this in mind when you’re fighting. The GM’s decisions in events should be respected and followed, and while you can of course ask questions in OOC chats, insulting the GM or getting indignant over something that has happened to your character will not be tolerated.
* In tandem with the rule above, one-lining will result in serious injury and/or death more often than not, as we are a literacy based server. Even if you’re new to roleplay, try to put out at least a small, descriptive paragraph as that’s the only way you’ll improve as a roleplayer.
* Out Of Character (OOC) should only be used in OOC channels. If speaking OOC in roleplay channels, use // or (), and if a GM tells you to stop, then you will take it outside of the channel. OOC in roleplay channels should be kept to a minimal, and delete what you say afterward to keep clutter to a minimum.
* Give one role play post per GM unless otherwise specified. If you post more than once in one turn, then you will be warned not to do it again by the GM in an OOC chat. Continue to do so, and it is likely that you will be punished IRP or your second post will be ignored (though the former is more likely).
* Roleplay you do in your DMs is not server canon. You can hint at things pertaining to your character, sure, though things such as training or big events done in DMs will not count in the server’s lore/toward your character within the server.
* Erotic Roleplay (ERP) is absolutely NOT ALLOWED on this server, and will result in an immediate warn or even ban if you do this. If you want to ERP with somebody, *do it in DMs*. There are minors on this server who shouldn’t be exposed to that sort of thing, and even if that wasn’t the case, I doubt anyone wants to see your characters do the nasty nasty on a public forum.
* Once you make a character, you have a 2-week cool down. This means you cannot change your character for **2 weeks**. The exceptions to this rule are 1) if a GM kills you off and you didn't ask the GM to (intentionally throwing yourself in harm’s way to get yourself killed by the GM does not count), or 2) if you have not yet engaged in roleplay and changed your mind about who you want to play as. The second one is conditional, however, as we don’t want members changing their characters more than twice after being accepted the first time (as that is extremely inconsiderate to the people reviewing your sheets).
* If you die twice in one week due to your own actions (accidental defective behavior, bad irp reaction to threats, etc. etc) then you will be put on a **1 week cool down** before you can make another character. Unless it's a special case (such as, misunderstandings between the GM and player, an unjust death, etc. etc) this rule will remain in play and should be assumed for all.

#### **Disclaimer:**

* We cannot please everyone and we are sorry if you are not happy with how we run the server. If you do not like our vision of the server, we hope we can find middle ground, though it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and we understand that.