Horizon Starlines™ / HORIZONAIR

HORIZON STARLINES™ strives to raise passenger satisfaction by providing the highest standards of service, reliability and safety. Our passionate crew and dedicated management team treat our guests with the same level of respect and care as they do one another.

We are committed to providing a safe, pleasurable working environment with high levels of productivity, empowerment and personal accountability with opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Our employees’ experience, commitment, skills, creativity and charm will be the cornerstone HORIZON’S success.

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HORIZON STARLINES™ constantly strives for innovation, progress and fair dealing spirit. By carrying the forward-looking strategy, continually opening new flights, seeking business associates, and offering the best service, it has become one of the successful competitors in galactic transport. HORIZON only operates the business it has expertise in, that is the galactic transport industry and other related services. Believing in the expansion of the space transport industry, it invested most of its time and capital in building a leading position.

HORIZON STARLINES™ is the best choice for passengers, investors and employees. To passengers, it provides the most luxurious and pleasurable travel experience. To the customers who consign flight freight, it promises unparalleled delivery times and protection. To shareholders, it earns steady and favorable profits for them. And to employees, it offers highly paid and challenging jobs.

The Founders of Horizon Starlines™, do hereby create this Corporate Charter to memorialize the Horizon Founding Principles, promote our culture, and encourage the right of every member to excel and contribute to the organization.

Table of Contents:

Article I – Horizon Starlines™ Purpose & Organization
Article II – Corporate Organization and Structure
Article III – Exclusive Benefits
Article IV – Galactic Credentials
Article V – Division Authority and Responsibilities
Article VI – Member Rights & Responsibilities

ARTICLE I

HORIZON STARLINES™ PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION

1.1 NAME: The name of this corporation is “Horizon Starlines™”, herein after “Horizon” or “the Corporation. Individuals associated with, or employed by the Corporation are herein known as the “employee” or “member”, dependent on the context.

1.2 PURPOSE: Horizon Starlines™ is a galactic corporation dedicated to raising passenger satisfaction by providing the highest standards of service, reliability and safety. To its members and employees, Horizon is dedicated to providing a safe, pleasurable working environment with high levels of productivity, empowerment and personal accountability with opportunity for personal and professional growth.

1.3 HISTORY: Horizon was founded on April 9, 2933 as a response to the increased traffic and relocation of citizens between colonies. Founded by Ethan Vector, Rain Renkir, and William Renkir – Horizon began as a small fleet of Constellation Phoenixes offering mid-range luxury transport to government officials, corporate executives and galactic celebrities. Through partnerships and networking with other corporations, Horizon expanded its demographic to include private and commercial freight transport in 2937. Today, Horizon is the leading power in Luxury Transportation services and continues to expand its list of destinations monthly.

1.4 ORGANIZATION GENERALLY: Horizon is a private organization operating as several divisions which each specialize in an important aspect of the corporation. Each Division is headed by a “Junior Director” or “Division Director” who report to the “Board of Directors” or “Senior Director”.

1.5 LEADERSHIP GENERALLY: Horizon is led by a Board of Directors consisting of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operations Officer (COO). Horizon’s leadership is an oligarchy under a consistorial format. Horizon is not a dictatorship, a democracy, or a republic. Junior Directors are encouraged to run their Division as they see fit, under the directives of the Board of Directors and the guidelines listed within this charter. The leadership structure is further defined in Article II and Article IV.

1.6 MEMBERSHIP GENERALLY: Employment and membership by Horizon is exclusive to mature industry professionals who have fully demonstrated their dedication and skill. Generally, Horizon does not check the real identity of its members, but assumes that every member is a mature individual. Members are always encouraged to give their input on important corporate topics; however, members in general do not have an actual vote in company decisions as this is the purview of the Junior Directors and the Board of Directors; the exception being that all members are encouraged to voice their opinions via the proper channels (their reporting officer). All members, however, have rights as defined by Article VI: Horizon Employee Act. Additionally, each member is required to be in good standing inside their division and exhibit a reasonable presence in-game, and inform their leaders of any prolonged absence. All members will respect each other in-character and out-, unless participating in a mutually agreed role play scenario. All members must show fellow players mutual respect regardless of title, division, position, or rank. In addition, Horizon members must follow the game specific End User License Agreement (EULA); diplomacy protocols, and the rules of engagement (ROE – Section 6.5). Members of Horizon are expected to portray the model of fair play and good sportsmanship, to members and non-members alike. Failure to do so will result in consequences. Gaining and retaining employment by Horizon Starlines™ is a privilege, not a right. As such, all members are expected to respect that privilege. Breaking these rules can lead to probation or termination.

ARTICLE II

CORPORATE ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE

2.1 LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: Horizon’s philosophy is that all divisions and directors should reach a consensus or unanimity on most resolutions. This philosophy presumes that there is more than one way to resolve any dispute and that with proper communication and a willingness to concede on trivial issues, most any problem can be resolved by like-minded individuals. Thus every drafted resolution should take into account the thoughts of the Corporation as a whole. Wherein like-minded individuals cannot agree after a good faith effort to create a consensus, then a decision can be passed based upon a simple majority. Once a resolution has been passed, leaders that are in minority vote must support the resolution publicly.

2.2 VOTING PROCEDURE: Every new corporate procedure or policy must have a clearly drafted resolution. Any Junior Director or Senior Director may sponsor a resolution. Every resolution must be voted upon and passed with a simple majority (greater than half).

2.3 VOTING CLASSES: There are voting and non-voting (speaking) leadership classes within the council. The voting members of the corporation are defined as only the Board of Directors, while the non-voting or speaking members are defined as the Junior Directors. Junior Directors have the right to be informed of all company initiatives and the right to express their advice on all resolutions, but they are not allowed to vote.

2.4 PROXY VOTING & DELEGATION OF POWERS: Any Senior Director will designate a Junior Director under them to vote on their behalf if they are absent. This selectee is called “Acting Director” who takes on the designators powers when the designator is absent. If any Director fails to appoint an Acting Director prior to assembly, they have forfeited their right to vote and must comply with the Board of Director’s decision in their absence.

2.5 CLOSED MEETINGS: All decisions and discussions are made in closed, confidential meetings of the Senior Directors and Junior Directors. The confidentiality of these meetings is strictly enforced, such that a leader that discusses his disagreement with a council decision or shares commentary of confidential discussions from those meetings to non-directors will face discipline and possible removal from office. The leaders are responsible for showing a united front to both members and outsiders. For disciplinary issues or complaints, the Board of Directors may have a closed meeting on the subject and will report the result of that meeting to the Junior Directors following a decision.

2.6 SELF-SELECTING: Senior Directors are self-appointed authorities whereas Junior Directors are appointed by the Board of Directors and the advice of the other Junior Directors. A Senior Director has the authority to appoint Junior Directors under them in accordance with the guidelines of the board. The candidates’ names are then sent to the Junior Directors for vetting.

2.7 RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORS: For the treatment of inactive or retired members and directors, the following rules apply: 1) Voluntary Retirement: Any Director should give at least a one week notice of their intent to retire from a Division or leadership position and assist in the selection of their replacement. The retired Director is also responsible for transferring over any company property and executive clearance at the end of their tenure. 2) Involuntary Retirement: Any Director that is inactive or negligent of their responsibilities for at thirty days could be considered to have abandoned their post and could face mandatory retirement and possibly additional disciplinary measures as the Board of Directors may require – including permanent expulsion from the company. The Board of Directors has the authority to determine inactivity and can authorize disciplinary actions based upon their findings.

2.8 QUARTERLY MEETING: Every three months, both Junior and Senior Directors are required to have an online meeting to discuss the status and future of Horizon Starlines™ as a whole. During this meeting, every Director is to give a report on their membership (number that is active, inactive, retired, etc.), review of major events/accomplishments, and future plans. At least one week after the meeting, the COO is responsible for publishing the combined reports of all guild masters to the whole Community. By default the meetings should occur during the months of March, June, September and December unless for good reason, the Directors decide to hold the meeting earlier. At least two weeks’ notice must be given to all Directors in the event of Quarterly meeting.

2.9 TYPES OF DIVISIONS:

2.9.1 DIVISION OF CORPORATE DEFENSE: The Division of Corporate Defense (DCD), is responsible for providing military support and defense to both Horizon Transportation and Shipping entering dangerous areas of space. The DOD is headed by a Junior Director who is responsible for coordinating escort missions, training security staff, and corresponding with any contract security companies currently working with Horizon.
2.9.2 DIVISION OF LUXURY TRANSPORT: The Division of Luxury Transport (DLT), is Horizon’s primary division comprised of our hospitality staff, commercial pilots, and flight deck crew. The DLT is headed by a Junior Director who is responsible for scheduling flights, training flight crew, and booking security escorts when appropriate.
2.9.3 SHIPPING DIVISION: The Division of Secure Shipping (DSS), is responsible for the safe transport and delivery of client cargo. The DSS also takes care of any inter-division supply requests and transports. The DSS is headed by a Junior Director who is responsible for coordinating shipping convoys and supplying the rest of the fleet with the necessary equipment and supplies.

ARTICLE III

POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3.1 TREASURY: The Board of Directors has sole authority to accept real monetary donations for the purpose of the corporate treasury and to spend this money from the treasury in accordance with internet resource management or other expenditure sanctioned by the Board of Directors.

3.2 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: The Board of Directors is responsible for all property or resources owned or controlled by Horizon Starlines™, which includes the following: forums, web space, voice-chat, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, etc.

3.3 DIVISION MANAGEMENT: The Board of Directors has the sole authority to determine the need and/or interest for new and existing Divisions within the company. Once a division is acknowledged by the Board of Directors, that division will be assigned a voting leader to represent that Division.

3.4 CREATION OF NEW POSITIONS AND DIVISIONS: The Board of Directors has the sole authority to create new leadership positions or Divisions for purposes of expansion and efficiency. Members wishing to petition for the creation of a new Division or position are encouraged to contact their direct supervisor.

3.5 DISSOLUTION OF DIVISIONS: The Board of Directors has the sole authority to dissolve a leadership position or corporate division due to: 1) inactivity, when there is insufficient active membership and leadership, or 2) the position’s responsibilities are to be merged with another.

3.6 ACQUISITION & ABSORPTION OF NEW ORGANIZATIONS: The Board of Directors has the sole authority to acquire, merge, or absorb pre-existing organizations which they feel will be beneficial Horizon and whether the potential new Division(s) leadership and members fit the same principles and purposes of the company. The previous ranks of the absorbed organization’s leadership structure will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Board of Directors. Horizon makes no guarantees that all previous leaders’ ranks will be honored. All members of a merger into Horizon Starlines™ must comply with the guidelines and policies set within this charter.

3.7 MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITING: While every game may have its own Divisional specific recruiting requirements, the Board of Directors has the sole authority to oversee recruitment and keep a list of active members within all Divisions in order to encourage consistency of membership standards. Members wishing to recommend a recruit, can do so in writing to the Board of Directors – however; the board reserves final decision regarding the recruit’s acceptance.

3.8 DISCIPLINE: The corporation has the right to discipline members for any violation that occurs on any of the corporate internet resources or for any violation that results in expulsion or suspension of membership. A violation is defined as any action that goes against the spirit and letter of this Charter. Proof of alleged violations must be supplied with any reports made through the appropriate channels. If necessary, the Junior Director, who is responsible for the accused member, may suspend the member until a hearing has been arranged with the Board of Directors. Under no circumstances can a Junior Director terminate a member without the consent of the Board.

3.9 CHARTER AMENDMENTS: The Board of Directors reserves the exclusive right to change or alter this charter. The charter can be revised through proposed amendments which may be brought by any of the Directors. Junior Directors are solely responsible for ensuring that any Divisional resolutions or policies do not contradict the Horizon Charter. If a conflict does arise, the Junior Director must propose an amendment to this Charter prior to instituting the new policy. All amendments must be approved unanimously by the Board of Directors. Where there is ambiguity of interpretation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) shall act as mediator in the dispute to resolve any issue of intent.

3.10 EXECUTIVE VETO: In the event of a financial crisis, the CFO has the right to veto any and all decisions made by the Board. In the event of a security crisis, the CEO has the right to veto any and all decisions made by the Board. In the event of safety or staffing related crisis, the COO has the right to veto any and all decisions made by the Board. The Board of Directors also has the right to overturn any decision previously made by divisional leadership. For this to occur, the voting member or the acting “Hand” of the Division in question must be notified. The decision and resolution is to be agreed upon by the Board of Directors. If a consensus cannot be reached, a final decision will be made by the CEO. Once a decision has been reached by Board of Directors, it is then the responsibility of the voting leader for the Division in question to deliver and enforce the new policy. Decisions agreed upon in this manner cannot be overturned by anybody but the Board.

ARTICLE IV

CORPORATE CREDENTIALS

4.1 LEVEL ONE CLEARANCE – This is an individual who has applied to Horizon and was granted either a guest, probationary, or suspended position.

4.2 LEVEL TWO CLEARANCE – Active employees for Horizon Starlines™, who are in good standing with all status and privileges given to Horizon members. Generally all flight and deck crew are assigned this clearance level. Additional status, responsibilities and privileges may be granted based upon his or her Divisional leadership, duties, responsibilities, experience, or past accomplishments within his or her specific Division.

4.3 LEVEL THREE CLEARANCE: Former Junior and Senior Directors who retired in good standing and are not serving Horizon or its Divisions in an official capacity are granted this clearance as acknowledgement of their work for the corporation. For all other intents and purposes, the rank is identical to Level Two.

4.4 LEVEL FOUR CLEARANCE: All Pilots, Specialists, and Team Leaders, who are in good standing with all status and privileges given to Horizon Members. These members have taken on additional responsibilities for their current position and are granted access to the flight management database. Additional status, responsibilities and privileges may be granted based upon his or her Divisional leadership, duties, responsibilities, experience, or past accomplishments within his or her specific Division.

4.5 LEVEL FIVE CLEARANCE: A Division Director, also referred to as a Junior Director, is a leader within their specified Division or, in some cases, the leader of a specialized unit. His or her title and responsibilities may change based upon the specific Division; however, Junior Directors must still meet the expectations and requirements as defined by this Charter. All Directors, regardless of Division, have a responsibility to Horizon to assist the Board of Directors in maintaining the well-being and smooth operation of the company as defined by this Charter. All potential Division Directors are vetted by the other Junior Directors before appointment. A Division may have co-Directors, but they must be approved by the Board and they will only receive one seat during management meetings.

4.6 LEVEL SIX CLEARANCE: A member of the Board of Directors is both responsible for their duties as defined by this Charter as well as responsible for all aspects of managing their direct reports. Board Members have a vote on all corporate resolutions. A Senior Director is charged with carrying out the day to day operations of the greater company outside of the individual Divisions.

ARTICLE V

POWERS OF THE DIVISIONS

5.1 LEADERSHIP: Each Division can appoint officers and develop their own leadership structure with the exception of the Division’s Director, who must be appointed or approved by the Board. Internal organization and nomenclature is left to the Division. A Junior Director and his officers must be fully dedicated to their duties; therefore, one can only serve as a leader for one Division at a time. Junior Directors looking for additional leadership support in their Division may appoint an Assistant Director after receiving the approval of the Board. The Division Director is ultimately responsible for all of the Assistant Director’s actions and will be held accountable.

5.2 ORGANIZATION: Each Division may organize their internal structure as they see fit but must comply with the Clearance Levels set out in this charter. A Division Director may decide to subdivide the Division into departments such as for roleplaying, factional purposes, or to protect non-PVP members.

5.3 DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT NAMES: Each Division must comply with their given title, however; departments are left to the discretion of the Division Director. Department names must include the name “Horizon” and/or be a purely descriptive title. Other organizations or Divisions that were acquired or merged into Horizon will be re-named by the Board of Directors.

5.4 DIVISION STRUCTURE: Each Division may determine their own internal organization and nomenclature including the titles used for all members and officers with the exclusion of the title Division Director. All Divisions are expected to comply with the Clearance Levels set out in this charter.

5.5 DISCIPLINE: Each Division is responsible for the internal discipline of their members and officers for violations of this Charter in accordance with the member’s rights. The Board of Directors has the right to oversee and supersede any decisions made in regards to member discipline. If it is the decision of the Division to terminate a member, the must first place the member on suspension until termination approval is given by the Board.

5.6 RECRUITMENT: Every Division is responsible for their own recruitment efforts and where possible should support other Divisions in the recruitment of new members. Each Division should designate a recruitment officer, to actively recruit new members and oversee their assimilation into Horizon culture. Once a recruit has been granted Level One Clearance, they must receive approval from the Division Director before receiving additional clearance. The Board of Directors shall appoint Public Relations Officer who will oversee and report to the Board on all matters pertaining to recruitment. Additionally, the Public Relations Officer will work with the COO to refine the recruiting procedures as well as implement new procedures as they see fit.

5.7 COMMUNITY EVENTS: Pursuant to the Pax mandate to support all play styles, the leadership of every Division will make a good faith effort (in consideration of the divisions size & activity) to plan regular events for roleplayers. All official events must be registered at least two weeks in advance with the CEO to assure the proper advertising and registrations are in place. In addition, the Board of Directors will organize host the semi-annual Exploration Cruise for members and VIP guests.

5.8 QUARTERLY DIVISION MEETING: At least quarterly, each Division is required to have an online meeting (i.e. TeamSpeak and/or in game) of all senior members to discuss the status and future of the Division.

ARTICLE VI

MEMBERS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 ROLE-PLAY: Horizon fully supports the role-playing (RP) playstyle in all Divisions in order to make the universe as immersive for members as possible. Horizon will not, however, force members to RP all of the time during daily play. Accordingly, while we are not a RP only organization we encourage every Division to promote and organize regular RP activities, where possible. If you choose not to role-play in game, please respect those who do wish to role-play, and vice-versa. Roleplaying may not be used as an excuse to disrespect or harass another player.

6.2 NAMING POLICY: Horizon requires that all members have in-game names that fall within Star Citizen’s guidelines of the EULA and/or Naming Policies. Divisional leaders are responsible for ensuring all members are in line with the guidance provided by the various development studios.

6.3 OFFENSIVE DIRECTIVE: Any military or security action made by a member on behalf of Horizon, or while aboard a company vessel; must have signed approval documentation by the Board of Directors. The majority of Horizon’s fleet is comprised of lightly armed luxury vessels; which is why direct conflict is to be avoided at all costs. In the event of an attack, Horizon pilots are authorized to defend their vessel by any means they see fit. If retaliation or recovery is necessary, the Board of Directors must execute an executive order authorizing any offensive action. Any member found guilty of piracy or initiating an attack will be have their employment terminated.

6.4 DEFENSIVE DIRECTIVE: Horizon authorizes any and all actions in the defense of its passengers and crew. In the event a vessel is fired upon, the Captain is authorized to order any action he or she sees fit in the name of defense. Under no circumstance should a Horizon vessel fall under enemy hands, nor should its passengers or crew be taken hostage. Refer to the Rules of Engagement for detailed procedures.

6.5 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE): While complying with the above defensive and offensive directives, Horizon owned vessels must follow a strict procedure when in battle situations.
a) If an enemy appears on your sensors, an allied distress call is to be sent immediately.
b) All passengers and non-essential crew are to be relocated to the ship’s designated safe area.
c) Shutdown or reroute power from non-essential systems into shields and engines to attempt escape.
d) Attempt to communicate with the enemy for a diplomatic solution. If the enemy is attacking to obtain Horizon cargo – the cargo should be surrendered immediately in order to save lives. However; cargo should never be ejected in order to increase ships speed or maneuverability in combat situations.
e) If retreat and diplomacy fail, the vessel’s Captain may authorize the use of weapons.
d) Constant communication will be required with Horizon Dispatch to communicate ship status and enemy information.
f) Non-essential crew and passengers should be evacuated from the ship if at any time the safe zone is at risk of depressurization or fire.
g) In the event of inevitable boarding by hostile forces, the Captain must order an immediate evacuation and initiate the self-destruct countdown.
h) A formal report must be filed within 24 hours to the Board of Directors after any combat situation.

6.7 EXCLUSIVITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Horizon members are expected to think of the company first and work within existing Divisions. Horizon Starlines™ employees are not permitted to have dual-employment with another organization. If an individual has multiple accounts, this exclusivity rule does not apply to the other account. Should an applicant or current member feel they have extenuating circumstances, such as a family-and-friends only-guild, they must first inform their respective recruiter; who will then present the case and request approval from the Board. If a member’s participation in another organization is perceived to create a conflict of interest with Horizon, they will be required to resign from the other organization to remain a member in good standing within Horizon. In cases where the privilege of multi-organization membership is abused, further action up to and including a permanent ban from Horizon and its allies may be taken. Members’ behavior in other guilds is still representative of Horizon and its values.

6.8 FREEDOM OF SELF-EXPRESSION: Horizon recognizes that every player has a voice and should be free to express themselves; however, one’s speech should not negatively impact other players. Horizon is a community of mature individuals, who express themselves as adults, and as adults should have learned to ignore certain language. Horizon does, however, recognize that many members are parents and expects members to self-censor their speech with the knowledge that a child may be listening or watching. Allow everyone to voice opinions and have their say. All defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, and offensive material is prohibited. Horizon members will encounter many races, genders, nationalities, backgrounds, and religions during their travels with us… its important that every Horizon member sees themselves as a corporate ambassador to everyone around them.

6.9 FREEDOM OF SPEECH: Members are encouraged to voice their views on various Divisional policies or decisions made by their leaders, but it must be done in a proper manner and place. Such discussions are best left for private discussion or on the forums. Expression of disagreement at the wrong place and manner could lead to discipline. Concerns and complaints should be voiced to your supervisor before any other member.

6.10 GRIEVANCES & DISCIPLINE: As in real courts the burden of proof lies on the victim, and anyone charged with a grievance will be considered innocent until proven guilty. Horizon will not punish a member based upon no evidence, but requires some form of substantiation (i.e. witnesses or screenshots/documentation) showing that the event occurred. The incident will be investigated and reviewed by Division Director or Board of Directors and punishment will be dealt out appropriately. During an investigation, the accused will be allowed to defend themselves before a decision is reached. One time incidences will result in a warning. In major cases the offending member will be placed on probation and only habitual offenses will warrant immediate removal of membership. Likewise, the leadership takes stock of how often a complaint is made by a supposed victim, wherein habitual complaints can be seen as causing drama and result in discipline. Evidence of false or fabricated complaints will result in expulsion from the guild. Complaints of extreme harassment or verbal abuse should also be reported via Star Citizen where possible, which could lead to an account being flagged or banned. Offended parties who wish to make a charge against a Horizon member are encouraged to make them immediately after the event. Please be mindful of the company’s chain of command; if you wish to lodge a complaint about a member, go to the Board of Directors or Division Director that employee is a member of.

6.11 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: Please refer to Star Citizen’s EULA. Any member who employs exploits as a part of their gaming strategy and is unwilling to follow the terms of a EULA will be expelled from Horizon and their activities will be reported to the proper gaming authority.