RANKS

>> All members of LimeStar Industries are to be awarded different ranks as they gain experience and become more knowledgeable and skilled in the world of trading. Members are assigned the lowest rank upon joining, Initiate, and are able to progress all the way up to the highest rank, Navarch. The freedom for LimeStar members to choose their destiny within the organisation is critical to upholding the feeling of community and kinship throughout LimeStar, while also pushing members to achieve their goals.

>> The ranking system is as follows:

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Highest – Navarch

Superintendent of Trading and Defence

Master of Trading and Defence

Expert of Trading and Defence

Apprentice of Trading and Defence

Lowest – Initiate

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In order to ensure the safety of our members and maintain good relations with other organisations, it is of paramount importance that all members of LimeStar Industries abide by these rules:

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SAFETY

>> All members of LimeStar Industries should ensure that they are well trained in the operation of their vessel before carrying cargo into a port or landing zone. Slight mistakes while manoeuvring in a busy area can very easily result in potentially catastrophic damage to ships, cargo and the surrounding area as well as posing a huge threat to the lives of the pilot and crew.

>> Ensure that both handheld and ship weapons are disarmed or stowed when not needed, as accidental discharge of weapon projectiles can damage other ships and will almost certainly result in problems within monitored space.

>> When flying in crowded or dangerous space, ensure that you have at least one crew member/co-pilot to help you if possible. Once you feel you have total control over the ship’s movement this is not as important.

>> Make use of ‘Autoland’ systems when available, so as to minimise the risk of any accidents during landing and to make the process simpler for the pilot.

>> If you are about to carry out a mission which requires you to fly through Vanduul occupied space, DO NOT CONTINUE unless you have at least ONE HEAVY ESCORT, TWO MEDIUM ESCORTS or THREE LIGHT ESCORTS ready to commit to the mission with you.

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COMMUNICATION

>> Send frequent updates regarding the status of your mission back to a member who is currently handling mission control, so that we can notify you of any new dangers and record your location and situation, should you experience any difficulties.

>> Inform a member who is currently handling mission control before you enter a communications dark zone. It is vital that we know your position and heading before you proceed so that additional support can be dispatched should you not reappear within a calculated time.

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EMERGENCY ACTIONS

This section of the charter serves to give you and your crew the maximum chance of survival, should you find yourself in a highly life threatening situation. Take note of these rules.

It is inevitable that all of us will encounter an armed threat at some point during our careers. There are several stages of action that we endorse, depending on the severity of the scenario:

++ IF YOU HAVE TIME AND DISTANCE FROM THE ATTACKERS, TRY TO FLEE. While they are far away from you, you should utilise this advantage and evade them with the assistance of quantum drive and jump points. If required, allow significant deviation from your original route, taking care to avoid entering hazardous space.

++ IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO EVADE THE THREAT, CONSIDER THE VALUE OF YOUR CARGO. Before you are stopped, think about what is in your hold and whether it’s worth defending. If you think that you should fight for it and you feel you have enough firepower and skill, you may make an attempt to intimidate or even destroy the offending ships. Carry out thorough analysis of the vessels to help you decide whether to resist or not. If you do win this battle and still have a functional communications array, contact mission control ASAP so that we can escort you back to safety or rescue you if necessary.

++ IF YOU DECIDE THAT YOU SHOULDN’T DEFEND YOUR CARGO, ALLOW THEM TO TAKE IT. The attackers will not want to waste time. If you appear to be stalling they may suspect that you are waiting for backup. Make it easy for them to move the cargo or if they must board, keep a handgun on you but stand down and do not interfere. If they threaten to kill you or destroy your ship afterwards, all you can do is explain that you helped make their job easier, but your best response to this kind of situation will be dependent on numerous factors. Once the threat has left the system, contact mission control and we will guide you back if necessary.

In the case of your ship being unable to fly, be mindful of the following:

++ ALWAYS PUT ON AN EVA SUIT AS SOON AS YOU CAN IF THERE IS ONE AVAILABLE. This will ensure that you are safe in the event of depressurisation or if any harmful/toxic substances are present within the vessel’s atmosphere. It may also help in manoeuvring around the ship should the artificial gravity be disabled for any reason.

++ CHECK FOR FIRE. In a debilitated ship, fire can very quickly result in incapacitation or death. Locate the nearest fire extinguisher and carefully check each section of your ship. If thick smoke is obscuring your view, attempt to ventilate the ship using external doors if you have access to an EVA suit.