Outworlds / OUTWORLDS

After recovering and refitting from many battles in the verse, Outworlds Alliance has landed in the Stanton System. New ship purchases, repairs, resupplying and recruiting to replace lost crew members has been the focus. Now, the Leadership cadre of Outworlds Alliance stares at a Star Map on the navigation chart table of the fleets flagship. Each look at one another in silent agreement. We know we are standing on the edge of Destiny. The borders of the Empire are about to be thrown open. All eyes are upon the first system, Pyro. Living, Surviving, Carving out a place of our own in a new System is within our grasp. Living on the Frontier, the ragged edge of what is possible, is before us.

If we had a Manifesto it would be to go where others dare not, to scratch out something for ourselves. To live or to die while making it ours.

Come join us to live and to thrive on the Frontier!

Outworlds Alliance Charter

Article 1 – Our Mission

The Outworlds Alliance is a gaming organization in the Star Citizen universe focused on living successfully on the frontier. By design it is for a more mature group of individuals who are goal oriented and focused on having fun.

Article 2 – Organization Leadership

Section 1 – The senior leadership of Outworlds Alliance are the Marshals, who follow a chain of command downwards.

Leadership Positions/Ranks:

Officers

• Marshal
• Galaxy Commander
• Star Captain
• Star Commander
• Point Commander
• Storm Commander (unique to Spartan Corps)

Non-Commissioned Officers

• Master Starman
• Starman 1st Class
• Starman

Enlisted

• Crewman
• Initiate
• Cadet

Additional ranks may be added as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Outworlds Alliance.

Outworlds Alliance’s structure shall consist of a Leadership HQ and 4 Corps.

• Spartan Corps
• Medical Corps
• Industrial Corps
• Explorer Corps

Section 2 – Founders

The original Founders of Outworlds Alliance were AndrewRall and Gelasor. They shall serve as the Leaders of the Organization. They reserve the right to add to the Marshal cadre if necessary, at their discretion.

Article 3 – Rules for Membership

The following rules apply to all members of the Outworlds Alliance.

Members must be 21 years old or older to join. Exceptions may be considered by the Marshals but there is no guarantee of a waiver of the age requirement.

Be respectful to all others, whether a member or non-member.

No Harassment of any kind.

No discussion of Politics, Religion, Divisive Topics, or current events.

No attempt to influence others to adhere to one’s particular beliefs or causes.

Profanity is permitted as long as it is not excessive or directed at someone.

No posting or discussion of anything that includes Gore, Nudity, Pornography, or other content considered lewd or inappropriate. All NSFW content is prohibited.

Piracy and Griefing are absolutely prohibited.

Privateering will be permitted under specific circumstances detailed further in the Charter.

Real Life comes first. Members will never be expected to place the needs of the Outworlds Alliance gaming community above real life commitments. Each member is expected to communicate any expected absence up their respective Chain of Command so that a limited Leave of Absence may be granted.

Any member found to have committed any illegal act in the online environment while a member of Outworlds Alliance may be banned immediately to maintain its integrity.

Members must commit to a Drama Free environment focused on facilitating the playing of the game. Anyone causing or promoting drama of any kind will be subject to disciplinary action by Leadership up to and including banning from the Organization.

Complaints About Star Citizen: Remember, this “game” is an alpha, and we are paying to test it. People get tired of hearing that, but it’s the reality. Complaining about SC is part of the experience, we all do it, but if it happens too much and too often from the same person it becomes a drag on other players. If you have to vent, go for it, or take a break if you need to. Contribute to the bug trackers on the issue council, (https://issue-council.robertsspaceindustries.com/projects/STAR-CITIZEN) or take up a discussion on spectrum. Whatever you do, PLEASE don’t spend every keypress whining about the experience. Let’s all keep calm and have fun!

Outworlds Alliance leadership and any staff designated by the Marshals, reserves the right to address any violation of these rules with disciplinary action up to and including banning from the Organization. The leadership and said staff further reserves the right to address perceived violations of proper decorum in discord even if not specifically listed here.

Article 4 – Privateering

A Privateer, privately owned armed vessel commissioned by a belligerent state to attack enemy ships. Privateering was carried on by all nations from the earliest times until the 19th century. Crews were not paid by the commissioning government but were entitled to cruise for their own profit, with crew members receiving portions of the value of any cargo or shipping that they could wrest from the original owners.

The Marshals may, at their discretion, contract with Privateers to intervene against hostile organizations in the Verse.

Article 5 – Training Requirements

Each new member of Outworlds Alliance must complete 4 Basic Training Events in order to be eligible for promotion to Starman or above. The Marshals, and in certain circumstances, Training Instructors may waive part or all of a specific training requirement after having determined the new member has demonstrated the required knowledge or skills.

• Basic Flight Maneuver Training
• Basic Survival Training
• Basic Crew Training
• Basic Navigation Training

Each of these Training modules will be done live in game.

Further Advanced Training may be required by Corps Commanders to qualify for certain roles.

Article 6 – Promotions, Ranks and Role Assignments

Rank and Role Assignments will be awarded based on Merit. Simply holding a current rank for an extended period of time does not qualify a member for promotion.

All Officer ranks will be considered Commissions and must be approved by the Marshals. Officer commissions will be considered based on the candidates Chain of Commands recommendation, their contributions to the Organization and an interview by the Marshals.

The Marshals may grant authority to subordinate Officers to approve certain NCO ranks within their division at their discretion.

An individual member must have served in their current rank for a minimum of one month before they may be eligible for promotion. Some time in grade requirements may be longer than one month.

To qualify for any rank above Crewman a member must have done the following at a minimum:

• Expressed a desire for advancement to their supervising NCO or Officer.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute an event/operation in the game while being shadowed by a Senior NCO or Officer.
• Clearly demonstrate leadership ability.
• Be open to constructive criticism and self improvement.
• Demonstrate the willingness to follow the directions of their supervising NCO or Officer.
• Completed Basic Entry Level Org Training.

Article 7 – Leave of Absence

If you need to take time off from the game you can request a leave of absence through your Chain of Command.

Master Starman may grant a LOA for up to 30 days.
Point Commander to Star Captain may grant a LOA for up to 60 days.
Galaxy Commander may grant a LOA for up to 90 days.
Any period longer than 90 days must be granted by the Marshals.

Appropriate notations should be made by the granting authority in the members record.

Article 7 – Stepping Down from Leadership Roles

If real life is making it difficult to fulfill your Role in Outworlds Alliance, please consider voluntarily stepping down to a lower rank. This is preferable to being involuntarily reduced in rank. Inactivity, while in a Leadership role, may lead to a reduction in rank.
Discuss these kinds of issues with your immediate supervisor in the Org.

If you have stepped down voluntarily and your real life situation changes please notify your Chain of Command you are available and wish to be considered for promotion. You will be considered for promotion once there is an appropriate Role open.

If you have received a Commission as an Officer, you do not lose it by stepping down voluntarily. You will be reduced in rank befitting your availability to play. But, may be promoted back to Officer once your availability changes, although possibly at a lower rank.

Article 8 – Diplomacy

Diplomatic Relations will be conducted by the Marshals or their Designee/s.
The Marshals may appoint one or more Diplomats, as needed, to represent Outworlds Alliance.
The Marshals may enter into one or more Mutual Defense and Cooperation Treaties or an Alliance with one or more other Organizations.

Article 9 – Treasury

To be determined

Article 10 – Conflict Resolution

The Marshals reserve the right to review or reverse decisions made by Leaders in the Chain of Command that are in violation of the Charter. Such action will only be taken by the Marshals when said NCO/Officer is unwilling to correct said decision. If deemed necessary, the NCO/Officer may be removed from their role, demoted, or both by the Marshals.

Outworlds Alliance may institute a lifetime ban for any member based on flagrant violation of the Charter. This requires an investigation and agreement by the Marshals.

Any Outworld Alliance member having been disciplined for rule violations up to, but not including a ban, may petition the Marshals for a review of their case. The Marshals decision after review will be final.

NCOs and Officers are obligated to attempt to resolve any conflicts between members if possible. If unable to resolve an issue, the NCO/Officer involved shall refer the issue up the Chain of Command for resolution.

Article 11 – Charter Changes

The Marshals reserve the right to make additions or modifications to the Outworlds Alliance Charter in order to ensure the efficient operation of the Organization.