Department Policies exist to provide roleplay guidance and expectations for each department aboard the station. They are not intended to replace Server Rules, Space Law, Standard Operating Procedure, or common sense.
| When in Doubt... | Do This |
|---|---|
| Unsure if something is allowed | Follow Server Rules |
| Unsure who has authority | Follow Department Leadership |
| Unsure how to handle a situation | Use Common Sense |
| Unsure which option is best | Prioritize Roleplay |
| Department | Policy | Head |
|---|---|---|
| Command | Command | Captain |
| Cargo | Cargo | Quartermaster |
| Engineering | Engineering | Chief Engineer |
| Medical | Medical | Chief Medical Officer |
| Science | Science | Research Director |
| Service | Service | Head of Personnel |
| Security | Security Guidebook | Head of Security |
| Silicon | Silicon | ? |
Department Policies are designed to help players understand the general responsibilities, culture, and expectations of their chosen department while maintaining a consistent standard of roleplay across the server.
While individual jobs within a department may have unique duties and responsibilities, all department members are expected to work together to support:
The policies found within each department should be viewed as guidance rather than exhaustive lists of every possible responsibility, scenario, or exception.
📝 Note
Department Policies are intended to guide roleplay, not restrict it. Creative solutions, unique characters, and unconventional approaches are encouraged so long as they remain believable, contribute positively to the round, and do not conflict with server rules.
Regardless of department, all personnel are expected to:
Department Policies represent the general expectations Colonial Command has for personnel assigned to each department.
While these policies are intended to guide roleplay rather than serve as rigid rules, crew members who repeatedly neglect their duties, abuse their position, refuse reasonable orders, or otherwise fail to meet departmental expectations may face appropriate in-character consequences.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include counseling, demotion, criminal charges, or other reasonable outcomes resulting from their actions.
No policy can account for every situation. Use good judgment, communicate with others, and focus on creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.