WARNING

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This document has been drafted with the understanding that it is specifically intended for application within "In-Character" interactions. The Galactic Empire Online Game Community does realize that certain Out Of Character and "In Real Life" issues may cause conflict with the nature of this document. This is setting material and used for the explicit purpose of setting the proper and appropriate mood within the fictional Galactic Empire. We hope that this does not act as a deterrent for future members. We do make allowances for special circumstances, but overall these guidelines are easy to follow and serve only to contribute to the role-playing experience.

• Chapter 1: Preamble
• Chapter 2: Behavioural and Personal Protocol
• Chapter 3: Communication Standards Protocol
• Chapter 4: Diplomatic Protocol
• Chapter 5: Violations

• Imperial High Command - Imperial High Command is a council of advisors and aides to the Emperor, with each member commonly charged with the administration of a specific division or branch within the Empire, or a sector or more of Imperial territory. This organization is composed of the Ministers, Branch Leaders (Army and Navy Chief of Staff), Sector Governors, Support Staff, and Inquisitors that comprise the upper levels of command in the Galactic Empire. It is in a large part due to the hard work and effort of these fine volunteer officers and civilians that the Empire is able to function as a cohesive government. Imperial High Command is exclusively made up of the Imperial Throne, the Grand Vizier of COMPNOR, the Chief of Military Operations, the Army and Navy Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the Imperial Security Bureau and the Director of Imperial Intelligence.
• Imperial Throne, the Throne - Composed of the Emperor and his direct agents, the Chief of Staff and the Executors, the Imperial Throne comprises the highest level of authority within the Empire, concerned with the administration and expansion of the Galactic Empire, territorially, idealistically, economically, and so on. The Throne dictates the manner and the constitution of the Empire, as well as the ultimate goals and management of the resources absorbed.
• Civilian Agencies - The Empire has a large number of agencies which fall outside of military command, and are not commissioned into military service. These agencies fulfil a vast array of functions, from intelligence-gathering to law enforcement, from running the Imperial Academy to running youth groups. These civilian agencies are COMPNOR (including RADE and Imperial Research & Design), Imperial Intelligence and the Imperial Security Bureau.
• Military Branches - The Imperial military is the fist with which the Empire strikes, and serves myriad of functions, from space patrol to expansion to the pacification of worlds. The Imperial military comprises the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army.

1. With proper haste, report any discussion or activity which is hostile or damaging towards the Emperor, the Galactic Empire and the galaxy which it governs to the Imperial Security Bureau. Your duty ends here. Do not take internal security matters into your own hands.
2. Report any improper request of information regarding your position, assignment, your unit's make-up or orders, or indeed any information that requires clearance with the questioner does not have, to the Imperial Security Bureau. Do not attempt to investigate such a request yourself.
3. Respect the classification of information, and ensure that you are not responsible for classified information being leaked. Do not give away any information regarding your assignment, strength or orders.
4. Be alert for any treasonous, disrespectful or threatening behaviour, activities or discussion. Report such activities to the Imperial Security Bureau.
5. Maintain the dignity of the Emperor, the Galactic Empire and the galaxy which it governs by following protocol and the Imperial Legal Code; setting an example for your fellow Imperials.
6. Pay due respect to superior military officers and junior military officers by saluting and acknowledging salutes, respectively. This need only be done if both you and the officer in question are in uniform.
7. Behave respectfully and courteously towards superior civilian officers, and civilians at large.
8. Always salute members of Imperial High Command. Always bow or kneel when in direct contact with a member of the Throne.
9. Know your chain of command, including your commanding officers and any officers below you.
10. Always seek to better the New Order and yourself, and never bring the New Order into disrepute.

To: Main recipient(s) or message
CC: Secondary recipient(s) of message
From: Sender's name
																
Salutation, (sir or ma'am for superiors, rank for subordinates or peers)
																
Text of message,
																
[Rank and handle]
[Branch]
[Ship/vehicle name] (never ship or vehicle type)
[Imperial Awards]
[Branch Awards]
[General Awards]
																
"Personal quote" (optional)

To: Main recipient(s) or message
CC: Secondary recipient(s) of message
From: Sender's name
																
Salutation, (sir or ma'am for superiors, rank for subordinates or peers)
																
Text of message,
																
[Rank and handle]
[Branch]
[Imperial Awards]
[Branch Awards]
[General Awards]

"Personal quote" (optional)

To: Main recipient(s) or message
CC: Secondary recipient(s) of message
From: Sender's name
																
Salutation, (sir or ma'am for superiors, rank for subordinates or peers)
																
Text of message,
																
[Rank and handle]
[Branch]

"Personal quote" (optional)

Rank + Full Handle
Branch
Public position

"Appropriate quote."

• Rank images must be those listed at the Extended Rank Comparison.
• Sector/unit badges may not be used.
• Faults in your ICC signature will result in immediate warnings and/or demerits, as it is essentially your uniform.
• Personalised banners may not be used.
• Numbers will be spelled out (i.e., First Lieutenant not 1st Lieutenant.)
• The following are classed as public positions, and only these may be displayed: Director/Deputy Director of the Imperial Security Bureau, Director/Deputy Director of Imperial Intelligence, Fleet Commanding Officer, Corps Commanding Officer, Army Chief of Staff, Navy Chief of Staff, Imperial Army Executive Officer, Imperial Navy Executive Officer, Provost General, Prime Adjudicator, Director of RADE, Director of Imperial Research & Design, Surgeon General, Executor, Emperor, Advisor to the Throne, Chief of Staff, departmental commands. If you are unsure if your position can be displayed, please contact the Imperial Security Bureau.

• No larger than 60x60.
• Imperial, militaristic, branch-appropriate in nature.
• Appropriate for the Star Wars universe.
• Not likely to cause offence.
• Animated avatars should not be used.
• Hosting and resizing is available by contacting the ISB.

• In the interests of preserving the Empire's security, any Imperial must confirm the identity of the person to whom they are speaking.
• As a matter of politeness and respect, Imperials should endeavour to request the permission of others before adding them to their contact list, unless good reason exists to act otherwise.
• Imperials should treat all other Imperial citizens with the respect that you would demand in return.
• It is expected that Imperials show respect and use appropriate language during IC transactions on instant messaging clients. Those failing to do so should be reported to the Imperial Security Bureau.

• The use of one's character's name as one's nickname is mandatory.
• When displaying rank, only the official abbreviations should be used.
• Imperial behaviour and composure is expected as follows:
  • Saluting a superior military officer upon entering a room, or upon their entering a room, is mandatory if both you and they are in uniform.
  • Saluting members of Imperial High Command is mandatory, regardless of uniform, for all members of the Imperial military except the Army and Navy Chiefs of Staff, who do not need to salute. Bowing or kneeling before the Throne is mandatory for all Imperials.
  • In IC transactions, superior officers or officials should be referred to as sir or ma'am, unless waived by the Imperial in question. Subordinate officers or officials may be referred to by their rank. During OOC transactions, respect for other officers is encouraged, but the use of sir or ma'am is unnecessary.
  • The IC name-calling or blatant disrespect of any citizen of the Empire, and especially those of higher rank of status, is prohibited. Such conduct would be unbecoming of an Imperial citizen, especially an officer of official of the Galactic Empire.
  • Imperials are to recognise the difference between IC and OOC transactions, and are encouraged not to confuse the two.
  • Converse in English, and use it in a respectful manner. The frequent use of mild profanities is discouraged. Offensive swearing, flooding and the use of vulgarities is prohibited.
  • Request permission before private messaging an Imperial citizen of higher rank or status. This is considered polite for all Imperials.
  • Whilst on IRC, Imperials are expected to obey the Behavioural and Personal Protocol, laid out above in Chapter 2. They should also obey the orders and requests of their superior officers, commanding officers, Security Bureau officials and most importantly members of Imperial High Command.
  • Treat every new person entering an IC or mixed IC/OOC chatroom as though they are IC.
  • Be respectful both IC and OOC, and remember where either form is acceptable. IC discussions in #Empire will be held to the standards laid out in this document.
  • Regardless of which room you occupy on the IRC server, you must conduct yourself as an Imperial is expected to be. This is in no way to put a damper on your having fun, or enjoying a joke. But you are an Imperial, and no matter the situation, you should never conduct yourself as anything else. The #SWSimulation room is an OOC room, but it is still not an excuse for you to act as anything less than civil. The room may not be #Empire, but as an Imperial officer, you are in the presence of those who are not, and should still conduct yourself accordingly. Maintain the same level of behaviour and composure as you would in #Empire. The Galactic Empire expects order, discipline and loyalty to be ever present, and does not condone informalities.
  • Obey and respect the requests of the channel operators.

• Class 1 Violations: Minor Protocol Violations
  Minor Protocol Violations are violations that have no lasting effect on the one being punished, but serve mainly as a reminder of their wrong doings. Such violations may include failure to report in on time, failure to use the correct e-mail correspondence form, failure to salute superior officers, and conduct unbecoming an Imperial officer. This includes any of the chat mediums used by the Empire. (ICQ, ICC, IRC, AIM, etc.) Though they are minor however, the
  offenses can build, thus tarnishing your record forever
  • 1st violation: 1 demerit issued, if on IRC, violator will be warned.
  • 2nd violation: 3 demerits issued. If violator has committed offense on IRC, he/she will be kicked from the channel as a warning.
  • 3rd violation: 5 demerits issued. Demotion recommended to Commanding Officer(s) of the violator. If on IRC, the violator will be banned from the channel until the issue involving rank has been settled. Further ban time is at the discretion of channel OPs.
  • 4th violation: Demotion recommended to violators Commanding Officer(s). IC actions will include a minimal prison time in one of the Empire’s prison facilities closest to the offender’s sector, as well as a review of said offender’s Commanding Officer(s) as seen fit by ISB authorities.


• Class 2 Violations: Medium Protocol Violations
  Medium Protocol Violations are violations that are a step above the Minor Violations, in that rather than mistakes being made, are actual violations against other
  Imperials. Not only in the physical sense, but verbally and mentally as well. This includes the chat mediums used by the Empire. (ICQ, ICC, IRC, AIM, etc.). Such offenses will be placed on your personal record maintained by ISB, and will be brought to the fore, should further offenses continue.
  • 1st violation: 3 demerits issued, if on IRC, violator will be kicked from the channel to serve as a warning.
  • 2nd violation: 5 demerits issued. Demotion will be recommended to violators Commanding Officer(s). If on IRC, the violator will be banned from the channel until the issue involving rank has been settled. Further ban time is at the discretion of the channel Ops.
  • 3rd violation: Demotion recommended to violators Commanding Officer(s). IC actions will include a minimal prison time in one of the Empire’s prison facilities closest to the offender’s sector, as well as a review of said offender’s Commanding Officer(s) as seen fit by ISB authorities.
  • 4th violation: Offender will be treated as if committing a Class 3 Violation. Essentially, there is no 4th violation by this time.


• Class 3 Violations: Major Protocol Violations
  Major Protocol Violations are the more heinous violations of protocol to be committed by any Imperial citizen or officer. This is blatant disrespect of fellow Imperial officers, and more importantly, superior officers. Disobeying direct orders, continuous breach of protocol, these are crimes that will be placed on your personal record maintained by the ISB. This includes the chat mediums used by the Empire. (ICQ, ICC, IRC, AIM, etc.). Committing Class 3 Violation will also place you under the supervision of the ISB for an indiscriminate amount of time at the discretion of the ISB. This will include you copying your weekly reports to the ISB officer in charge of overseeing your activities, as well as giving them other onformation they request of your activities.
  • 1st violation: 10 demerits issued. If on IRC, violator will be banned from the channel for two days.
  • 2nd violation: Offending officer will be placed on a one week suspension of activities. Including everything from scenarios, to ICC discussions, to TEC and ILC participation. If on IRC, violator will be banned for the duration of this sentence.
  • 3rd violation: Offending Officer will be re-submitted to the Imperial Academy, and re-assigned to the same branch. Whatever position they have attained, will be stripped from them, as well, a demotion will be recommended to their superior officers. They will be denied any promotions until the duration of their time under ISB supervision is completed, or the ISB-General or Emperor himself allows their probation to be canceled. A review will be made of their Commanding Officer(s) as seen fit by the ISB. If on IRC, the violator will be banned from the channel until their probation has run out, or unless permitted by the ISB-General or Emperor.
  • 4th violation: If a officer under probation further violates any protocol and submits himself to any further disciplinary action it is a 4th class 3 violation and the officer's membership in the Empire shall be contested by a council made up of the ISB-General, the violators CO, and the Prime Adjudicator (Who shall serve as the interpreter of law). The offending officer will not be present at this, and will be banned from all activities until the matter is solved. The named council will determine the offender's fitness to remain in the Empire.


• Class 4 Special Violations:
  Special Violations are those violations that are interpreted as threats to either the Emperor, or his Empire. These are acts of treason, and no warnings shall be given. The offender will be brought to bare with the fullest extent of the law, which punishments include life-time imprisonment, or execution..
• All prison time will restrict the offender from the ICC and IRC.

WARNING

---

This document has been drafted with the understanding that it is specifically intended for application within "In-Character" interactions. The Galactic Empire Online Game Community does realize that certain Out Of Character and "In Real Life" issues may cause conflict with the nature of this document. This is setting material and used for the explicit purpose of setting the proper and appropriate mood within the fictional Galactic Empire. We hope that this does not act as a deterrent for future members. We do make allowances for special circumstances, but overall these guidelines are easy to follow and serve only to contribute to the role-playing experience.