Rules
1. Age Requirement & Conduct
1.1 Age Limit
This is an 18+ writing environment. By joining, you confirm you are eighteen or older.
1.2 Mature Themes
Adult themes—including sexuality, violence, trauma, and darker plotlines—may appear.
All writers are required to use discretion and ensure content remains narrative-driven, respectful, and consensual.
If a writing partner expresses discomfort with a scene, adjust immediately.
1.3 Respectful Interaction
Treat all players with professionalism and consideration.
Out-of-character (OOC) harassment, discrimination, or hostility is grounds for removal.
2. Setting & Canon Considerations
2.1 General Setting
The galaxy is vast. Not all species are Federation members, and not all interactions follow Starfleet ideals.
However, adversarial factions (e.g., Klingon Empire, Romulan Star Empire) are not allowed for player characters.
2.2 Species Restrictions
Allowed Canon Species
Federation-aligned or neutral species (e.g., Humans, Vulcans, Andorians, Betazoids, etc.)
Some restricted species may need pre-approval.
Joined Trill Policy
In this timeframe, Joined Trill are taboo and not discussed with outsiders.
Characters may be Trill, but may not openly discuss symbionts or cultural details unless specifically allowed by Command Staff.
Prohibited Player Species
Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians, or any traditionally adversarial species.
Any species intended to bypass lore restrictions (e.g., “rogue” versions) are also disallowed.
2.3 Custom Species
Custom species are not allowed without a full write-up describing:
Biology
Culture
Language (if relevant)
Government/society
Technological level
Origin world and political context
Command Team approval is required before gameplay.
3. Writing Standards & Expectations
3.1 Research Requirement
When writing alien species, ships, cultures, or technologies, do your research within Star Trek canon.
Consistency with established lore is expected unless the GM specifically allows an alternative interpretation.
3.2 Quality of Writing
Collaborative writing should be clear, engaging, and respectful of others’ contributions.
No “godmodding” (controlling another player’s character) or “metagaming” (using OOC knowledge IC).
Communicate OOC when planning joint scenes or plotlines.
3.3 Content Responsibility
Violence and sexuality must be handled with maturity and purpose.
Non-consensual sexual content is strictly forbidden.
Graphic violence should serve story relevance, not shock value.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policies
4.1 General Policy
AI may be used only for planning, brainstorming, or NPC creation—not for writing primary character posts.
All writing for your main character must be your own original prose.
4.2 AI for Story Elements
AI-generated content is allowed for:
Background lore
Random encounter generation
Non-playable characters (NPCs)
Location descriptions
But it must be edited and integrated naturally.
4.3 Anti-Misuse Clause
If the Command Team suspects a member is using AI to write posts dishonestly, they may:
Review the writing
Ask for clarification
Issue warnings or remove the member from the game
Integrity of writing is paramount.
5. Character Approval & Oversight
5.1 Character Creation
All characters must be reviewed and approved by the Command Team.
Backgrounds should fit the era, ship, and tone of the game.
5.2 Power Balance
Characters must be realistically balanced within Starfleet or civilian norms.
Overpowered abilities, exceptional rank claims, or unrealistic achievements may be rejected or revised.
5.3 Command Team Final Authority
The Command Team has final say on:
Species
Roles
Plotlines
Canon interpretations
All disputes
All players agree to abide by Command decisions.
6. Gameplay & Posting Guidelines
6.1 Posting Expectations
Maintain a reasonable posting pace as established by the Command Team.
If you need an absence, notify staff so storylines can adjust.
6.2 Collaboration
Communicate before major plot actions that may affect other characters.
Use OOC channels or direct messages to coordinate.
6.3 Narrative Consistency
Follow established timeline, mission orders, and plot arcs.
Large changes to ship operations or world events must be approved.
7. Discipline & Enforcement
Violations of rules may result in warnings, probation, or removal.
Severe breaches (harassment, non-consensual content, AI dishonesty) may result in immediate removal.
The goal is to maintain a safe, respectful, collaborative creative space.
???? GREEN — Fully Comfortable
Meaning:
The player is fully comfortable with the material and has no restrictions related to the discussed theme or upcoming scene.
Examples:
Player consents to adult themes (sexual or violent) within the game’s rules.
Player is fine with dark or intense emotional scenes.
Player allows their character to be included in high-stakes physical or psychological conflict.
Player is open to most topics if handled respectfully.
Use Green When:
You are okay exploring the topic.
You do not require warnings beyond general courtesy.
You are open to spontaneous plot twists.
Responsibilities:
Continue to communicate if something changes mid-scene.
Respect other players who mark Yellow or Red.
???? YELLOW — Proceed With Caution
Meaning:
The player is conditionally comfortable. The topic is allowed but requires content warnings, boundaries, or limited detail.
Examples:
Violence is okay but should not be graphic.
Sexual content is acceptable but fade-to-black is preferred.
Trauma themes may appear, but only if discussed beforehand.
Topics like manipulation, medical procedures, or psychological pressure must be handled with sensitivity.
Use Yellow When:
You can engage with the content with stated limits.
You need content warnings before certain triggers or heavy subjects.
You want the writer to check in before escalating a scene.
Responsibilities:
Clearly state your limits (e.g., “violence okay, but no gore,” or “romance fine, but no sexual content”).
Writers must respect the boundary without negotiation.
???? RED — Hard No
Meaning:
The player is not comfortable with the topic under any circumstances.
Red boundaries are final and not up for discussion.
Examples:
Non-consensual sexual content of any kind.
Detailed self-harm, suicidal themes, or graphic injury.
Specific triggers the player cannot engage with.
Personal subjects the player does not want referenced in writing or OOC conversations.
Use Red When:
The topic is unsafe, upsetting, or unwanted.
You want the subject entirely excluded from joint posts or Discord discussions around you.
Responsibilities:
Other players must immediately remove or alter the content in collaborative scenes if a Red is invoked.
Writers must adjust direction without complaint or debate.