Dignitary Operating Procedures - Revision history

Kelaris at 17:46, 1 July 2026

2026-07-01T17:46:33Z

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	The Magistrate has the following authority in the command hierarchy:		The Magistrate has the following authority in the command hierarchy:

	# The ability to sentence someone without a trial. (See [[Space Law]] for more information)		# The ability to sentence someone to permanent confinement or stasis without a trial, when absolutely necessary. (See [[Space Law#Sentence Severity:\|Space Law, Sentence Severity]] for more information)
	# The ability to veto ~~any~~ usage of Captain's Authority as necessary.		# The ability to veto frivolous or harmful usage of [[Command Operating Procedures#Captain's Authority:\|Captain's Authority]] when necessary. Invoking this authority requires that the Magistrate immediately report the situation to Central Command.
	# The ability to demote any member of command. (See [[Command Operating Procedures\|Command Standard Operating Procedure]] for more information)		# The ability to demote any member of command. (See [[Command Operating Procedures\|Command Standard Operating Procedure]] for more information)

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	# A captain may demote a Department Head without a vote, with the Magistrate's approval.		# A captain may demote a Department Head without a vote, with the Magistrate's approval.

	Abuse or wrongful usage of ~~this power~~ may result in a removal of your role whitelist.		Abuse or wrongful usage of these powers may result in a removal of your role whitelist.

	=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===		=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===
	The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests sent by Central Command to the Nanotrasen Representative are to be done by them.		The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests sent by Central Command to the Nanotrasen Representative are to be done by them.

Kelaris: /* Dignitary Standard Guidelines */

2026-04-23T00:31:18Z

Dignitary Standard Guidelines

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	#* Do the job of any department ever, unless explicitly requested by the relevant Department Head or Commanding Officer.		#* Do the job of any department ever, unless explicitly requested by the relevant Department Head or Commanding Officer.
	#* Order something from Logistics without consulting the highest-ranking Logistics member.		#* Order something from Logistics without consulting the highest-ranking Logistics member.
	#* Provide medical aid to an individual not in critical condition, without ~~a request for assistance from~~ the highest ranking Medical member.		#* Provide medical aid to an individual not in critical condition, without consulting the highest ranking Medical member.
	#* Unnecessarily engage threats in combat, especially if doing so would include getting in the way of security personnel.		#* Unnecessarily engage threats in combat, especially if doing so would include getting in the way of security personnel.
	#* Brig a criminal.		#* Brig a criminal.

Kelaris: Blueshield SOP rework for more freedom.

2026-04-23T00:29:43Z

Blueshield SOP rework for more freedom.

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	=== Dignitary Standard Guidelines ===		=== Dignitary Standard Guidelines ===
			Dignitaries are, above all, roles intended to be focused on socializing and interacting with the station, more than than mechanical or authoritative intervention. As a Dignitary, always try to be available for the station to ask for your assistance or advice, but avoid overstepping and interfering when the station's other roles can handle a situation.
	# Do not meddle in station affairs unless absolutely necessary. The Captain can ask a dignitary for assistance in a matter, and it is up to them whether they wish to interfere. Examples of things not to do:		# Do not meddle in station affairs unless absolutely necessary. The Captain can ask a dignitary for assistance in a matter, and it is up to them whether they wish to interfere. Examples of things not to do:
			#* Do the job of any department ever, unless explicitly requested by the relevant Department Head or Commanding Officer.
	#* Order something from Logistics without consulting the highest-ranking Logistics member.		#* Order something from Logistics without consulting the highest-ranking Logistics member.
			#* Provide medical aid to an individual not in critical condition, without a request for assistance from the highest ranking Medical member.
			#* Unnecessarily engage threats in combat, especially if doing so would include getting in the way of security personnel.
	#* Brig a criminal.		#* Brig a criminal.
	~~#* Do the job of any department '''ever''', unless not doing so would be a counter to your job's goals.~~
	~~#* As Blueshield Officer, perform medical aid on someone who is not your VIP when there is not an immediate threat to their life.~~
	# You are not obligated to follow the orders of station command, except for those of the Captain. If the order would conflict with an existing Central Command order or your procedures, you are to reject performing the orders. In most cases, Central Command hopes you play nice where possible.		# You are not obligated to follow the orders of station command, except for those of the Captain. If the order would conflict with an existing Central Command order or your procedures, you are to reject performing the orders. In most cases, Central Command hopes you play nice where possible.
	# Dignitaries are to never be made the Captain of a station.		# Dignitaries are to never be made the Captain of a station.

	=== Blueshield Officer Guidelines ===		=== Blueshield Officer Guidelines ===
	~~<blockquote>VIP: The current protection target of the Blueshield Officer.</blockquote>~~The Blueshield Officer is, first and foremost, a bodyguard ~~to their VIP~~. ~~They~~ should ~~not~~ handle security work ~~and cannot interfere with station affairs with few exceptions~~. The BSO ~~is mandated to protect the Captain, unless ordered to protect another command figure~~ by Central Command or the Captain~~. In the case that there is no Captain or ACO, the BSO is expected~~ to protect ~~and follow the Chain of Command~~.		The Blueshield Officer is first and foremost, a bodyguard, and should prioritize ensuring the personal physical safety of all Dignitaries and members of Command. BSOs should never handle security work or get in the way of security personnel performing their duties. The BSO's focus may be narrowed by direct orders from Central Command or the Captain to protect a specific individual.

	# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from ~~their VIP~~.		# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from a member of Command, Dignitary, or Central Command. You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered.
	## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered ~~by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something, during a safe alert level~~.		# The Blueshield Officer is to prioritize the immediate physical safety of Dignitaries and members of Command. They should never abandon their protective duty to seek out distant threats. BSOs may refuse orders to take action against anything that is not an immediate threat to the physical safety of Dignitaries or Command.
	## The Blueshield Officer is to prioritize ~~protecting their VIP,~~ and should ~~not~~ abandon their protective duty to seek out distant threats. ~~Your VIP's safety~~ is ~~all that matters and they cannot order you~~ to ~~leave their side to handle threats~~.		# If there is no known threat aboard the station and in the absence of direct orders, the Blueshield Officer may roam the station as they please. They are encouraged to check in with Dignitaries and members of Command, and may choose to offer their services in the form of facilitating communication and running small errands or tasks that will not impede their duty or overstep into doing someone else's job. (ie: deliver a message, convey a request, retrieve an item, or do very minor work alongside a Department Head/Captain in an unstaffed Department)
	### If ~~another member of command or a dignitary~~ is in ~~critical condition or killed~~, the ~~Captain or Central~~ Command may at their ~~discretion assign~~ the ~~injured member~~ of ~~command~~ or ~~dignitary as your VIP~~, ~~allowing you to attempt to protect~~ or ~~rescue them.~~		# If there is an active threat aboard the station, the Blueshield Officer must focus on their protective duties, and should ensure the personal physical safety of Dignitaries and Command to the best of their ability. Their physical safety is the BSO's single priority above all else.
	## If there is an active threat aboard the station, ~~you~~ must ~~not leave your VIP for an extended duration~~. Their ~~life and~~ safety is ~~your~~ single priority above all else.		# If a Dignitary or member of Command has been taken hostage, or has been killed and not immediately retrieved by the station's crew, the Blueshield Officer may work alongside Security or Medical personnel to recover the individual. However the BSO's only priority is on recovering the physical person or remains of the individual they are attempting to protect, and should not focus on engaging enemy combatants beyond what is necessary to rescue their target.
	#~~# You~~ may ~~choose~~ to ~~assist in station affairs if~~ is ~~in your best interest~~, but ~~you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not~~ a ~~valid reason~~.		# Blueshield Officers protecting members of Command or Dignitaries near active combat engagements are encouraged to keep their protective targets away from danger, and are fully authorized to physically relocate them against their wishes to ensure their physical safety. Proximity to ongoing combat situations should never be used as an excuse to dive into battle, but should instead indicate a need to withdraw to a safer location.
	##~~# An example case~~ where ~~you can assist in station affairs~~ is ~~when there are multiple dead and you have permission from both your VIP~~ and the ~~medical team~~.		# Blueshield Officers should not concern themselves with the safety of the Head of Security, as they are capable combatants in their own right, unless they have been killed or captured and the Blueshield Officer is attempting to retrieve them.
			# Blueshield Officers may safeguard Dignitaries and Command against immediate theft of their personal and company-provided belongings, and may use reasonable force and very brief detainment to recover those items. However the BSO may not pursue a suspected thief or the lost property beyond the immediate area where the theft occurred, is not authorized to brig a criminal, and should instead report the incident to station Security.

	=== Magistrate Guidelines ===		=== Magistrate Guidelines ===
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	If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.		If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.

			==== Magistrate's Authority ====
			The Magistrate has the following authority in the command hierarchy:

			# The ability to sentence someone without a trial. (See [[Space Law]] for more information)
			# The ability to veto any usage of Captain's Authority as necessary.
			# The ability to demote any member of command. (See [[Command Operating Procedures\|Command Standard Operating Procedure]] for more information)

			For the third point, the following conditions apply:

			# Demoting a Captain requires Central Command approval.
			# Demoting a Department Head requires Captain approval.
			# A captain may demote a Department Head without a vote, with the Magistrate's approval.

			Abuse or wrongful usage of this power may result in a removal of your role whitelist.

	=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===		=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===
	The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests sent by Central Command to the Nanotrasen Representative are to be done by them.		The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests sent by Central Command to the Nanotrasen Representative are to be done by them.

Kelaris at 20:30, 26 September 2025

2025-09-26T20:30:43Z

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	# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.		# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.
	## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something, during a safe alert level.		## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something, during a safe alert level.
	## The Blueshield Officer is to prioritize protecting their VIP, and should not abandon their protective duty to seek out distant threats. Your VIP's safety is all that matters and they cannot order you to leave their side to handle threats ~~to the station~~.		## The Blueshield Officer is to prioritize protecting their VIP, and should not abandon their protective duty to seek out distant threats. Your VIP's safety is all that matters and they cannot order you to leave their side to handle threats.
	### If another member of command or a dignitary is in critical condition or killed, the Captain or Central Command may at their discretion assign the injured member of command or dignitary as your VIP, allowing you to attempt to protect or rescue them.		### If another member of command or a dignitary is in critical condition or killed, the Captain or Central Command may at their discretion assign the injured member of command or dignitary as your VIP, allowing you to attempt to protect or rescue them.
	## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.		## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.

Kelaris: rewording part of the BSO's duties again

2025-09-26T20:05:34Z

rewording part of the BSO's duties again

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	# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.		# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.
	## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something on a safe ~~code~~.		## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something, during a safe alert level.
	## The Blueshield Officer is not to ~~handle station~~ threats ~~by leaving the VIP to deal with a threat~~. Your VIP is all that matters and they cannot order you to leave their side to handle it.		## The Blueshield Officer is to prioritize protecting their VIP, and should not abandon their protective duty to seek out distant threats. Your VIP's safety is all that matters and they cannot order you to leave their side to handle threats to the station.
			### If another member of command or a dignitary is in critical condition or killed, the Captain or Central Command may at their discretion assign the injured member of command or dignitary as your VIP, allowing you to attempt to protect or rescue them.
	## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.		## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.
	## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.		## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.

Kelaris: /* Blueshield Officer Guidelines */ Clarified that Blueshield may not leave their VIP's side to go fight a threat, and may not be ordered to do so.

2025-09-26T14:20:21Z

Blueshield Officer Guidelines: Clarified that Blueshield may not leave their VIP's side to go fight a threat, and may not be ordered to do so.

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	# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.		# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.
	## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something on a safe code.		## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something on a safe code.
	## The Blueshield Officer is not to handle station threats by ~~dealing~~ with a threat. Your VIP is all that matters and they cannot order you to handle it~~, unless their life is directly at risk~~.		## The Blueshield Officer is not to handle station threats by leaving the VIP to deal with a threat. Your VIP is all that matters and they cannot order you to leave their side to handle it.
	## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.		## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.
	## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.		## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.

Sleepyapril at 20:16, 24 August 2025

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	# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.		# The Blueshield Officer should only intervene in station affairs when there is an active, direct order from their VIP.
	## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something on a safe code.		## You cannot use "protect the station" or any other vague orders as a reason to intervene. Each intervention must have been directly ordered by their VIP, such as being asked to retrieve something on a safe code.
	## The Blueshield Officer is not to handle station threats by ~~running off from their VIP and~~ dealing with ~~the~~ threat. Your VIP is all that matters and they cannot order you to handle it.		## The Blueshield Officer is not to handle station threats by dealing with a threat. Your VIP is all that matters and they cannot order you to handle it, unless their life is directly at risk.
	## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.		## If there is an active threat aboard the station, you must not leave your VIP for an extended duration. Their life and safety is your single priority above all else.
	## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.		## You may choose to assist in station affairs if is in your best interest, but you may still be at fault for doing so if it was not a valid reason.

Spaceaffiliate at 02:54, 21 August 2025

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	=== Magistrate Guidelines ===		=== Magistrate Guidelines ===
	The Magistrate ensures SOPs are upheld by every department and ~~only~~ acts as the Chief Justice when ~~there~~ is no available ~~Justice Department~~. They are to inform departmental heads and/or dignitaries of SOP violations, and ensure that violations are resolved. Depending on the circumstances, SOP violations are to be reported to the departmental head, the Captain (in circumstances where command are implicitly involved), or the Nanotrasen Representative (in circumstances where the Captain is implicitly involved).		The Magistrate ensures SOPs are upheld by every department and acts as the Chief Justice when one is not available. They are to inform departmental heads and/or dignitaries of SOP violations, and ensure that violations are resolved. Depending on the circumstances, SOP violations are to be reported to the departmental head, the Captain (in circumstances where command are implicitly involved), or the Nanotrasen Representative (in circumstances where the Captain is implicitly involved).

	If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.		If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.

Spaceaffiliate: /* Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines */

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Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines

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	=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===		=== Nanotrasen Representative Guidelines ===
	The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests of Central Command are to be done by them.		The Nanotrasen Representative is responsible for keeping CentComm updated on the happenings onboard a station. They are to regularly send reports to Central Command, reporting significant issues with the Captain or station command as needed. Any requests sent by Central Command to the Nanotrasen Representative are to be done by them.

Sleepyapril at 20:15, 19 August 2025

2025-08-19T20:15:41Z

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	=== Magistrate Guidelines ===		=== Magistrate Guidelines ===
	The Magistrate ensures SOPs are upheld by every department and only acts as the Chief Justice ~~during trials~~ when there is no available Justice Department. They are to inform departmental heads and/or dignitaries of SOP violations, and ensure that violations are resolved. Depending on the circumstances, SOP violations are to be reported to the departmental head, the Captain (in circumstances where command are implicitly involved), or the Nanotrasen Representative (in circumstances where the Captain is implicitly involved).		The Magistrate ensures SOPs are upheld by every department and only acts as the Chief Justice when there is no available Justice Department. They are to inform departmental heads and/or dignitaries of SOP violations, and ensure that violations are resolved. Depending on the circumstances, SOP violations are to be reported to the departmental head, the Captain (in circumstances where command are implicitly involved), or the Nanotrasen Representative (in circumstances where the Captain is implicitly involved).

	If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.		If the Chain of Command fails significantly, or if there is a lack of station command, the Magistrate may consult other dignitaries on how to proceed. In the situation that other dignitaries are not available, the Magistrate may directly decide with Central Command guidance.