Dignitary Operating Procedures

Dignitary Standard Guidelines

1. 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. The Blueshield Officer is exempt from this rule when handling a matter for their VIP if it is in their best interest to follow the command. Examples of things not to do:
   • Order something from Logistics without consulting the highest-ranking Logistics member.
   • Brig a criminal.
   • As Blueshield Officer, perform medical aid on someone who is not your VIP when there is not an immediate threat to their life.
2. 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 may reject to performing the orders. In most cases, Central Command hopes you play nice where possible.
3. Dignitaries are to never be made the Captain of a station.

Blueshield Officer Guidelines

The Blueshield Officer is, first and foremost, a bodyguard to their VIP. They should not handle security work and should avoid interfering with station affairs, unless otherwise ordered. 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, with the HoS being next-in-command.

Magistrate Guidelines

The Magistrate ensures SOPs are upheld by every department, and may also act as the Court Justice in situations where 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.

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.