Of course, in games that rely on Free Form rules and no real method of determining "domination" in certain skills, it's important to have a set of rules and regulations that all players must abide by. The Intrepid is no different; based on as simple a system as possible, the Intrepid boasts a set of rules that allow for freedom of character while still ensuring that hero characters and the sort don't make themselves staples of our game. Therefore, the following rules apply.

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RIGHTS OF THE GROUP

Subparagraph a: Every player has the right to join and participate in the Intrepid simulation.

Subparagraph b: No player shall find themselves the brunt of any jokes based on race, gender, religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, or the actions of ficticious characters within this game system. Any player who maliciously attacks any other player through verbal abuse will be removed from the simulation without further notice, and will be banned.

Subparagraph c: Only the Council of Governors has the right to remove any player from the game. They will only do so because a violation of one of the charter aspects has been committed.


RIGHTS OF THE CHARACTER

Subparagraph a: No character may be used by any player other than the character's designer, without express permission. If a character is to be "given away" due to a temporary absence, the Senior or Junior Game Manager must be notified.

Subparagraph b: No character may change or modify any existing technology without permission from the Senior or Junior Game Manger. This means no new technology may be introduced.

Subparagraph c: All characters, upon submission, are only allowed to join the sim if the Recrution Director and either the Senior or Junior Game Managers approve the character. No extremes will be allowed...


PROMOTION AND RANK OF THE CHARACTER

Subparagraph a: Characters will be promoted based on rate of posting and other variables. The points will be totalled every two weeks, and the results will be sent to the list. If a character recieves the rank of Captain, he must either retire the character or opt to generate a simulation of their own based on that character and on the Intrepid universe.

1. 1 Point - Single post, short length.
2. 2 Points - Single post, long length.
3. 3 Points - Maximum points allocated to a player in one week.

Subparagraph b: Characters may not skip sections in the following promotion table, unless they opt to "hide" a rank in game. This results in a longer time spent at a lower position, since the player must take the rank upon the next promotion. This is for ease in book-keeping. Characters are not required to accept their promotions, but if they choose not to take them they will not have the choice to accept it until another full "phase" at that rank has passed...

	Ensign	0 Points
	Lieutenant Junior Grade	15 Points
	Lieutenant	45 Points
	Lieutenant Commander	100 Points
	Commander	180 Points
	Captain	260 Points
	Commodore	360 Points
	Rear Admiral	460 Points
	Vice Admiral	560 Points
	Admiral	660 Points
	Fleet Admiral	800 Points

* it is important to note that most players will not be allowed to carry their characters above the rank of Commander. Once they reach the point of Captain, they'll either be given their own simulation, or may under extreme circumstances be allowed to continue in their rankings. This depends on a joint decision between the Council of Governors.