1) Players must demonstrate, and continue to use, basic English language literacy grammar and formatting. Writing structure should be constructed similar to novels and have concise ideas plainly explained by applying traditional English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

2) No gratuitous violence or sexual actions. Graphic violence and sexuality can be expressed and shown.

For graphic content players are required to notate in the post title ***Graphic Content*** for the Command Team to review. The Command Team reserves the right to question or reject said graphic content. Players are expected to use 333 level descriptions sparingly and should be relevant to either the plot or characters’ journeys.

3) Dark themes are encouraged but absolutely no sexual violence is to occur in game either being done to a character or perpetuated by one.

Any requests to allude to sexual violence in game, or in a character’s backstory must be formally requested by the player to the Command Team who will make the final determination. These requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis, no exceptions.

4) Canon for the game will be based solely on all shows and films up to and including ST: Nemesis (released 2002) as well as the sim’s own timeline. Players may reference other sources for cultural references, etc. but not for historical fact. Films and shows up until 2002 will trump all in any potential conflicts. Memory Alpha is officially considered a secondary source of canon. This game does not recognize Memory Beta or other sources of canon beyond these.

5) Each player is responsible for their own actions and will conduct themselves in a responsible, mature, and ethical manner when engaging the Sim in any capacity, including the Discord server.

6) Gross misconduct by players will be met with appropriate disciplinary action determined by the Command Team. Such actions are up to and including suspension of the player from all access to the Sim and Discord server or full removal. The Command Team reserves the right to immediately suspend players’ access to the Sim/Discord if players are abusive until the Command Team can convene to discuss the situation.

7) All formal disciplinary actions are determined by a simple majority vote by the Command Team, no exceptions.

8) It is to be understood that characters are not representative of the player and the actions, thoughts, and beliefs of the character may not be shared by the player and will not be treated as such.

9) The Discord will not host private OOC discussions/debates on sensitive or mature topics outside of designated channels. Players will be warned once by a member of the Command Team before being suspended (muted) on the server until the Command Team can address. Players are expected to move conversations to private if requested to do so. Repeated violations will be met with further disciplinary action.

10) The Command Team reserves the right to reject plot ideas from players and will decide by simple majority vote amongst themselves.

11) The Discord server is a shared public space and people are to feel safe and comfortable speaking their thoughts and opinions at all times. The server is to be treated no differently than any public space in real life and private jokes or discussions should be conducted in private DM or moved there if asked.

12) All players recognize this is a conscientious game and there are some subjects that are too delicate to be handled within the context of the Sim. As such, some topics will not be discussed or shown in game without direct authorization by the Command Team who have final approval and would be case-by-case.

Players acknowledge and agree to abide by the rule and list (which will be ongoing) upon playing the game. This is for all players’ safety and well-being as well as respect as these are sensitive topics that require extreme skill and knowledge to write about.

List of off-limits topics without direct authorization by the Command Team:
Sexual Violence/Abuse — Including in playable character histories
The Holocaust — Including allusions and allegories
Graphic depictions of suicide

Races that are not permitted as playable characters:
Androids
Omnipotent beings like Q
Races from other fandoms (Wookiees, Xenomorphs, etc.)
Changelings
Jem’Hadar
Vorta
Breen
Non-humanoid species

Races that are subject to discussion and review with the Command Team:
Ex-Borg
Original races
Gamma and Delta Quadrant species not listed above

Legacy characters are not permitted as playable characters. Playable characters are not allowed to be related to existing characters in any Trek lore. Playable characters may be acquainted with legacy characters (e.g., a joined Trill having studied under McCoy at Starfleet Medical or served with Picard) but may not have personal relationships with them.

The Command Team reserves the right to ask for changes to a character’s profile or reject the character outright for any of the above reasons.