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Fleet Guidelines

Section I: Joining the Phoenix Fleet.

Congratulations and welcome to the Phoenix Fleet. If this is your first time with us please make sure you read and understand all the guidelines in this document as it will assist you in advancement as well as gaining your own Command. If you are already a Phoenix Fleet Member we appreciate your interest in keeping up with all the exiting changes that are occurring here.

Joining a simm is simple you have probably already have gone though the website and found a simm that you like and placed an application in. Once your application is accepted the Commanding Officer will give you your starting rank. The Commanding Officer will look though your character’s biography as well as any history that you put down on your application to determine what your starting rank would be. You will be eligible for promotion once every six months until you reach the rank of Captain. Now this does not guarantee that you will be promoted this means your posting history, quality of your posts as well as your activity on the simm will be taken into consideration. If the Commanding Officer determines that you are promotion worthy you will be promoted one rank above your current rank. However if you are not promoted the Commanding Officer will discuss areas of improvement and assist you with improving yourself so you can get promoted on your next review date.

If you are joining the Phoenix Fleet as a Commanding Officer of a simm you will begin with the rank of Lieutenant Commander or its equivalent rank. As with crewmembers you will undergo a promotion review which will be handled by the Fleet Commanding Officer that you are assigned to. These promotions will be handled once every six months until you reach the rank of Captain. Once that rank is attained you will be eligible for promotion once every year. As with crew members your promotions are not guaranteed many things are taken in consideration for you to be promoted to the next rank such as your posting history, quality of your posts, the activating you show on your simm on top of all that the posting and activity of your crew will also be taken into consideration with your promotions.

Some people may feel our promotion policy might be a bit harsh however the reason we are doing it this way is to make you feel that you have earned the rank you are given and not casually handed to you like it doesn’t mean anything.

After your application is accepted and you are welcomed into the Phoenix Fleet please make sure you go and register on the message board. You can find us located at www.phoenix-fleet.net/forum. Commanding Officers should also make sure they register on the Phoenix Fleet website located at www.phoenix-fleet.net.

Section II: Age ratings on Phoenix Fleet Simulations

Members joining the Phoenix Fleet must be at least the age of 13 without parental consent. As a general rule we do not allow anyone under this age to join any Phoenix Fleet Simulations however the occasional exception can only be made my the Trinity. Simulations in the Phoenix Fleet must post on their website what the age rating of the simm is. Below is an explanation of the age system here in the Phoenix Fleet. PF-13: This means that any member at the age of 13 or above may join this simulation. PF-16: This means that any member at the age of 16 or above may join this simulation. Any member discovered to be under the age of 15 will immediately be terminated from the simm in question PF-18: This means that any member at the age of 18 or above may join this simulation. Any member discovered under the age of 18 will be terminated from the simm and the fleet. These simulations usually contain high levels of profanity and adult content and are not recommended for young members A Commanding officer may place a request to change the age rating to the person in charge of their department commanding officer. However the Commanding Officer of the simm in question must make sure that any members current under the new age requirement are relocated to other Simms in the correct age group.

Section III: Posting Guidelines and Activity

As a general rule the Phoenix Fleet does have a more relaxed requirement when it comes to posting every month. While our primary rule is to “Post and Post Often” and of course wishing for the success of the simms as well as the fleet as a whole we know that people have lives outside of the Phoenix Fleet and want you to enjoy them as much as you enjoy posting with us.

Members of a Phoenix Fleet simm are required to post at least one (1) mission post or personal log per week or a total of four (4) mission posts or personal logs per month. If a member finds out that due to their out of fleet responsibilities conflict with being able to post this amount must immediately contact their commanding officer and request that an exception be filed . These exceptions will then be submitted to the Trinity and will more then likely be approved.

Members who are unable to continuously keep up with the posting requirements and do not have an approved exception on their record will have “strikes” placed against their record. If you receive your first strike for non posting or activity a strike will be issued and you will receive a formal warning by the Commanding Officer via private message on the simm. A second strike will be issued if this continues for thirty (30) days past the first strike. If you receive your second strike you will be demoted one rank and will not be eligible for promotion on your next anniversary date. A third and final strike given sixty (60) days after your first strike your membership in the simm will be suspended for thirty (30) days along with a loss of one rank and you will not be eligible for promotion for twelve (12) months A fourth and final strike will result in your immediate dismissal from the simm and you will not be eligible to join another Phoenix Fleet Simm for a period no less then six (6) months.

Section IV: Monthly Reports

The Phoenix Fleet Commanding Officers are required to file a report once a month on the status of their simm as well as the crew. This report is accessible via the Phoenix Fleet’s Website user control panel. The reason for this report is to let the Trinity, as well as the Departmental Head for the genre you are in know the status of your simm at the end of the calendar month.

The Simm report must be filed on the twenty eighth (28th) of each month. If you are going to be away and unable to complete your report on time you may request an extension to the last day of the month. This extension must be approved by the Trinity. Once your report is filed we suggest that you give your crew the remainder of that time off to recharge the batteries so to speak and prepare for the continuation of your mission or to start a new mission, however please note that this is only a suggestion and you are welcome to continue your posting however those posts made after the report will not be counted on the report once its sent.

Section V: Crew Member Responsibilities

Members of the Phoenix Fleet Simms that are not in positions of authority have the easiest responsibilities of everyone. You are simply required to post as often as you can on your simm as well as on the Phoenix Fleet Message Board while making sure you abide by the flees rules and guidelines. We like everyone to view and contribute on the forums because it helps to get to know the other members of the fleet that you may want to simm with or even discuss things you have in common such as the genres you are simming in. As stated in Section I of this guideline after you register on the simm please also register on the message board at www.phoenix-fleet.net/forum.

Section VI: Simm Executive Officer Responsibilities

As a member of the Simms Command Staff you are responsible for helping the Commanding Officer in recruiting, helping out crew members, meeting the posting guidelines for yourself and the other members of the simm, and helping to maintain the Simm when the Commanding Officer is on leave.

Executives receive special access on the simm that a normal crew member would not carry and it is a privilege that can be taken away if the Commanding Officer feels that you are abusing your position aboard the simm.

Section VII: Simm Commanding Officer Responsibilities

As the highest ranking member of the Simms Command Staff you are responsible for the well being of your crew and your simm as well as helping to maintain a positive image of the Phoenix Fleet. You are required to assist your fellow crew members if they have trouble posting, meeting guidelines, etc. You are also responsible for recruitment and meeting the fleets posting guidelines.

You are also required to fill out a monthly report outlined in section IV of this guideline. Repeated failures to complete the report as well as not fulfilling the responsibilities of your command may result in your removal of said command and a temporary ban from any command position for a period no less then six months (6) and a forfeiture of your next promotion opportunity.

Section VIII: Task Group Responsibilities (Star Trek Genre)

This is a Command Level position placing you in overall command of several Simms in the Star Trek Genre. Part of your responsibilities is to supervise and assist all the Commanding Officers under your direct command. To relay matters of serious disciplinary nature to the Fleet Executives and the Fleet Legal team to review. Assist in the training of both new Commanding Officers as well as new Crewmen if necessary and to make sure they receive the proper training if they need it. You are also finally responsible in ensuring that the Commanding Officers are following all items outlined in both Sections IV & Sections VII of this guidelines. You are also responsible for moderating all the forums under your Department on the Fleet Message Board.

Section IX: Operations Department Head Responsibilities

This is a Command Level position placing you in overall command of all Simms in your genre as well as any Task Groups if applicable. As in Section VIII Part of your responsibilities is to supervise and assist all the Commanding Officers under your direct command. To relay matters of serious disciplinary nature to the Fleet Executives and the Fleet Legal team to review. Assist in the training of both new Commanding Officers as well as new Crewmen if necessary and to make sure they receive the proper training if they need it. You are also finally responsible in ensuring that the Commanding Officers are following all items outlined in both Sections IV & Sections VII of this guidelines. You are also responsible for moderating all the forums under your Department on the Fleet Message Board.

Section X: Legal Services Responsibilities

Considered a Departmental Position they assist the Trinity in reviewing disciplinary cases as well as member complaints and reporting to the Trinity with recommendations on how to resolve the situations. While they have no official authority over the Simms they are the Trinity’s way of making sure that members have a voice to the Fleet Command when they feel unjustly treated. They will also be the voice of the Trinity once they reach a decision on a matter.

Section XI: Fleet Information Service Responsibilities

Considered one of the most important positions in the Phoenix Fleet they are responsible for the maintenance and well being of all Phoenix Fleet Websites, Wiki site, as well as the Forums and Graphics. It is their goal to develop additional resources for use by the Phoenix Fleet and its members to make their simming experience more enjoyable while also giving those members time to enjoy simming as well.

Section XII: The Phoenix Institute Responsibilities

This department is responsible for helping to create the simming environments used by the Phoenix Fleet Simulations using input from both the Simms and the Trinity. This department is responsible for updating the Fleet Timelines for all genres along with developing and listing all technologies, vessels, equipment, and sciences used by the different genres. The final thing they are responsible for is the creation of both known and unknown alien races that may be encountered creating a detailed profile of these races / species that can be used on the Simms.

Section XIII: The Trinity Responsibilities

The Trinity is the highest positions in the fleet. The Trinity is made up of two sections the President and the Fleet Executives. Their job is to oversee the daily operations of the Phoenix Fleet and to make all decisions necessary to ensure the fleet’s continuous existence while making sure that the fleet remains a fun environment for everyone.