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Conflee: /* Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits */

2026-04-29T15:24:27Z

Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits

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	Intentionally ruining gameplay for others is prohibited. Round-ending or highly disruptive actions, such as:		Intentionally ruining gameplay for others is prohibited. Round-ending or highly disruptive actions, such as:

	* * Intentionally releasing the Tesla/Singularity or delaminating the Supermatter		* Intentionally releasing the Tesla/Singularity or delaminating the Supermatter
	* * Large-scale station destruction (department-size or larger)		* Large-scale station destruction (department-size or larger)
	* * Intentionally flooding harmful gasses (such as Plasma, Tritium, Frezon, Zauker, or anything heated/cooled to an uninhabitable degree) through station air distribution network		* Intentionally flooding harmful gasses (such as Plasma, Tritium, Frezon, Zauker, or anything heated/cooled to an uninhabitable degree) through station air distribution network

	May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.		May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.

R3d3mpt1on: More updates to rule 10 rework

2026-04-27T02:28:37Z

More updates to rule 10 rework

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	* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, silicon ejection from chassis, critical state or death should cause memory loss regarding those events. Refer to the [[Metashield\|metashield's]] "Unconscious Information" section for more details.		* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, silicon ejection from chassis, critical state or death should cause memory loss regarding those events. Refer to the [[Metashield\|metashield's]] "Unconscious Information" section for more details.
	** Mind-controlled characters (such as Revolutionaries, Cultists, and Thralls) forget what happened while they were brainwashed upon deconversion.		** Mind-controlled characters (such as Revolutionaries, Cultists, and Thralls) forget what happened while they were brainwashed upon deconversion.
	* '''Assumed Competency''' - Character actions should reflect the assumed competency in their role and not do unrealistic things. A crew-aligned Atmospheric Technician wouldn’t inject Nitrous Oxide into distro as a “prank”, a crew-aligned Chemist wouldn’t mass distribute contraband chemicals, and a crew-aligned Chef would not butcher and serve crewmate corpses. Further, characters should not routinely be neglectful of their responsibilities, e.g. getting drunk at the bar and ignoring urgent requests.		* '''Assumed Competency''' - Character actions should reflect the assumed competency in their role and not do unrealistic things. A crew-aligned Atmospheric Technician wouldn’t inject Nitrous Oxide into distro as a “prank”, a crew-aligned Chemist wouldn’t mass distribute contraband chemicals, and a crew-aligned Chef would not butcher and serve crewmate corpses. Further, characters should not routinely be neglectful of their responsibilities, e.g. getting drunk at the bar and ignoring urgent requests, or spending all shift on a date with their partner.

	== Rule 4 – Escalation of Force Must Make Sense ==		== Rule 4 – Escalation of Force Must Make Sense ==
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	* You may not play two copies or variants of the same character in one round without both sufficient roleplay justification and admin approval.		* You may not play two copies or variants of the same character in one round without both sufficient roleplay justification and admin approval.
	* Your character should not be made to represent stereotypes of any real-life religion, racial-group, or identity.		* Your character should not be made to represent stereotypes of any real-life religion, racial-group, or identity.
			* While various physical, mental, and emotional disorders can make for interesting roleplay and gameplay situations, they are not a valid justification for breaking other rules. Further, remember that your character is an employee of a corporation with extensive medical records and monitoring; the type and extent to which these chosen disorders affect your character must make sense for the roles they play.

	===== Exceptions =====		===== Exceptions =====
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	*# 'Nickname' Surname		*# 'Nickname' Surname
	*# Givenname 'Nickname'		*# Givenname 'Nickname'

	~~==== Roleplay & Behavioral Expectations ====~~

	* Real-world topics, such as current events and real-life politics, should not be discussed.

	== Rule 7 - No Self-Antagonism ==		== Rule 7 - No Self-Antagonism ==
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	* Items that directly aid you in completing your objectives (Such as the RD's ID if they do not have their experimental hardsuit on them, or the Captain's ID if they do not have their laser pistol on them) are allowed to be stolen.		* Items that directly aid you in completing your objectives (Such as the RD's ID if they do not have their experimental hardsuit on them, or the Captain's ID if they do not have their laser pistol on them) are allowed to be stolen.

	== Rule 10 – Erotic~~, Suggestive,~~ and Sexual Content is Forbidden ==		== Rule 10 – Erotic RP and Sexual Content is Forbidden ==
	~~Due to~~ Starlight's 16+ ~~policy~~, minors must be assumed to be present on the server at all times. ~~As a result, inter-character romance must be kept minimal and safe-for-work.~~		Starlight is a 16+ server, meaning that minors must be assumed to be present on the server at all times. Erotic or explicit sexual content is strictly prohibited in all forms and mediums. This includes any roleplay and out-of-character messaging involving descriptions, mentions, or enactments of sexual acts in text, images, or any other forms.

	Erotic ~~and~~ sexual content is strictly prohibited in all forms and mediums. This includes any roleplay ~~or comments~~ involving descriptions, mentions, or enactments of sexual acts~~. This includes~~ text, images, ~~and~~ any other ~~form of content~~.

	==== Clarifications on Acceptable Language ====		==== Clarifications on Acceptable Language ====
	In-character insults are ~~not considered erotic or~~ sexual~~, as long as they do not become excessive or extreme. Some examples of acceptable insults~~:		Examples of common, vague in-character insults, jokes, and threats that are of a sexual nature but are allowed:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|"~~Fuck~~ you" - insult		\|"Go fuck yourself" - insult
			\|-
			\|"Are you compensating for something?" - insult
	\|-		\|-
	\|"~~This motherfucker here~~..." - ~~insult~~		\|"HoS is going to tear them a new one..." - threat
	\|-		\|-
	\|"He's ~~going to tear them a new one..~~." - ~~threat~~		\|"That's what (s)he said." - joke
	\|}		\|}
	~~It is best to avoid borderline content, ensuring roleplay remains appropriate within the established guidelines.~~

	~~==== Borderline-sexual or fetish content ====~~
	~~Conversations should not include references to common fetishes or kinks such as BDSM, femboyism, vore, etc, or otherwise borderline-sexual content.~~

	~~==== Limitations on Public Displays of Affection (PDA) ====~~		Romantic interactions must be kept safe for work. Some acceptable examples are:
	~~Physical~~ interactions must be kept safe for work. Some acceptable examples are:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+		\|+
	\|~~A hug during an emotional moment~~		\|Hugging, holding hands
	\|-		\|-
	\|A kiss on the cheek as a greeting		\|A kiss on the cheek as a greeting
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Holding hands~~		\|Taking a break to have coffee with your character's partner
	\|}		\|}
	~~Unacceptable examples of PDA~~:		Inappropriate roleplay:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+		\|+
	\|~~Making Out~~		\|ERP in any form
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Sitting~~ on ~~one's lap~~		\|Drawing explicit images on the ground with crayons or arranged items
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Excessive use of vocal emotes such as "purr" while spam hugging~~		\|Obvious references to sexual content, themes, or other borderline topics
	\|}		\|}

	==== Finality Clause ====		==== Finality Clause ====
	Unlike most bans issued under other rules, permanent bans under this rule may be issued without the chance to appeal~~. This is to protect the younger members of our playerbase, and ourselves from legal liability~~.		Unlike most bans issued under other rules, permanent bans under this rule may be issued without the chance to appeal.

	== Rule 11 - New Life ==		== Rule 11 - New Life ==

R3d3mpt1on: Updated the page to be in-line with the April-26 revision of the rules.

2026-04-22T13:17:55Z

Updated the page to be in-line with the April-26 revision of the rules.

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Conflee: /* Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits */

2026-03-19T14:59:51Z

Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits

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	* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.		* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round with the intent ~~on taking~~ a mid-round antagonist ghost role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round with the intent to take a mid-round antagonist ghost role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.

	== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==		== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==

Conflee: /* AFK Farming & Antag Rolling */

2026-03-19T14:43:29Z

AFK Farming & Antag Rolling

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	* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.		* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round with the intent ~~of rolling for~~ mid-round ghost role ~~antagonists~~ is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round with the intent on taking a mid-round antagonist ghost role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.

	== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==		== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==

Conflee: /* Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits */

2026-03-19T14:38:24Z

Rule 2 – No Griefing, Bug Abuse or Exploits

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	* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.		* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round ~~to roll~~ for ghost ~~roles, using meta knowledge of at what round time those roles appear,~~ is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round with the intent of rolling for mid-round ghost role antagonists is not permitted.

	== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==		== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==

Conflee at 14:35, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T14:35:37Z

Twinkyeater2000: Added more detail to the starlight specific rules regarding end of round cloning instead of borging

2026-03-17T23:58:32Z

Added more detail to the starlight specific rules regarding end of round cloning instead of borging

Grapegifter: Changed rule 11 to be more clear on new life

2026-02-23T04:44:19Z

Changed rule 11 to be more clear on new life

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	* You may not seek out your previous body, return to your prior workplace, or attempt to reclaim any possessions you previously owned.		* You may not seek out your previous body, return to your prior workplace, or attempt to reclaim any possessions you previously owned.
	* You may not ~~interact~~ with the players who were responsible for your previous character’s death. Any conflicts or grudges from your past life must not carry over.		* You may not interfere (metagrudge) with the players who were responsible for your previous character’s death. Any conflicts or grudges from your past life must not carry over.
	* You may not reference past events in any way. Your new character has no memory of them.		* You may not reference past events in any way. Your new character has no memory of them.

	==== New Life Abuse examples: ====		==== New Life Abuse examples: ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~\|Spamming new characters to re-enter the round repeatedly.~~
	\|-
	\|Using New Life to intentionally roll for antagonist slots.		\|Using New Life to intentionally roll for antagonist slots.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Using New Life to avoid in-character consequences~~, like~~ a ~~security sentence~~.		\|Using New Life to avoid in-character consequences as a non-antagonist.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Using a new character to get revenge on a player who harmed you.		\|Using a new character to get revenge on a player who harmed you.

Grapegifter: /* Rule 10 – Erotic and Sexual Content is Forbidden */

2026-01-07T19:49:58Z

Rule 10 – Erotic and Sexual Content is Forbidden

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	* Items that directly aid you in completing your objectives (Such as the RD's ID if they do not have their experimental hardsuit on them, or the Captain's ID if they do not have their laser pistol on them) are allowed to be stolen.		* Items that directly aid you in completing your objectives (Such as the RD's ID if they do not have their experimental hardsuit on them, or the Captain's ID if they do not have their laser pistol on them) are allowed to be stolen.

	== Rule 10 – Erotic and Sexual Content is Forbidden ==		== Rule 10 – Erotic, Suggestive, and Sexual Content is Forbidden ==
	Due to Starlight's 16+ policy, minors must be assumed to be present on the server at all times.		Due to Starlight's 16+ policy, minors must be assumed to be present on the server at all times.

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	* RDM (Random Death Match)		* RDM (Random Death Match)
	* Intentionally Plasma or Tritium flooding the station		* Intentionally Plasma or Tritium flooding the station
	* Intentionally gibbing any player as a crewmember, regardless of circumstance. (This included gibbing a crewmember to get their brain for borging)

	May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.		May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.
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	* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.		* AFK farming time for Role Requirements is prohibited—players must actively engage and contribute to the game.
	* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.		* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the game after failing to get an antagonist role is considered “Antag Rolling” and is not permitted.
			* Ghosting, suicide, or otherwise leaving the round to roll for ghost roles, using meta knowledge of at what round time those roles appear, is not permitted.

	== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==		== Rule 3 – Abide by Medium Roleplay Standards ==
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	* '''Self-harm/killing''' – Allowed only in rare circumstances when no other options remain, but should not be dwelled upon or treated casually.		* '''Self-harm/killing''' – Allowed only in rare circumstances when no other options remain, but should not be dwelled upon or treated casually.
	* '''Criminal mindset as crew –''' Nanotrasen would not sensibly hire a serial killer or cannibal. Basing your crew characters RP around a criminal mindset is forbidden.
	* '''End-of-Round Griefing (EORG)''' – The round continues after the results screen. Neither crew nor antags should engage in any form of violence or griefing at this point without in-character justification.		* '''End-of-Round Griefing (EORG)''' – The round continues after the results screen. Neither crew nor antags should engage in any form of violence or griefing at this point without in-character justification.
	** Defending yourself is an example of in-character justification, as is sec apprehending known criminals.		** Defending yourself is an example of in-character justification, as is sec apprehending known criminals.
	** Antags cannot complete their goals after the results screen, and so should not seek out any targets. <u>'''RED MEANS YOU FAILED, IT’S TOO LATE.'''</u>		** Antags cannot complete their goals after the results screen, and so should not seek out any targets. <u>'''RED MEANS YOU FAILED, IT’S TOO LATE.'''</u>
	** Breaking things, Hacking/Emagging and attempting to trespass into the Command briefing in Central Command is not allowed without proper in-character justification. Non-Command trespassers may be executed if they refuse to leave without a valid reason~~. Note that this can only be done by admins due to the forced pacifism status forced on all players at round end.~~		** Breaking things, Hacking/Emagging and attempting to trespass into the Command briefing in Central Command is not allowed without proper in-character justification. Non-Command trespassers may be executed if they refuse to leave without a valid reason.
	** Trying to escape security after the round ends is also considered EORG.
	* '''Random Deathmatch (RDM)''' – Attacking players without escalation or valid reasoning is prohibited.		* '''Random Deathmatch (RDM)''' – Attacking players without escalation or valid reasoning is prohibited.
	* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, critical state, deconversion, or death should cause memory loss regarding those events.		* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, critical state, deconversion, or death should cause memory loss regarding those events.
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	Player interactions should reflect realistic escalation. Minor disagreements may lead to physical confrontations, but non-antagonists should rarely resort to killing. Ideally, escalation for non-antagonists should follow this order: Verbal > Non-lethal > Lethal. Antagonists are encouraged to roleplay their objectives to enhance immersion and narrative depth.		Player interactions should reflect realistic escalation. Minor disagreements may lead to physical confrontations, but non-antagonists should rarely resort to killing. Ideally, escalation for non-antagonists should follow this order: Verbal > Non-lethal > Lethal. Antagonists are encouraged to roleplay their objectives to enhance immersion and narrative depth.

	Actions should start small, and every crew member retains the right to self-defense if attacked. This includes evading or resisting security as an antagonist. However, non-antagonists should not engage in serious harm against security personnel unless absolutely necessary. Round removal such as gibbing, sending to deep space, or excessive damage to a corpse, is expressly banned unless they are an antagonist target~~. This includes any benevolent gibbing for the sake of Borging. On starlight you are to leave them dead for the round, and take them to centcomm for cloning if a body is beyond saving~~.		Actions should start small, and every crew member retains the right to self-defense if attacked. This includes evading or resisting security as an antagonist. However, non-antagonists should not engage in serious harm against security personnel unless absolutely necessary. Round removal such as gibbing, sending to deep space, or excessive damage to a corpse, is expressly banned unless they are an antagonist target.

	Examples of reasonable escalation:		Examples of reasonable escalation:

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	* RDM (Random Death Match)		* RDM (Random Death Match)
	* Intentionally Plasma or Tritium flooding the station		* Intentionally Plasma or Tritium flooding the station
			* Intentionally gibbing any player as a crewmember, regardless of circumstance. (This included gibbing a crewmember to get their brain for borging)

	May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.		May result in a permanent ban. Some objectives or circumstances may allow exceptions—when in doubt, ask an admin before proceeding.
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	* '''Self-harm/killing''' – Allowed only in rare circumstances when no other options remain, but should not be dwelled upon or treated casually.		* '''Self-harm/killing''' – Allowed only in rare circumstances when no other options remain, but should not be dwelled upon or treated casually.
			* '''Criminal mindset as crew –''' Nanotrasen would not sensibly hire a serial killer or cannibal. Basing your crew characters RP around a criminal mindset is forbidden.
	* '''End-of-Round Griefing (EORG)''' – The round continues after the results screen. Neither crew nor antags should engage in any form of violence or griefing at this point without in-character justification.		* '''End-of-Round Griefing (EORG)''' – The round continues after the results screen. Neither crew nor antags should engage in any form of violence or griefing at this point without in-character justification.
	** Defending yourself is an example of in-character justification, as is sec apprehending known criminals.		** Defending yourself is an example of in-character justification, as is sec apprehending known criminals.
	** Antags cannot complete their goals after the results screen, and so should not seek out any targets. <u>'''RED MEANS YOU FAILED, IT’S TOO LATE.'''</u>		** Antags cannot complete their goals after the results screen, and so should not seek out any targets. <u>'''RED MEANS YOU FAILED, IT’S TOO LATE.'''</u>
	** Breaking things, Hacking/Emagging and attempting to trespass into the Command briefing in Central Command is not allowed without proper in-character justification. Non-Command trespassers may be executed if they refuse to leave without a valid reason.		** Breaking things, Hacking/Emagging and attempting to trespass into the Command briefing in Central Command is not allowed without proper in-character justification. Non-Command trespassers may be executed if they refuse to leave without a valid reason. Note that this can only be done by admins due to the forced pacifism status forced on all players at round end.
			** Trying to escape security after the round ends is also considered EORG.
	* '''Random Deathmatch (RDM)''' – Attacking players without escalation or valid reasoning is prohibited.		* '''Random Deathmatch (RDM)''' – Attacking players without escalation or valid reasoning is prohibited.
	* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, critical state, deconversion, or death should cause memory loss regarding those events.		* '''Memory loss when unconscious''' – Losing consciousness due to forced sleep, vampire trance, critical state, deconversion, or death should cause memory loss regarding those events.
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	Player interactions should reflect realistic escalation. Minor disagreements may lead to physical confrontations, but non-antagonists should rarely resort to killing. Ideally, escalation for non-antagonists should follow this order: Verbal > Non-lethal > Lethal. Antagonists are encouraged to roleplay their objectives to enhance immersion and narrative depth.		Player interactions should reflect realistic escalation. Minor disagreements may lead to physical confrontations, but non-antagonists should rarely resort to killing. Ideally, escalation for non-antagonists should follow this order: Verbal > Non-lethal > Lethal. Antagonists are encouraged to roleplay their objectives to enhance immersion and narrative depth.

	Actions should start small, and every crew member retains the right to self-defense if attacked. This includes evading or resisting security as an antagonist. However, non-antagonists should not engage in serious harm against security personnel unless absolutely necessary. Round removal such as gibbing, sending to deep space, or excessive damage to a corpse, is expressly banned unless they are an antagonist target.		Actions should start small, and every crew member retains the right to self-defense if attacked. This includes evading or resisting security as an antagonist. However, non-antagonists should not engage in serious harm against security personnel unless absolutely necessary. Round removal such as gibbing, sending to deep space, or excessive damage to a corpse, is expressly banned unless they are an antagonist target. This includes any benevolent gibbing for the sake of Borging. On starlight you are to leave them dead for the round, and take them to centcomm for cloning if a body is beyond saving.

	Examples of reasonable escalation:		Examples of reasonable escalation: