Handbook/Application Update - 07/14/08

[Aryte]

Foremost, we have moved our application requirement up to FIVE MONTHS. You still may vouch for any individual you personally trust and so forth.

The new application looks like such:

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The Ordo Imperialis

Application for Enlistment

Last revision: July 12th, 2008

Office Use Only

Name of Recruiter:

(File after invitation)

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Disclaimer and Acknowledgements

By applying for entrance into the Ordo Imperialis, you are submitting yourself

voluntarily to a light-roleplay organization with heavy emphasis on military

practices. If you are not prepared to "fill the part" of a soldier, the Ordo

Imperialis is not for you. You will be held accountable for your actions, and

treated on a professional level-- ignorance is not an excuse! Understand that

any information obtained regarding loyalty concerns specific to your person

CAN and WILL be utilized. Furthermore, applications submitted by those undera

the avatar age of five months will not be considered, unless a former charac-

ter can be proven.

By submitting this application, you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the above clause.

Provide your initials here to CONFIRM:

(application will not be processed otherwise)

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You should be reading this after receiving it out of an Ordo Imperialis handbook.

You will be expected to have read it by the time of applying!

If not, be sure to acquire a copy from any current Ordo member. It is also avai-

lable at the spawn location within the region 'Titan.'

Fill out each question thoroughly. A few words will not suffice for most answers.

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Name of applicant.

(avatar)

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Today's date.

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Date of avatar creation.

(if a second+ account, list original)

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Timezone.

(GMT, PST, etc)

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Usual time spent on Second Life.

(example: Monday through Friday, after 5pm)

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Where, or from whom did you hear about the Ordo Imperialis?

(names and details; 'a friend' won't cut it)

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Why do you wish to join the Ordo Imperialis?

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What are your aspirations within the Ordo Imperialis?

(for example, where do you see yourself in a month)

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Do you have any prior experience with Second Life

military? Truth is important; prior membership

in a hostile organization will not result in an

immediate denial.

(list in order, include time of joining and time of

leaving each organization)

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If you are a former member of another SL

military, explain why you left each one.

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Do you have any prior experience with a real

military/law enforcement?

(voluntary to answer this question)

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Are you currently in another military group that actively

combats other groups on Second Life combat land?

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Are you currently a member of a combat RP group?

If so, which?

(meter based/non-LL damage combat)

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Do you understand that the Ordo Imperialis is an exclusive

organization, and that by the time of applying you will have

to have resigned from any other military organizations?

(this includes alternate accounts)

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Do you know anyone within the Ordo on a personal level?

(personal is defined as 'enough to be considered a friend/

able to vouch for your integrity)

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Will you abide by group regulations, as outlined within the

Ordo Imperialis handbook?

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Do you have any problems with not utilizing auto-killing

technology, personal shielding devices, or other mechanisms

not otherwise granted by the organization?

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What is your division of interest within the Ordo?

(Astra, Navis, Terra)

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Do you feel you are "above the average soldier"?

Why or why not?

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What do you feel that you are capable of bringing

to the Ordo? What is being added to the collec-

tive good of the organization by inviting you?

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What is more important to you: loyalty, honor, or

justice? Why?

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What is a "lone wolf" operation? Are you

allowed to conduct one while a member

of the Ordo Imperialis?

(the answer is in the handbook)

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Final checklist (don't reply)

1. Did you put your name in the title?

2. Did you answer every question as to the best of your ability?

3. Is your avatar, or properly proven former avatar at least five months of age?

4. Did you hand this notecard to a verified recruiting authority

(listed within the Schola group description)?

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Any questions or concerns should be directed toward existing members of the

Ordo Imperialis; we are available, and happy to assist you in your process. After

submitting your application, the recruiter will guide you through the next steps

and set you up with the necessary materials. Processing times vary on

circumstance, but you should usually hear back within the span of a few hours.

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And, new additions/changes to the handbook:

25) (Operation Thorn Merit) - Awarded to participants in the campaign against Dorien. Created 07/13/08.

I-102: Professional attire is necessary while within operational functions. Operational functions include any jurisdiction outlined to the Ordo Imperialis and Her allies.

a. Ordo uniform is preferred in all situations; enforced in combat without exception.

b. Business casual and business attire is acceptable for wear during inactive periods inside of Ordo territory.

b1. Business attire: conservative wear: suits, ties, turtle necks-- any attire befitting a professional atmosphere.

c. It is acceptable to wear casual wear (tasteful) within the barracks aboard the Vae Victus. No other exceptions.

d. Munitorum personnel whom are ONLY enlisted within the Munitorum may dress in business casual at any time.

d1. Munitorum personnel who are ONLY enlisted in the Munitorum are considered government employees.

d2. Munitorum personnel who are DUAL enlisted within a military division must follow MILITARY dress rules (I-102 a.)

I-109: Discharging of one's weapon should be limited to active combat, or sanctioned training exercises.

a. Sanctioned training is any group-based exercise with oversight from an officer grade official.

a1. Sanctioned training does not include "random" combat between a small number of individuals.

b. Discharging weapons at random for the sake of "testing it" is unacceptable, unless:

b1. Exception: explicit approval may be granted by the officer in charge within (TITAN).

b2. Exception: discharging for testing purposes may be acceptable if in reason and cleared over battlecom.

c. MOST WEAPONS TESTING should be handled in Chronus. Do not use Titan unless absolutely necessary.

[Cygna]

Noted, thank you Sir.