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Article 1 - The Corporation

SECTION 1 - THE ARTICLES OF SERVICE

  1. THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTICLES OF SERVICE:
  2. The Articles of Service are the foundational regulations and guidelines governing the operations, behavior, and responsibilities of all Personnel within the Nova Corporation.
  3. JURISDICTION OF THE ARTICLES OF SERVICE:
    1. Article 2 of the Articles of Service, also known as “Universal Regulations” applies to all Nova Corporation Personnel at a Corporation facility, within official communication servers, and in direct messages regarding official corporation duties.
    2. Article 3 of the Articles of Service, also known as “On-Site Regulations,” applies to all Nova Corporation Personnel actively deployed at Corporation facilities.
    3. The Articles of Service do not supersede any internal guidelines or documents within the Corporation.
    4. The Articles of Service do not apply to corporation personnel ranking Class-X or above.
  4. ENFORCING THE ARTICLES OF SERVICE:
    1. Corporation personnel of the Regulations Department and Department of Operations enforce the Articles of Service.
    2. While enforcing the Articles of Service, the Regulations Department and Department of Operations are allocated resources as specified in Article 2, Section 2 of the Articles of Service.
  5. MAINTAINING & AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF SERVICE:
    1. The Legislative Branch of the Regulations Department has been tasked with maintaining the Articles of Service.
    2. To amend the Articles of Service a proposal must be sent to, and passed by, the Legislative Branch and Board of Advisors.

SECTION 2 - THE STRUCTURE OF THE CORPORATION

  1. CLEARANCE CLASSES:
    1. Class-X**:** The highest clearance class granted to corporation personnel ranking Class-X. They possess full access to all Corporation property and the authority to regulate entities classified at the White threat level.
    2. Class-O: The second-highest clearance class, awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional loyalty and importance to the Corporation. This class grants near-complete access to Corporation property.
    3. Class-A: Assigned to administrative Department members, granting them increased access to Corporation property and the responsibility of evaluating Class-D applications. To receive a Class-A clearance, a corporation member must meet the requirements of the High Member Security Act.
    4. Class-B: Designated for Personnel with substantial experience within a Department, providing them with greater access to entities. These Personnel are typically in a medium rank position within their Department.
    5. Class-C: Assigned to Personnel who have gained the third rank in a Department.
    6. Class-D: The entry-level clearance class for Nova Corporation Personnel. This class is application-based and grants limited access to Corporation facilities and entities.
    7. Class-E: Assigned to Nova Corporation Personnel who have been suspended for violating the Articles of Service.
      1. Regulations regarding Class - E sentences are defined by the Class - E Act and Class-E Board.
  2. VIP PERSONNEL:
    1. Personnel holding the rank of Class-A and above are classified as VIP Personnel and should be treated as high-security individuals.
    2. Foreign visitors from groups that actively maintain relations with the Nova Corporation are also considered VIP Personnel.
    3. As high-security individuals, VIP Personnel are prioritized during evacuations and are entitled to protection from the Task Force Detachment "The Armed Gentlemen."
  3. BOARD OF ADVISORS:
    1. The Board of Advisors is a group of Departmental Representatives responsible for proposing, discussing, and authorizing laws and policies for the Nova Corporation.
    2. The Board of Advisors is defined and regulated by the regulations outlined in the Board of Advisors Act.
  4. INNOVATION DEPARTMENT:
    1. The Innovation Department is responsible for all research in the Corporation, including, but not limited to, conducting expeditions, and finding new ways to utilize entities.
    2. Corporation personnel of the Nova Corporation actively assigned to the Innovation Department on-site are officially designated as “Innovation Personnel.”
    3. Innovation Personnel holding the ranks of "Expert Innovator" and "Head Innovator" are classified as part of the Innovation Department’s High Command.
    4. Innovation Personnel holding the ranks of "Deputy Director" and "Director" are classified as part of the Innovation Department’s Directorate.
  5. SECURITY CORPS:
    1. The Security Corps is the combative force of the Corporation, divided into 5 different groups.
      1. “Main Force” are general members of the Security Corps.
      2. “Iron Fist” is responsible for large-scale combative actions.
      3. “The Armed Gentlemen” are responsible for protecting VIP Personnel.
      4. “The Crazies” are responsible for the containment of entities.
      5. “Nothing To See Here” are general special operations.
    2. Corporation personnel of the Nova Corporation actively assigned to the Security Corps are officially designated as “Security Personnel.”
    3. Security Personnel Personnel holding the ranks of "Security Supervisor", “Captain”, and "Security Major" are classified as part of the Security Corps’ High Command.
    4. Security Personnel holding the ranks of "Commander" and "Head Commander" are classified as part of the Security Corps’ Directorate.
  6. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
    1. The Engineering Department is responsible for the logistics of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, maintaining vehicles, and manufacturing and stocking ores in various sites.
    2. Corporation Personnel of the Nova Corporation actively assigned to the Engineering Department are officially designated as “Engineering Personnel.”
    3. Engineering Personnel holding the ranks of "Foreperson" and "Coordinator" are classified as part of the Engineering Department’s High Command.
    4. Engineering Personnel holding the ranks of "Associate Director" and "Director of Engineering" are classified as part of the Engineering Department’s Directorate.
  7. REGULATIONS DEPARTMENT:
    1. The Regulations Department is responsible for the maintenance and amending of the Corporation’s overall legislation, alongside investigating infractions and managing community relations and external affairs.
      1. The Legislative Branch is responsible for maintaining the Articles of Service and its subsidiary legislation.
      2. The Investigative Branch is responsible for investigating infractions of Corporation legislation.
      3. The Liaison Ancillary is responsible for external affairs and internal community relations.
    2. Corporation Personnel of the Nova Corporation actively assigned to the Regulations Department are officially designated as “Regulations Personnel.”
    3. Regulations Personnel holding the ranks of "Chief Regulating Official", “Division Director”, and "Division Overseer" are classified as part of the Regulations Department’s High Command.
    4. Regulations Personnel holding the ranks of "Assistant Director" and "Director" are classified as part of the Regulations Department’s Directorate.
  8. DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS:
    1. The Department of Operations is responsible for the internal security of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, investigating corruption, handling information breaches, and much more.
    2. Corporation Personnel of the Nova Corporation actively assigned to the Department of Operations are officially designated as “Operations Personnel.”
    3. Operations Personnel holding the ranks of "Drone" are classified as part of the Department of Operations’ High Command.
    4. Operations Personnel holding the ranks of “Executive Drone” and “Cardinal Drone” are classified as part of the Department of Operations Directorate.

Article 2 - Universal Regulations

SECTION 1 - CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. RESPECT & PROFESSIONALISM:
    1. All Corporation Personnel are to treat other Corporation Personnel with respect, without discrimination or exception.
    2. Corporation Personnel are to act maturely and professionally while performing duties on-site.
    3. Needless remarks in a hurtful and offensive tone are strictly prohibited.
    4. Slander of departments in any form is prohibited.
  2. IMPERSONATION:
  3. All Corporation Personnel are prohibited from impersonating any Personnel or hostile forces, both within any Nova Corporation Site and on any Nova Corporation communications platforms. This includes:
    1. Falsely claiming to be a member of a Department or sub-Department.
    2. Acting on behalf of a Department, sub-department, or individual without explicit permission from the respective authority.
  4. FALSE INFORMATION:
  5. Members of the Nova Corporation are forbidden from intentionally spreading false information to anyone except in certain circumstances.
    1. Security and Operations Personnel may spread misinformation to gain a tactical advantage against hostile forces.
  6. CORRUPTION & CONSPIRACY:
  7. Creating or joining groups that oppose or raid any official or affiliated Nova Corporation group, engaging in bribery (to dishonestly persuade someone to act in one’s favor with anything of value), and conducting dishonest actions or abusing power for personal gain is strictly prohibited.
  8. All Corporation Personnel are forbidden from encouraging others to violate the Articles of Service.
  9. INSUBORDINATION:
  10. Corporation personnel are to follow orders from those with authority, as defined by Article 3; Section 5.
    1. An order should not be followed if it breaks the Articles of Service unless it is issued by a Corporation Personnel with Class-X clearance.
  11. ALTERNATIVE ACCOUNTS:
  12. The utilization of alternative accounts is prohibited within the Nova Corporation.
  13. For account transfers, personnel must contact the Department of Operations (DoO) through their communications server.
  14. IMPEDING DUTIES:
    1. All Corporation Personnel are not allowed to attempt or succeed in directly or indirectly impeding another Corporation personnel’s duties.
  15. INFORMATION RESTRICTIONS:
    1. All Nova Corporation documents are accessible to Personnel unless specified otherwise:
      1. A document is considered classified if it can only be accessed by joining a department/division.
      2. Personnel with Class-X clearance can authorize access to restricted documents.
      3. Corporation personnel ranking Class-X or above may temporarily restrict any document for any reason.
    2. Should a breach of restricted information or material occur, the Information Breach Procedures must be followed.
  16. COOPERATION WITH HOSTILE FORCES:
  17. Corporation Personnel are strictly prohibited from cooperating with hostile forces in any form.
    1. This prohibition includes sharing restricted information, divulging department plans, or providing any information that could benefit hostile forces or that they do not have access to. It also includes supporting them in planning activities, attacks, or any other form of sabotage against the Corporation.
  18. Corporation Personnel may not utilize any vendors within the Test Subject Zone.

SECTION 2 - INFRACTION REGULATIONS

  1. OBLIGATION TO COMPLY:
  2. Any Clause within these Articles is to be followed at all times by any Personnel bound to these Articles of Service, from the time of admittance to the Corporation to the time of departure to the Corporation, unless authorized to violate a Clause by a corporation personnel ranking Class-X or above.
  3. All Corporation Personnel receiving a formal inquiry regarding any case must respond accurately with their side in the situation, provide all possible available evidence, and cooperate with the below-specified Personnel.
    1. Only Regulations Personnel may conduct formal inquiries with probable cause regarding the Articles of Service.
    2. Operations Personnel may conduct formal inquiries under any circumstances.
  4. CONFESSIONS:
  5. Should a Corporation Personnel state that they violated or will violate the Articles of Service, they may be treated as a suspect of any subsequent violation.
  6. Any evidence of said statements will be added as evidence during the investigations.
  7. Lying about violations of the Articles of Service is to be considered a violation of this Clause and Article 2; Section 1; Clause 3.
  8. OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE:
  9. Should any Corporation Personnel view a perceived violation of the Article of Service, they must report it to the Regulations Department or Department of Operations Public Server.
  10. Corporation Personnel may not attempt or stop Personnel from reporting an infraction.
  11. Personnel may not abstain from questioning.
  12. FALSE REPORTS:
  13. All Personnel are forbidden from fabricating false reports on Corporation Personnel stating they violated any regulations to a Departmental high command member or the Regulations Department and Department of Operations.
  14. EVASION OF PUNISHMENT
  15. Under no circumstance should a member of the Corporation attempt to bypass or evade punishment, investigation, or introduction of punishment, including, but not limited to, leaving while detained without permission, leaving and rejoining the group while Class-E'd, or anything similar.

6) RIGHT TO REQUEST PUNISHMENT INFORMATION

  1. All Corporation Personnel have the right to send a formal request for information regarding their punishments (e.g., Strikes, Class-E sentences, Discord bans) to the Regulations Department and Discord Moderation.
    1. Corporation Personnel also have the right to formally request information about their internal Department punishments from their High Command.
  2. All formal requests for information must be made to aid them in the appeals process for each specific Department/sub-component.
  3. Formal requests may be denied for cases where their punishment is unappealable.
  4. For appeals regarding Class-E, the appellee must be shown where to find details about their punishment.
  5. Requests may be denied if witnesses in the evidence request to be anonymous.

SECTION 3 - LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITIES

  1. OVERRIDING CLAUSES:
  2. Operations Personnel may temporarily override any Clause under Article 3 Section 1 and Section 4. with proper reasoning through public declaration unless such an action will put overall Nova Corporation Operations in jeopardy or directly or indirectly cause harm to a Corporation Personnel ranking Class-X or above.
  3. The Armed Gentlemen may temporarily override Article 3, with proper reasoning, to perform their duties, including but not limited to hostage situations and VIP protections.
  4. OVERRIDING DEPARTMENTAL COMMANDS:
    1. Operations Personnel may not directly override Departmental commands from said Department's or Sub-Department’s High Command unless the situation is in a critical state and an improper decision could result in a major loss of Nova Corporation Personnel, property, and information.
  5. DEPARTMENTAL GUIDELINES EXEMPTIONS:
  6. Departmental Personnel are exempt from any clause that interferes with their duties listed in their internal guidelines.

4) TERMINATION BY OPERATIONS PERSONNEL:

  1. Operations Personnel may terminate any Corporation Personnel below the rank of Class-X, should their lives be purposefully put in danger by the stated Corporation Personnel.

Article 3 - On-Site Regulations

SECTION 1 - GENERAL REGULATIONS

  1. DRESS CODE:
    1. All Corporation Personnel below Class-O must follow proper attire rules.
    2. Outfits worn must not be immature, inappropriate, suggestive, or subversive in any form.
    3. Outfits must not obscure the rank title or name tag to the point where it is no longer reasonably visible.
    4. Corporation Personnel may not wear uniforms associated with or similar to those of another division within the Corporation or any hostile group unless authorized by Security Personnel ranking Security Major or above. The exceptions to this sub-clause are members of the Department of Operations and the Task Force Detachment “Nothing To See Here.”
  2. ENDANGERMENT:
    1. Corporation Personnel shall not directly or indirectly threaten the lives of other Corporation Personnel.
    2. Corporation Personnel may terminate escaping Test Subjects, and other Corporation Personnel breaking this Clause if there are no Security Personnel on-site.
    3. All non-combative Corporation Personnel except Operations Personnel may never actively seek danger or interfere with Security Personnel gun fights and must always seek to reside in a safe location within a corporation-owned site.
      1. If a Corporation member is unable to attain a safe location in time to avoid hostiles, said Corporation member may defend themselves without breaking any other Clause in the Article of Service.
      2. In the scenario of hostiles in the lower Entity Area during an official Innovation Department test described under Article 3; Section 3, all participating in the test are to follow the procedure as written in their respective guidelines.
  3. CORPORATION PERSONNEL TERMINATION CRITERIA:
    1. Corporation Personnel may be terminated by Security Personnel if one or more of the following conditions is satisfied:
      1. They are trespassing.
      2. They are directly interacting with entities without approval.
      3. They are in violation of the firearms regulations.
      4. They are impeding duties.
      5. They are posing a threat to Corporation Personnel or property
      6. They are designated “Kill on Sight” by a Class-O or above.
      7. They are interfering with the safety of a VIP.
      8. The person(s) may not be terminated under any circumstance if they are at or above the position of Class-O, or are considered Operations Personnel.
  4. TEST SUBJECT TERMINATION CRITERIA:
  5. Test Subjects may be terminated by the Security Personnel at any time if one or more of the following conditions is satisfied:
    1. Said Test Subject wields any object besides a handsaw, pickaxe, jacket, fabric, or laundry.
    2. Said Test Subject surpassed the allocated three warnings.
    3. Said Test Subject becomes physically unresponsive to commands or inquiries for several minutes.
    4. Said Test Subject attempts to escape Nova Corporation custody and/or cause disruptions to the running of the area.
    5. Said Test Subject intentionally or unintentionally breaches an entity, unless granted permission by an Innovation Personnel overseeing a test, and a Task Force Detachment “The Crazies” operative.
    6. Said Test Subject is under an anomalous effect unless it is for testing purposes.
    7. A termination order is given by the Innovation Personnel presiding over the test, OR the said Test Subject is permanently affected by any anomalous effect after testing has concluded.
    8. Said Test Subject intentionally passes the white line in front of the Lower Test Subject Zone airlock gate or comes into physical contact with the airlock windows.
    9. Said Test Subject is impeding Security Personnel during a combat situation.
    10. Said Test Subject is under reasonable suspicion of wielding a dangerous object and is in a position to danger a VIP.

5) HOSTAGE REGULATIONS:

  1. Personnel ranking Class-A must not redeploy, leave, reset, or otherwise during a hostage situation unless there is a valid reason.
    1. If delimbed or detained through fences or walls, this rule does not apply.
  2. Personnel ranking Class-A and above may comply with hostage takers' demands, including the violation of the Articles of Service given that they can find no other way of self-preservation except transferring valuable information regarding on-site function, or classified information and/or documentation from internal sources.

6) REGULATIONS CHECKPOINTS:

  1. All Personnel are to heed checkpoints manned by Regulations Personnel unless there is an emergency that requires immediate attention or said Personnel are fleeing from danger.
    1. Members of the Task Force Detachment "The Crazies" are not required to heed manned Entity Area checkpoints.

7) EVACUATIONS:

  1. Site-wide evacuations are when evacuations cover an individual site.
    1. Evacuations due to a riot are led by Engineering and Regulations Personnel and have Personnel be evacuated to the Entity Area, or any other safe site if unavailable.
    2. Evacuations due to a large number of hostile forces, or if the site has been captured, are led by Engineering and Regulations Personnel and have Personnel be evacuated to the nearest safe site.
    3. Evacuations due to a new entity or breach are led by The Crazies and have Personnel evacuated to the nearest safe site.
  2. Area-wide evacuations are when evacuations cover the entire area and are evacuated to an individual site, off-site, or the Nuclear Shelter depending on relevant high-ranking personnel orders.
    1. Evacuations due to a Nova Dominion raid are led by Security Personnel.
    2. Evacuations due to a new entity or breach are led by The Crazies, Regulations, and Engineering Department.
    3. Evacuations due to a nuclear strike are led by Iron Fist.

SECTION 2 - AREA RESTRICTIONS

  1. AUTHORIZING ACCESS:
    1. Unless otherwise stated, any location may be accessed when permission is given by the administering department’s Directorate or those they permit to allow Personnel into certain areas.
    2. Class-X and Department of Operations members may authorize Personnel to enter any location.
    3. Regulations and Operations Personnel may only restrict access to certain areas for non-essential Personnel to perform their duties.
    4. Unless authorized, you are not permitted within areas beyond your clearance level.
    5. Essential Personnel are considered Security Personnel, and members of other Departments requested by the Security Personnel or Class-O and above.
  2. THE MAIN ENCAMPMENT:
    1. The Main Encampment may be accessed by all members of the Corporation.
    2. In the event of a breach status or unsafe status, all non-essential Personnel are to evacuate.
    3. The armory may only be accessed by Security Personnel.
  3. THE ENTITY AREA:
    1. The Entity Area may be accessed by all members of the Corporation.
    2. In the event of a breach status or unsafe status, all non-essential Personnel are to evacuate.
    3. The autopsy room, equipment room, laboratory, control room, floors 2-5, and the Underwater Sector may only be accessed by corporation personnel to perform their duties.
    4. The airlock and beyond within the Underwater Sector is restricted only to members with Class-O clearance or above.
  4. THE TEST SUBJECT ZONE:
    1. The Test Subject Zone may be accessed by all members of the Corporation.
    2. In the event of a breach status or unsafe status, all non-essential Personnel are to evacuate.
    3. The testing airlock, connecting turret area, and the area containing test subjects may only be accessed by Security Personnel.
    4. The guidance booth is restricted to Regulations Personnel, if none are using it, other corporation personnel may take their place.

i) Security personnel may enter the guidance booth to operate the turret.

  1. The briefing rooms are only generally restricted when in use, where only members of the test may enter.
  2. The vehicle exit may be accessed by Security Personnel and those who require transport through the Tundra, or who need to go to the upper part of TS-Z.
  3. The mining area may be accessed by escorted Engineering Personnel.
  4. The cafeteria may be accessed by Security Personnel.
  5. THE FORWARD OPERATING BASE:
    1. The Forward Operating Base may only be accessed by Security, Regulations, and Engineering Personnel.
    2. In the event of a breach status or unsafe status, all non-essential Personnel are to evacuate.
  6. THE SERPENT RESEARCH FACILITY:
    1. The Serpent Research facility may be accessed by all Corporation Personnel.
    2. In the event of a breach status or unsafe status, all non-essential Personnel are to evacuate.
    3. The refinery area is restricted to Security Personnel and Engineering Personnel.
  7. THE NUCLEAR SHELTER:
    1. The Nuclear Shelter is restricted to Security Personnel and Engineering Personnel.
    2. The Nuclear Shelter may be accessed by Corporation Personnel during an evacuation, as defined in Article 2 Section 1 Clause 7.
    3. The control room is restricted to Personnel ranking Class-X or above.
  8. THE SOLAR PANELS:
    1. The Solar Panels may be accessed by all members of the Corporation.
  9. THE TUNDRA:
    1. The Tundra is considered any area outside of a site and is restricted to those escorted by Security Personnel for evacuations, those escorted by Engineering Personnel, or Departmental Personnel carrying out duties.
    2. Constructed outposts are restricted to Personnel combatting hostile forces or removing them.
    3. Corporation members driving a vehicle may enter the Tundra as long as they do not leave said vehicle.
  10. THE DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS BASE:
    1. The Department of Operations Base is restricted to Personnel with authorization from the Department of Operations or those with Class-X clearance or above.
  11. FOREIGN WATERS:
    1. Foreign waters are defined as the body of water surrounding the islands, including in between the islands. It is restricted to those with Class-A clearance or above.
    2. The lake is restricted to Personnel with Class-A clearance or above.
      1. Security Personnel may access the lake to carry out their duties.
  12. ANOMALOUS LOCATIONS:
    1. Anomalous locations, both dimensions, and areas, are restricted to those with permission from Task Force Detachment "The Crazies" and a person with Class-O clearance or above.
    2. Entity-020 specifically is restricted to Security and Engineering Personnel, with Task Force Detachment "The Crazies" having authority in Entity-020.
  13. OTHER AREAS:
    1. Any area not listed here will have temporary regulatory control by Department commands for their specific Departments.

SECTION 3 - TEST REGULATIONS

  1. TEST VALIDITY:
    1. All testing must be logical and properly enacted, and not cost the Nova Corporation an unnecessary amount of resources.
      1. All testing must be relatively safe, and not cost the lives of Corporation Personnel.
      2. All Test Subjects and Security Personnel participating are to be informed of what they are to do before the test occurs.
      3. All Test Subjects and Security Personnel are not to be subjected to extra steps not related to the test specifically.
      4. All tests must seem hypothetically possible in the sense that the testing question does not seem random. An invalid question is if one action causes or is related to a completely different reaction.
      5. Any test conducted to terminate an anomaly requires majority approval from a Class-X overwatch vote and one member from the ID Directorate.
  2. TEST SUBJECT RETRIEVAL & RETURN
    1. All Personnel present within a test must return to an area they have access to, as specified under Article 3, Section 2.
      1. Test Subjects, remaining after the test is concluded, may not be terminated by Security Personnel and must be escorted back to the Test Subject Zone unless Articles 3 Section 2 Clause 3 is satisfied.
      2. Test Subjects, remaining after the test is concluded, may not be tested on again, unless there is the Personnel necessary to conduct the test and both the test host and Security Personnel present agree upon it.
  3. TEST QUESTIONING & SPECTATING
    1. Corporation Personnel ranking Class-O and above, Regulations Personnel, and Operations Personnel may question any Innovation Personnel regarding any aspect of their test.
    2. Said Innovation Personnel must answer truthfully to the best of their ability.
      1. Said Innovation Personnel must allow the listed Personnel above to spectate the entirety of the test as applicable.
      2. Said Innovation Personnel may disallow the listed Personnel above to question them and spectate if the question test has been restricted by the Innovation Department’s assigned Personnel ranking Class-X, and proof must be provided at the time of request.
  4. BREACHED ENTITIES:
    1. Should an entity be spotted at any facility not currently under siege, Task Force Detachment “The Crazies” gain full control of the facility's Personnel, utilities, and vehicles.
      1. Entity is defined as an anomalous person, place, or thing that typically does not follow the current knowledge of reality. The Nova Corporation captures and contains entities for Innovation and Research.
      2. Beings afflicted by an entity such as 007, 020 armor, and 020 orbs do not count as an entity breach, beings afflicted by 008, 013, and 012 do however count. Beings in possession of an entity such as 014 and 010 also count as an entity breach.

SECTION 4 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

  1. UTILIZATION OF CORPORATION RESOURCES & PROPERTY:
    1. Property of the Corporation is to be utilized to its fullest, including but not limited to, test subjects, entities, and crafted utilities. Nothing may be wasted or overutilized intentionally or egregiously.
    2. The Engineering Department holds full jurisdiction over all ores in the Nova Corporation, except for property claimed by the Department of Operations, held in the Entity Area or the Forward Operating Base which falls under the control of the Iron Fist. In these situations, permission is required from the relevant Personnel.
      1. In the event of an emergency where no Engineering Personnel are available, Security Personnel may utilize resources to protect the interests of the Corporation.
  2. Task Force Detachment "Iron Fist" has authority over all vehicles within the Nova Corporation. If they are unavailable, authority over unarmoured Vehicles falls to the Engineering Personnel.
  3. The property should be immediately disposed of when it can no longer serve any useful purpose.
  4. KEYCARDS:
    1. Corporation Personnel may not pick up keycards of higher clearances than they have by default unless they are disposing of them or transporting them to a secure location.
      1. All keycards are to be handled securely, leaving keycards in crates or unprotected for extended periods knowingly is prohibited.
  5. DETAIN:
    1. All Corporation Personnel who have a detain by default may utilize it according to their internal guidelines unless they are using it for a tactical advantage while in combat against hostiles.
    2. Regulations personnel internally ranking Chief Regulating Official or above on the Regulations Department team are granted permission to issue a Detain-on-Sight order for a Nova Corporation Member if deemed necessary and with valid reason.
  6. RADIO MANIPULATION:
    1. Misuse of the radio is strictly prohibited, which includes, but is not limited to, providing misinformation to Corporation Personnel, clogging up the radio, or anything similar.
    2. Only Engineering, Security, and Operations Personnel may manipulate and manage objects that interfere with, or extend radio signals.
  7. EMP PLACEMENT:
    1. EMP jammers may only be placed by Security or Operations Personnel, and may not majorly obstruct any operations.
  8. CONTROL ROOM:
    1. Security, Innovation, Regulations, and Corporation Personnel ranking Class-A+ may access the Entity Area control room.
      1. The lights may be disabled if it is relevant to containing an entity, if it is relevant to a test if there are more than 3 hostiles, if there is an active raid or site siege, or if there are any Super-Soldier’ed hostiles within the Entity Area.
      2. The gates may be closed if it is relevant to containing an entity, if it is relevant to a test, if there is an active raid or site siege within the Entity Area, or if there are more than 5 hostiles or Super-Soldier’ed hostile.
  9. ELEVATOR:
    1. Repeatedly and needlessly utilizing an elevator, blocking Personnel from entering, or closing elevator doors in people's faces are prohibited.
  10. CONTAINMENT CHAMBERS:
    1. The creation of containment chambers requires approval from Engineering, Innovation, and Security Personnel.
  11. EQUIPMENT TABLE:
  12. Equipment tables have specific regulations.
  13. Only Corporation Personnel ranking Class-A+, alongside Security, Engineering Personnel, and Innovation Personnel for testing may use the vest option on equipment tables.
  14. Only Corporation Personnel ranking Class-O+ alongside Security and Operations Personnel may use the helmet option on equipment tables.
  15. Only Corporation Personnel ranking Class-A+ alongside Security, and Innovation Personnel may use the gas mask option on equipment tables.
  16. VEHICLE GATE:
    1. The Test Subject Zone vehicle gate must remain closed at all times unless Personnel must exit the facility, in which case it must be closed immediately after they have left.
  17. AUDIO DEVICES:
    1. All audio devices may not be abused in any shape or form, including, but not limited to, playing loud, obnoxious, or bypassing suggestive music.
  18. FIREARM REGULATIONS:
    1. Corporation Personnel have been granted the ability to utilize any weapon only in self-defense of themselves and those around them unless the following weapons are used:
      1. RPG-7
      2. Dimensional weaponry
      3. Laser weaponry
      4. Anomalous weaponry
      5. Flamethrowers
    2. Corporation Personnel may not carry any weaponry excluding handguns. It must be dropped in an area where hostile forces may not have access to it, or given to the nearest Security Personnel at the soonest convenience. Weapons that are considered handguns include:
i) Beretta 93R ii) TS-Terminator-9000 iii) M9
iv) ZIP-22 v) Homemade Pistol vi) VP9
vii) HK MK 23 viii) M&P 9 ix) Desert Eagle
x) Rhino xi) FN Five-seveN xii) Glock 18
xiii) Glock 19 xiv) Glock 43 xv) MAC-10
xvi) Glock 17 xvii) 401VP
  1. Engineering Personnel are granted the right to craft any weapon if it is requested by Security and Operations personnel with proper reasoning.
  2. Dimension-altered weapons, or anomalous weaponry, may be authorized for usage by operatives of Task Force Detachments "Nothing to See Here" and "The Crazies".
  3. Weapons that can only be obtained from a certain team or division may be regulated by that respective team or division.
  4. VEHICLE REGULATIONS:
    1. All vehicles may be utilized by Engineering Personnel to transport said vehicles from location to location.
    2. Snowmobiles may be used by any member of the Corporation.
    3. Humvees may be used by any member of the Corporation.
      1. Turreted humvees or humvees with a minigun mount attachment may only be used by Security Personnel.
      2. Humvees with an empty mount may be used by any member of the Corporation.
    4. Trucks may only be used by Engineering personnel and Security Personnel with permission from Task Force Detachment "The Crazies".
    5. Cougar 4x4s, also known as MRAPs, may only be used by Security Personnel.
    6. Leopard 2A6 may only be used by Security Personnel.
    7. MH-6 Littlebirds may only be used by Security and Engineering Personnel.
      1. MH-6 Littlebirds with the minigun attachment may only be used by Security Personnel.
    8. UH-60 Blackhawks may only be used by Security Personnel.
      1. This applies to all attachments.
    9. CV-22 Ospreys may only be used by security and Engineering Personnel.
      1. CV-22 Ospreys with the gun or minigun mount may only be used by Security Personnel.
  5. SITE NOTICES
    1. Only Engineering Personnel ranking Class-A or above may utilize the Cafe Open or Cafe Close notices.
      1. The Cafe Open notice may only be used to announce a cafeteria opening at the site where it is occurring unless it is an official event, in which case it may be utilized at every site as long as it is broadcast on the radio.
      2. The Cafe Close notice may only be used to announce a cafeteria closing at the site where it was occurring unless it is an official event, in which case it may be utilized at every site.
    2. Security, Regulations, and Corporation Personnel ranking Class-A or above may utilize the Safe, Warning, and Unsafe notices.
      1. The Safe notice may only be utilized when a location is fully secure from any potential threats. As soon as this occurs, it is to be utilized.
      2. The Warning notice may only be utilized when Personnel may have to evacuate the site soon, or they may have to protect themselves from a large threat momentarily.
      3. The Unsafe notice may only be utilized when the site is lost or nearly lost, or Security Personnel require all Personnel to evacuate to attempt to stabilize the site.
    3. Corporation personnel may only use the Breach notice if there is an uncontained entity in the site or the area around it.
  6. AFK ON-SITE:
    1. AFK-grinding on-site is strictly prohibited.
      1. AFK-grinding is defined as being AFK while doing gym activities to gain more XP.
      2. Not responding to any attempts to hail twice within these areas will count as AFK-grinding.
      3. Regulations Personnel may not AFK within the Guidance booth room or checkpoints area.

SECTION 5 - SITE HIERARCHIES

  1. Only the following ranking definition overrides all other Clauses regardless of site location or status.

Personnel ranking Class-X

↓

Personnel ranking Class-O

↓

Operations Personnel, internally designated “Sentinel” or above.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed

  1. Unless otherwise overridden by area-specific or situational hierarchy the following describes the basic site hierarchy while on site.

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Security Personnel, internally designated “Security Supervisor” or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment Personnel.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within the following locations, including the land surrounding up to 50 studs,

during a Safe status.

The Test Subject Zone:

Security Personnel, internally designated “Security Supervisor” or above.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Innovation Personnel, internally designated “Innovator” or above.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

The Entity Area:

Innovation Personnel, internally designated “Expert Innovator” or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment “The Crazies”

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Innovation Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

The Main Encampment:

Engineering Personnel, internally designated “Foreperson” or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Security Personnel, internally designated “Security Supervisor” or above.

↓

Engineering Personnel.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

The Serpent Research area:

Innovation Personnel, internally designated “Expert Innovator” or above.

↓

Engineering Personnel, internally designated “Foreperson” or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment Personnel.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

The Forward Operating Base:

Iron Fist Personnel, internally designated “Captain” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment Personnel.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

The Solar Panels:

Engineering Personnel, internally designated “Foreperson” or above.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within all of the listed locations in Clause 3, including the land surrounding it up to 50 studs, during a Warning status.

Security Personnel, internally designated “Captain” or above.

↓

Security Personnel, internally designated “Security Supervisor” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Regulations Personnel, internally designated “Regulating Official” or above.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within all of the above-listed locations, including the land surrounding it up to 50 studs, during an evacuation.

Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”.

↓

Task Force Detachment “The Armed Gentlemen”.

↓

Security Personnel.

↓

Engineering Personnel, internally designated “Foreperson” or above.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within all of the above-listed locations, including the land surrounding it up to 50 studs, during an Unsafe Status.

Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”.

↓

Security Personnel, internally designated “Security Supervisor” or above.

↓

Task Force Detachment “The Armed Gentlemen”.

↓

Personnel ranking Class-A or above.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within all of the above-listed locations, including the land surrounding it up to 50 studs, while dealing with an infractor.

Operations Personnel.

↓

Regulations Personnel.

↓

Security Personnel.

  1. Within any area outside location boundaries, including unlisted locations within the Tundra, the hierarchy is as follows:

Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”.

↓

Task Force Detachment Personnel.

↓

Engineering Personnel.

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed.

  1. Within all of the above-listed locations, including the land surrounding up to 50 studs, during a Biological Attack:

Task Force Detachment “The Crazies”

↓

Task Force Detachments

↓

Security Corps

↓

Any Personnel not yet listed

  1. Within all of the above-listed locations, including the land surrounding up to 50 studs, during a High Threat Level:

At any designated location, all control of the location is transferred to the Security Corps Officers and Task Force Detachment “Iron Fist”. Non-Combative Corporation Personnel are to be evacuated immediately.

Article 4 - Ratification

Ratification of the Articles of Service requires signatures denoting approval from at least one directorate representative from each valid Nova Corporation Department, and the signatures denoting approval from the Overseers of such Departments if applicable. Above that, any Personnel ranking Class-O who is part of a Department’s directorate, any Personnel ranking Class-X, and the Legislative Head may additionally sign the Articles of Service.

Upon submitting a signature to be placed below, you hereby affirm you hold a position that satisfies the condition mentioned in Article 4 and agree to establish the Article of Service as the Supreme Law of the Land, until otherwise unanimously voted to be removed by the same body voting to establish the Articles of Service.

(PENDING), Overseer, Regulations Department

(PENDING), C-X Commandant, Department of Operations

(PENDING), General, Security Corps

(PENDING), Overseer, Innovation Department

(PENDING), Chairman, Engineering Department

(PENDING), Director of Regulations, Regulations Department

(PENDING), Assistant Director, Regulations Department

(PENDING), Legislative Head, Regulations Department

(PENDING), Cardinal Drone, Department of Operations

(PENDING), Executive Drone, Department of Operations

(PENDING), Head Commander, Security Corps

(PENDING), Commander, Security Corps

(PENDING), Director, Innovation Department

(PENDING), Deputy Director, Innovation Department

(PENDING), Director of Engineering, Engineering Department

(PENDING), Associate Director, Engineering Department

(PENDING)

The Administrator