CHARTER RULES

Article 1 - Play by the rules. Do not violate the game terms of service, nor exploit it with bugs, hacks, or any unauthorized programs.

Article 2 - Be a loyal member of the guild and play our faction on our server.  Do not  betray the trust of the guild unless its clearly role played.

Article 3 - Select character names that our team may be proud of.  Avoid obviously non-canon, inappropriate, insulting, or 'l33t' names.

Article 4 - Create camaraderie amongst the team by being positive and upbeat; avoid bringing life woes into game and impacting others negatively. 

Article 5 - Maintain a good attitude about the game and its developers.  Be a good sport; accept the cards dealt, and don't berate the game.  

Article 6 - Treat others with professionalism, kindness and respect;  maintain humor and dignity in the face of conflict; avoid griefing others.

Article 7 - Use chat features judiciously, avoiding spamming or inappropriate topics.  Take private chat to other channels. Do not be annoying.

Article 8 - Contribute to friendly environment.  Remain well-spoken and avoid cursing. Children  play this  game; your words should reflect that.

Article 9 - Avoid complaining in game.  Direct guild issues to the forums for management as time permits.  Don't waste leader time with petty stuff. 

Article 10 - Encourage teamwork, help others as you can, but don't demand it.  Avoid chastising others for not being  able to help when needed.

Article 11 -  Recall  honor when coveting 'loot', with 'the finder the keeper' being our default rule.  Avoid arguments over game items.

Article 12 - Trade fairly and stand by items you sell.  Don't rip off guild members or others in the community.  But pricing is always up to you.

Article 13 - Do not charge guild members for the use of game skills (i.e., transportation), unless  it is agreeable as a way to split costs fairly. 

Article 14 - Role play according to the game lore in a way that doesnt violate our guild terms.  We leave role playing up to you based on your talent. 

Article 15 - Do not complain about another's perceived lack of role playing.  Instead, lead others to have fun with it by your example. 

Article 16 - Respect the guild chain of command. Do your best to role play along with requests from event leaders. Avoid being disrespectful.

Article 17 - Enter player (PVP) combat at your own  peril.  If you are getting ganked, ask for help  but avoid blaming others if we cannot assist.

Article 18 - Respond to calls for PVP help from guild members as you are able. If you are able to assist, by all means do. Don't stand by and watch.

Article 19 -Abide by PvP event directives issued by the guild, observing factional warfare events  announced by the guild and its event leaders.

Article 20 - Engage in PVP in a manner that honors the guild and the Republic.  Remember to game by our charter & code.  Avoid rude behavior in PVP.

Article 21 - Discuss major operational issues and needs in forums prior to affecting major change in the guild.  Chat is not a formal means of business.

Article 22 - Recruits should follow the enlistment process described on our site and forums. Failing this, recruits may be discharged without notice.

Article 23 - Beyond pointing recruits  to the guild site, do not assist recruits with their application.  The test is for them to do it themselves.