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Tribe Code of Conduct |
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Our Mission
Members of the 331st Royal Battlemech Division
are here to have fun. We are a group of people that enjoy playing
Mechwarrior games within the FASA universe of Battletech. Once that
has been understood, there are additional requirements that we follow
to help enhance our function as a unit, and how we interact with other
such units.
We value all of the following:
Honor
Integrity
Respect
Team Work
Learning
Discipline
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The Minnesota Tribe is like a tight-nit family.
Not everyone gets along all the time, but we show each other respect,
even if it means swallowing our own pride to do so. If your ego gets
in the way of you showing mutual respect to all fellow Tribesmen,
you do not belong in our unit.
Code of Conduct
All members of the Minnesota Tribe are expected
to follow the code of conduct detailed below. If you feel you cannot
uphold these terms then please ask to be removed now. Any member failing
to observe and at least make an attempt to follow these guidelines
will be subject to disciplinary action taken by one of the leaders
of the unit.
Discipline can range anywhere from a loss of battle privileges to
demotion, and in the most extreme cases, expulsion from the unit.
These are not measures we like to take but will do so if you dishonor
our unit.
- Choose your actions wisely
The actions of each individual member reflect on the entire unit
as a whole. Thus, we hold everyone accountable to the actions
they CHOSE to take. Be it towards a superior or junior Tribesmen,
or even towards another Mechwarrior of an enemy faction, we expect
everyone to act like ladies and gentlemen at all times. When you
wear the uniform of the Minnesota Tribe, you represent us all.
- If your opponent chooses not to follow the path of honor,
remember your place, and do NOT stoop to his/her level. If
an argument breaks out, defend yourself but DO NOT resort
to name-calling regardless of the situation.
- If you have a problem with another unit or player, report
this to your Regimental Commander or other Senior Officer
most available to you.
- Never attempt to cheat
We place a great deal of pride in our Mechwarriors ability to
be good sportsmen in both victory and defeat. If we can obtain
a tactical advantage, we will do so. However, we will not act
in a way that will cost us our Honor or Integrity. Thus, we do
NOT condone cheating in any shape or form
- Know the rules of the league.
This is just as important as the first rule. Most disagreements
start because someone didn't know a particular rule. This does
not necessarily include ALL the rules, but any that affect your
specific duties. For the majority, this will consist of how you
are able to use Battlemechs in various situations. Ignorance
of the rules is not an excuse and will not be tolerated. If it's
been awhile since you've read the rules for the leagues we participate,
I would suggest reading them over again. If you have never read
the rules do it now.
- Always train to fight, and fight to win
The ultimate award for a Mechwarrior of the Minnesota Tribe is
to be deployed in battle along with fellow Tribe members. Combat
duty is not given but earned privilege and should be treated with
outmost respect. We train endlessly to be as sharp as possible
when facing the enemy.
- If you know you cannot participate in practice or battle
due to prior commitments, inform your Regimental Commander
or other Senior Officer most available to you. It shows maturity
on your part and is most appreciated by everyone involved
in planning the event.
- If you refuse to enter the battlefield if given a position
on the team, or refuse to support your teammates from the
sidelines if BattleMechs have been assigned, you will be swiftly
punished. Not only does such refusal negatively reflect on
your honor, it also hurts esprit de corps and the Minnesota
Tribe status with other units.
- Follow the orders of your superiors.
In the Minnesota Tribe, we have a formal policy for advancement.
When someone is promoted, they are being trusted with higher levels
of authority. To question such authority is to question the Unit
Command and it’s trust that has been placed in this individual.
To show initiative within your orders and your commander's intent
is both acceptable and encouraged, so that we do not deploy in
a stagnant fashion. But to disregard your orders usually results
in unravelling the entire unit's deployment in a combat situation.
This is a contract between yourself and your combat leader: if
there is no trust that orders will be followed, that trust breaks
down and so does the unity of any combat deployment. The same
goes for your leaders, who are obligated to keep you informed
so that you know what their intent is at all times.
- Show respect to Senior personnel.
As with the above rule, we require that respect be given to those
who outrank you. In this unit, we try very hard to instill a
since of friendship and comradeship, but when someone is in a
situation of command, respect must be given. If you disrespect
someone who is your senior, you are disrespecting the Unit Command.
This includes verbal abuse beyond joking around, and accusing
them without basis in fact.
- Follow the “Chain
of Command” when possible.
Enlisted personnel report to their Regiment Senior Enlisted, who
reports to the Regiment Commanding Officer, who reports to the
Division Commanding Officer. Commissioned Officers are those within
MT that have more time to help out in different positions, and
are those who have offered to lead combat teams. This “Chain of
Command” is in place to help expedite Command and Control within
the unit.
If someone cannot follow by these simple guidelines,
then they will be removed to preserve the integrity we have fought
to establish in this unit we call home.
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