General Announcements

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Hello new crew and welcome to Stacy. I hope everyone's getting used to life here so I'll make this simple. There is a group on the ship known as the Civilian Council which handles the rulings from day to day life when there is need for creating a rule or helping with intermediary discussions between the command structure and the rest of the crew. As such if you haven't gotten a chance to speak with myself or any of the council crewmembers, I will direct you to a few following items of interest.

1) Sensoriums. These handy little places will recreate places from your imagination for real physical interaction. Safeties are on for anyone who likes to do a 1000 man melee as training, and conversely, can be used for fun and entertainment. They also come with an added bonus that the food served in the cafeteria can be converted to real food that doesn't look like a pile of goo.

2) Clothing Store, Workshop and Forges. One of our two communications officers, Reinforce Zwei, has kindly opened a clothing store down on main, directed here in the map provided. Likewise, directions to Atelier Elric, as well as Hiccup and Daja's Forges are available. They can make you clothing and items. Of course if there is a price for them, please inquire within.

3) Drunken Dragon. For those who like to relax in the afternoon there is a bar, the Drunken Dragon. Drinks of various types are available, the main list available at the bar itself. Please drink responsibly.

4) Departments. Engineering, Medical, Magical, as well as other major structures dot the department areas of Stacy. Joining one of them is not mandatory, but will greatly assist you in projects. Please inquire within to your department heads.

5) School. There are a few courses offered by various people, and likewise is not mandatory but suggested if you wish to learn a few things outside your usual sphere of interest.

6) Media Library. Finally there is the media library, and Vivio Takamachi and Edward Elric help run and sort the area. Everyone is allowed to come in and check out the vast selection of music, movies, books and literature from various worlds. Mind you some items might not be available, so please keep that in mind.

This has been a friendly reminder to get along with your fellow crewmembers, and to utilize the facilities as you wish within reason.

Matt Olsen
Civilian Council

PS: My door is always open for questions at the W.I.T.C.H. Bus marked on the map for in-person conversation, or questions can be forwarded through the Omnicom system. Thank you.

Comments

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Hello Mr. Olsen. I've been here for a few days, and I've learned a bit about how this ship works, though just the information here will add to what I know.

While I'm still getting accustomed to the ship, I'd like to start contributing however I can. Who would I go to to find out what roles need filled?

Cagalli Yula Atha
Chief Representative, Orb

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Depends on what you can bring to the table Miss Cagalli. There is a list of directories uploaded to the general information on the different groups and teams assembled. We have groups suited for space combat such as Rogue Squadron and the mecha based squadron that I can never remember off the top of my head.

There's also security and other major groups such as Engineering that need help as well if you're interested. They have department heads listed under each heading too.

If you're looking for a bridge position, I'd check with Nathan Patrelli or Leon Kennedy, our first officer and captain respectively. They'll fill you in on what could be done there as well.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Frankly, part of the problem is that I can bring quite a few different things to the table. I have experience with mobile suit combat, politics, and the entire length of the military chain of command, but a lot of that experience is somewhat minimal. I need to find what positions need filled so I can start specializing in a smaller number of things.

Thank you, though. I'll try speaking with either of them at some point, as well as the departments heads.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Mmm that does present an interesting point. A lot of people here I know are jack of all trade types. I'll see about finding a position roster for you to look over within those areas.

I know that the mobile suit division is under Kira so you could check with him. Or at least last I checked.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

That one's easy at least, since he's my brother. If there's nothing else for me to do I'm more than happy to join up with the other pilots.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Oh you're his family? Well that's always nice to know then. Welcome to Stacy then on behalf of the crew. I'm sure you'll do great here Miss Cagalli.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Thank you Mr. Olsen. I hope I can get along well with everyone here.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Well you have my support. I hold breakfast tri-weekly now at the Bus so if you're in the mood for real food that isn't pre-fabbed stuff from the Sensoriums, swing on by. I'm opening the doors from seven to ten on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Now that sounds like an idea. I think I'll write that down somewhere.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Sounds good. I'll set a place out for you when you wanna swing by.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Not a problem.

[nottheglamour.livejournal.com]

I'm up for some clothes. This suit gives me the creeps.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

That's good. I'll send a highlighted route to Rein's store right away. She can make pretty much anything.

[fwd: route]

[couldputitback]

Oh! I suppose I should wait to speak with the head of the medical department. I hadn't seen him or her yet on these devices.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

It would be a good idea, and likewise you can go down there and introduce yourself to the staff. I'm not entirely sure who is on the staff but I'm working on it.

[fwd: route] Follow that route I sent to the Med Bay if you're interested.

[couldputitback]

Thank you. I think it's going to take time to figure this out. And of course I'm interested. I'm a doctor. It's what I do.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

That's good then, we need more medical professionals on board.

[8wings.livejournal.com]

I understand that all crew members are paid? When does the pay period begin and what process do we use to transfer payment(s) to other crew members?

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

... paid? Hmm, I'll have to check on that. Suffice to say it I'm not QUITE up to date on the new developments thus far, and lately we've been running on a barter system and whatever Stacy gave us from during the shore leave.

I'll check with the higher ups and see about that.

[8wings.livejournal.com]

The ship's Constitution (http://trans9.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Ship_Constitution), Section 8.1, specifies that "Everyone on the ship will be given a minimum allowance, one which is agreed upon by both the Senior Command and the Council. This allowance may be docked as a penalty for violating rules/laws."

If this document has been suspended, I would like to know when it was suspended, whether it was suspended as a whole or only certain articles, and when/if it will be restored.

As a new arrival, I apologize if I am overstepping my bounds by bringing this up.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

[quietly facepalms as he totally missed that...]

Ah, well suffice to say it, it's not suspended and it will proceed as planned. We've just been in a state of confusion with many of our staff being repodded or GlaDoSed at the given time during when it was made. I'll inquire directly about the particulars ASAP.

Thanks for pointing that out to me.

[8wings.livejournal.com]

I was with the Vizsnunishne Mercenaries, Clerical Division, and I have accounting training.

I appreciate the issues with paying people who can be 'vanished' off duty without notice. Perhaps if the Council can work out a pay schedule that takes that into account, I can put something in place that will track who is owed what. I would recommend under the circumstances that the data be backed up into detached media as often as possible, so as not to risk Stacy accidentally deleting something.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Mmmm of course. We'll have to work with command to get you clearance of course but it is a very good idea. Everyone gets paid when the pay time comes, although many of us don't have a use for money since we're all working together. The only place I can think of is Daja's Forge, since she has a trade-barter system going on.

[8wings.livejournal.com]

And I want to do my part of that work as well. While barter for day-to-day items is fine, there is always the chance of needing/wanting something you don't have the skillset to barter for. A little money floating around acts as lubricant in the wheels of trade.

Thank you for explaining this so promptly. I wish all politicians were so diligent!

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Not a problem. Thanks for reminding me about this.

[icanhasroboarm.livejournal.com]

Why isn't school mandatory?

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

It's an optional process here. While it is recommended for newcomers and people who want to learn various things of note, people can pick and choose how to spend their day.

[icanhasroboarm.livejournal.com]

I see.

[windyellow]

Hey dude, I'm not new here but I've got a question for you and Reinforce Zwei. First off what kind of clothes can be made?

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Lemme get Rein on the horn for that. One sec.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Hi, Rein here. Pretty much anything you can come up with, I can sew. Got something special in mind?

[windyellow]

Awesome.

I've got a few ideas coming to mind. The first is I need a more up-to-date version for a class uniform that I plan on running eventually.

It's kind of hard to explain on here, but when you get a chance I'd like to talk to you in person about this project.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Alright, just swing on down when you can. I'll send you a list of times that I'm usually at my store then.

[nobel-berserker.livejournal.com]

Hey do you have spandex?

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Yes I do actually! Or rather a material similar to spandex. Just as good.

[nobel-berserker.livejournal.com]

Great!

How do we pay?

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Ah, I usually do these things for free. But if you want, I could use help moving stock once in a while bringing new material to the front when I get low on a roll if that suits your fancy. I'm a tiny girl after all.

[nobel-berserker.livejournal.com]

Okay! I'll do that for you then.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Perfect! And swing on by when you want to get fitted.

[nobel-berserker.livejournal.com]

Wait just what do you mean when you say IMAGINATIONS?

[her approach to written punctuation and grammar is kind of ballistic.]

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Simply that the sensoriums will allow you to recreate locations and people from memories and ideas in your head. Just go in and it will change to what you want.

[nobel-berserker.livejournal.com]

You mean it goes in our HEADS and pulls stuff out???