07-28-2025, 05:59 PM
== An excellent post, Cadet, a couple of spelling errors, but that can happen sometimes. As for the GM input, that was good too, a useful tip is to look at the active missions and see how others ask for input :-) ==
== Lesson three: NRCs, character usage, and site navigation:
Non-rated characters, or NRCs, are characters used by players as well as GMs to help fill crew gaps in ships. Starships usually have large crews, and since we don’t have enough players to fill all those roles, we use NRCs.
We have two types of NRCs: Independent and Temporary.
Independent NRCs are like a Player Rated Character (PRC), in that they get played as their own character. These NRCs are registered, and you can distinguish them through their character names. You’ll see something along the lines of Ensign Doe {Allen}, with the PRC character’s last name in brackets at the end. And while these NRCs are similar to PRCs, they are not a second rated character (SRC). They also do not earn points or medals as you would with your PRC. Also, your PRC must be a Lt [JG] or higher and have the approval of your Commanding Officer to create an Independent NRC.
Temporary NRCs, on the other hand, can be created by anyone. They are not as developed as Independent NRCs or PRCs, and they do not have bios. They are usually created for quick tasks, and are used for times when you need to post with other players on the ship.
To make a Temporary NRC post, all you need to do is place an OOC notation at the top of the post. You’ll probably see several variations, but they typically look like:
==Ensign Amira Vezula , Temp Science NRC ==
In the case of both NRCs, you play the character from the NRC's perspective, almost as if you have a second character. You can only play an NRC that is one rank higher than your own. This means that if you’re an Ensign, you can have NRCs that are Midshipmen, Ensigns, or Lieutenant Junior Grades.
Navigating the Fed Space Wiki
The Fed Space wiki offers a great resource to help you out with your posts. Be sure to spend some time checking it out. The information on the wiki is also ‘Fed Space canon,’ which can sometimes differ from Star Trek canon, so look there first when you’re researching something. Don’t feel limited to only looking at the wiki pages for your department, because the other departments will have information you’ll find quite useful.
As previously mentioned, the Fed Space canon differs slightly from that of Star Trek, mainly because this game happens 40+ years after the Dominion War. Since the Dominion War, there have been many conflicts and wars. It’s been very rocky, but all the history from the start of Year 1 to the last entry on that page has been written and played here on Federation Space. Make sure you spend some time checking out our site history.
To help you get used to the organisation of our wiki, please answer the following questions in OOC.
1. What is a Class 2 probe?
2. What is the left side of a ship called?
3. How long does it take to cross a sector at Warp 5?
After answering the questions, continue with another post and include the formatting and spacing as discussed in previous lessons. In your post, please continue the story and use Ensign Amira Vazula - Temp Science NRC or one of your choosing as your Temporary NRC. Have fun! ==
== Results of the GM input ==
Mendoza wasn't seeing things, and whatever was moving fast soon became apparent as a medium-sized blue merle border collie came bounding up to the science officer, almost knocking her over. However, this wasn't because she wanted to play or because she was eager, but something more akin to being terrified of someone or something. Mendoza could try and calm the dog, but it wouldn't do any good as she turned around and scurried off the way she came, as if she wanted the away team to follow her.
== Tag Mendoza ==
== Lesson three: NRCs, character usage, and site navigation:
Non-rated characters, or NRCs, are characters used by players as well as GMs to help fill crew gaps in ships. Starships usually have large crews, and since we don’t have enough players to fill all those roles, we use NRCs.
We have two types of NRCs: Independent and Temporary.
Independent NRCs are like a Player Rated Character (PRC), in that they get played as their own character. These NRCs are registered, and you can distinguish them through their character names. You’ll see something along the lines of Ensign Doe {Allen}, with the PRC character’s last name in brackets at the end. And while these NRCs are similar to PRCs, they are not a second rated character (SRC). They also do not earn points or medals as you would with your PRC. Also, your PRC must be a Lt [JG] or higher and have the approval of your Commanding Officer to create an Independent NRC.
Temporary NRCs, on the other hand, can be created by anyone. They are not as developed as Independent NRCs or PRCs, and they do not have bios. They are usually created for quick tasks, and are used for times when you need to post with other players on the ship.
To make a Temporary NRC post, all you need to do is place an OOC notation at the top of the post. You’ll probably see several variations, but they typically look like:
==Ensign Amira Vezula , Temp Science NRC ==
In the case of both NRCs, you play the character from the NRC's perspective, almost as if you have a second character. You can only play an NRC that is one rank higher than your own. This means that if you’re an Ensign, you can have NRCs that are Midshipmen, Ensigns, or Lieutenant Junior Grades.
Navigating the Fed Space Wiki
The Fed Space wiki offers a great resource to help you out with your posts. Be sure to spend some time checking it out. The information on the wiki is also ‘Fed Space canon,’ which can sometimes differ from Star Trek canon, so look there first when you’re researching something. Don’t feel limited to only looking at the wiki pages for your department, because the other departments will have information you’ll find quite useful.
As previously mentioned, the Fed Space canon differs slightly from that of Star Trek, mainly because this game happens 40+ years after the Dominion War. Since the Dominion War, there have been many conflicts and wars. It’s been very rocky, but all the history from the start of Year 1 to the last entry on that page has been written and played here on Federation Space. Make sure you spend some time checking out our site history.
To help you get used to the organisation of our wiki, please answer the following questions in OOC.
1. What is a Class 2 probe?
2. What is the left side of a ship called?
3. How long does it take to cross a sector at Warp 5?
After answering the questions, continue with another post and include the formatting and spacing as discussed in previous lessons. In your post, please continue the story and use Ensign Amira Vazula - Temp Science NRC or one of your choosing as your Temporary NRC. Have fun! ==
== Results of the GM input ==
Mendoza wasn't seeing things, and whatever was moving fast soon became apparent as a medium-sized blue merle border collie came bounding up to the science officer, almost knocking her over. However, this wasn't because she wanted to play or because she was eager, but something more akin to being terrified of someone or something. Mendoza could try and calm the dog, but it wouldn't do any good as she turned around and scurried off the way she came, as if she wanted the away team to follow her.
== Tag Mendoza ==