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CatsinHD: IT IS LITERALLY LISTED AS STANDARD PROCEDURE WHY IS THE REDIRECT OLD AAAAAAAAA

2024-08-02T02:25:18Z

IT IS LITERALLY LISTED AS STANDARD PROCEDURE WHY IS THE REDIRECT OLD AAAAAAAAA

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	==General Contraband Guidelines==		==General Contraband Guidelines==
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	The term '''contraband''' applies to items in the illegal possession of people aboard the station. Generally speaking, “illegal possession” refers to:		The term '''contraband''' applies to items in the illegal possession of people aboard the station. Generally speaking, “illegal possession” refers to:

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	* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.		* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.

	* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Guide to ~~Station~~ Procedure\|Standard Procedure]].''' This includes the items stored in the Operations warehouse, experiments within the Research department, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s]] wares or personal weapon.		* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Guide to Standard Procedure\|Standard Procedure]].''' This includes the items stored in the Operations warehouse, experiments within the Research department, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s]] wares or personal weapon.

	* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.		* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.

CatsinHD: /* On Antagonist And Supernatural Items */

2024-07-15T00:19:50Z

On Antagonist And Supernatural Items

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	Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.		Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.

	For magical or [[Cult\|religious]] items, it is better to assume that they are mundane until their powers are witnessed~~. A wizard’s scrying orb looks like a plain old crystal ball~~. A cultist’s tome is just a nonsensical book to the uninitiated. Generally speaking, until the crew sees magic or powers that they can connect to those items, they should not be considered very suspicious or dangerous things on their own.		For magical or [[Cult\|religious]] items, it is better to assume that they are mundane until their powers are witnessed. A cultist’s tome is just a nonsensical book to the uninitiated. Generally speaking, until the crew sees magic or powers that they can connect to those items, they should not be considered very suspicious or dangerous things on their own.

	Remember that '''the true nature of most antagonist equipment is not common knowledge''', and roleplay accordingly. The [[Uplink]] page offers a quick reference for traitor items that may appear immediately suspicious.		Remember that '''the true nature of most antagonist equipment is not common knowledge''', and roleplay accordingly. The [[Uplink]] page offers a quick reference for traitor items that may appear immediately suspicious.

CatsinHD: Change to XO

2024-07-15T00:16:06Z

Change to XO

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	As with all things, some common sense is required when making determinations of contraband. A plastic eating knife is a knife, but is unlikely to be considered a "dangerous item" by an average person. The delicious-looking sandwich the ~~Head of Personnel~~ just ordered from the kitchen should not be confiscated due to security somehow justifying that it has an "obvious combat application." The janitor running around in a soviet army costume with a holstered banana is not actually an armed soldier, and doesn't need to be processed for "illegal" items (though uniform regulations may apply). Officers may be liable for illegal detention if they process people for contraband incorrectly.		As with all things, some common sense is required when making determinations of contraband. A plastic eating knife is a knife, but is unlikely to be considered a "dangerous item" by an average person. The delicious-looking sandwich the Executive Officer just ordered from the kitchen should not be confiscated due to security somehow justifying that it has an "obvious combat application." The janitor running around in a soviet army costume with a holstered banana is not actually an armed soldier, and doesn't need to be processed for "illegal" items (though uniform regulations may apply). Officers may be liable for illegal detention if they process people for contraband incorrectly.

	==On Antagonist And Supernatural Items==		==On Antagonist And Supernatural Items==

CatsinHD: Syndicate is no longer

2024-07-15T00:15:04Z

Syndicate is no longer

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	As with all things, some common sense is required when making determinations of contraband. A plastic eating knife is a knife, but is unlikely to be considered a "dangerous item" by an average person. The delicious-looking sandwich the Head of Personnel just ordered from the kitchen should not be confiscated due to security somehow justifying that it has an "obvious combat application." The janitor running around in a soviet army costume with a holstered banana is not actually an armed soldier, and doesn't need to be processed for "illegal" items (though uniform regulations may apply). Officers may be liable for illegal detention if they process people for contraband incorrectly.		As with all things, some common sense is required when making determinations of contraband. A plastic eating knife is a knife, but is unlikely to be considered a "dangerous item" by an average person. The delicious-looking sandwich the Head of Personnel just ordered from the kitchen should not be confiscated due to security somehow justifying that it has an "obvious combat application." The janitor running around in a soviet army costume with a holstered banana is not actually an armed soldier, and doesn't need to be processed for "illegal" items (though uniform regulations may apply). Officers may be liable for illegal detention if they process people for contraband incorrectly.

	==On ~~Syndicate~~ And Supernatural Items==		==On Antagonist And Supernatural Items==

	Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.		Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.

CatsinHD: /* General Contraband Guidelines */ Rewording a few points, and updating to reflect change to a ship

2024-07-15T00:14:46Z

General Contraband Guidelines: Rewording a few points, and updating to reflect change to a ship

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	* '''Items that have been crafted for the explicit appearance of/use as an improvised weapon, or items with an obvious combat application.''' This includes things like pneumatic cannons, makeshift spears, and improvised armor. It does ''not'' necessarily include things like military uniforms, costumes, holsters, or other accessories. The item should appear to pose a potential threat to be treated as one, and should only be confiscated if it turns out to have that potential.		* '''Items that have been crafted for the explicit appearance of/use as an improvised weapon, or items with an obvious combat application.''' This includes things like pneumatic cannons, makeshift spears, and improvised armor. It does ''not'' necessarily include things like military uniforms, costumes, holsters, or other accessories. The item should appear to pose a potential threat to be treated as one, and should only be confiscated if it turns out to have that potential.

	* '''Items that are restricted in Tau Ceti by law.''' Examples of this include military-grade equipment, federally controlled pharmaceuticals, and banned literature. Many [[Uplink\|~~Syndicate~~ gadgets]] are examples of tech that is illegal for the average citizen to own, but not all are visually identifiable.		* '''Items that are restricted in Tau Ceti by law.''' Examples of this include military-grade equipment, federally controlled pharmaceuticals, and banned literature. Many [[Uplink\|antagonist gadgets]] are examples of tech that is illegal for the average citizen to own, but not all are visually identifiable.

	* '''[[Drug Law\|Drugs and medicines]] may be illegal, legal, legal with a prescription, or prohibited while on-duty.		* '''[[Drug Law\|Drugs and medicines]] may be illegal, legal, legal with a prescription, or prohibited while on-duty.
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	* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.		* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.

	* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Guide to Station Procedure\|~~Station Directives~~]].''' This includes the items stored in the ~~Cargo Bay~~ warehouse ~~and~~ within the Research department ~~per Station Directive 4~~, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s ~~sweet gun~~]] ~~and~~ wares ~~per Station Directive 8~~.		* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Guide to Station Procedure\|Standard Procedure]].''' This includes the items stored in the Operations warehouse, experiments within the Research department, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s]] wares or personal weapon.

	* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.		* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.

Chaotic idealism: Added link to drug law page

2024-01-02T16:29:37Z

Added link to drug law page

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	* '''Items that are restricted in Tau Ceti by law.''' Examples of this include military-grade equipment, federally controlled pharmaceuticals, and banned literature. Many [[Uplink\|Syndicate gadgets]] are examples of tech that is illegal for the average citizen to own, but not all are visually identifiable.		* '''Items that are restricted in Tau Ceti by law.''' Examples of this include military-grade equipment, federally controlled pharmaceuticals, and banned literature. Many [[Uplink\|Syndicate gadgets]] are examples of tech that is illegal for the average citizen to own, but not all are visually identifiable.

			* '''[[Drug Law\|Drugs and medicines]] may be illegal, legal, legal with a prescription, or prohibited while on-duty.

La Villa Strangiato at 08:16, 15 October 2023

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	So, you're a fresh security officer with a charged baton and a mind to enforce '''[[Corporate Regulations\|THE LAW?]]''' This page provides guidelines on what to confiscate when you search someone.		So, you're a fresh security officer with a charged baton and a mind to enforce '''[[Corporate Regulations\|THE LAW?]]''' This page provides guidelines on what to confiscate when you search someone.


	==General Contraband Guidelines==		==General Contraband Guidelines==
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	{{Security}}		{{Security}}
	{{~~Gameplay~~ Guides}}		{{Guides}}
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Abigail886: Added to the Guides Category, since is a guide.

2023-01-23T17:38:31Z

Added to the Guides Category, since is a guide.

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	{{Security}}		{{Security}}
	{{Gameplay Guides}}		{{Gameplay Guides}}
			[[Category:Guides]]

Sneakyranger: Removed deprecated wizard redlink.

2022-06-05T14:00:06Z

Removed deprecated wizard redlink.

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	Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.		Antagonists have access to a variety of items that are either designed to deceive people, or appear otherwise unknowable or strange. Generally speaking, these items should not be treated as contraband unless they fit one of the above guidelines. For example, a Syndicate revolver or energy sword are obvious deadly weapons and should be controlled, while a parapen looks like a regular pen to the naked eye and would probably be ignored unless special attention is called to it.

	For ~~[[Wizard\|~~magical]] or [[Cult\|religious]] items, it is better to assume that they are mundane until their powers are witnessed. A wizard’s scrying orb looks like a plain old crystal ball. A cultist’s tome is just a nonsensical book to the uninitiated. Generally speaking, until the crew sees magic or powers that they can connect to those items, they should not be considered very suspicious or dangerous things on their own.		For magical or [[Cult\|religious]] items, it is better to assume that they are mundane until their powers are witnessed. A wizard’s scrying orb looks like a plain old crystal ball. A cultist’s tome is just a nonsensical book to the uninitiated. Generally speaking, until the crew sees magic or powers that they can connect to those items, they should not be considered very suspicious or dangerous things on their own.

	Remember that '''the true nature of most antagonist equipment is not common knowledge''', and roleplay accordingly. The [[Uplink]] page offers a quick reference for traitor items that may appear immediately suspicious.		Remember that '''the true nature of most antagonist equipment is not common knowledge''', and roleplay accordingly. The [[Uplink]] page offers a quick reference for traitor items that may appear immediately suspicious.

Chada1: Redtext fix.

2019-10-08T18:19:34Z

Redtext fix.

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	* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.		* '''When someone is authorized to possess an item''' via a correctly filled out and stamped '''NFC-0106 Executive Permission''' form or '''NFC-0210 Weapons Permit''' form, it is legally possessed. The Head of Staff responsible for this authorization may be liable for misuse of the item.

	* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Station Directives]].''' This includes the items stored in the Cargo Bay warehouse and within the Research department per Station Directive 4, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s sweet gun]] and wares per Station Directive 8.		* '''When an otherwise contraband item is protected by [[Guide to Station Procedure\|Station Directives]].''' This includes the items stored in the Cargo Bay warehouse and within the Research department per Station Directive 4, and the [[Merchant\|Merchant’s sweet gun]] and wares per Station Directive 8.

	* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.		* '''When an item is misused, but by someone who is otherwise qualified to possess it.''' A botanist who attacks someone with a hatchet would be liable for the assault, but the hatchet is simply a legally possessed item used in an illegal way. It's reasonable for people to be walking around with items generally found in their departments, unless they are particularly dangerous or otherwise restricted.