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== Alert procedure information and guidelines ==
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The '''alert level''' of a station denotes the threats that it faces and the procedures that are to be followed. Due to the current lack of an[[Alert Procedure]], there are no official guidelines. Despite this, there are many unofficial procedures that the various departments go through.
This is primarily a guideline Written with the goal of helping players and is '''NOT REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED!''' If a section on the table is missing assume it is the same as code green.
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= Standard Alert Levels =
== Green ==
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now green! It is now safe to return to your workplaces.|color=LawnGreen}}


The default alert level. This usually means there is no existing threat to the station or that a previous threat has been dealt with.
=== Code Green ===
The normal operating procedure. There is no threat to the ship, nor crew.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Condition !! Description
|-
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew
|-
| Weapons and Armor || Open carrying disadvised (especially lethal weaponry) Kevlar vest and helmet or equivelant advised for security.
|-
| Discipline|| Follow [[Space Law |due process.]]
|-
| Secure and High Security Areas || Secure areas are unlocked and accessible. Access to high security areas permitted for all authorized personnel.
|-
| Medical || Standard practice.
|-
| Engineering || Standard practice.
|-
| Rules of engagement || Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance. De-escalation prioritised.
|}


== Blue ==
=== Code Blue ===
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now blue! There is a confirmed threat to the station. Security should perform random checks. Crewmembers are advised to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to security.|color=DodgerBlue}}
Elevated alert status. Ongoing, known, or suspected security threat to vessel or crew, or another security emergency.


There is a confirmed threat on the station, but it is not considered existential or overly dangerous. This is usually the cue for people to get out of the bar and go do their jobs. On a blue alert, [[Security department|Security]] may conduct random searches on anyone at any time.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Condition !! Description
|-
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Head of Security -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to HOS on security matters.)
|-
| Weapons and Armor || Lethal and non-lethal weapons may be worn openly by authorized personnel. Body armor is mandatory wear for security personnel, and authorized for all other personnel. Helmets are recommended for security personnel.
|-
| Discipline || Security personnel required to report to supervisor for orders. Arrests and searches may be performed at discretion of security personnel.
|-
| Secure and High Security Areas || Secure areas are can be left unlocked unless there is a known threat to that area. High security areas should be locked.
|-
| Medical || Binary suit sensor setting at a minimum is highly recommended. EVA suit wear recommended for emergency responders.
|-
| Engineering || EVA suit wear suggested for engineers. Emergency internals should be easily accessible for all personnel.
|-
| Rules of Engagement || Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance.
|}


=== Code Red ===
Emergency alert status. There are multiple major emergency situations ongoing, or a severe security emergency.


== Red ==
{| class="wikitable"
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Red! There is an immediate threat to the station. Security should prepare to use lethal force if necessary. Crewmembers should find a safe place to shelter in, and are advised to follow any present authorities.|color=red}}
|-
! Condition !! Description
|-
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (Captain advised to defer to appropriate heads on fitting matters.)
|-
| Weapons and Armor || Body armor, helmet, and weapon heavily advised for security. Open carry of weapons permitted for all authorized personnel.
|-
| Discipline || Arrests and searches may be performed at discretion of security personnel. Arrests of Officers permitted at discretion of security personnel. All personnel, including security staff, should obey relevant instruction from emergency services who are attending their emergency situations.
|-
| Secure and High Security Areas || Secure areas should be locked. High security areas should remain locked.
|-
| Medical || Full suit sensors are heavily advised. EVA suit wear heavily advised for emergency responders.
|-
| Engineering || EVA suit wear heavily advised for all engineers. Emergency internals heavily advised for all personnel.
|-
| Rules of Engagement || Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance, as security staff.
|}
=== Code Violet ===


There is a known threat that poses a threat to all crew. Non-combatant crew are advised to avoid uninhabited areas such as maintenance and stick together. Red alert is extremely variable, and may denote anything from high levels of [[Syndicate]] activity to [[Nuclear Operative]]s, a [[Space Ninja]] and a [[Dragon]] all at once. Generally, Security will arm up with powerful weapons from the [[Armory]], but that is not always necessary or even possible in some circumstances. Generally, medical will be set to emergency access, allowing any person to treat themselves if they know how.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Condition !! Description
|-
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Chief medical officer -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to CMO on medical matters.)
|-
| Discipline || Follow due process. Non-medical personnel should ensure they aren’t getting in any medical staff’s way, and should obey relevant instructions from medical personnel, such as leaving an area, remaining in quarantine, or assisting in rescue efforts if capable.
|-
| Medical || Medical personnel should report to supervisor for orders. EVA equipment recommended for emergency responders, if relevant. Suit Sensors are advised to be set to the highest possible level. All personnel should ensure they have a functioning emergency air supply.
|}
=== Code Yellow ===
Elevated alert status. The ship has suffered severe damage, the supermatter is delaminating/has delaminated/is ejected, the singularity is loose, there is a major fire, an incoming meteor storm, or another major engineering emergency.


= Non-Standard Alert Levels =
{| class="wikitable"
== Yellow ==
|-
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Yellow! There is a structural or atmospheric threat within the station. Engineering staff are advised to immediately respond and perform safety measures. Crewmembers are advised to stay away from the threat, and stay in their workplaces if necessary.|color=Yellow}}
! Condition !! Description
|-
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Chief engineer -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to CE on engineering matters.)
|-
| Discipline || Follow due process. Non-engineering personnel are advised to evacuate any affected areas, and should obey relevant instruction from engineering personnel, such as an order to evacuate or stay in an area.
|-
| Medical || Suit Sensors recommended to be set to the highest possible level. All personnel should ensure they have a functioning emergency air supply.
|-
| Engineering || Engineering personnel should report to supervisor for orders. EVA suits recommended.
|-
| Evacuation || The ship should be evacuated if the damage is not feasibly repairable without great loss of life, if not evacuating would result in total loss of crew, or if damage is so severe that breakup is imminent.
|}
=== Code Delta ===
Maximum alert status. Station self destruct activated or destruction imminent. Evacuation procedures strongly advised. All crew and passengers must be evacuated.


A yellow alert may denote a wide range of threats to the station. The most basic are cases where a large section of the station is uninhabitable due to space exposure or extreme temperatures. In these cases, people usually just yell at the [[Engineer]]s until it is fixed.
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
Alternatively, this denotes the presence of a Tesla Ball or a Singularity loose on the station, affectionately referred to as a Tesloose or a Singuloose respectively. In these cases, people generally tend to yell at the [[Engineer]]s anyway. These are EXTREMELY dangerous, the only solution in 99.9% of cases being to run away. You practically must get an EVA suit or Emergency EVA suit if possible, either from EVA, or the blue O2 closets dotted around the station.
! Condition !! Description
 
|-
The Singularity is generally considered (slightly) less dangerous. It is a black hole that will devour the entire station if left long enough. It will not necessarily chase people, and it can be seen from a distance due to its reality-warping effect. However, if you can actually see it yourself, you are probably dead if you are not the [[Chief Engineer]] due to the extreme doses of radiation.
| Chain of command / Line of succession || Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew
 
|-
The Tesla Ball creates violent electric shocks and explosions as it travels. Having insulated gloves will protect you from the shocks, but they will not save you from the explosions or the ball itself (which will remove you from reality if it touches you). The Tesla targets '''powered devices''' and '''living creatures'''. This means that the best chance of survival is to turn off your PDA flashlight, and break the APCs around you if possible.
| Weapons and Armor || All personnel are allowed to carry weaponry openly. Armour heavily advised for all staff.
 
|-
== Violet ==
| Discipline || All staff should report to their supervisor for orders. Summary punishment permitted (Necessary execution).
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Violet! There is a viral threat on the station. Medical staff are advised to isolate crewmembers with any symptoms. Crewmembers are advised to distance themselves from others and perform safety measures to prevent further spread.|color=Violet}}
|-
 
| Secure and High Security Areas || Unsecured as needed to facilitate evacuation and retrieval of sensitive materials.
Since [[Virology]] does not currently exist, the only reason this alert may be called is due to [[Zombie]]s. Contrary to most other alert levels, [[Medical]] is often bolted down to avoid infection. If you've killed a zombie and are not infected, you should bring it to the [[Chemist]]s in hope they can synthesize a cure. Generally, it is safest to be with members of Security or Command, as they have weaponry and/or can bolt down areas if needed. If you are somehow safe, try protecting the Chief Medical Officer and the Chemists in hopes they create a cure in time.
|-
 
| Rules of Engagement || Lethal force is authorised at the discretion of security personnel or in self defence.
= Special Alert Levels =
|-
These are alert levels that only [[Administrators]] or the game itself can trigger.
| Evacuation || Evacuation procedures should be initiated immediately
 
|}
== Delta ==
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Delta! The station is currently under threat of imminent destruction. Crewmembers are advised to listen to heads of staff for more information.|color=DarkRed}}
 
Currently, this alert is automatically triggered by the start of the 5-minute countdown of the [[Nuclear Fission Explosive]]. This is implicitly caused by [[Nuclear Operative]]s during a normal shift, and comes with all that entails.
To survive, some quick maths is required. If the emergency shuttle is due to '''leave''' before the countdown is finished, your best chance is to either get to Evac or to a nearby emergency pod. If that's not possible and Cargo is still functional, you can try to convince them to let you on their shuttle, which will likely make a narrow run from the station moments before detonation. If neither of these are possible, you should fight them head-on. If you are part of Security or an armed member of Command, you '''must''', but if you are any other member of the crew it is simply heavily advised.
 
== Gamma ==
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Gamma!  Central Command has ordered the Gamma security level on the station. Security is to have weapons equipped at all times, and all civilians are to immediately seek their nearest head for transportation to a secure location.|color=PaleVioletRed}}
 
An [[Administrators|admeme]] alert level. This is triggered with a command, and denotes one of two things. It could simply be a [[#Red|red]] alert with the caveat that an administrator will be creating the threats, or it could denote that [[ERT]] has been called to the station due to the awful state it is in.
 
== Epsilon ==
{{q|Attention! Station alert level is now Epsilon! Central Command has ordered the Epsilon security level on the station. Consider all contracts terminated.|color=DarkViolet}}
 
An [[Administrators|admeme]] alert level. Epsilon means one thing: the station fucked up. This could be in jest, but could similarly indicate that whoever is responsible is definitely getting banned for a long time after this. When Epsilon is called, an elite [[Death Squad]] is dispatched from Nanotrasen to clean up the mess. The Death Squad can have a variety of orders, but almost all of them are bad for you. These orders can range from killing the offending players to detonating the [[Nuclear Fission Explosive]] to be rid of this mess. The Death Squad is extremely lethal, your only solution in most cases is to RUN.
 
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Revision as of 14:07, 29 October 2024

Alert procedure information and guidelines

This is primarily a guideline Written with the goal of helping players and is NOT REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED! If a section on the table is missing assume it is the same as code green.

Code Green

The normal operating procedure. There is no threat to the ship, nor crew.

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew
Weapons and Armor Open carrying disadvised (especially lethal weaponry) Kevlar vest and helmet or equivelant advised for security.
Discipline Follow due process.
Secure and High Security Areas Secure areas are unlocked and accessible. Access to high security areas permitted for all authorized personnel.
Medical Standard practice.
Engineering Standard practice.
Rules of engagement Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance. De-escalation prioritised.

Code Blue

Elevated alert status. Ongoing, known, or suspected security threat to vessel or crew, or another security emergency.

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Head of Security -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to HOS on security matters.)
Weapons and Armor Lethal and non-lethal weapons may be worn openly by authorized personnel. Body armor is mandatory wear for security personnel, and authorized for all other personnel. Helmets are recommended for security personnel.
Discipline Security personnel required to report to supervisor for orders. Arrests and searches may be performed at discretion of security personnel.
Secure and High Security Areas Secure areas are can be left unlocked unless there is a known threat to that area. High security areas should be locked.
Medical Binary suit sensor setting at a minimum is highly recommended. EVA suit wear recommended for emergency responders.
Engineering EVA suit wear suggested for engineers. Emergency internals should be easily accessible for all personnel.
Rules of Engagement Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance.

Code Red

Emergency alert status. There are multiple major emergency situations ongoing, or a severe security emergency.

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (Captain advised to defer to appropriate heads on fitting matters.)
Weapons and Armor Body armor, helmet, and weapon heavily advised for security. Open carry of weapons permitted for all authorized personnel.
Discipline Arrests and searches may be performed at discretion of security personnel. Arrests of Officers permitted at discretion of security personnel. All personnel, including security staff, should obey relevant instruction from emergency services who are attending their emergency situations.
Secure and High Security Areas Secure areas should be locked. High security areas should remain locked.
Medical Full suit sensors are heavily advised. EVA suit wear heavily advised for emergency responders.
Engineering EVA suit wear heavily advised for all engineers. Emergency internals heavily advised for all personnel.
Rules of Engagement Engage with the minimum required force to subdue a target, dependent on their threat and level of compliance, as security staff.

Code Violet

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Chief medical officer -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to CMO on medical matters.)
Discipline Follow due process. Non-medical personnel should ensure they aren’t getting in any medical staff’s way, and should obey relevant instructions from medical personnel, such as leaving an area, remaining in quarantine, or assisting in rescue efforts if capable.
Medical Medical personnel should report to supervisor for orders. EVA equipment recommended for emergency responders, if relevant. Suit Sensors are advised to be set to the highest possible level. All personnel should ensure they have a functioning emergency air supply.

Code Yellow

Elevated alert status. The ship has suffered severe damage, the supermatter is delaminating/has delaminated/is ejected, the singularity is loose, there is a major fire, an incoming meteor storm, or another major engineering emergency.

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Chief engineer -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew (captain advised to defer to CE on engineering matters.)
Discipline Follow due process. Non-engineering personnel are advised to evacuate any affected areas, and should obey relevant instruction from engineering personnel, such as an order to evacuate or stay in an area.
Medical Suit Sensors recommended to be set to the highest possible level. All personnel should ensure they have a functioning emergency air supply.
Engineering Engineering personnel should report to supervisor for orders. EVA suits recommended.
Evacuation The ship should be evacuated if the damage is not feasibly repairable without great loss of life, if not evacuating would result in total loss of crew, or if damage is so severe that breakup is imminent.

Code Delta

Maximum alert status. Station self destruct activated or destruction imminent. Evacuation procedures strongly advised. All crew and passengers must be evacuated.

Condition Description
Chain of command / Line of succession Captain -> Ranking Department Head -> Supervisory roles (Quartermaster) -> Standard Crew
Weapons and Armor All personnel are allowed to carry weaponry openly. Armour heavily advised for all staff.
Discipline All staff should report to their supervisor for orders. Summary punishment permitted (Necessary execution).
Secure and High Security Areas Unsecured as needed to facilitate evacuation and retrieval of sensitive materials.
Rules of Engagement Lethal force is authorised at the discretion of security personnel or in self defence.
Evacuation Evacuation procedures should be initiated immediately