BST

Reasons For Joining
	Welcome troop to your first steps in completing your Basic Soldier Training (BST). BST is a course to prepare you for time in the military, and how to adjust your appearance, attitude, and character (AAC). Always remember at all times when you are wearing the uniform, all eyes are on you. People, especially from other groups will see the uniform before your name. This is important to be aware about as you represent everyone within the military while wearing the uniform, and your actions will represent what people think of all of us, not just you.

	Appearance, always insure that it is to standard. This involves a black body, with no hats, and no packages, as well as no unauthorized T-shirts. The uniform will never be mixed with that of any other clothing, and will always be worn in its complete state.

	Attitude, how you behave in front of people while in uniform will be judged. If you are annoying, disrespectful, loud, and overall dreary you will give off an undesirable impression. Act prideful always remember that you earned the right to wear the uniform, you have completed the BST that many others are unable to do, you joined a group based around discipline, respect, honour, and pride. It is fine to remain silent, and be an all seeing object that witnesses and only acts when needed or ordered.

	Character, an overall good personality is needed within the military. No one enjoys being around someone who will not act as a teammate, who is disrespectful, and brings down morale. Act with respect of others, be a teammate who puts mission before self, and always remain positive even in dire situations. Relax yourself, and calm down remember what BST has prepared you for.

Stress Management
	The military can be extremely stressful, and other real world uncontrollable events may put stress on you throughout your time of service to the military, and nation. It is recommended that you take any breaks you feel you need, and put family before the military. We will respect any family matters that take precedence over the military. Organizing your time around having some of it for the military and family may seem stressful so it is recommended that you;

	Breathe, take in a deep breath hold for 1 second then release for 4 seconds. Over a few breaths you will begin to calm down and think clearer.
	Leave, it is important to take leave when it is absolutely necessary to take, this also takes away the stress of being discharged.
	Breaks, after a few hours consider the fact that you have now become very tired and may need a break from the screen, however 10 minute breaks are always given between training and raids.

Leave
	A message with the title of leave, must be sent to your Commanding Officer (CO)  which exempts you from the inactivity policy. You may only request 6 months worth of leave every year. The leave request must adhere to the messaging policy and the following format.

Format
COs Rank – Leave – Protection Level Y

Name (Yours)
Rank (Yours)
Unit (Yours)
Rank and name of person receiving

1. I am requesting leave from ____ to _____ due to family matters/personal matters.

Discord Name (yours)
Commanding Officer (yours)
Protection Level Y

Discharges
To be discharged from the military is a disgraceful thing, and will ensure no more enrolment within the military. You will receive a message regarding the reasons of your discharge, and will be added to the discharged list, along with the reason of your discharge. Any raids attended by you will be considered void, after you have been discharged. If you resign within a month of joining it will be considered a discharge.

Resigning
If at any point you can no longer handle what is asked of you must inform your CO. The message to your CO must adhere to the following format.

Format
COs Rank – Resignation – Protection Level Y

Name (Yours)
Rank (Yours)
Unit (Yours)
Rank and name of person receiving

1. I am resigning due to stress/family matters/personal matters/unable to continue duties/unable to follow orders/dislike of another personnel/dislike of the military.

Discord Name (yours)
Commanding Officer (yours)
Protection Level Y

Conflict Resolving
	Always attempt to solve any problems at the lowest level and do not involve anyone else until deemed necessary. Inform the person that you have a problem with them, then discuss with them ways to fix that problem. If that person refuses to come up with ways to solve the conflict, inform your CO of the conflict. It will be arranged that you both sort the problem out with the CO present, and if no way to solve the conflict is found then disciplinary action could be taken on both parties. This could involve separation, demotions, confinement, and discharge.

Names
	The naming of a person will include that of their last three letters in their name. These letters will always be capitalized
	If there is two personnel with the same last three letters, then the last fourth will be used but a period will separate the fourth letter from the last three.
If the personnel still have the same name it will be broken down further until their names are no longer the same.

Example of Names
	AlexanderIX, would be broken down as RIX. If someone had the same name it would be broken down as E.RIX. If personnel still shared the same name it would be broken down further; DE.RIX, NDE.RIX, ANDE.RIX, XANDE.RIX, EXANDE.RIX, LEXANDE.RIX, ALEXANDE.RIX.

Paying Honours
	Who to pay honours to - Any Officers

	To pay honours there are four ways -
1. Salute
2. Address as Sir Or Ma'am
3. Saluting with arms
4. Coming to attention.

	Rules of paying honours - The highest ranking personnel within a Group will salute the remainder will come to attention, You must salute before entering a marked room, hold the salute for one second longer than the officer, do not salute anyone but officers, salute officers when approaching or passing one, if the officer does not salute in return hold it until you have past them, salute when an officer enters any room, salute when an officer leaves the room, salute only the commanding officer on parade, never salute the Lord.

	Reasons for paying honours – Honours are paid to officers, because not of what they have accomplished but because who they represent. It doesn't matter if you dislike that officer, you are not saluting them but the commission of which they were given by the Lord. In saluting them you are in return saluting the lord.

Addressing Personnel
	Ranks – The use of ranks comes before a persons name. You do not need to address someone by their rank if they are lower rank than you. Ranks can be shortened to their first letter, or first and last letters. There will be a period and a space separating rank and name. Lord is the only one who will be addressed only by his rank, and will not have his rank shortened.

	Examples -
C - Cadet
P - Private
V - Veteran
S - Sergeant
L - Lieutenant
CN - Captain
M - Major
LC – Lieutenant Colonel
CL - Colonel
G - General
ML - Marshal
CR - Commander
PS – Praefectus
CUL - Consul
LS – Legatus
2iC - Primarch
Example Of Addressing Personnel
	General GER
	G. Ger
	Lord

Message Format
You will use the message format whenever you are messaging anyone within The Rastaban Empire in regards to things about The Rastaban Empire, a message to a friend would not need to follow this format.

Title – Rank of person you are messaging – Title Of Message – Protection Level

Introduction -
Name (Yours)
Rank (Yours)
Unit (Yours)
Rank and name of person receiving

Body -
1. First paragraph

2. Second Paragraph

3. Third Paragraph

4.
Continue paragraphing for the amount needed. The Paragraphs must be numbered.

Conclusion/Contact Information -
Discord Name (yours)
Commanding Officer (yours)
Protection Level (X, Y, Z, Secret)

Example of message:

General – How To Write A Message – Protection Level X

RIX
Lord
The Rastaban Empire Officer Core
General GER

1. This is how to write a message to anyone within the military.

2. Put spaces between each paragraph

3. You can have as many paragraphs as needed but all must be numbered.

AlexanderIX
Lord
Protection Level X

Protection Level
	Protection Level X -
		Anything without key information about the military, and current operations.
		Types of messages: Complaints, thoughts on improvements, ideas,

	Protection Level Y -
		Any message containing key information about the military, and current operations.
		Types of messages: LUA Code, Raid Reports, Defence Reports, Information about a 			member, Promotions, family matters, any and all information/messages/reports regarding the military.

	Protection Level Z -
		Any message containing key information about special units within the military and 			current operations of those special units.
		Types of messages: Officer Core,

	Protection Level Secret -
		Any message containing key information about enemies and any plans.
		Types of messages: Maps, Strategies, Tactics, Analysis, Reported Force, Threats of 			Attacks, Simulated Attacks, Planned Attacks,

	If unsure of a messages protection level always assume it is Protection Level Y.

Combat
	Combat will always be done zoomed out, with the camera facing behind your avatar. This will allow you to get a good field of vision (FOV) of the area in front of you. Combat is reliant on teams, and gaining advantages like higher ground. When pushing forward it is key to remember to use covering fire, and use the support of your teammates. It is also very important to listen to your team leader at all times. During assaults all formalities drop.

	Always remember to use cover, and put that cover between you and the target your are engaging to ensure you decide when the fire fight occurs. Area awareness is always needed so you know what is coming up on your flanks, and where possible enemies might be.

	Most importantly remember to continuously practice your combat skills,  improve aim and assault tactics. You should even do this on your own time, and set time aside whenever you can to train. This will assist in moving you through the ranks.

	When rushing it is important to only rush short sprints and not long jogs if at all possible. You want to leap frog from cover to cover only exposing yourself for 3 seconds. If there is scarce cover then of course longer hops are needed, but attempt to make the shortest hops possible, so you are never separated from your team.

Profiles
Profiles must display your affiliation and loyalty to The Rastaban Empire in text. Anything will do however it is recommended to follow this format. It is highly recommended to make The Rastaban Empire your primary group.

Format
Name
Rank
Unit
Commanding Officer
Personal Quote

Examples of Profile
AlexanderIX
Lord
The Rastaban Empire Officer Core
Lord
“When royalty rode past, peasants would look down at the ground, as they were not worthy to look into royalty's eyes. When royalty rode past a soldier the soldier would stare directly into their eyes, because only they had earned the right to do so.”

HAIL RASTABAN.
LOYALTY TO RASTABAN.

Units, Teams, Team Leaders, Assault Officer, Assault Second in Command
Units is what separates personnel and makes them distinct in what their role is. It is your specialization and what you do for Rastaban, and where you are skilled at. Check out the Forum Hub to see an updated list of the Commanding Officer's of each unit. The units are The Rastaban Empire (RAST),  The Rastaban Officer Core (ROC), Rastaban Rapid Force Troopers (RFT), Rastaban Palace Guard (RPG).

The Rastaban Empire (RAST) contains all soldiers that have been trained to the standard of BST. It is the main fighting force of Rastaban, and all personnel within Rastaban are apart of this unit.

The Rastaban Officer Core (ROC) contains all officers that have been commissioned by Lord, and have completed their BOT. They are the main administrative division that deal with war, alliances, recruitment, and training.

Rastaban Rapid Force Troopers (RFT) contains the main defensive and offensive force with immense talent and skill. Is responsible for defending Rastaban against all threats, and is the secondary fighting force. You must have notable talent and skill to be accepted into the Rapid Force Troopers, as well as complete BRFTT.

Rastaban Palace Guard (RPG) contains the most loyal members of The Rastaban Empire, and grants the highest authority anyone is able to obtain in the empire. One must have reasonable skill and talent, be lower rank than officer, and be extremely loyal to The Rastaban Empire and the Lord, as well as completed BPGT. The RPG has the power to detain any member, as they are the only unit to carry the Lord's seal.

Teams can change at any point however, will usually only include personnel from your unit. Any rank can lead a team, and that person is responsible for assuring their team is in the correct position at all times as well as assist the Assault Officer (AO). Teams will be made up of 2-4 members, with one team containing the Assault Second in Command (A2iC). At any point if you are team-less attach yourself to another team until your teammate(s) has re-spawned and returned to the fight. You only need to attach yourself to another team if you are the only one left in your team.

The Assault Officer (AO) is in charge of an entire defending or assaulting force. He or she will be the highest rank at the defence/assault or be appointed by the highest rank. The AO will decide teams, positions, and the engagement strategy. All assaults will be planned out before they begin, and the planning will be done by the AO.

The Assault Second in Command (A2iC) is in charge of relaying information as well as taking over when needed. He or she is appointed by the AO and can be any rank. The A2iC ensures everyone sees or hears the orders given, as well as ensures all teams are following orders correctly.

Team Leaders (TL) will insure all orders are heard, and that their team is always together and not one person is running around alone. The TL also picks who will rush first, breach a room, and who is covering.

Drill
Drill will be done zoomed in at all times. Drill can be shortened or said in full. The count will always be one unless noted otherwise. When lining up it will be done in pairs of 3, starting from the right and moving left. You will be at the position of at ease when you line up.
Left Turn (LT) when LT is called you will turn to the left after you say “one” in your head.
Right Turn (RT) when RT is called you will turn to the right after you say “one” in your head.
Left Incline Turn (LIT) when Lit is called you will turn to the left 1/4 after you say “one” in your head.
Right Incline Turn (RIT) when RIT is called you will turn to the right 1/4 after you say “one” in your head.
About Turn (AT) when AT is called you will turn to the right 180 degrees after you say “one” in your head.
Halt (H) when H is called you will stop moving after you say “one” in your head.
Dismissed (D) When D is called you will turn right after you say “one” in your head, then say “one” again in your head then walk straight forward for 3 seconds.
March (M) walk forward in pairs of three after you say “one” in your head.
Attention (A)
At Ease (AE)
Stand Easy (SE)

Discipline
	What separates our military from any others is the amount of emphasis put on discipline and teamwork. To others it is merely a word used to propel an idea, but to our military it is what we breathe, it is every step we take, the rules set in stone and what builds our morale and courage. It is the very ground we stand on, and the building blocks to our victories.
	A military without discipline is more dangerous to itself than the enemy is to it.
	You are different from any other person, as you have personally decided to join a military based around discipline that others shy away from because of their lack of maturity, and childish actions. If you desire to not be apart of the select few, then go and join the children's military because they are always looking for more people to go on play dates with. This is not the place for anyone who isn't committed to the ideal of discipline.
	If you do not carve discipline into your head, and make it your goal to achieve, we as a military will fail to do anything correctly. You must do what is asked of you and never second guess an order, and be sure to always show up to your timings when given and confirmed that you can attend. This is not a full time service, but when you are in uniform you will treat every second as if it is not your own, as for it is not. Your time is the military's time and if you want to play with it you destroy the foundation that the military is built on and screw over every other person who is at an event with your actions.

Teamwork
	Any mistakes made by one person will be treated as if it were every persons fault. You will be responsible for your own actions, as well that of others. This is a team, and we are all one, and any decision that is made is treated as a whole. This is the reason why every person will look the same in uniform, and that all identity is lost. Your identity is not important, who you are is, as it adds to the team, but do not ever believe you are different from anyone else in your team, you all share the same mission.
	Never be selfish and consider yourself before the team. It is Mission, Team, Self – you come last. Work together with your teammates and destroy the enemy together. This is a major principle of the military and will be followed without question, if you have a problem with this principle there is no place for you in the military. We are all a team, not one person.

Lord
The Lord, he has been around for 7 years and is approaching the end of his lifetime. A ruthless warlord in his day, and as the oldest warlord was selected to serve as the Lord of The Rastaban Empire after it was savaged by the other universe's powers. He use to be selfish and wanted to keep everything for himself, but after the destruction of his war band, he now gives all his efforts to the team and The Rastaban Empire. His mission is to unite all soldiers under the banner of Rastaban and seek the destruction of the powers that crushed Rastaban.

Regulations
	Regulations will always be posted, and announced when there is a change.
	1. AAC will be followed at all times
		Appearance, always insure that it is to standard. This involves a black body, with no 			hats, and no packages, as well as no unauthorized T-shirts. The uniform will never be 			mixed with that of any other clothing, and will always be worn in its complete state.

		Attitude, how you behave in front of people while in uniform will be judged. If you are 			annoying, disrespectful, loud, and overall dreary you will give off an undesirable 			impression. Act prideful always remember that you earned the right to wear the uniform, 		you have completed the BST that many others are unable to do, you joined a group 			based around discipline, respect, honour, and pride. It is fine to remain silent, and be an 			all seeing object that witnesses and only acts when needed or ordered.

		Character, an overall good personality is needed within the military. No one enjoys being 		around someone who will not act as a teammate, who is disrespectful, and brings down 			morale. Act with respect of others, be a teammate who puts mission before self, and 			always remain positive even in dire situations. Relax yourself, and calm down remember 		what BST has prepared you for.
2. AAC is to be followed when posting threads.
3. Do not post a thread if you worry it may effect the military.
4. Paying Honours will be done when necessary
5. All commands and orders by superiors will be followed.
6. Respect the enemy.
7. Always be disciplined.
8. Always show teamwork.
9. Proper grammar at all times unless deemed unpractical.
10. Discord regulations.
11. No contact with the enemy at all times.
12. Never surrender.
13. Lack of knowledge is not a defence.
14.  Follow message format.
15. Assist any personnel in need.
16. Have pride at all times.
17. Never speak poorly on the military.
18. Never bring down the morale.
19. Follow the chain of command.
20. No excuses.
21. No apologizing.
22. Leave the game if there are exploiters.
23. No harassing other groups.
24. Pend for all raids you can attend, even if you never get in.
25. Attend all possible defences.
26. No exploiting.
27. The Rastaban Empire is whom you are loyal to.

Backstory
	The Rastaban Empire, did not exist for the many centuries that the Ras existed. The Ras being a hunter gather species did not know anything about warfare, until the military powers across the universe came to destroy them. The Ras were ravaged and the surface of their planet Rastaban completely destroyed by nuclear weapons. With the destruction of their homeland the Ras swore to take revenge on all those who attacked them, and on everyone that did nothing to help them.
	For years they have remained silent underground, brewing their hatred and with the rise of Lord they finally have the strength to destroy their enemies, with his leadership and the natural strength of the Ras species they are prepared to march on the war path to destroy their former enemies, and crush them like they did Rastaban.
	The Rastaban Empire Military is lead by Lord, and is regarded as the most disciplined military as well as having excellent teamwork. Teamwork and discipline are taken to the extreme by being enforced by law, and are always suppose to be committed to. The Ras have no self thoughts, their only thoughts are that of the team and Rastaban. They are the tool used to take revenge, and just like a tool they are silent in doing so. There is no greater honour to the Ras than that of serving Rastaban.

Retribution Service Rifle
	The main service rifle of The Rastaban Empire, it was named in honour of the Ras's oath to take revenge. The rifle only weighing in at 4kg with a fully loaded magazine is light and durable, making it the optimal weapon for use in The Rastaban Empire. With 9mm x 45mm rounds armour piercing rounds being fired from this rifle even the thickest armour can be penetrated, and it only takes10 rounds to kill heavily armoured soldiers. This rifle is optimized to be used in coordination with 3 teams, in a defensive position, accompanied by 2 Vindictive LMG.

Vindictive Light Machine Gun
	The Vindictive LMG is the standard issue LMG of The Rastaban Empire. The big brother to the Retribution it weighs in at 12kg with a fully loaded box. With its high rate of fire at 1000 rounds per minute it can destroy entire teams of enemies in a matter of seconds. Firing the same 9mm x 45mm armour piercing rounds as the Retribution it still takes 10  rounds to kill heavily armoured soldiers. This LMG though standard issue is rarely seen on the battlefield due to constant malfunctions with its high rates of fire.