Gravity Spark

Leadership Structure

Executive Board

Gravity Spark is structured as a corporation. It has an Executive Board, each member holding a position of leadership or special oversight of one section of the organization. Some of the board members lead a branch of Gravity Spark's operating forces. Others, oversee a specific area of Gravity Spark's operation - such as marketing, or recruiting.

Within each branch (Infantry, Air Wing, or Logistical Corps) of Gravity Spark's structure, there are multiple executives. Each Director leads a sub-unit within the branch. The Directors are responsible for ensuring the skills of their branch are finely honed - on both an individual level, and as a team.

RSI Ranks

Senior Executive

Leaders with the highest authority, overseeing overall strategy and operational leadership.

Junior Executive

Seasoned leaders responsible for specific operational areas and tactical decision-making.

Senior Partner

Long-term, highly skilled members who contribute significantly and may take on mentoring roles.

Partner

Experienced members contributing actively to the organization's goals and operations.

Apprentice

Members in a developmental phase, showing promise and commitment.

Associate

New members who have joined and are actively participating in the organization's activities.

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Command Structure

Branches

Branches are the major units that make up Gravity Spark's operational combat elements. These include the Infantry, the Air Wing, and the Logistical Corps.

Sub-Units

Within each branch there are sub-units. These sub-units allow members to hone a specific specialty with their broader mission. Infantry members can choose to be small-arms specialists, or can specialize in piloting armored vehicles, such as tanks. Logistical Corps members can choose to specialize as combat medics, or salvage/repair engineers. While Gravity Spark doesn't have the manpower to make specialized units a tactically feasible at this time, this is the intended direction of Gravity Spark's growth.

Task Forces

Task Forces are typically lead by their creator - the member who proposed that task force. There are few roadblocks to become a Task Force leader; almost anyone in the Org could become one, if they desire. To be appointed a Task Force, a Spark must propose a purpose-built team, and be able to articulate the tactical advantage it would pose in a combat operation. They must also be at least a Junior Partner, and have enough members to join as the Task Force in order for it to get on its feet.

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Code of Ethics

The Gravity Spark Promise

When a citizen joins Gravity Spark, they agree to abide by our rules and directives. They agree to hold themselves to the illustrious standard set by the Sparks that built this organization. In exchange for upholding these tenets, the Executive Board's promises all Gravity Spark members:

The Opportunity to Play the Role You Desire
A Safe Place to Play Star Citizen
Fair Advancement Opportunities
Any Complaints Will be Fairly Investigated

Member Expectations

When joining Gravity Spark, a citizen agrees to abide by the following expectations. Failure to uphold them can result in disciplinary action - including demotion, loss of leadership billets, removal from special units, and (if violations are severe or repetitive) a kick or ban from the Gravity Spark corporation.

No Attacking Fellow Gravity Spark Members - there is a whole 'Verse out there. If you are a bounty hunter, find someone else to kill.
Treat New Players with Respect - Even Interns are Sparks. Under no circumstances should a leader or high-grade Spark disrespect or belittle new members of the Org.
Respect the Chain of Command - Members with leadership positions or higher pay grades have proven themselves, and someday you will too. Until then, respect those in your Chain of Command, both on and off the battlefield.
Support Other Sparks - While there is no expectation you sacrifice your personal financial stability to save a fellow Spark, remember that we are a team. Part of being a Spark is having access to support as you may need it, and vice versa.
Gravity Spark Comes First - There are absolutely no regulations forbidding your employment by other Orgs. That being said - should you find your Org pitted against Gravity Spark - either in a planned event, or in a spontaneous conflict, you are expected to side with Gravity Spark, or withdraw from the battle.

Less-Than-Lawful Operations

Should Gravity Spark members be conducting operations that conflict with local laws and ordinances, they shall:

Wear one of the authorized Illicit Operations armors.
Not use named vessels flagged with the GSS precursor.
Not renege on an agreed barter after terms have been fulfilled.
Specifically target new Citizens for profit, or to discourage the playing of Star Citizen by would-be victims.
Not engage in unlawful conduct in immediate succession to lawful operations in the same area/location without: A break in contact greater than 10 minutes and providing a warning to any previous non-hostile Citizens that Gravity Spark is entering into unlawful conduct.¹

Prohibited Actions

Gravity Spark members are also forbidden to partake in any action listed below while playing Star Citizen - whether they are playing with Gravity Spark, another Org, or solo:

All Forms of Griefing (Per CIG’s Definition)
Intentional Killing of Fellow Sparks
Execution of Incapacitated Sparks During Org Events
Poor Deportment in the Global Chat

¹Task Force Melinoe is exempt from bullet 5 of Less-Than-Lawful Operations guidelines.

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