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{{icons|bfo}}''This guide is governed by the Operations Office, and any questions should be directed to the [[Bravo Fleet Operations Officer]].''
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The purpose of this guide is to walk you through the RPG proposal process, with explanations of why the process is the way it is, what the Operations Office is looking for, and things to consider as you create this document. Most basically, your proposal should demonstrate very clearly why your concept will be successful and what your preparation level is for running it.
The '''USS ''Jaxartes''''' is a ''Raven''-class multi-mission light starship.


== General Evaluation of Proposals ==
=== Missions ===
The Operations Office considers factors both related to the proposal itself and to your history as a member in Bravo Fleet, as an RPG is more than just checking a registry item out, it's an exercise in leadership, interpersonal relationships, and good citizenship. Game managers provide a service to the fleet by organizing their games, and so we vet proposals very thoroughly to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
'''Start-Up Problems''' - '''2393'''


A successful prospective GM has:
A new batch of Ensigns gets assigned to the Raven-class vessel named USS Jaxartes. Their mission is to expand further exploration of the Typhon Frontier in areas that Starfleet designates as safe zones. Ensign Praugol, assigned to the USS Jaxartes as its designated Captain, finds itself with a ship half-ready for the long journey. She has to get the crew, the supplies, and the ship working again as Starfleet was on a tied budget when this was approved.


* reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander and has already requested a primary command;
=== Ship's Tour ===
*For Writing RPGs:
====Captain's Ready Room====
**demonstrated familiarity with the command system (i.e. fiction writing) through contributions to their primary command; and,
The Captain's Ready Room, also known as the briefing room, can be found on deck two behind the bridge because the size of the [[Raven Class]] is a relatively small briefing room. In addition, it is located in the middle of the ship, meaning it has no outside view. However, Ensign Valerio installed a holographic window that gives a real-time exterior view. Ensign Valerio gave it as a birthday gift to his Captain. In addition, the ship has some plants that contribute to the liveliness of the room.  
**created a potential CO character that is realistic, appropriate, and effective as a model for potential applicants.
*For Table-Top RPGs:
**shared their experiences in managing a TTRPG and can give clear examples of how to make such a game successful while online.


A successful RPG proposal demonstrates clearly:
The Captain's desk stands on the right side against the wall when entering the briefing room. It looks like a handcrafted table with the color of walnut brown, and it has grain patrons onto the wood to give uniqueness to the desk itself. The desk has two side drawers and a center drawer with a built-in holographic keyboard. When the center drawer is pulled out, the keyboard activates.


*how the concept will have broad appeal for Bravo Fleet's members and be able to successfully recruit;
On the desk, you will find a group picture of Ensign Praugol and her academy class of 2392. Some scientific accessories such as a Vulcan Dust Globe, a planet mug that shows Federation Founders' planets, and when heated, it offers more astronomic details of those planets. On the side, a Newton Cradle Balance stands that keeps ticking. On the wall, you will find the screen and on its sides two posters that can be changed to any galaxy or star system. Most of the accessories on the desk are there as presents for Sazra, though in her fair opinion, they should have a function, or they shouldn't belong on the desk at all.
*why the particular ship or base was selected, especially in terms of how its class will support the premise outlined;
*how the missions the RPG will write are connected to the premise, with major story beats and explanations of how members will engage in each mission;
*why the concept is suited to an RPG rather than a fiction;
*why the potential GM wants to run an RPG.


==Concept==
Praugol receives guests in the Briefing Room on her brown couch. She will sit most of the time in her desk chair and turns around to the guest to begin their conversation. A small round table between them can be used for drinks or for placing some PADDs.
"Explain the premise, theme and focus of your game that will make it stand out as unique and interesting within the Bravo Fleet universe. Describe in several paragraphs how your game will add new storytelling opportunities for players, how it might overlap with existing games, and why you are proposing to use the class of ship or base you've selected."


This section should be several substantial paragraphs.
====The Observation Lounge====
At the back of the ship, you will find the Observation Lounge on deck 2. When entering through a small door on the far right side (when coming from the bridge), you will see a long light-brown oak table on the left side, shaped in a stretch-out circle. The chairs are custom designed to those you will find in most Starfleet vessels. However, these chairs are also the same soft color as the table. In the middle of the table, you will find a holographic 3D device that can project any ship, planet, or astronomical object shown during a mission briefing.


===Picking a Ship or Station===
On the wall, there are paintings of various famous exploration ships. One of those is the USS Enterprise. On the other side, you will find big windows that show the back of the ship and a great view of space itself. It is said that Ensign T'path was mostly found here, as it brought her calmness while practicing her Vulcan meditation. While on the floor before the window, you will find a classic earth-designed carpet with that dark red color.
It is important to pick an appropriate class of ship or station to match the premise you are going to describe. If you're intending to do exploratory and first contact missions, a tactically-oriented ship would be a poor choice, just like a science vessel would be a poor choice for tactical missions. That's not to say that games can't be set around ships ending up doing things they aren't designed for, but the ship's stated mission (i.e. what it's been ordered to do in-character by Starfleet) should match the class you select.


This is also not to say that a ''game''<nowiki/>'s concept could involve a ship doing things outside of its specialty or purpose, but the ostensible in-character purpose for a ship being sent to a particular area should match its design. For instance, Starfleet wouldn't send a hospital ship on a tactical mission, but that doesn't mean a hospital ship wouldn't ever encounter trouble or be attacked, and so in your proposal spell this out if that's your intent: "This class has mission type X, and I want to run missions of type Y, due to Z circumstances which force the ship to do things outside of its initial parameters."
Back at the entree on the right, you will find a corner for one person to sit and relax. Dr. Ruslanovna has the hobby of creating something of every mission in the form of a beautiful painting. It is in this corner that these small paintings are hanging.


==== For a Writing RPG ====
====Main Engineering====
When selecting a class, it's good to spend some time in the specifications area of the wiki, as each modern class has a detailed write-up with substantial information on what a class is intended for and what its strengths and weaknesses are. In particular, pay close attention to the "In Play" section on each class, for some quick and easy tips on what to do with a particular ship.
From deck 1 to 3 you will find in the middle of the ship the heart of all its power, the main engineering. When entering the engineering, you will hear the humming and buzzing sound of the warp-core, like a purring little kitty. Within the engineering, you will find various tools and monitoring console to keep the flow of energy in control. Most of the ship had to be rebuilt, and the engineering was no exception from it, so even thought it is an aged ship that has seen quite a bit it has newer equipment.


Here are some concept types and which ships are suited to them :
===Notable Crew===
====Commanding Officers====
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/59811/ 2392 - 2400]: [[bfms_char:59349|Captain Sazra Praugol]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/70060/ 2401 - Present]: Captain Salan


* Long-Range Exploration:  ''[[Odyssey Class|Odyssey]], [[Constitution III Class|Constitution III]], [[Galaxy Class|Galaxy]], [[Obena Class|Obena]], [[Ross Class|Ross]], [[Vesta Class|Vesta]], [[Intrepid Class|Intrepid]], [[Luna Class|Luna]], [[Sagan Class|Sagan,]]''
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*Exploration closer to or within Federation space: ''[[Inquiry Class|Inquiry]], [[Nebula Class|Nebula]], [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign]], [[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II,]] [[Rhode Island Class|Rhode Island]], [[Duderstadt Class|Duderstadt]]''
*Science: ''[[Grissom Class|Grissom]], [[Nova Class|Nova]], [[Norway Class|Norway]], [[Olympic Class|Olympic]], [[Springfield Class|Springfield,]] [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland]]''
*Tactical: ''[[Inquiry Class|Inquiry]], [[Manticore Class|Manticore]], [[Rhode Island Class|Rhode Island]], [[Akira Class|Akira]], [[Defiant Class|Defiant]], [[Prometheus Class|Prometheus]], [[Saber Class|Saber]], [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign]], [[New Orleans Class|New Orleans]], [[Gagarin Class|Gagarin]], [[Edison Class|Edison,]] [[Alita Class|Alita]]''
*Generalist: ''[[Inquiry Class|Inquiry]], [[Reliant Class|Reliant]], [[Steamrunner Class|Steamrunner]], [[Nebula Class|Nebula]], [[Obena Class|Obena,]]''
*Scout: ''[[Rhode Island Class|Rhode Island]], [[Saber Class|Saber]], [[Challenger Class|Challenger]], [[Cheyenne Class|Cheyenne]], [[Duderstadt Class|Duderstadt]]''
*Utility: ''[[Parliament Class|Parliament]], [[California class|California]]''
*Humanitarian: ''[[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II]], [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey]], [[Parliament Class|Parliament]], [[California class|California]], [[Olympic Class|Olympic]]''
 
This isn't all-inclusive or restrictive, but could help guide your thinking. Picking the right ship for your proposal is a very important step, and not being able to see the connection between your premise and the class you're proposing is almost certainly going to result in asking for revisions.
 
==== For a TTRPG ====
Based on the source material being used (''e.g. Star Trek Adventures''), it would be use to explain what ship or station is being used and why, similar to the above guidance. Confirming you have this material on hand will also be helpful.
 
=== Describing Your Concept===
Think about the premises of various ''Star Trek'' shows and movies. What was the overall theme or niche that made it successful? While there is a certain amount of room in the fleet for generalist vessels, each RPG's proposal needs to demonstrate how the idea is unique and why it will attract interest. The more thought you can put into this section, the better the Operations Office will be understand your intentions, and the more successful your prospective game will be when you're actually running it with players.
 
Things to consider here:
 
*Is my premise suited for ''Star Trek'' specifically, or would it be more at home in another fandom?
*Are there other RPGs doing the concept I want to do? Are they full or recruiting? How will my RPG compete for players in the fleet?
* How will I explain my concept to prospective members? What's the recruitment appeal?
*What area of the galaxy do I want to operate in, and is there a lot of material already developed by the Intelligence Office that can help me?
*Does my concept use standard starship/starbase departments and positions or is it more specialized, say for an engineering or medical ship?
*Does my concept comply with existing canon, or impact any major races/powers?
*How much 'homework' would potential members have to do to get up to speed joining my game?
*Why is this premise suited for an RPG in the first place, rather than a fiction?
*'''For TTRPG:''' consider how will the players will interact with each other? How often will they meet? How will you summarise their decisions/actions to be shared with other members?
 
==Mission Summaries==
"Describe three mission concepts you might pursue after the launch of your game. They should include at least the basic story beats, explaining how you would get members involved and why that mission is suited to your premise."
 
Your mission summaries:
 
*should have a beginning, middle, and an end, even if you don't intend to reveal those story beats to your players at the beginning. You need to demonstrate that you're able to plot out an entire mission from beginning to end.
*should related directly to the premise you're describing, and they should be the missions you intend to start with. If you change the specifics later, that's fine, but part of what you're proposing in this document isn't just the premise but how you're going to get started, so it's important to put a lot of detail here.
* should not just be re-hashes of ''Star Trek'' episodes, but riffing or homage are perfectly acceptable.
*should show how you would get members involved, especially thinking about departments that aren't directly aligned with the mission idea.
*'''For TTRPG:''' 
 
=="Red Flags"==
There are several things that will almost invariably trigger a request for revisions or a flat rejection when found in a proposal:
 
* Section 31 or other black ops-style units
*MACOs outside of ST: ''Enterprise''-era games
*Alternate universes
*Time travel
*Content above 16+
 
==Premade Writing RPG==
 
You may want to consider using one of the [[Premade RPGs|Premade]] ideas as part of your proposal to create a new Writing RPG. They are available for use by any member with the rank of Lieutenant Commander or higher. This is a way of assembling a unique concept for your game, based on a pre-designed story concept which is then paired with a set of classes that you can choose from when applying to run the game. You will be paired with either the Bravo Fleet Operations Officer or another member of the RPG Team for a mentorship experience lasting the duration of your first mission, which has a set beginning and several endings. The concepts are broken down by which of Starfleet's core missions it addresses, with specific concepts tied to particular classes under that
 
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AerieClass.jpg
USS Jaxartes
General Information
Registry NCC-88010
Class & Type Raven-class
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2382
Assignment
Task Force Task Force 86
Task Group Task Group 64
Role Muilti-Mission Light Starship
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Jason Devron
Template:Starship


The USS Jaxartes is a Raven-class multi-mission light starship.

Missions

Start-Up Problems - 2393

A new batch of Ensigns gets assigned to the Raven-class vessel named USS Jaxartes. Their mission is to expand further exploration of the Typhon Frontier in areas that Starfleet designates as safe zones. Ensign Praugol, assigned to the USS Jaxartes as its designated Captain, finds itself with a ship half-ready for the long journey. She has to get the crew, the supplies, and the ship working again as Starfleet was on a tied budget when this was approved.

Ship's Tour

Captain's Ready Room

The Captain's Ready Room, also known as the briefing room, can be found on deck two behind the bridge because the size of the Raven Class is a relatively small briefing room. In addition, it is located in the middle of the ship, meaning it has no outside view. However, Ensign Valerio installed a holographic window that gives a real-time exterior view. Ensign Valerio gave it as a birthday gift to his Captain. In addition, the ship has some plants that contribute to the liveliness of the room.

The Captain's desk stands on the right side against the wall when entering the briefing room. It looks like a handcrafted table with the color of walnut brown, and it has grain patrons onto the wood to give uniqueness to the desk itself. The desk has two side drawers and a center drawer with a built-in holographic keyboard. When the center drawer is pulled out, the keyboard activates.

On the desk, you will find a group picture of Ensign Praugol and her academy class of 2392. Some scientific accessories such as a Vulcan Dust Globe, a planet mug that shows Federation Founders' planets, and when heated, it offers more astronomic details of those planets. On the side, a Newton Cradle Balance stands that keeps ticking. On the wall, you will find the screen and on its sides two posters that can be changed to any galaxy or star system. Most of the accessories on the desk are there as presents for Sazra, though in her fair opinion, they should have a function, or they shouldn't belong on the desk at all.

Praugol receives guests in the Briefing Room on her brown couch. She will sit most of the time in her desk chair and turns around to the guest to begin their conversation. A small round table between them can be used for drinks or for placing some PADDs.

The Observation Lounge

At the back of the ship, you will find the Observation Lounge on deck 2. When entering through a small door on the far right side (when coming from the bridge), you will see a long light-brown oak table on the left side, shaped in a stretch-out circle. The chairs are custom designed to those you will find in most Starfleet vessels. However, these chairs are also the same soft color as the table. In the middle of the table, you will find a holographic 3D device that can project any ship, planet, or astronomical object shown during a mission briefing.

On the wall, there are paintings of various famous exploration ships. One of those is the USS Enterprise. On the other side, you will find big windows that show the back of the ship and a great view of space itself. It is said that Ensign T'path was mostly found here, as it brought her calmness while practicing her Vulcan meditation. While on the floor before the window, you will find a classic earth-designed carpet with that dark red color.

Back at the entree on the right, you will find a corner for one person to sit and relax. Dr. Ruslanovna has the hobby of creating something of every mission in the form of a beautiful painting. It is in this corner that these small paintings are hanging.

Main Engineering

From deck 1 to 3 you will find in the middle of the ship the heart of all its power, the main engineering. When entering the engineering, you will hear the humming and buzzing sound of the warp-core, like a purring little kitty. Within the engineering, you will find various tools and monitoring console to keep the flow of energy in control. Most of the ship had to be rebuilt, and the engineering was no exception from it, so even thought it is an aged ship that has seen quite a bit it has newer equipment.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

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