General Orders

I

I will actively participate in training and general fleet functions.

II

I will present myself in uniform (KHB_My Name) in all open and public forums.

III

I support the KHB leadership, and all who make and execute KHB policy.

IV

I will respond to any request for assistance by any KHB officer under battle conditions.

V

I will perform the duties of my office to the best of my ability until relieved of that duty.

Brigade Regulations and Code of Conduct

Article 1

Kahless (the Emperor/clone) asked of Klingons, “Where is your spirit?” and, “Have you no joy?” Our entire purpose is to have fun! We, the KHB, have fun as members of the Star Trek ™ gaming community. We also enjoy the role-play involved with being members of a “Klingon” fleet. All Brigade members are strongly encouraged to participate in the role-play aspect of our fleet as well as the games.

Article 2

A. General Participation

Being associated with the KHB means just that: you are associated with the Brigade. When playing any of the games sponsored by the KHB (list of sponsored games will be published separately and will change from time to time based on particular game popularity) you are expected to identify yourself as a KHB member. The easiest means to do this is to set up your name as “KHB_Name” (e.g. “KHB_PaveLow”). Other methods of identifying yourself as a Brigade member are acceptable as long as you clearly identify yourself as KHB.

If you play games not sponsored by the Brigade, you may continue to use “KHB” as part of your name, but it is not mandatory.
If you play games not sponsored by the Brigade, you are allowed to associate with another clan/fleet/family for those games only. In all KHB-sponsored games, you must participate as a Brigade member.

B. Leadership Participation

Anyone appointed to a leadership position within the KHB is expected to lead by example. This means that leaders must be active participants in fleet activities. If you are in a leadership position and find that you are unable to be an active participant in the Brigade for any reason, be honorable. For the good of the fleet, step aside and allow another to fulfill the leadership position in your absence. An absent leader is a cause of stagnation in any group.

If the leader’s absence is extended, but temporary in nature (several months), the leader should expect the same (or equivalent) position upon return.
A warrior who relinquishes his or her leadership position for the good of the fleet remains an honored member of the Brigade. He or she will retain their rank as well as the right to participate in any fleet discussion, and their opinions are valued by the High Command. They have only relinquished the leadership position and the final authority that is associated with that position.
High Command reserves the right to remove any leader who does not actively participate in Brigade activities. Such a removal will most likely not include the rights and privileges outlined above.
A "retired" member maintains the honor and respect of the highest rank he received, but is no longer active and cannot give orders within the Brigade. Retired warriors will always be honored within the Brigade even after they have reached the halls of sto'Vo'Kor.
A warrior that resigns leaves the Brigade with honor, but does not keep the privileges of rank described for retirement. He and the Brigade have mutually chosen to travel different paths to sto'Vo'Kor. The Brigade wishes him well as he travels his own path of honor. May he die well.

C. Warrior Participation

All warriors should be actively playing at least one sponsored game and are strongly encouraged to participate in role-play activities on message boards, fleet e-mails, and personal web sites.

D. Shore Leave

"We’re here for fun, but we also realize that “real life” activities interfere with our ability to play the games. Computers crash (hard), and Brigade members have been known to run for their lives from falling buildings or to have their employers send them to third-world countries for extended periods. Any real life issue that prevents you from being active is a valid excuse from participation and will not be questioned.

For any absence, posting on the fleet message board, via fleet e-mail, or a notice to your chain of command is all that is required to go on leave. You may state your reason for entering leave status, but such a statement is not required.
If the absence is short-term and you are in a leadership position, your leave message should name your deputy who will be acting in your place. If the absence is long-term, then High Command will appoint a new leader as described above.
The Brigade recognizes that you will not always have the opportunity to post a leave message before your departure. With this fact in mind, a leave message is not mandatory, but it is so strongly encouraged that you should make every attempt to make a leave posting.

E. Lack of Participation

High Command reserves the right to move any nonparticipating warrior (who has not requested leave as described above), regardless of his or her rank/position within the Brigade, to an “inactive” (extended leave) status. High Command also reserves the right to remove these inactive warriors from the official roster of the Brigade. Removed players will be required to reapply for membership upon their return.

Article 3

Enlistment

All warriors must enlist in the Brigade and be accepted to the KHB by whatever approval process that High Command is using at the time of request for enlistment. Warriors should expect to be on probation for about two weeks while the new player and the Brigade determine if being a member of the fleet is truly in the best interest of both the player and the Brigade. Warriors will enter the fleet with the rank of “Warrior” unless promoted to a higher position by High Command. The Brigade is not required to accept any player for membership and will exclude anyone who indicates that he or she will interfere with our prime directive of having fun.

A. Public Acknowledgement

Once a warrior receives notice of acceptance after the application process, he or she must post on the KHB public forum their affirmation of KHB regulations and codes conduct written here.

Article 4

Communication

Communication is how we coordinate our efforts, share information, and is the major place for role-playing as a Klingon warrior.

A. Message Boards
The KHB maintains two message boards, one secure (accessible only by Brigade members) and one public (accessible by both the KHB and gamers in other fleets). Both message boards may be used to coordinate efforts, but sensitive information (such as tactics for success in a game, specific weaknesses of an opponent, etc) must be posted only to the secure message board (MSN). The public board is an excellent place for role-playing.
- No flaming will be on either board. Period.
- If someone does flame you, or another Brigade member, on either board, do not return the flame. Use the Brigade chain of command to respond to the particular flamer in a more private manner.
- Message boards should be used for items of interest to the general population. They are not meant to be used for personal one-on-one discussions. (That’s what e-mail is for) However, this does not prohibit two individuals from going back and forth in debate as long as the topic of the debate is of interest to the general population of the message board.
- You may post to message boards owned by other fleets. However, at all times, your posts will be respectful of the other fleet(s). Role-play that is in good taste is permitted. You will always identify yourself as a KHB warrior in your posts to another fleet’s message board (no spying or stirring up trouble with a false name). And the no flaming rule continues to apply on these boards.
- A posting to any message board must include your KHB nickname. It should also include rank, but rank will not be mandatory. If your method of posting is via e-mail and you do not wish to change your e-mail address, simply sign your KHB name at the end of your message (e.g. “Lt Gen PaveLow, KHB)
B. Instant Messengers
Instant messengers are used for real-time communications at all levels. These include large meetings, such as a meeting of the entire fleet; or smaller meetings, such as a team meeting. Instant messaging is also an excellent means to coordinate your efforts with a fellow Brigade warrior.
- All warriors must be able to use the Brigade standard messenger (currently MSN). Use of other messengers is not prohibited.
- When in meetings, “Meeting Protocol” may be invoked. “Meeting Protocol” will be described in a separate document.
C. E-Mail
All warriors should set their membership to the Brigade MSN group such that postings show up in their e-mail. This particular message board will sometimes be referred to as “fleet mail.” All rules for message boards will apply if a fleet mail, separate from the MSN group, is established.
D. Web Sites
These are an excellent forum for role-play! Warriors can create biographies and backgrounds for their characters, or share information about the games played by the Brigade. Content of a web site is limited only by your imagination.
- All web sites associated with the KHB will be in good taste and reflect the most honorable traits of a Klingon.
- If you use graphics created by another person, remember that person’s hard work and effort that went into creating the graphic – much more than a “cut & paste” operation you would most likely use. Obtain the graphic owner’s permission before use.
- Web sites, while encouraged, are strictly optional.
E. Voice Over Internet
Voice over internet programs such as Roger Wilco ™ are an excellent means of tactical communication and coordination while in the heat of battle. You can use them to coordinate attacks and leave your enemy at your mercy. Use of these programs is strictly optional. The Brigade has no standard voice over net program.

Article 5
The Honor of a Warrior
All Brigade warriors will accept the following oath as their sworn duty and honor in the KHB.
As a Warrior of Kahless, I pledge:
- Profanity, foul or offensive language, flaming, and discrimination are beneath me. I will not use them.
- When the victor, I will remember that my opponent had the courage and honor to enter into combat with me. I will not gloat over his defeat.
- I will remember that there is no dishonor in being defeated by a superior opponent as long as I have met his challenge with all of my courage and skill. I will not begrudge my opponent a well-fought victory.
- I will ruthlessly hunt down and defeat all enemies of the Brigade, or die trying.
- I will come to the aid of my fellow Brigade warriors, or the warrior of any fleet who is considered my brother or sister. However, I will limit my participation in battle if combat is extremely lopsided. I do this to avoid the dishonorable tactic of depriving my fellow warrior of the opportunity for his own kill and to preserve the honor of his opponent by providing the enemy a fighting chance.
- I will not tarnish my honor by the use of illegal tactics such as modified files (that are not available to all players), hacks, or ramming.
- I will submit to the orders of my superiors in the Brigade and to the High Command.
- I will maintain the honor of the KHB by refusing, at all costs, to reveal Brigade secrets and tactics.
- I will proudly wear the uniform of the Klingon Honor Brigade. I will not deny my membership in this elite organization, nor will I sink to the level of espionage by using a false name or otherwise pretending to be someone other than a Brigade warrior.

Article 6
Discipline
Offenses and violation of these rules will be investigated by the High Command’s representative, the Sa’oDnoH. Should a violation be confirmed, actions can vary anywhere from censure to a full court martial. Severity of the action taken against the violator will be proportional to the severity of the violation itself.

All regulations are subject to change.