Howlers Void

The System

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The Praetoriates are the local law enforcement on Mars. The Praetoriates role-play, is to provide an experience unlike many others in the SL community. Police departments in SecondLife are often referred to as the largest of groups, and rightfully so. This has created an image of police department void of corruption, but we realize that many role-players enjoy this type of role-play. So we are changing it up a bit, instead of sugar we are adding spice.

 

This section, is completely OOC, but designed to help you realize the balance we wish to keep in the Praetoriates, and explain the opportunities that exist.

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The Corrupt Praetoriate

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This is the Praet in everyday life within the empire, shaking it down with all the colors and only pretending to kiss ass for the moment so they can have bigger fish to fry later. Praets don’t break the laws, they are the law. Ontop of what is normal law for the Empire. Normal activity happens in the middle of the street and in view of witnesses.  The Praets will always back up their own against claims of corruption in the department, but in reality, it’s the high level officers that enforce how corrupt the Praets can get and how much the department will suffer for it.. If at all?

Just remember, that being corrupt all the time will have IC ramifications. Certain colors may hide from you, or instantly turn away as you near. It can be fun role-play regardless just remember to be true to your character and go with the flow. 

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The Honest Praetoriate

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When you think of an honest Praet, you think the type stands by and is more hands off on the shake downs, helping colors, and enforcing the laws of the Empire. But in reality, how clean can a Praet be when the department you are in is corrupt? It takes work to be honest and clean in a system where it’s easy and expected to be the meanest and baddest.

 

Maybe you can..

- Choose to dismiss a charge rather than arrest, especially on very small charges
- May choose to give informants a head's up to a raid to keep their trust
- Leave certain pieces of information out of incident reports to protect someone
- Harass a suspect on trumped up charges to try and gain information

Playing an honest Praet takes time, you have to network. Ultimately, we will want some honest Praets. It fosters role-play in the city, in the group, and is a win-win for all parties involved.

 

If you feel your attempts at being an efficient honest Praet are being meta-gamed by the corrupt ones, seek out the Chief, Captain or one of the Lieutenants OOC. We will do what we can to help you out!

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Praetoriate Ranks:

• Chief

Chief of the Praetoriates, he’s the head honcho that can veto your ass, stick it in a cell and still make it on time to the party. 

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• Captain

The Captain, reports to the Chief. There is only one of him, and he has more power then you do. He makes sure the Chief can make it to the parties while he’s sticking your ass in the cell. Or backing you up on the freshest raid.

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• Lieutenants

The Lieutenants. They are the right and left hand to the Captain. His little angel and devil. They are there to keep your ass in line and give a guiding hand to those who need it. 

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• Sergeant

Sergeant, the meat of the force. You have combat experience and have proven yourself to the team. Keep -up the good work. Soon you’ll be leading your own squad on the raid of a lifetime. 

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• Corporal

Corporal, the step up from Rookie. You’ve proved yourself and are no longer the ‘Kiddo’ on the team. Congrats! Keep working your way up kiddo, it’s a long ladder to climb.

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• Rookie

The rookie, the newbie. Don’t worry.. You’ll learn one day, or die trying.