”Non sibi sed patriae.” ”Not for self, but for country.”
- Official Motto of the Libertonian Armed Forces
Officer Candidacy School - Application
A life of adventure - only thirty government forms and a signature away.
If you've found yourself at this Neural Net address, chances are you're interested in joining the Liberty Navy as one of our newest recruits, or you want to know more about the process. Let me first stress that becoming a member of the Liberty Navy is not a simple undertaking - joining one of the finest military forces in Sirius is a daunting task in and of itself, not to mention the sheer amount of responsibility and duty you will hold as a servicemember of the Libertonian Armed Forces. However, despite the responsibility - and the risk - it is a quite rewarding life, and the experiences you have here will change your life for the better, as Commander Marshall will tell you:
"The Gallics took my home on Leeds and Liberty was the best bet to start again. I joined the Navy to fight back and hopefully liberate my home. The Navy doesn't let anyone walk over them, no matter how big the opposition."
- CMDR Malachy Marshall, XO 1FLT-LOG
Before you rush to your nearest recruitment center and sign away the next few years, however, make sure you're aware of what we require of you:
»You are expected to be completely familiar with the rules and guidelines set forth by the Administrators of Discovery GC 24/7, located here. Breaking any of these while within the [LN] may result in demotion, suspension, removal, or exile. »As above, you are also expected to be familiar with roleplaying - this is a roleplaying server, after all. We do not expect perfection, but repeated failure to act in-character whilst in-game will result in consequences. »All members are required to hold at least one hour of activity on a non-shared vessel (or a shared vessel, if it can be confirmed) at the end of each month. Failure to do so may result in demotion or allocation to the Reserves. This can be suspended in the case of extenuating circumstances, although cases lasting longer than (1) month will result in your character(s) being moved to the Reserves. »You are expected to act with respect in regards to all members of the community, both inside and outside the [LN], and both in-game and on the forums. Failure to do so will result in demotion, removal, and/or administrator intervention, if deemed necessary. »Act as a fair player in-game. While this is hard to define, we expect you to conduct yourself with a degree of class and style. Relying on outnumbering or outgunning your foe is not something we encourage. Instead we would prefer to encourage people to hone their combat skills and endeavor to meet people in a more even battle. That is not to say we expect you to win every even handed battle you engage in - but instead to fly with courage, and to learn from your mistakes should you lose.
Still interested? There's only one more step then, hotshot. The NORR-822-OCSA, also known as the Officer Candidacy Application, is the newly standardized method of applying to Officer Candidate School at West Point Military Academy. The candidacy application is split into two parts: the written portion and the checkride. To initially be accepted for a "checkride", or a flight test as it may be more commonly known, you must first submit a biographical statement to this neural net address. These applications are responded to every Friday or at the earliest convenience, typically by a NORR junior official. Please using the following format when submitting your application, or it may be rendered invalid:
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[font=Orbitron][color=#FFFFFF]Liberty Navy - NORR-826-OCSA[/color][/font]
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[font=Open Sans][color=lightblue]Name:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Your legal name, as it appears on Liberty citizenship, visa, or passport documents.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Date of Birth:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Your date of birth. Format: MM/DD/YYY[/color]
[color=lightblue]Place of Birth:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]The planet, moon, or orbital facility you were born on, the system in which that planet or structure inhabits, and the House it is affiliated with.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Sex:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Male / Female.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Height (cm):[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Your height in centimeters.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Weight (kg):[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Your weight in kilograms.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Relatives:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Any currently living or otherwise notable relatives.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Previous Work Experience:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Any non-combatant work experience that is applicable to the Navy.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Previous Military Service:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Any previous service with either the Libertonian military or a foreign military. Service record should be attached if any such experience exists.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Biographical Segment:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]A short summary about your life. Should be around a paragraph.[/color][/font]
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[font=Orbitron][color=#FFFFFF]OORP Part[/color][/font][font=Open Sans]
[color=lightblue]Your experience in Discovery:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]How long have you been around? Have you ever been sanctioned? Tell us -shortly- about your experience.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Are you familiar with the [url=http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=8584&pid=184926#pid184926][u]Laws of Liberty[/u][/url] and the [url=http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2334][u]Discovery RP 24/7 Server Rules[/u][/url]?:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Yes/No[/color]
[color=lightblue]Respectively, rate your RP and PvP skills on a scale to 10:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]RP: 0-10 PvP: 0-10[/color]
[color=lightblue]Discord Username:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Your Discord User / ID.[/color]
[color=lightblue]Timezone:[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]The timezone you're in, preferably listed in +/- GMT. Ex: -5 GMT.[/color][/font]
Once the application has been received, verified, and accepted, you will be assigned a training vessel from the West Point Military Academy squadron, which is to be used solely during your checkride period. The checkride will be set up in advance with one of our Combat Training Instructors, or, in their absence, a member of the Admiralty. The checkride will last the period of approximately thirty minutes to one hour, depending on the instructor's preference, and will test your attitude, capabilities, and understanding of what is expected of you as a recruit (as detailed in this channel). You will be informed the night of the checkride or the day immediately following as to the success of your application, and, if successful, be added to the appropriate Neural Net frequencies.
If you are successful enough to be accepted to the First Fleet as a Cadet, you will be required to fly four hours in a Libertonian fighter craft (Liberator, Guardian, Avenger, Executioner, Upholder, and Havoc Mk II) in order to maintain your position within the Navy and be promoted to Ensign.
The Naval Office of Recruitment & Retention wishes you the best of luck in your attempt, and hopes to see you among the Navy's finest in the near future.