Thank you everyone for the prompt replies, I have read the rules fully and understand the common sense behind RP, I just didn't want to give a bad first impression, particuarly as I have no experience in FL RP.
Zeltak thanks for all the help you offered me, I haven't got the Eagle yet, managed to get to Sigma 17, then got lost and finally exploded by quickly flying out of a radiation cloud straight into annother death trap. Going to have annother attempt soon.
I'll have a look at the Disco help channel as well.
Thanks for the directions and fitting recommendations, it's a great help in the early stages to receive that kind of support, certainly a great introduction to the Discovery RP server, and thank you everyone else for the advice and quick replies.