Imperial StormTroopers serve as the all purpose frontline soldiers of the Galactic Empire. They are tasked as the Galactic enforcers of the Emperor's will and laws throughout occupied territories within Imperial space. StormTroopers are trained to the highest standards in order to support the might of the imperial war machine for occupation or anything else the Emerpor Requires.
StormTroopers are Equipped with the standard issue E-11 Blaster and plasteel battle armor, StormTroopers are unyielding in the field of battle and overwhelming in large numbers. Many worlds have fallen to the might of the Empire due to it's uncompromising and tenacious StormTrooper corps.
Within this handbook, you shall find the rules alongside the Regulations, policies, and the Chain of Command. In order to fulfil your duties to the highest extent it is recommended to familiarize yourself with this Document, alongside any other Documents provided to you. The Emperor commands only best to serve within it's ranks.
StormTrooper Day-To-Day Guidelines
The following section explains the guidelines for “on-the-job” procedures. No rank within the Stormtrooper Corp is exempt from these guidelines and regulations. Please remeber that this information is subject to change at any given time. Referral and knowledge of this information and current changes is expected.
- Failure to comply and follow this information will result in punishment. -
The guidelines are as follows:
Minging/Trolling will not be tolerated in any instance. (Minging may result in PT, a strike, or removal)
Random Death Match (RDM) of another Trooper, is strictly prohibited and shall be dealt with under Imperial Law and may result in removal from the Corps.
Respect is to be maintained at all times. This is expected to be shown to fellow soldiers, superior officers, as well as troopers in other battalions.
You must always listen to your superior officers, regardless of the reason. Failure to do this shall be met with the appropriate punishment. If the order in question is a direct violation of the rules and guidelines of the Corps or Empire, report them through the Chain of Command.
Always follow the Chain of Command.
If you are unable to be on duty for more than three consecutive days, ensure you put an LOA or ROA with the appropriate format in the ImperialRP Discord.
Always abide by the GamingLight server rules, as well as any guidelines/rules set in this document.
The Following section contains a few of the major guidelines that members of the Specialized Forces must Follow:
(This Includes: Scout and Storm Commandos)
Whilst on a specialist job, you must not mess around or act inappropriately. If you do, it shall result in the appropriate punishment being issued.
Whether on the battlefield or on duty, do not misuse any of your equipment.
Use of a Jetpack on Defcon 4 and Defcon 5 is strictly prohibited.
Do not utilize your speeder unless granted permission from the Gamemaster. Speeders on the ISD are prohibited.
Only Vice Commander+ can use Specialist
equipment off the specialist job (such
as Speeders)
*Always follow the Chain of Command! Failure to do so will result in a strike!*
Commander - CMDR
Vice Commander - VCMDR
Trooper Command - MAJ | LTCOL | COL
Officer - 2LT | 1LT | CPT
Senior NCO - 1SG | SGM | CSM
Junior NCO - SGT | SSGT | SFC | MSG
Enlisted - PVT | PFC | SPC | LCPL | CPL
This section shall explain the following promotions certain ranks may give out in the Stormtrooper Corps, as well as the relevant cooldown times.
Promotion Limits
Commander -> Colonel
Vice Commander -> Major
Colonel -> Captain
Lieutenant Colonel -> 2nd Lieutenant
Major -> Command Sergeant Major
Captain -> First Sergeant
1st Lieutenant -> Sergeant First Class
2nd Lieutenant -> Corporal
*STORMTROOPER SENIOR NCO ONLY
Command Sergeant Major -> Specialist
Sergeant Major -> Specialist
First Sergeant -> Specialist
*Cooldown skips or overrides may only be permitted by a member of High Command. Disregarding this will result in punishment.*
VCMDR+ (VCMDR/CMDR/SNRCMDR) -> Application Restricted
Low Command Officers (MAJ - COL) -> 5 Days
Officers (1LT - CPT) -> 5 Days
Nco (SSGT - 2LT) -> 3 Days
Enlisted up to NCO (PVT - SGT) -> 1 Day
Punishment Limitations (Demote/Remove/PT/Strike)
Follow COC if you need a higher rank to address a situation you are removing someone you MUST have evidence
COL able to punish up to CPT [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
LTCOL able to punish up to 2LT [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
MAJ able to punish up to CSM [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
CPT able to punish up to 1SG [Strike/PT/Demote]
1LT able to punish up to SFC [Strike/PT/Demote]
2LT able to punish up to CPL [Strike/PT/Demote]
When reprimanding a trooper within the Army Branch of the Galactic Empire, ALWAYS inform them that they can appeal their punishment to any Vice Commander+ within their battalion, and having evidence would be useful.
When reprimanding an Officer, make sure you discuss it with your fellow MAJ+/Command. You MUST have evidence.
2LT and Vice-Commander Application Requirements
2 MAJ+ must give permission for someone to apply for 2LT.
MAJ+ may apply for Vice Commander if there are open position
General Rank Expectations
Colonel- As a colonel, you are the 3rd most trusted position within your battalion and the highest senior officer position you are tasked with overlooking the junior officer core as such are trusted to address punishments to CPT and below, you have not gotten here by chance you have shown that you are capable and competent in your abilities to lead others when your Command team is not present and ensuring your troops have tasks as well as holding those accountable who are not up to the Empires standards. You should be looking to teach junior officers/new senior officers the ropes and be ready yourself to become a Vice-Commander. Ensure the junior officers are conducting flag-ups.
Lieutenant Colonel- As an LTCOL you should be looking to assist your Colonel+ in guiding the junior officers and answering any questions you can. Ensure you are communicating well with those both above and below you as you will be expected to address 2LT and below and may be contacted in regards to them. Continue to assist in flag-ups and ensure new officers are conducting them.
Major- Congratulations on reaching major and joining the senior officer team! As a major, your general concerns should be focused on learning the responsibilities of a senior officer from those above you. You are also expected to assist the NCO core I.E. building/teaching/addressing concerns and if you cannot solve them you are to follow the appropriate chain of command [COC] since you are trusted as a major to handle and address situations from CSM's and below you will also be asked to give your permission for others to apply for the rank of 2LT. As a MAJ+ you gain the ability to remove others from the battalion and you will be contacted by others to do so, however, evidence will be required for removals. [If you cannot remove them due to the parameters of your rank please follow COC as required]
Captain- As a captain by now you should have familiarized yourself with how to handle your duties as an officer to a high standard your main focus should be assisting your fellow officers with flag-ups and helping your MAJ+ with managing the NCOs as well as guiding enlisted of the battalion ensuring they move through the ranks and are aware of what they should and shouldn't be doing you may address situations from 1SG and below.
First Lieutenant- As a 1LT you should be assisting CPT+ by communicating NCO quotas and tasks to help them reach their goals within a timely manner and conducting flag-ups for your battalion as well as learning from those above you. You may strike/PT/Demote SFC and below if you need someone to be removed you are to contact a MAJ+ with evidence.
Second Lieutenant- As a 2LT you are to ask questions and learn from those above you as the youngest member of the officer core you are entrusted to address CPL and below as such are able to Strike/PT/Demote them if you need someone to be removed you are to contact a MAJ+ with evidence. You will also be able to start conducting flag-ups for your battalion and will be taught how to do so.