Orientation

Orientation is Part 2 of Onboarding. Here's an outline of what's covered.

Following welcomes, a series of topics are covered to help prepare for crew and fleet activities.

Topics include:

• Latest news

  • Announcements

  • Upcoming events

  • A mention to check out letter from the founder

• Introductions

  • Attendee intros, each mentioning of a few favorite activities in the 'verse

  • Leadership, including current and leadership roles we'd like to fill in the near future

  • Cloud 9, the larger multi-network structure, and the specific organizations in the Cloud 9 Network

  • The first 12 crews that will establish the beginnings of the Cloud 9 First Fleet

  • Benefits to adding more after those and more opportunities beyond crews

• Looking ahead

  • Future developments with Cloud 9 Citizenship and Cloud 9 Government

  • What we're looking for in recruits; external & internal recruitment; everyone recruiting

  • Current openings posted on the Cloud 9 website, invitations for attendees to apply

• Familiarizations

  • Overview

    • We're here for a purpose

    • For structured fun

    • To have uniform gear

    • Implement crew designations

    • Apply various professions

    • Eventually use the support strategy

    • To survive and thrive together

    • To make it a long-term adventure

    • To recruit

    • To build our fleets

  • Additional topics

    • Distributing crew positions by crew size

    • Distributing lead roles by crew size

    • Applying the process

    • Tracking the progress

    • Cloud 9 Professions

    • Joining and forming a crew

    • Gear specific to each crew

    • Meeting location for each crew

    • Surviving the 'verse

      • Considering items needed when alone, without a vehicle, with one, and with other people

      • Considering ways to survive in the 'verse under different conditions, without items or help

    • Thriving together

      • Considering ways to refocus tasks to ensure success as a crew

      • Considering how each crewmate and each crew will ensure the success of a fleet

  • Phoenix

    • Initial field ops training

    • Shadow and observe the established crewmates of Phoenix

    • Learn and adjust any previous methods for the purpose of the crew

    • Be prepared to step into crew positions and report to the established captain of the crew

    • Wear any gear of your choice (spacesuit & helmet required)

  • Runners

    • Continuation of field ops training

    • Training wheels come off

    • Be prepared to be immediately assigned captain lead role & crew positions (to rotate)

    • Showcase understandings, skills, and abilities in the updated crew setting

    • Wear any gear of your choice (spacesuit & helmet required)

  • Euphoria

    • Conclusion of onboarding

    • Go to Area 18 and get this gear before meeting with Euphoria:

      • Undersuit: TCS-4 Undersuit Twilight

      • Helmet: ORC-mkX Helmet Twilight

      • Torso: TrueDef-Pro Core Black/Silver

      • Arms: TrueDef-Pro Arms Black/Grey

      • Legs: TrueDef-Pro Legs Black/Grey

      • Backpack: Arden-CL Backpack (Blue)

    • Established crewmates in Euphoria will be wearing variations with yellow highlights

  • The fourth crew

    • Not part of onboarding, important next step in the fleet

    • Can be in multiple crews, provided reliability and activity are maintained in them

    • Understand what options are or available or can become available

• Initial academic training

  • Actionable topics to additionally be applied via field ops initial training (first crew) after orientation

  • Star Citizen basics

  • Cloud 9 basics

  • First-person normal conditions, medical, security, and engineering basics

  • Driving basics, including different conditions (normal, medical, security, engineering)

  • Flying basics, including different conditions (normal, medical, security, engineering)

  • Survive and Thrive Training (Basics)

    • From Part 1 of Cloud 9 Principle Foundation Initiative

    • Basic Survival Training topics

      • The 3 basic needs of survival

        • Shelter: Protection

        • Water: Hydration

        • Food: Energy

      • Medicine

      • Navigation

      • Foraging and hunting (where applicable)

      • Combat (survival context, limited or no weapons, makeshift tactics)

      • Signaling (e.g., light sticks)

      • Craftsmanship (basic engineering and crafting)

    • Basic Training to Thrive topics

      • Addition of resources in quantity, variety, and quality (materials)

      • Improved means of mobility (logistical transport)

      • Relaxation and restoration (recreation)

  • Basic Lawful and Unlawful Training

    • From Part 2 of Cloud 9 Principle Foundation Initiative

    • Knowledge and understanding of the law

      • We abide by the law in the Cloud 9 Network (all C9 organizations)

      • Order of laws to follow

        • First, Cloud 9 Law is above all others

        • Second, the laws of other governing bodies that are in alignment

    • Crews and organizations in the Cloud 9 Network to be shaped in order of cohesive peace

    • Lawful group structures ensure the means to survive and thrive

    • Lawful in this context includes the following themes and topics

      • Health

      • Security

      • Stability

      • Economic growth

      • Justice

      • Respect

      • Trust

      • Enhanced quality of life

    • Alternative approaches in the Nebula 9 Network

      • Nebula 9 organization is on hold, to be activated and set operational pending Cloud 9 First Fleet

      • Nebula 9 personnel to abide by a variation of Cloud 9 Law

      • Otherwise unlawful in the context of any other governing bodies

  • Reporting Structure and Procedures Training

    • From Part 3 of Cloud 9 Principle Foundation Initiative

• Q&A

Attendees may be given a pop quiz on the information covered before and during orientation; it'd only be for fun, a way to help learn the information, and it would have no bearing on anything else. Some information is even provided as easter eggs on the site (e.g., a "hidden" page involving a certain outlaw).

Orientation for management in leadership provided for qualified personnel. Topics covered through Leadership Training from Part 3 of the Cloud 9 Principle Foundation Initiative.

After Orientation, jump in on the action with Part 3.

Return to Onboarding for more information.