Readers Code
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The Readers Guild has adopted the Readers Code which they use, out of character, for many of their characters. The code helps maintain a fair gaming environment, and it is assumed that the characters would follow many of these rules on a on a moral and ethical basis. The code is not binding to any players.
The first rules of the code were written on 238012.19 (December 19th, 2003).
Code Text
- Do not use Empathy and Telepathy for personal gain.
- Reading someone's mind or thoughts without their permission is considered invasive and therefore not allowed unless ordered otherwise.
- Higher ranking officers can order a StarFleet officer to read someone's mind or thoughts for safety reasons. (i.e.- Picard often asked Troi what people were feeling while communicating.)
- During a hostile situation, Reading is allowed to avoid personal loss of life or limb.
- The use of reading as a weapon is not allowed, as it is dangerous and harmful.
- Higher ranking officers can order a StarFleet officer to use Reading as a weapon for safety reasons.
- During a hostile situation, Reading may be used as a weapon to avoid personal loss of life or limb.
- Interaction with other Readers by means of telepathy is allowed, but rules of social interaction and personal space should always be considered. (i.e.- Communicating by telepathy with another crewmember during a briefing in a full room is not polite.)
- A Reader can use telepathy and empathy only within his or her direct environment. Long range Reading is not allowed.
- Communication by Reading between two ships is possible, as long as they are close by. (Consider Counselor Troi's abilities -- she sensed emotions from another ship during communications to assist Picard.)
- Communication by Reading from one part of the sector or planet to another is not possible.