Scavenger Protocols

''These protocols exist to keep all first responder crews efficient and professional. Failure to follow them may result in punishment for captains and crew.''

General Protocol

 * 1) Help anyone who is in need.
 * 2) Assess the needs of the ships and crews you respond to. If you are unable to assist, report back to the station so appropriate support can be given
 * 3) Put the safety of your ship and crew first.
 * 4) Do not assist ships not assigned to your crew, report unassigned distress signals to the station.
 * 5) Keep accurate mission reports, video footage, and sensor data of your missions for review upon return to the station.
 * 6) Remain with your assigned partner vessel at all times. Make sure both ships are ready to return to station before entering drift.
 * 7) No looting, harassing, or any acts of piracy.

Transport Protocol

 * 1) If crew need rescue or transport, determine the amount your ship can accommodate BEFORE assisting.
 * 2) Give medical attention to anyone who requires it, even if they attempt to deny your crew's assistance.
 * 3) Remove weapons or other dangerous items from any passengers, return them when they disembark.
 * 4) Once all personnel are recovered, assist in equipment recovery while following normal cargo protocol.

Cargo Protocol

 * 1) Collect and secure all equipment essential to the crew of the ship before acquiring other equipment.
 * 2) Only take what you are given permission to take.
 * 3) Do not search or tamper with cargo that is not your own without permission.
 * 4) After all equipment is secured, assist in recovering left over personnel while following normal transport protocol.

Derelict Protocol

 * 1) Check all derelict ships for survivors. Scan for life signs, and thoroughly search the vessel once boarded.
 * 2) Use your ship's assigned ASD (Advanced Scout Drone) to search vessels remotely before having your crew board them.
 * 3) Do not split into groups of less than two people.
 * 4) All ships and crew members are to remain on a single comm channel, and keep your radios on at all times while searching a derelict vessel.
 * 5) If there is no crew alive you are to secure all equipment on board. Otherwise follow normal transport and cargo protocol.
 * 6) DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE open or tamper with any cargo on derelict ships. Return it to the station and allow it to be inspected under quarantine.

Combat Protocol

 * 1) Do not fire unless fired upon and harmful intent is clear.
 * 2) No unnecessary killing. Assess hostilities before engaging in combat.
 * 3) Treat ALL dead with respect.