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 == What is a *second* character? ==
-'Second character' is the term used in alt.starfleet.rpg for any additional player characters (not non-player characters) beyond the first one you took through ALB training.
+'Second character' is the term used in alt.starfleet.rpg for any additional player characters (not non-player characters) beyond the first one you created when entering the club.
 == What are the differences among 'primary character,' 'second character,' and 'non-player character?' What sorts of NPCs exist and how are they treated? ==
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 Your primary player character is the one you took through ALB. Sometimes people retire their primary characters. In that case, their highest ranking characters are their primary characters.
-This is only important because you only have to go through ALB once. All other characters do *not* go through training at Armstrong Lunar Base. That training is for the benefit of the player (to make sure you know how to play the game) and really doesn't affect the character.
+Second characters are additional player characters created after you have entered the club and have been playing on a ship. They have all the rights, opportunities for advancement, etc. as yourprimary player character.
-Second characters are additional player characters created after you have made it through ALB and have been playing on a ship. They have all the rights, opportunities for advancement, etc. as yourprimary player character.
+At present, most (ninety-five percent) of our player characters are commissioned officers in Star Fleet. A very few civilians, some cadets, a few warrant officers, and the occasional high-ranking non-commissioned officer have this designation. However, that requires the consent of either the [mailto:csfo@alt-starfleet-rpg.org Chief of Star Fleet Operations (CSFO)] or your fleet commander.
-At present, most (ninety-five percent) of our player characters are commissioned officers in Star Fleet. A very few civilians, some cadets, a few warrant officers, and the occasional high-ranking non-commissioned officer have this designation. However, that requires the consent of either the Chief of Star Fleet Operations (CSFO) or your fleet commander.
 Non-player characters fall into two categories: generic and protected. The differences are as follows:
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 == May I make my favorite NPC a second character? ==
-As long as you abide by the rule that permits only one player character per person per ship (deep space stations and starbases are different) then you are welcome to develop a full bio for your favorite NPC and have him assigned to another rp unit. In fact, some of the better player
+As long as you abide by the rule that permits only one player character per person per ship (deep space stations and starbases are different) then you are welcome to develop a full bio for your favorite NPC and have him assigned to another rp unit. In fact, some of the better player characters in ASR came into existence this way.
-characters in ASR came into existence this way.
 == How many "secondary characters" can I play? ==
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 "Admin" is short for "administrative" or "administration", and refers in ASR to all the business of the group that goes on beyond the individual RP Units (Starships, etc.). Admin characters are characters used to flesh out these administrative functions for the benefit of Unit RP.
-All flag officers (Admirals) are admin characters, save the occasional *breveted* commodore.. The executive assistants to the various Admirals and the Staff departmental officers are also admin characters though they are of lesser rank. If you hear character names or story lines attached to CINCSF, CSFO, or a CINCFLEET, those are admin characters in action. If you have need to create an administrative character, you will be so informed. Rules do apply to them but are not within the scope of this FAQ.
+All flag officers (Admirals) are admin characters, save the occasional *breveted* commodore.  The executive assistants to the various Admirals and the Staff departmental officers are also admin characters though they are of lesser rank. If you hear character names or story lines attached to CINCSF, CSFO, or a CINCFLEET, those are admin characters in action. If you have need to create an administrative character, you will be so informed. Rules do apply to them but are not within the scope of this FAQ.
 == What are free thread characters? ==
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 You must create a character whose rank does not exceed your highest ranking current PC by more than two grades. This does *not* apply to solicited second characters per above. For example, if your highest ranking PC is an ensign, you may not create a character ranking higher than full lieutenant.
-You must submit a bio to the Chief of Star Fleet Operations and report to the CSFO's office on SB ALPHA. You will then be assigned to a fleet and eventually a ship or space station.
+You must submit a bio to the [mailto:csfo@alt-starfleet-rpg.org Chief of Star Fleet Operations] and report to the CSFO's office on SB ALPHA. You will then be assigned to a fleet and eventually a ship or space station.
 == Can the Chief of Star Fleet Operations refuse to assign my character or make me change my bio? ==
-YES. Just as the personnel officer at ALB can make you change the bio of your primary player character, the Chief of Star Fleet Operations can compel you to make changes in the bio of your additionalcharacters before assignment. In rare cases, the CSFO can refuse a character outright.
+YES. Just as the Fleet Commander can make you change the bio of your primary player character, the Chief of Star Fleet Operations can compel you to make changes in the bio of your additional characters before assignment. In rare cases, the CSFO can refuse a character outright.
 Why? This is to make sure that we don't have disruptive characters assigned to ships. Disruptive includes things like active connections to the mafia/underworld and/or rival intelligence communities, extraordinary offensive psionic capability, "hard" immortality (Q like beings), felony criminal records, training as an assassin, etc. These are precisely the same things that would cause MUSH/MOO wizards to refuse to approve you and are generally not conducive to good role play.
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 Nevertheless, some of these "red flags," if used *responsibly* do make for very interesting characters. We are not trying to limit creativity, but we have a responsibility to make things fair and fun for *all* players. Demonstrated good judgement and maturity go a long way.
-If you believe the CSFO has unfairly or inappropriately refused to approve your character you may appeal the decision to the CINCSF.
+If you believe the CSFO has unfairly or inappropriately refused to approve your character you may appeal the decision to the [mailto:cincsf@alt-starfleet-rpg.org CINCSF].
 == What if the position I want is not open? ==
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 == VERSION HISTORY: ==
+* 3.0- Minor updating to reflect the closing of ALB (SD 190422)
 * 2.0- Minor editing to reflect FC policy change regarding the number of players recommended (SD 161003)
 * 1.0- Original Creation (last modifed SD 160127)