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}}<blockquote>'''Close Encounters Corps''' '''(CEC)''' is a paramilitary special research structure, one of the largest organizations of independent pilots, the main independent [https://vk.com/close_encounters_corps news] resource of the Russian-speaking segment with a weekly periodical, engaged in support of the [[:ru:Elite-dangerous_вики|Russian-language Wiki]], [https://inara.cz/ INARA] and the [https://vk.com/elite_dangerous_ru main group in VKontakte], organizers of the Coalition of Russian-speaking allied factions, Collective Self-Defense Pact Organization and administrators of the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCC)]].</blockquote><blockquote>The exact date of the founding of the Supreme Council and the true reasons for launching Close Encounters Corps is unknown, but it seems that it was launched long before the first contact with the Targoids, as a result of an earlier research group, whose members were leading scientists and officers of several superpowers. </blockquote><blockquote>The organization is interested in researching alien technology, developing methods of deterrence and analyzing alien activity. It actively implements and controls projects to improve humanity, actively assimilates proven alien technology into its systems, and carries out a whole galaxy of classified projects.</blockquote><blockquote>Project Close Encounters Corps adheres to the principles of zero primary aggression, complete independence from outside forces, mutual assistance to allied structures and respect for neighbors.</blockquote><blockquote>Into our faction are accepted pilots who are not members of other alliances as pilots of these alliances and not connected with them in any way, categorically not being duplicates of other accounts, preferably having a total flight time not less than 250 hours, understanding the basic principles of the game and communication, ready to be active participants of the community and agree with all requirements to the participants (see #rules_and_regulations in our discord). </blockquote><blockquote>The main communication takes place in chat, voice less often, due to the extremely diverse geography of participants and varying degrees of employment. Faction is not interested in PowerPlay and PvP-components, we are not going to contact with griefers, gankers and other criminals, we prefer to ignore their existence and develop along the path, which chose themselves.</blockquote><blockquote>The factions Free Space Rangers (Cantina Pub) and Royal Phoenix Security Group are our unconditional allies, all contacts with them are based on the unwavering principle of mutual respect and willingness to help whenever necessary. The bond of our three factions is the solid foundation of the entire Coalition of Allied Factions.</blockquote><blockquote>- AUT INVENIAM VIAM AUT FACIAM</blockquote>
}}<blockquote>'''Close Encounters Corps''' '''(CEC)''' is a paramilitary special research structure, one of the largest organizations of independent pilots, the main independent [https://vk.com/close_encounters_corps news] resource of the Russian-speaking segment with a weekly periodical, engaged in support of the [[:ru:Elite-dangerous_вики|Russian-language Wiki]], [https://inara.cz/ INARA] and the [https://vk.com/elite_dangerous_ru main group in VKontakte], organizers of the Coalition of Russian-speaking allied factions, Collective Self-Defense Pact Organization, administrators of the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCC)]], one of the founders and members of the [[Anti Club Accord (ACA)]] Security Council. CEC is also a [[Squadrons|squadron]].<ref>[https://inara.cz/elite/squadron/1256/ Close Encounters Corps - INARA]</ref></blockquote>
 
== Overview ==
<blockquote>The exact date of the founding of the Supreme Council and the true reasons for launching Close Encounters Corps is unknown, but it seems that it was launched long before the first contact with the Thargoids, as a result of an earlier research group, whose members were leading scientists and officers of several superpowers. </blockquote><blockquote>The organization is interested in researching alien technology, developing methods of deterrence and analyzing alien activity. It actively implements and controls projects to improve humanity, actively assimilates proven alien technology into its systems, and carries out a whole galaxy of classified projects.</blockquote><blockquote>Project Close Encounters Corps adheres to the principles of zero primary aggression, complete independence from outside forces, mutual assistance to allied structures and respect for neighbors.</blockquote><blockquote>Into our faction are accepted pilots who are not members of other alliances as pilots of these alliances and not connected with them in any way, categorically not being duplicates of other accounts, preferably having a total flight time not less than 250 hours, understanding the basic principles of the game and communication, ready to be active participants of the community and agree with all requirements to the participants (see #rules_and_regulations in our discord). </blockquote><blockquote>The main communication takes place in chat, voice less often, due to the extremely diverse geography of participants and varying degrees of employment. Faction is not interested in PowerPlay and PvP-components, we are not going to contact with griefers, gankers and other criminals, we prefer to ignore their existence and develop along the path, which chose themselves.
 
The factions Free Space Rangers (Cantina Pub) and Royal Phoenix Security Group are our unconditional allies, all contacts with them are based on the unwavering principle of mutual respect and willingness to help whenever necessary. The bond of our three factions is the solid foundation of the entire Coalition of Allied Factions.</blockquote><blockquote>- AUT INVENIAM VIAM AUT FACIAM</blockquote>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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In order to expand its sphere of influence and create a dense network of contacts with major Galactic factions, Project Expansion was initiated. In the course of this project many factions were addressed with the idea of creating a strong multilateral alliance, ensuring collective security and conducting joint research, military and social activities.
In order to expand its sphere of influence and create a dense network of contacts with major Galactic factions, Project Expansion was initiated. In the course of this project many factions were addressed with the idea of creating a strong multilateral alliance, ensuring collective security and conducting joint research, military and social activities.


At the moment the organization continues the selection of personnel, explores remote and closed sectors, eliminates the consequences of Thargoids attacks on humanity's stations, systematically continues to implement and control a number of secret projects to improve humanity, counteracts the so-called [[The Club|Club]].
At the moment the organization continues the selection of personnel, explores remote and closed sectors, eliminates the consequences of Thargoids attacks on humanity's stations, systematically continues to implement and control a number of secret projects to improve humanity, counteracts the so-called [[The Club|Club]] as a part of [[Anti Club Accord (ACA)]].


Since September 3308, the Concordia system has come under the protection of Close Encounters Corps forces (led by the multinational Coalition of Allied Factions) in active opposition to the separatist forces of the Dark Wolf Marinists.
Since September 3308, the Concordia system has come under the protection of Close Encounters Corps forces (led by the multinational Coalition of Allied Factions) in active opposition to the separatist forces of the Dark Wolf Marinists.


Since December 16, 3308, against the background of the active invasion of the Bubble systems by Targoids, Close Encounters Corps creates the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|Anti-Targoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCC)]] for the Russian-speaking segment of the game and independent pilots, which starts a project of consolidation of the segment factions for the sake of common development and defense.
Since December 16, 3308, against the background of the active invasion of the Bubble systems by Thargoids, Close Encounters Corps creates the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCC)]] for the Russian-speaking segment of the game and independent pilots, which starts a project of consolidation of the segment factions for the sake of common development and defense.


As of February 23, 3309, due to a large-scale invasion of key systems by the targoids, the command and population are temporarily relocated to a backup location in the BD-12 1172 system. Close Encounters Corps headquarters and the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|AOCC]] are stationed aboard the giant Sanchez-class science ship [[GalNet/3308/March|CEC-1018]].[[File:CEC-1018.jpg|center|frameless|700x700px|CEC-1018 scientific megaship, build by Close Encounters Corps on [[GalNet/3304/October|October 18, 3304]] via factional CG|alt=]]
As of February 23, 3309, due to a large-scale invasion of key systems by the Thargoids, the command and population are temporarily relocated to a backup location in the BD-12 1172 system. Close Encounters Corps headquarters and the [[Anti-Thargoid Operations Coordination Center (AOCС)|AOCC]] are stationed aboard the giant Sanchez-class science ship [[GalNet/3308/March|CEC-1018]].[[File:CEC-1018.jpg|center|frameless|700x700px|CEC-1018 scientific megaship, build by Close Encounters Corps on [[GalNet/3304/October|October 18, 3304]] via factional CG|alt=]]


==Accepted designations and public structure==
==Accepted designations and public structure==
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==The organization's basic charter==
==The organization's basic charter==
 
[[File:CEC Banner Black.png|thumb|300x300px|CEC Banner Black]]
* Zero Primary Aggression Policy. It is forbidden to attack non-aggressive human or other races' ships first. In the event of obvious aggressive behavior on the part of a pilot or alien individual, the staff pilot must stand up for the interests of the faction and humanity;
* Zero primary aggression policy. It is forbidden to first attack non-aggressive ships, humans, or other races. In case of obvious aggressive behavior, both physical and communicative on the part of a pilot or an alien species, a staff pilot is obliged to defend the interests of the CEC (hereinafter referred to as the Organization) and humanity. The zero aggression policy does not apply to enemies of the organization and humanity;
* Tolerance, respect for others, insistence on maintaining neutrality and integrity of the faction, fight against separatism. Allowed to nominally belong to a galactic Force, but the interests of the faction must be above the goals of other factions and Forces;
* Respect for others, striving to maintain neutrality and integrity of the organization, fighting separatism and any manifestations of destructive work inside and outside the organization. Nominal affiliation to any galactic Power is allowed, but the interests of the organization must be above the interests of other Powers;
* Comprehensive assistance to structures whose goals are consistent with ours, as long as this does not directly contradict current faction interests or Council orders. Comprehensive information and resource support to our allies, conducting joint treaty activities. Adherence to covenants, treaties, and allied obligations;
* Comprehensive assistance to structures whose goals are consistent with ours, unless it directly contradicts the current interests of the organization or orders of the Administration. Comprehensive information and resource support for our allies, joint activities within the framework of agreements. Strict adherence to pacts, treaties, allied obligations and other forms of agreements entered into;
* Adherence to generally accepted moral and ethical standards of behavior. Intolerance to griefers, logoffers (under the concept of logoff we does not include leaving the game after the exit timer, because this is not technically and officially a violation of any rules, respectively, can not be judged and considered), gankers, spies, saboteurs and other criminals. A warning and a ban if repeated. Faction, as an organization, is not responsible in the case of a specific person violation of the game rules, all such problems should be resolved only in private (forewarned - forearmed). Report any blatant crimes against you and other pilots, ban criminals in your own game, help clear the space from the trash;
* Strict adherence to generally accepted moral and ethical standards of behavior. Irreconcilability with grifters, gankers, spies, saboteurs and other criminals. The faction, as an organization, is not responsible in case of violation of game rules by a particular person, all such problems should be solved exclusively in private (forewarned is forearmed). Report any outright crimes against you and other pilots, ban criminals in your game, help clean the space from garbage;
* Observe discipline and subordination. If a higher authority has issued a task, it should be carried out immediately. Opinions expressed by individual faction pilots are their private business, the official position of the faction is broadcast exclusively by the faction head and/or Council (in consultation with the faction head);
* Strict adherence to discipline and subordination. If a higher authority has issued a task, every effort should be made to carry it out promptly. Public and private opinions expressed by individual pilots of the organization are their personal business, while the official position of the organization is broadcast exclusively by the faction head and/or the Administration (in agreement with the faction head);
* Work in systems with faction presence must be conducted strictly for our faction, missions should be taken from Close Encounters Corps and for Close Encounters Corps (mission description, recipient), taking and performing any missions for opponents within our systems is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise indicated in the specialized channels;
* Work in systems with the presence of the organization must be carried out strictly on the instructions of the faction Administration, to take and perform any missions for opponents within the boundaries of our systems is strictly forbidden, unless otherwise specified in faction's social systems (Discord/Matrix);
* Careful and attentive attitude to any internal information and to communication in open networks, defending the honor and interests of СEC. Remember the principles of non-disclosure of internal company information and negotiating in the context of information wars;
* Careful and attentive attitude to any internal information, to communication in open channels and on any form of social platforms, defending the honor, business reputation and interests of the organization. Remember the principles of non-disclosure of internal organizational information and negotiating in information wars;
* Responding to any incoming calls for help inside and outside the population bubble. It is necessary, to pick up and deliver to the nearest stations rescue capsules from the wreckage of ships, refuel and fix drones of pilots' ships at their request. Remember, everyone can get in trouble;
* Respond to any incoming help signals inside and outside the populated Bubble. It is necessary to pick up and deliver to the nearest stations rescue capsules from the crash sites of ships, refuel and repair the ships of met pilots by drones at their request. Remember, everyone can be in trouble. The rule does not apply to enemies of the organization and/or their accomplices;
* Galaxy Exploration. Reconnaissance on the edge of the sphere of influence and the far reaches. Exploring anomalies encountered and any alien technology;
* Galaxy Exploration. Reconnaissance on the edge of the sphere of influence and the far reaches. Exploring anomalies encountered and any alien technology;
* Constant monitoring and analysis of any incoming information on alien artifacts, ruins of ancient civilizations, unknown signals and occurrences. Monitoring and documenting all contact with alien forms;
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* Being active on the pages, [https://inara.cz/squadron/1256/ INARA Wing], and [https://discord.com/invite/dtbQEHVqA7 Discord] of our organization. Healthy communication and support of fellow members. An interest in promoting the ideas of the CEС, the development of the faction, and a willingness to help allies;
* Being active on the faction pages, [https://inara.cz/squadron/1256/ INARA Wing], [https://www.edsm.net/ru/guilds/summary/id/13/name/Close+Encounters+Corps EDSM wing], and [https://discord.gg/vtvqUXxVnj Discord] of our organization. Healthy, polite communication and support for your comrades. Interest in promoting the ideas of the organization, developing its structures, willingness to help colleagues and allies;
* Maintaining a framework of adequacy and responsibility. Our groups, like the faction itself, are created and based on the principles of friendly communication, mutual understanding and personal responsibility to comrades for the sake of work for the development of the faction (often selfless and monotonous). The concept of "friendly communication" does not include "chuckles," " tattles," all kinds of "rofles," etc.;
* Maintaining a framework of adequacy and personal responsibility. Our groups, as well as the organization itself, are created and based on the principles of friendly communication, mutual understanding and personal responsibility to comrades for the sake of working for the good of the development of the faction (often selfless and monotonous). The concept of "friendly communication" does not include "chuckles" and aggressive humor of any kind;
* Categorical rejection of bot accounts, unfair methods of gaining a game advantage by interfering with the game process. Any of our software and other developments are coordinated with the developers, meet the standards of license agreements, have been repeatedly tested and are unambiguously safe.
* Categorical rejection of bot accounts, so-called datamining, dishonest ways of gaining gaming advantage by interfering in the game process and aggressive, destructive behavior. Any of our internal software and other developments are coordinated with the developers, meet the standards of license agreements, repeatedly tested and unambiguously safe.


==Additional regulatory protocols==
==Additional regulatory protocols==


* Any overt or veiled attempts at sabotage, working for any faction other than our own, disobeying the rules, undermining factional relations, as well as disrupting the expansion of our faction's sphere of influence through the BGS and interfering with our pilots' activities in the CEC zone of influence, will be punished with a warning and then a permanent ban and placed on the list of faction enemies;
* Any open or veiled attempts to sabotage, work for any other organizations than ours, disobey the rules, undermine relations between allied structures and the organization, as well as disrupting the expansion of the sphere of influence of our organization (in all spheres and forms) and interfering with the activities of our pilots will be punished with a warning, and then a permanent ban and entry into the list of enemies of the faction;
* Identified spying on other factions, alliances, communities or individual pilots and broadcasting/transmitting inside information of any nature, separatism and any attempts to split the community, will be punished with a ban without warning and placed on the list of enemies of the faction;
* Detected attempts to spy in favor of other factions, associations, communities and/or individual pilots, broadcasting/transmitting internal information of any nature, separatism, any attempts to split the community, threaten to be banned without warning and put on the list of enemies of the faction.;
* Dirty language, spam, any form of insulting the dignity of people, deliberate and repeated offtops, posting of shocking and offensive content, incitement and attempts to insult the moderators or faction leadership, direct and/or veiled disrespect to pilots and the faction, backstage negative discussions of faction representatives and the faction itself, as well as the so called 'toxicity' and 'nagging' in the broadest sense - a warning and beatings, followed by a permanent ban and possible inclusion in the community's enemies list. Apart from that, the faction administration reserves the sovereign right to remove and ban any faction or discord participant at their own discretion and without explanation;
* Bad language, spam, any form of insulting people's dignity, intentional and repeated offtopic, publication of shocking and offensive content, incitement and attempts to harm the administration of the organization, direct and/or veiled disrespect to pilots and the organization, behind-the-scenes negative discussions of representatives of the organization and the organization itself, as well as the so-called "toxicity" and "whining" in the broadest sense - muting, then permanent ban and possible inclusion in the list of enemies of the community. In addition, the administration reserves the sovereign right to remove and ban any of the participants at its discretion and without explanation;
* Attempts to poach the staff pilots of the faction to other structures/unions/factions/groups etc., will lead to a significant deterioration of relations with the party that is trying to pull such actions and to the bans of those who are trying to poach the staff;
* Attempts of biased and non-constructive criticism of the organization and/or its members, blatant disregard of the Charter, the requirements of the Board, and/or moderators, attempts to give "useful" advice and "immutable truths", will result in a warning, and then a permanent ban and entry into the list of enemies of the community;
* User accounts on our Discord server and site that contain shocking, offensive, inciting religious, political, factional or any other kind of hostility (in text or any other form) will receive a warning, forced change of nickname. A permanent ban will be issued for persistent abuse;
* User accounts on our Discord and/or Matrix servers that contain shocking, offensive, inciting religious, political, factional or any other hateful information (in text or graphic form) will receive a warning, forced nickname change. In case of purposeful non-compliance - a permanent ban;
* All kinds of materials (text, audio, video, graphic, etc.) created by pilots as part of their work for the faction belong to the faction, the rights to move, delete, edit, change belong to the faction, even if the pilot leaves the faction.
* Attempts to lure full-time faction pilots to other structures/unions/factions/groups, etc., as well as placing links to third-party projects for advertising purposes without the consent of the administration, will be banned persons involved in the indicated attempts;
* All types of materials (text, audio, video, graphics, etc.) created by pilots within the framework of their work in the organization are voluntarily and irrevocably placed at the disposal of the organization. The rights to move materials, delete, edit, modify them belong to the organization, even if the pilot is expelled from the organization;
* The organization and/or its participants are not legally and/or legally responsible for the text, photos, videos or any other materials posted.
These rules come into force from the moment of their publication, their effect is inevitable, punishment in case of non-compliance with these rules can not be amnestied. Bans are not put up for discussion, in case of attempts - mute, then permanent ban. The practice of applying harsh penalties and inevitability of permanent bans, due to the desire to bring order and discipline in the ranks of the faction. We emphasize that '''ignorance of local rules does not exempt from responsibility in case of violations'''.


== Rules of interaction between staff members and strangers (in faction systems) ==
== Rules of interaction between staff members and strangers (in faction systems) ==
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The specified rules come into force from the moment of their publication, their effect is inevitable, the punishment in case of non-compliance with the specified rules is not amenable to amnesty. On matters of appeal for specific minor offenses please contact the moderators. Questions about bans are not brought up for discussion, in the case of attempts to - mute, then a permanent ban. The practice of harsh penalties and the inevitability of permanent bans, due to the desire to bring order and discipline in the ranks of the faction. Separately, we emphasize that ignorance of the local rules does not exempt from liability in case of violations.
The specified rules come into force from the moment of their publication, their effect is inevitable, the punishment in case of non-compliance with the specified rules is not amenable to amnesty. On matters of appeal for specific minor offenses please contact the moderators. Questions about bans are not brought up for discussion, in the case of attempts to - mute, then a permanent ban. The practice of harsh penalties and the inevitability of permanent bans, due to the desire to bring order and discipline in the ranks of the faction. Separately, we emphasize that ignorance of the local rules does not exempt from liability in case of violations.


The design we use in our publications was created by our talented pilots Baradetsky (baradetsky@gmail.com), Pontus Frykter, Hatrage, хамолог, AntonyVern.<blockquote>*All Contents Copyright © 2016—2023 Close Encounters Corps. All Rights Reserved. Created using assets and imagery from Elite Dangerous, with the permission of Frontier Developments plc, for non-commercial purposes. It is not endorsed by nor reflects the views or opinions of Frontier Developments and no employee of Frontier Developments was involved in the making of it.*</blockquote>
The design we use in our publications was created by our talented pilots Baradetsky (baradetsky@gmail.com), Hatrage, хамолог, AntonyVern.<blockquote>*All Contents Copyright © 2016—2027 Close Encounters Corps. All Rights Reserved. Created using assets and imagery from Elite Dangerous, with the permission of Frontier Developments plc, for non-commercial purposes. It is not endorsed by nor reflects the views or opinions of Frontier Developments and no employee of Frontier Developments was involved in the making of it.*</blockquote>
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