The 19th Corporation General Charter of Operations

Created under executive order by the Executive Management Committee (EMC)

Herein contained within this official document is the General Charter of Operations for The 19th Corporation which dictates company policies and standing orders.

Mission Statement
The main mission of our corporation is to explore the emptiness of space with the aim of scientific achievement and discovery as well as the creation of prosperous business opportunities via trade, military or diplomatic ventures which will benefit The 19th Corporation and the galaxy. Under matters relating to War and galaxy wide conflict The 19th Corporation will suspend all trade agreements temporarily while they conduct an investigation into the conflict to first and foremost, mitigate any damage that may be caused to The 19th Corporation, and secondly, to ensure the continuation and survival of the human race.

The 19th Corporation is in no way affiliated with The UEE Navy. We provide private security and paramilitary contracts to individuals and organizations who sign into a contract with The 19th Corporation that in no way breach or undermine company policy. We are a Universe wide leader in galactic exploration, private security and prosperous trade, who maintain a high standard of professionalism and discipline.

Article 1 - Corporation Employment

I) II) 19th Corporation employees are recruited via electronic recruiting methods. E.g. Internet or a recruiting officer Employees must submit to a probation period in which access to corporation assets may be restricted at the direction of the Executive Management Committee (EMC). i) At the conclusion of the probation period employees are given full access to company resources and assets based on their level within the company. ii) The EMC has the right to terminate your employment at any time without cause or explanation at the direction of the CEO. Employees must agree to abide by the Corporation Rules listed here: http://19thbattalion.com/rules If for any reason an applicant, probationary employee or full employee wishes to terminate their employment they must inform a senior employee so that action can be taken to remove them from the corporation. To qualify for permanent employment you must display an ability to follow company policy, be a team player and always strive to put the Corporation first and foremost.

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The 19th Corporation is an equal opportunities employer (EEO) and does not discriminate against race, species, gender and cultural differences. NB In times of War, The 19th Corporation will align itself with the Human race before any other species. Current non-human employees will be given safe haven to reach their own homes if desired. Wherein a potential species may be deemed dangerous to The 19th Corporation in times of open War and conflict, they will be asked to leave willingly or otherwise be removed by force, by security personnel.

Article 2 - Prohibited Activities or Behaviour

I) Employees must not engage in the following activities: i) Piracy or Pirate related activities ii) Participation or creation of fraudulent business deals or contracts iii) Theft and Griefing II) Any behaviour that can potentially cause neutral or friendly forces to engage in hostile action towards the corporation, its allies and trading partners is forbidden. III) Any racist or sexist behaviour or comments. IV) Any action, behaviour or comment that diminishes the good name of the 19th Corporation as a leader in Space Exploration, Trade Relations and Military Enforcement.

Article 3 Galactic Exploration

I) During the course of an employees duties they are obliged to explore unknown space where possible. II) Any resources or technological discoveries must be declared so that the appropriate resources and logistics can be arranged to assimilate them into company assets. III) Company policy dictates that employees have the right to name new finds or discoveries as they see fit. i) Names must not violate Article 2, III.

Article 4 Trade and Commerce

I) Only certain employees are permitted to create any form of contract or agreement that pertains to the Corporation as a whole. II) Employees must not misrepresent themselves as an authorised employee. III) All agreements and contracts must be honoured by the Corporation unless the other party(s) renege on their obligations or a request to change is made by the parties involved. IV) Major economic decisions will be announced at the following meeting to the decision. Depending on the circumstances and the impact, corporation wide consultation may be required.

Article 5 Corporation Security and Protective Duties

I) The security and protection of all corporation assets and employees is paramount. The 19th does recognise that not all situations can be resolved in a diplomatic way. With this in mind all employee must follow the prescribed Rules of Engagement (RoE). RoE are in place to prevent or confine any hostile action. Corporation employees must not fire unless fired upon or provoked by hostile action such as attempted ramming and sabotage. If an employee or contracted individual/organization, of the Corporation is attacked they must call for assistance to minimise damage to their property and any company assets. If an employee becomes aware of any activities relating to piracy within the Corporation they must make this aware to the General Manager of Corporate Security (GMCS) as well as the CEO. If employees receive a request for assistance from someone outside the Corporation, who is not affiliated with piracy, then they are encouraged to assist, only if they have

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sufficient firepower or backup. This however does not constitute an order to assist but it may enhance the standing of the 19th. i) If an employee is currently undergoing an escort or protective detail mission, they are not to break off or leave their client under any circumstances. Not all situations can be prepared for, or anticipated with this in mind during times of threat to the Corporation extreme measures and suspension of standing orders may be taken to maintain the security and safety of its employees and assets.

Article 6 Division of Responsibility

I) II) Employees are asked to choose a division to be assigned to but are allowed to transfer to a different division at any time. Role titles and position descriptions will be available closer to release date.

Exploration and Logistics Division I) II) All matters relating to Exploration, Mining and the Logistical transfer of any resources fall under the responsibility of the Exploration and Logistics Division (ELD). The ELD are charged with claiming any territory for the corporation and establishing trade and military outposts in the outer reaches of the galaxy in a combined effort with both TMD and CSPD.

Trade and Marketing Division I) II) Any outposts that are trade related fall under the responsibility of the Trade and Marketing Division (TMD) All matters that are to do with high volume or value resources or artifacts are charged to the Trade and Marketing Divisions. The TMDs other tasks include creating connections and finding buyers as well as maintaining high level contracts and agreements corporation wide.

Corporate Security & Protection Division I) Any matter relating to the security of the corporation, protection of contracted parties, or defense allies belong to the Corporate Security & Protection Division (CSPD)

Article 7 Declaration of War

I) II) III) In situations of open War and conflict, the heads of each division are to report to the CSPD for immediate briefing conducted by the CEO and GMCS. All Corporation employees will be trained in space combat as well as ground combat, as well as Corporation procedures involving any War related scenarios. All Exploration, Mining, Logistical, Trade and Marketing duties will put on immediate hold until otherwise directed by the CEO. i) Employees currently under taking escort or protective detail contracts are to immediately advise their clients they need to break formation and/or protective detail and head back to The Corporation HQ. As per the clients contract they will have the option of either being escorted back to UEE Space or continuing on alone. ii) Employees currently situated within deep space outposts are to remain there with a small security detail until orders are received otherwise. Measures will be taken to secure Corporation assets before employees return to HQ. i) If an employees life is in direct threat by being situated in deep space, they are to purge any sensitive company resources and documentations, then immediately make an emergency FTL jump back to UEE Space. The 19th does not make deals with Pirates or Terrorists. Not all situations can be trained for or accounted for. In these times of extreme situations. The 19th Corporation asks you remember your training and wait for orders from Management. i) If you are cut off from radio communication and cannot receive assistance from The 19th Corporation, you are to destroy any sensitive documentation and attempt all measures to get in contact with The 19th. Upon a stand down from War or Open Conflict all employees are to report to the CSPD for immediate debriefing by the CEO and GMCS.

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