III. Organization
1. Structure
There is no dominate chain of command. Instead, the guild structure can be broken down into three parts. The administration (Union Administrator and Chief of Staff) supervises the entirety of the guild and selects managers to guide the independent components of the guild, such as experiments and teams.
2. Ranks
Union Administrator
Superintendent of all guild operations, the Union Administrator is responsible for managing the financial, coalition, and policy-related aspects of the guild. He is responsible for updating the guild objectives and ensuring the organization stays true to its mission. He will usually consult with the Chief of Staff and a select team of Scientists and Specialists on how to proceed with a certain objective. This is usually what leads to the creation of research teams and programs.
Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff manages all features of the guild relating to recruitment, promotions, and groupings. Grouping in a sense of creating and deciding which members will be a part of what research teams, committees, and programs. Managers usually report to him when they have a need for a certain specialist. The Chief of Staff will be the acting administrator in the case where the Union Administrator is unable to perform his duty.
Requirements
- Entirely up to the Union Administrator.
Manager
Managers are in charge of the research and development set forth by VUSE. This can either be in relation to guild-issued or independent research. This group usually consists of Specialists and Scientists who have been selected or requested to lead a group of researchers. They are responsible for all aspects of their selected team, as well as any objectives placed upon them by the Union Administrator. Managers retain the right to assign specific jobs to their research team, perform authorized operations, and recruit interns unless stated otherwise by the Union Administrator or Chief of Staff.
Requirements
- Above-average skill in scientific fields
- Actively apart of VUSE for a 2 week-period
Recommendations
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
- Exceptional Initiative
- A recommendation from a manager or peer
- Participation in at least one guild-hosted event
- ((Some DMing experience, or at least the will to learn how to))
Specialist
A seasoned researcher who has chosen a specific science to focus on. This allows him to have more in-depth knowledge when compared to someone who's skill ranges across a wider spectrum of sciences. Scientists may apply for this rank if they show interest in taking charge of any guild objectives or programs that directly deal in their field of expertise.
Scientist
The main body of VUSE. This rank includes all capable Biologists, Chemists, Engineers, Historians, Explorers, etc. They make up the bulk of research teams and provide the entire framework for the guild. Without Scientists, the guild would have no engine to power it.
Novice
The apprentice and greenhorn. They are often assigned to teams where they may further their education under Managers and with more experienced scientists. They are usually left to do the more tedious works of the team. Such as filing reports, running errands, and cleaning up. However, they will be given more slack than other members of a research team. They are but students that are here to learn, and Managers will be more than willing to get them hands-on experience.
Intern
Fresh volunteers who are have either not been assigned to any specific program, and are uncertain if they wish to remain with VUSE. Expectations are extremely low for Interns because they have been known freak out when you inform them they've just stuck their finger in Dihydrogen Oxide. This group also encompasses temporary members.
3. Membership Rights and Bonuses
- You have the right to request a promotion once every other week after having been active in the guild for a 14 day period. The Chief of Staff has the right to take this right away if you abuse it.
The right to perform independent research that does not compromise the safety of others or the environment.
- You have the right to decline any task assigned to you, but by doing so, risk being kicked out or stripped of rank. This should not be a problem, however, as anything assigned to you shouldn't be that large of a moral-issue.
- You will not be required to pay for any equipment or samples (and anything else you need to be able to perform your duty). You only need to provide your own food, shelter, and clothes. VUSE may cover your room-and-board depending on the situation.
- Those who hold the rank of Scientist or above are granted full, free Health Insurance (Managers have the ability to apply for affordable Life Insurance). The Guild will cover any injuries, illnesses, etc. you encounter while in the line of duty. Anything else will be situational.
- Novices will be granted limited Health Insurance to cover any accidental injuries obtained while performing guild operations. Novices get nothing, tough luck.
- Scientists, Specialists, and Managers may seek a retirement plan based on availability and guild funds.
- Everything else, I believe, is just common sense.
4. Recruitment
VUSE has no policy that deniess anyone membership based on faction, race, gender, or otherwise. However, certain races and classes that will have to work harder than others to gain memberships, and there is a 50/50 chance of getting denied. This includes Orcs, Trolls, Forsaken, Warlocks, Death Knights, and any other group that has negatively impacted biological life, and Azeroth, as a whole.
Gnomes, Dwarves, and Humans (especially those of intellectual pursuits) will have the greatest chance of being accepted. Still, anyone is welcome into the guild as long as it is reasonable.
Anyone who requests to join V.U.S.E. will do so on an internship. This is so we can elaborate your skills, give you time to fill out the resume, measure your dedication, and finally place you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All members will eventually have to fill out a resume for the guild archives, so that we may present information on our members upon request from a superior authority. This resume must be completed if you plan to advance further than the rank of Novice.
Resume Template
4. Current Members
Player Name: Character Name - Rank (Fields of Study) Race
- Darkneon: Wimrick Vaultspringer - Union Admin (Historian, Biologist) Gnome