Crime & Conflict

"Start wars, break hearts, steal spice - just play it right."

Matters of Kanly:
Arrakis is a world built on tension, where power is often seized through various methods. Whether you are orchestrating a theft, igniting a feud, or enforcing imperial law, all actions must be rooted in meaningful roleplay.

Different types of conflict driven roleplay is welcomed on Dominion Roleplay, but it must be respectful, justified and carried out with narrative integrity. 
Justice may come through the blade, court or church - but it always comes. 

Conflict Roleplay:
Conflict roleplay is encouraged on the server, however, players must take the time to engage in meaningful roleplay before committing any kind of criminal act. There must be an authentic reason for you to instigate any PvP actions against another player or group. 

Group Radio Guidelines:
 • You may use radio comms in-character to request reinforcements, but those responding must respect existing group size rules for conflict.
• Just because a distress call is made does not give permission for an unlimited number of allies to swarm the scene.
• Reinforcements must arrive in a realistic timeframe, no metagaming player locations.
• If you are already actively engaged in another scenario or are far from the scene, you must react in a realistic manner.
• Using radio comms to bypass consent-based RP is considered Fail RP and will result in staff involvement.
• Reminder: You cannot call for reinforcements while you are being detained, nor afterwards. Once you are in custody, your radio is effectively "shut off". 

Remember, radio comms are a tool, not a loophole. All players are expected to prioritize story, balance, and immersion over “winning.”

How to initiate and respond:

Players must issue a clear demand and wait 60s for a response before initiating.  While we are primarily a voice based server, we do have some players who are text role players. Please give them time to respond. 

Below is the proper way to initiate and respond for both sides. 
Offender: 
Step 1: State a clear demand that is reasonable for the victim to meet. 
• Demand must include a clear consequence
Step 2: Allow the victim to respond. 
• If the player does not comply with your demands after 60s, you may use force. 
Victim:
Players have 3 options for responding to a demand. 
• Comply
• Attempt to flee
• Engage
 

Regarding Sniping:

As with all conflict roleplay, sniping falls under the same rules of initiation and narrative justification. Long range engagements must follow the same initiation and response set up. 

Sniping is not a loophole for KOS. you must have a valid in character reason and follow the proper roleplay initiation protocols before taking the shot.  Sniping should enhance the story, not shut it down.
 

Guidelines: 
•  There must be a clear, in character reason for targeting another player or group via long range. 

• Warning shots are allowed, but you cannot shoot at a player or vehicle. You must shoot the ground. Once a warning shot is initiated, you must issue a demand or warning - via voice, text, radio or scout message in rp. 
• You must wait 60 seconds for a response or compliance.

• Silent snipes with no RP will be treated as FailRP and are subject to staff involvement.
 

Missiles, Rockets, Lasguns & Thumpers:
Missiles & Rockets:

• Long range - vehicle & player held - launchers are forbidden in PvP engagements. This rule is non-negotiable.
• This restriction does not apply to admin run entities. Exempt groups include the Imperial Defense Force (IDF) and CHOAM, who may deploy such weaponry under controlled circumstances, and with staff permission. 
• Long range - vehicle & player held - launchers are allowed in PVE engagements. Players are free to use these weapons for combat against npcs, missions and faction events that do not involve player conflict.

Lasguns:
• Lasguns are allowed to be used on vehicles and structures during a raid/heist, but only with proper roleplay reason, initiation and staff approval.
• Use of a lasgun without proper roleplay initiation will be considered a rule break and will result in staff involvement, including permanent bans, depending on the severity. 

Thumpers:
Thumpers must be used to facilitate roleplay - harvesting, diversion, ambush or escape. Deploying a thumper is loud, dangerous and attracts attention from all nearby players and worms.
• 1 thumper per scene per opposing group. This includes solo players.
• Use of more than 1 thumper per scene requires valid, staff approved roleplay reasons.
• Cooldown between thumper use is 15minutes, unless a valid, staff approved roleplay reason is provided.
• Thumpers can be used to summon a worm as part of a harvesting ritual, to distract the worm away from a crawler, caravan or base, or to signal others.
• If a worm is summoned during a PvP scene, it becomes a wild hazard to all players. React accordingly.
• Worms should not be used to destroy buildings, player vehicles, or encampments. This is FailRP.  (Unless it is Fred. Fred deserves snackies)
• Thumpers may be deployed to create hazards, tension and dramatic moments during desert races. They cannot be used with the intent to cause grief.

Fear Roleplay:
Players are expected to react realistically to danger, intimidation or life threatening situations - just as a person would in real life. 

Not every character needs to be a coward, but no one is fearless in the face of death, overwhelming force, or terrifying unknowns. Fear roleplay helps keep tension believable and encourages better storytelling. 

Examples of Fear RP:
• Running or surrendering when outnumbered or outgunned
• Reacting with hesitation, panic, or bargaining when facing a known assassin or worm
• Roleplaying distress when tortured, threatened, or captured
• Not charging headfirst into a situation with just a knife
• Being cautious around known criminals, explosions, etc. 

Refusing to show any fear or vulnerability in extreme situations is considered Fail RP and may lead to consequences if it breaks immersion or blocks story progression.
 

​​Random Death Match aka RDM:
Random Death Match is the act of purposefully killing someone without any roleplay. Exception: RDM is not allowed on the server unless it is an admin approved assassination attempt.

Kill on Sight aka KOS:
Kill on Sight is the act of killing someone without initiation roleplay. Exception: KOS is not allowed on the server unless it is an admin approved assassination attempt.
 

Kidnapping / Hostage Roleplay:
Kidnapping and hostage roleplay is a high stakes narrative tool that reflects the brutal and unpredictable nature of political tension on Arrakis. It does not require OOC consent, but must be handled with respect for roleplay integrity and community boundaries. This type of roleplay should serve a clear story purpose - not be used for griefing. 

If a player expresses real life distress or discomfort OOC, you are expected to release them immediately. Player well being comes before story. However, if this system is abused by players simply looking to avoid consequences or escape roleplay (FailRP), staff will review the situation and investigate accordingly.

Guidelines:
• Captivity must allow for RP, do not hold someone in silence or isolation with no rp for longer than 10 minutes unless it is part of an agreed upon rp consequence. 
• Maximum hold time is 60 minutes, unless the player consents to longer duration as part of an agreed upon rp consequence. 
• Provide water to captives to prevent dehydration unless deprivation is part of an agreed upon rp consequence (Torture RP)

Torture & Extreme Acts Roleplay:

Torture roleplay and other graphic or extreme acts such as cannibalism, mutilation, or ritual violence are considered high-stakes narrative tools on Dominion. These actions are allowed only with documented OOC consent via ticket.

These types of scenes must be handled with maturity, intentional storytelling and respect for community boundaries. They are not to be used for shock value or to exert control over others OOC. 

If a player expresses real life distress or discomfort OOC, you are expected to release them immediately. Player well being comes before story. However, if this system is abused by players simply looking to avoid consequences or escape roleplay (FailRP), staff will review the situation and investigate accordingly.

Guidelines: 
• Sexual Violence of any kind is strictly forbidden. Includes threat, implication or coercion. 

• Graphic detail is optional. Use fade-to-black or summary RP if the player prefers less intensity.

• Purpose matters. These scenes must serve a story-driven goal (e.g., interrogation, revenge, escalation) - not random cruelty.

• Victims must be able to engage. One-sided scenes with no chance for response, resistance, or escape are not allowed​

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Revenge Roleplay:

Kanly is the formalized  system of vengeance and blood feud between Houses. Revenge roleplay must follow the narrative path of escalation, it cannot be random retaliation. Whether personal, or political, revenge must be rooted in character motivation and not OOC frustrations. 
Kanly should elevate RP stories, not derail them out of OOC hatred. 
 

Guidelines: 
• A clear IC reason must be present. Build tension through story. 

• Staff approval is needed for Assassination RP.  (See Death & Medical)

• Duels are considered part of Kanly Roleplay. (See Death & Medical)

• Abuse of Revenge RP to harass or grief will result in staff intervention.

• Kanly declarations should be roleplayed publicly and formally. 

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Anonymous & Espionage Roleplay:
Anonymous:
Not every player wishes to be recognized by their voice or nameplate. Some characters move through the world unseen, not for infiltration or sabotage, but to maintain anonymity, privacy, or mystique.

Espionage:
Spying, infiltration and the use of false identities are just a few of the many powerful tools players who thrive in the shadows can use. Espionage adds intrigue and suspense to your political and social roleplay, but should never be used to circumvent consent, disrupt long-form arcs, or sabotage without narrative reasoning.
 

Guidelines: 
• Impersonating another player's character is not allowed without documented OOC consent via ticket.

• If a player is actively roleplaying under a disguise (wearing a mask, helmet etc.), using an altered voice, or claiming false identity, you must respect their attempt to remain anonymous. 
• Players may not harass, accuse or demand another player to reveal their true identity, unless your character has clear IC evidence to support such claims. 
• Alternatively, if a player HAS sufficient claims and can prove them, players who are exposed must admit to the exposure and follow the roleplay. Do not abuse the right to anonymity roleplay. 
• Masks cannot be worn everywhere, all the time. Masked RP is situational and purposeful, respect it as such and do not use it to permanently avoid identification. 
• If you are in an area where wearing a mask would raise suspicion, be ready to roleplay the consequences of standing out. 

• Nameplate/meta recognition is not permitted. This includes using text chat, using any kind of invite, trade or party options on people, using Dominus Vox or voice familiarity to “call out” a disguised player.

• Infiltration must be earned - you can’t simply walk into enemy strongholds unnoticed without a proper setup

• Do not use espionage roleplay to ruin the reputation of another player, or the trust of another player for OOC reasons. It will be investigated as FailRP

Anonymity is a story tool, not a shield against RP consequences. Engage with the scene, be immersive, and remember: the goal is compelling narrative, not permanent invisibility.
 

Theft & Robbery Roleplay:

Theft and Robbery roleplay involves the stealing of items or resources from a person or property. When done with narrative intensions and mechanical fairness, it can be a meaningful spark for conflict, political or even espionage roleplay.

Guidelines: 
• Theft & Robbery is allowed without OOC consent, but must be story driven and not random or repetitive.

• Theft & Robbery can lead to arrest, imprisonment, or conflict RP, and is considered a valid rp consequence.

• Players who catch a thief in the act must be allowed to respond or intervene before the thief escapes.

• Petty theft from containers (small amounts of items, resources, and currency) is allowed without OOC consent, but major heists (base raiding with the intent to ransack resources, items or treasury rooms) require staff notification via ticket.

• You must initiate RP before robbing a player of their items. Holding a player at weapon-point should result in surrender, conflict, or escape - not instant shooting and looting.

• Targets of robbery must be allowed to recover, retaliate, or pursue justice afterward.

• Repeated robbing or theft of the same players or groups will be reviewed for griefing.

• Powergaming is not allowed. Give victims a chance to respond, stall, or negotiate.

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Theft & Robbery Limits:

• Theft of items, resources and coin from unlocked containers: Total of 2 items/blueprints, 1 stack of resources and 1 stack of coin are allowed to be stolen per unlocked container. 

• Robbery of items, resources and coin from another player or group: Total of 1 items/blueprints, 1/5 stack of resources OR 1/2 stack of coin are allowed to be stolen per person from each victim in a scenario.