Contract terms for detached duty

By David
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First published 16th March 2025 (Last Modified 8th April 2025)

Imperial Scout Service Detached Duty Terms and Conditions

Standard Terms

Article 1: Purpose The purpose of this agreement is to outline the terms and conditions under which a scout, hereafter referred to as the “Scout,” will operate a designated Imperial Scout Service vessel (hereafter referred to as the “Ship”) during their detached duty.

Article 2: Ship Allocation The Imperial Scout Service shall allocate the Ship to the Scout for the duration of their detached duty. The Scout is responsible for the Ship’s maintenance, upkeep, and overall condition.

Article 3: Mission Objectives The Scout shall complete any mission objectives assigned by the Imperial Scout Service, which may include:

  • Exploring uncharted regions of space
  • Charting new worlds or celestial bodies
  • Conducting surveys on planetary conditions
  • Providing intelligence reports to Imperial Scout Service HQ

Article 4: Communication and Reporting The Scout shall maintain regular communication with Imperial Scout Service using the Ship’s communication systems. The Scout shall submit regular mission reports, including findings, discoveries, and any notable events whenever visiting a system with an Imperial Scout Station.

Article 5: Safety Protocols The Scout is responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves, their crew (if applicable), and any third-party personnel on board the Ship. The Scout shall adhere to all standard Imperial Scout Service safety protocols and guidelines.

Article 6: Equipment Maintenance The Scout shall perform routine maintenance and inspections on the Ship’s equipment, including but not limited to:

  • Life support systems
  • Propulsion systems
  • Communication arrays
  • Sensors and scanners

The Imperial Scout Service will provide funding for annual inspection and servicing of the Ship and its equipment.

Article 7: Unauthorized Activities The Scout is prohibited from engaging in any unauthorized activities while operating the Ship, including but not limited to:

  • Commercial trade or commerce that requires the Ship to be at a specific location at any time or requires the Ship to perform any specific task
  • Military operations or combat
  • Illegal activities or espionage

Authorization must be obtained in writing from the Imperial Scout Service before the activity occurs. However, in the event that the ship is engaged in combat that it did not initiate the ship and its crew are authorized to act in self defence.

Article 8: Liability In the event of any damage or loss sustained by the Ship during the Scout’s detached duty, the Scout shall be held liable for the costs of repairs and/or replacement. This liability may be waived by the Imperial Scout Service at its discretion.

Article 9: Annual InspectionThe Ship must undergo an annual inspection and overhaul at least once in each calendar year

Article 10: Termination This agreement may be terminated at any time by the Imperial Scout Service, should the Scout fail to comply with the terms and conditions outlined herein or in the event of the vessel being required for other duties. In such cases, the Scout shall immediately return the Ship to the nearest Imperial Scout Base on being informed of the termination of the agreement.

Article 11: Effective Date This contract becomes effective upon allocation of the Ship to the Scout and remains in effect until terminated or superseded by subsequent agreement.

Supplemental Terms

Article S.1: The Scout is Earl Dumarest

Article S.2: The Ship is the Vagabond's Hope, a modified Type K Safari Ship currently at Walston.

Article S.3: The Scout will be supplied with Middle Passge tickets for transport of up to 8 people from Flammarion to Walston. In addition to the Middle Passage Ticket an allowance of Cr1,000 per person will be provided to cover all incidental expenses.

Article S.4: The Scout will be supplied with equipment and software that will allow the Scout to take possession of the Ship and bring to Flammarion.

Article S.5: The Scout will be supplied with Scout Service Refuelling Vouchers that can be redeemed at the Bowman and Asteltine Starports.

Article S.6: Once the Ship is brought to Flammarion, the Scout Service will provide Accommodation and Cr1,000 per person while the Ship undergoes a Full Systems Overhaul.

Article S.7: The Ship may be involved in commercial activities, as long as these do not conflict with the Scout Service

Article S.8: If the ship is hijacked the Scout is permitted to inititate combat to retrieve the Ship.

Article S.9: The Scout is allocated the ship on 120-1105