Minor Contra SOP Update (uuuuuuuuuh i think I didn't update RT this time)

[deltaVeIocity]

Short description

Minor changes to Corporate Law and Security SOP to formally permit Warden to approve minor contraband. After some discussion, additional line permitting HOP to approve minor contra clothing only has been added. This is the interpretation of the law by the vast majority of players (see below) and it would be wise to head off any possibility for confusion.

Why we need to add this

The following passage on Minor Contraband in Corporate Law:
Authorization may only be granted by the Warden, Head of Security, or the Captain.
is directly contradicted by Security SOP:

Both the Warden and Head of Security are cleared to approve permits for equipment that they themselves are allowed to use. This should not be done without proper cause. Captured enemy equipment, such as from the Syndicate, may be approved via Central Command decree if requested, but not on their own authority.

The approval of permits is a privilege, not a right, and neither the Warden nor the Head of Security is obligated to approve any permits. Copies of all permits must be kept in the Warden's office. Permits are invalid if not kept on person.

The key issue at hand, here: Corporate Law explicitly states that the Warden (or HOS, or Cap) can approve minor contraband. However, this is directly contradicted by their own SOP, which emphasises that the only things they can approve are items they, themselves, are allowed to use. As minor contra is indeed, contra, it cannot be approved by the Warden (or indeed, any member of the crew). Short of faxxing Central Command, there is no way to get a harmless-but-practical minor contra item like a syndicate backpack (extra storage is nice!) legally approved.

The proposed changes would fix the confusing overlap, provide players with a way to legally hold onto their maints loot (if they put in the legwork to draft and get stamped their paperwork) and better align SOP and rules-as-written with the common understanding of the playerbase.

Poll demonstrating the extent to which this is widespread attached.

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Changelog

🆑 deltaVelocity

• add: SOP change: HOP may now approve minor contraband articles of clothing. Things like shivs are still sec's remit.
• tweak: SOP change: It is now no longer (technically) impossible to get a permit for minor contraband.

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• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Shuttles/Security/pursuit.yml
• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Stations/Box.yml
• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Stations/Cog.yml
• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Stations/Fland.yml
• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Stations/Kiloton.yml
• Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Stations/SpaceMall.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Loadouts/Miscellaneous/jobtrinkets.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/box.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/cog.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/fland.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/kiloton.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/manor.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/ming.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/serpentcrest.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/spacemall.yml
• Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Vampires/vampire_classes.yml
• Resources/ServerInfo/Guidebook/StarlightSOP/SecuritySOP/PermitAcquisition.xml
• Resources/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/CorporateLaw/CrimeList.xml
• Resources/Textures/_Starlight/Vampire/Umbrae.rsi/meta.json

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📝 Walkthrough

Summary

Updates permit rules so the Warden and Head of Security can approve minor contraband permits. The Head of Personnel can approve minor contraband clothing. This clarifies Security SOP and Corporate Law.

The change also:

• Removes RadioHost from several Starlight station job rosters.
• Removes Psychologist from Fland Installation.
• Changes the LizardPlushieAssistant playtime requirement to JobAssistant.
• Fixes the Umbrae vampire texture path and adds its RSI metadata.
• Redesigns the Security pursuit shuttle layout, thrusters, gas equipment, pipes, walls, and entity count.

User impact

Security staff receive clearer permit authority. Players can retain eligible minor contraband from maintenance loot when an authorized role approves it. Head of Personnel approval applies only to minor contraband clothing.

Several maps no longer offer RadioHost, and Fland no longer offers Psychologist. The assistant plushie now uses Assistant role time. The pursuit shuttle has updated equipment and geometry.

Risk areas

• The shuttle redesign can affect navigation, propulsion, gas handling, collision, and map balance.
• Removing jobs can affect station staffing and role availability.
• The texture path correction depends on all references using the corrected Umbrae directory casing.
• Permit wording can affect enforcement consistency if other law or SOP text uses different authority rules.

Guideline gaps

• The PR context does not explain the scope or rationale for the unrelated shuttle, job-roster, plushie, and vampire asset changes.
• The PR context does not document the design impact of removing RadioHost and Psychologist from station rosters.
• The PR context does not state whether the permit wording requires localization updates or coordination with localized guidebook content.

Walkthrough

The PR updates the pursuit shuttle map, removes selected station jobs, changes a loadout role-time gate, registers Umbrae texture metadata, corrects its asset path, and expands minor contraband approval guidance.

Changes

Pursuit shuttle layout

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Shuttle layout and equipment Resources/Maps/_Starlight/Shuttles/Security/pursuit.yml	The map replaces diagonal lattice tiles, relocates gas components, adds air canisters and a gas port, replaces standard thrusters with six large thrusters, and updates metadata and entity count.

Station job availability

Layer / File(s)

Summary

Station job rosters Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/box.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/cog.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/fland.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/kiloton.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/manor.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/ming.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/serpentcrest.yml, Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Maps/spacemall.yml

The station rosters remove RadioHost. Fland Installation also removes Psychologist.

Loadout role-time gate

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Assistant role-time requirement Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Loadouts/Miscellaneous/jobtrinkets.yml	LizardPlushieAssistant now requires 20 hours as JobAssistant instead of JobPassenger.

Umbrae vampire asset

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Umbrae texture registration Resources/Prototypes/_Starlight/Vampires/vampire_classes.yml, Resources/Textures/_Starlight/Vampire/Umbrae.rsi/meta.json	The Umbrae RSI path uses corrected casing. New metadata defines the 32x32 texture set, license, attribution, and seven states.

Guidebook policy updates

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Minor contraband approval rules Resources/ServerInfo/Guidebook/StarlightSOP/SecuritySOP/PermitAcquisition.xml, Resources/ServerInfo/_Starlight/Guidebook/CorporateLaw/CrimeList.xml	The guidebook permits Warden and Head of Security approval for minor contraband. It also grants Head of Personnel approval for minor-contraband clothing.

Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~20 minutes

Suggested reviewers: redmushie

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