The Outpost Community (Referred to as OPC) is a discussion and debate event organised every 7 weeks to discuss future developments at the Outpost

Info

The Community meetings are designed to allow for open discussion and suggestions, which can offer progression to the Region and open up new ideas.

Not to be confused with USUV, which is an alliance group with membership rules.

Some items discussed may progress onward to USUV if necessary.

History and Purpose

The Outpost Community was formed in January 2023 by Mattesco in response to the growing amount of unity between towns in the region. The aim being that these towns should communicate on their own particular issues

This was also deemed as necessary, as USUV Meetings do not have the capacity to support the amount of depth that could be achieved with some discussion.

In August 2023 it was reorganised as an event to reduce conflict arising from a perceived need for membership barriers.

Meetings resumed in October 2023.

Feel free to read the FAQ below for more information regarding the purpose and position of this community

FAQ

What do we do?

The OPC serves as a catalyst for deeper talks and progress in the region. Since it's formation, progress has been made on establishing new resources that bring the Outpost up to date with previous warp points by allowing for united efforts in constructing assets as well as transportation.

What change has it made?

Since the formation of the Community in January 2023, a new transport link named OPE was established, a united effort that links Outpost towns underground. As well as this, many community questions on items about upgrades to the warp point were shared, seeing a new wave of warp renovations and support put into making the region friendlier to the wider community

How does it differ from other united efforts?

The OPC serves as a subordinate to organisation such as USUV or the Comrades Union. It has no impact directly over the towns that are members, instead, it serves to be a vessel for community discussion to take place between towns which skips past the progressive system of private negotiation while also bringing in more support for further proposals. With this goal in mind, it seeks to leave the higher more defined union for the jobs of uniting UV under certain rules while the OPC tackles specific issues of discussion and resolve.

What are some points to support it?

The key argument in favour of the organisations founding was the need for a place for specific talks. While USUV and Comrades Union both serve as a great place for sharing key server-wide issues that will place an impact on the server at large, the length of these meetings will not allow for in depth and specific discussions on a place such as the Outpost. The Outpost has unique characteristics in terms of how it grows and how it's warp behaves. As the newest warp, it is seen as a key target to support progress that can future-proof the region.

Does this isolate previous warps?

No. The OPC invites all players into its discussions, allowing players from all regions to have a say over how this progress happens. Additionally, the USUV - OPC deal specifies that both organisations will support the creation of specific groups for these regions. The Outpost's situation simply created an opportunity for community discussion on a more focused level.

Additionally, the OPC Does not seek to develop an "Outpost" identity, rather it seeks to simply aid and create further discussion in the region. The development of a drink and anthem for the organisation does not equal that of one for the region, for example.

It simply seeks to improve conditions in the area and make teamwork easier, it is a group focused on breaking borders between towns as opposed to building one around the Outpost

Does this affect USUV decision making in the Outpost?

No. USUV is actively invited to continue debating and making changes in the region. The OPC's mission is to delve into specifics that do not fit in USUV timetables, as well as being a useful intermittent meeting that can provide more discussion in the gaps between certain meeting dates. The USUV-OPC deal specifies this relationship of co-operation and joint discussion.

Branding

OPC Logo

Emblem

The Emblem is designed around the large regional boundary of the Outpost warp featuring stars and its blue, white, green and yellow color scheme

Agenda

The agenda's used to be layed out similarly to USUV's previous style, however due to the need for separating the two organisations, this was changed to its own unique design in May 2023 to help create a unique and interesting look to better suit the community meetings

Venues

Towns are invited to host meetings, should they want to. Towns can either design a new hall space, or re-use an already existing one, e.g. a USUV Hall. Additionally, the OPC halls do not demand specific needs, therefore any meeting space can be used.

Location	OPC Logo Variant	Image	Venue	Capacity	Notes
Rotherhythe Keep			Rotherhythe Community Hall	36 seats	Located on the opposite side of the stage from the USUV Hall. All invitees overlook the leader during proceedings
Steambolt			Town Hall Cave	20 seats	Located in a chamber below the Town hall. Attendees sit in a circular formation on a chair design of their choice.
Illyria			Illyrian Parthenon	24 seats	Built with a dedicated automatic voting system. Previously used as a USUV Hall
Malus			Malus Castle	22 Seats	Hidden in the depths of the Malus Castle. Accessed through a mysterious pipe
The Book Club			Book Club Archive	16 seats	A space to meet deep within the Book Club Archive
Aquileia			Duchy Of Aquileia	22 seats	Located in the Duchy of Aquileia. There's a cool aquarium on top of the meeting Hall.

Meeting Reviews

25 February 2023, Rotherhythe Keep

This meetings discussions were not formulated in advance of the meeting, due to it being the first. Attendees were invited to propose points that would make up the agenda. This is the only meeting to follow this format.

Meeting 1 Discussion Review

1 April 2023, Steambolt

The first meeting to have a formal constructed agenda in advance of the meeting. The first time a state had hosted the OPC before USUV

Meeting 2 Discussion Review

13 May 2023, Illyria

The first meeting to involve official votes in the OPC.

Meeting 3 Discussion Review

24 June 2023, Malus

The OPC Framework was established by vote in this meeting

5 August 2023, The Book Club

21 October 2023, Aquileia

Meeting 6 Agenda

2 December 2023, Rotherhythe

This meeting will host a vote that will decide the fate of the OPC. With Mattesco planning to quit the post of leadership, the decision will be made on whether to seek a replacement or let the organisation end with the step-down.

USUV Partnership Agreement

The partnership agreement is a clause of basic terms that both groups have agreed to stick to on the basis that it will aid co-operation and minimise obstruction between both parties that ensures the legitimacy and longevity of the OPC

This agreement was agreed to and ratified by USUV on March 4th 2023.

OPC - USUV Agreement

OPC - USUV Treaty

Ratified March 4 2023

1. Cross-Discussion

Items that may require further discussion, or enacted approval, will be brought up at OPC Meetings will be shared in USUV Meetings that follow

2. Frequency Deal

OPC Meetings will be scheduled to avoid discussion burnouts caused by USUV and OPC Meeting frequency.

3. OPC Space in USUV HQ

OPC will be granted space within USUV HQ if requested

4. Old Spawn and Spawn group recognition

Both OPC and USUV will accept and co-operate with similar groups if created in the future, more specifically ones made in Old Spawn or Spawn.