Sanctioned Operations A sanctioned operation is any undertaking that is, explicitly approved, or inherently approved by the Sanguine Council of The Order of the BloodBrothers, or under the direct authority of Grand Marshal VoidLock GraveHeart. For everything not covered by sanctioned operations, see Personal Engagement (below). These rules of engagement for sanctioned operations are not to be taken as a free pass to kill the innocent. Remember our ultimate goal of keeping the free people of Tremen & beyond FREE . That being said, any sanctioned operation in motion is to be protected at all costs. For example, this may be a simple recourse harvesting run, or the protection and escort of a VIP. Anything may become a sanctioned operation so long as it has the explicit blessing, or inherit blessing of the Sanguine Council of The Order of the BloodBrothers, or under direct authority of Grand Marshal VoidLock GraveHeart. The highest ranking member is considered to be the operation commander, unless otherwise stated. Several of the higher ranks may undertake operations together, BUT  the operation commander is responsible for the safety and success of the mission & will make all judgment calls. S1: You CAN defend yourself! You do NOT need to wait to be attacked in order to defend yourself, your contingent, or the operation. S1.1: If you feel as though you, your contingent, or the operation are in danger, you  MAY  engage  ASAP  to thwart  ANY & ALL  threats. S1.2:  You  MAY  stand your ground. If you, your contingent, or the operation are threatened, you have  NO  obligation to retreat whatsoever. S2:  Avoid  ANY & ALL  unnecessary engagements. This does  NOT  mean you disregard edicts  S1-S1.2 . S3:   EVERY  member acting outside of these edicts  WILL  be held accountable for their actions. S4:   ALL  judgment calls  WILL  be made by the operation commander. They  MAY  council with the other ranks of the operation,  BUT  the final decision is theirs. S4.1:   ALL  members of the contingent are expected to follow the orders of the operation commander. Above all else, remain true to our cause and purpose in this world.