VI. Transfers From Other Organizations

If one decides to join IKF from another organization, rank from the previous service may be able to transfer into IKF. This ONLY applies to KLINGONS. Federation ranks may NOT transfer into IKF.

The transfer member must enter the Command Training Academy (C.T.A.) before the rank in question may transfer. Also, the transfer member must have an exam proctor to "grade" the exam and determine whether or not to recommend that the rank in question for transfer. The High Council will make the final determination on the matter.

VII. Command Training Academy

Everyone that wishes to command a chapter in IKF, transfers into IKF, or is a minor going towards the rank of Ensign must enter the CTA. When this happens a proctor should be chosen. Usually a Ship CO, Fleet, or Division CO proctors the exam.

The proctor will guide the CTA applicant through what information they need to know, have the applicant study the information, evaluate the results of the exam, and report the evaluation to either the Ship CO, Fleet CO, or Division Head.

The proctor will issue the applicant a CTA ID Number. Usually a 6-10 character number.

VIII. Cyber Ops / Cyber Chapters

Cyber Ops has no rank structure in it whatsoever. This is based on the simple fact that whoever created a website (in IKF, for and IKF chapter or whatnot) has the editing rights to that website. Cyber Ops is there for those webmasters to use as a way of assisting in updating or help creating a website. If a webmaster is having time constraints to update information onto an existing website, he or she can contact Cyber Ops to see if assistance is available.

VIII.a. Cyber Chapters

Cyber Chapters are those chapters that only exist in cyberspace. Contact is strictly via e-mail or Internet chat. The set-up of such a chapter is the same as it would be for a real-time chapter, and ranks are based strictly on assistance with the chapter (personal involvement). Uniforms are not required, however if a member of a cyber chapter has a uniform, standard ranking applies.

Fleet and Division CO's will handle Cyber Chapters according the above guidelines mixed with the already guidelines of real-time chapters. This is an effort to mix the two into a working fleet, or region.

VIV. Imperial Klingon Forces Uniform Codes/Requirements

1. Uniform must be recognizable as a uniform

2. The person wearing it must be identifiable as a KLINGON.

Either IMPERIAL (ST:TNG) or FUSION (ORIGINAL) uniforms are acceptable as long as they meet the above requirement.

I. Battle sashes: Lt. and above may wear a Battle sash.

II. Command Cloaks: ONLY COMMAND LEVEL OFFICERS may wear a Command Cloak.

III. Decorations: Wear only the ones you EARN, other than that NONE shall be worn.

IV. Live steel is not preferred to be worn at events, but in the case that it is, it MUST be peace bonded (Sheathed)!

X. IKF CODES OF CONDUCT (I.C.O.C.)
It is not IKF's intention to tell its members what to do, say, or how to act. That diminishes fun. Another thing that diminishes fun for everyone are the few that get out of hand at a con, or official function, and bring unwanted attention to the group. Therefore, because people do get carried away at times, we have decided to add Common Sense laws, what we call I.C.O.C., to the table. This is by no means an attempt to control our members' lives, but rather to remind them of the real world that surrounds the fantasy.

I. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE CLAUSE: NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES (i.e. marijuana, cocaine, etc...) shall be tolerated on any site, in any capacity involving IKF whatsoever. IKF does not support the use of illicit substances. However since we cannot (and will not) show prejudice towards anyone we cannot/will not limit our memberships to elitist standards, nor can we control their actions:

I a. Anyone caught with Illegal Substances at any IKF event shall be immediately removed from IKF membership, and asked to leave the premises of said event.

I b. Anyone caught under the influence of Illegal Substances while in costume/representing IKF shall be immediately removed from IKF membership and asked to leave the premises of said event.

II. ALCOHOL "STUPIDITY" CLAUSE: Becoming inebriated is no excuse for poor conduct! If you drink use moderation. Acting in an improper, or indecent manner due to the affects of alcohol have made their share of attention grabbers to many a con patron, as well as con staff, and local authorities around the world. Therefore the following standards have been voted unanimously by the High Council to be added:

IIa. ANYONE Caught making a "fool" of themselves after indulging in heavy or excessive intake of alcoholic beverages (or fruit soaked in such) shall be reminded once when their behavior becomes questionable to "say when." If the situation escalates the person/s in question shall be asked to leave the group for the day/evening and return to their quarters (if available), or call for a taxicab to their dwelling. Then the chapter commander shall make the determination on whether or not to alert the council of such behavior. NOTE: Once the council has been alerted, it is out of the chapter commanders hands, and the High Council will determine which course of action to take.

IIb. DUI/DWI: If acquired en route to con/IKF event/home, or vice versa, in uniform/representing IKF you will be asked to resign you post and commission. This can be challenged, but the likeliness of such an appeal as about the same as attempting to talk your way out of the DUI/DWI.

"We don't like these rules anymore than you do!"
-Chancellor Rustadzh -Vice Chancellor Drakken'Ral

Reference 1. The IKF Guide to fandom diplomacy.

"The art of diplomacy is telling a person to go to Hell, and have them look forward to the trip!" -Chancellor Rustadzh

The art of diplomacy is quite a difficult task. It involves constant acts of communication, and knowledge of how things can get misconstrued and bent out of proportion. Diplomacy is a wonderful thing, use it to your advantage, as well as to the advantage of others. This guide will help you to understand this fine art, and avoid all sorts of political issues that go hand in hand with fandom.

First, try to get a good perspective on an upcoming situation, and try to maintain it as a well organized relationship. If a fan organization is trying to start relations on a good note, try to keep it that way! Try to compromise on certain things, but also try to make sure that the compromise is beneficial to your groups' interest. If a problem should arise, try to solve it as adults, and be professional about it. This also avoids conflicts between organizations. If things so not seem to work out, and trouble arises, let it be... ignore them for a while, if that doesn't work, try to figure out what the problem is, and solve it. Some may ask, "How does one accomplish this?" Ask questions as to what went wrong, or what the problem is. Do not resort to "undermining" them, retaliation, or violence! Try to avoid these matters as one would avoid the black plague.

Second, get to know your objective group. Invite them to meetings and other related functions; let them see what your group is all about. If all goes well, you should have new "friends" to play with, or even better an ally. Do not resort to "signing treaties" or agreements of any kind. The best way to remain "friendly" is to keep out unnecessary paperwork, or politics. This should be beneficial to both organizations, and avoid trouble of any kind.

If things should get blown all out of proportion, and politics should enter into it... Something went wrong! It could be one or the other, or even both groups. The solution is simple, but not easy to attain. You have to get the other to listen, as well as yourself. Then try it all over again. It should work, in the case that it doesn't; three times's a charm! Good luck!