The following document is the official handbook of the Pinewood Builders Security Team, written by the Trainers. Please read it carefully. Any changes to this handbook will be made clear.
PBST is the private paramilitary force of Pinewood Builders. PBST protects the facilities, staff, and other assets of Pinewood Builders- a group that develops military weapons, space technology, and other things that push the limit of Roblox.
We band together as a team, together we are an unstoppable force.
Peace through Strength!
Last Update: 25th May 2022 - New Era, New Handbook!
- Further corrections/modifications made, DM a Trainer if you spot any errors throughout the handbook
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
ALL CURRENT PRE-EVALUATION tiers have to fully complete the Tier 1 evaluation. If they do not attempt the evaluation, these members will be stepped back to Cadet until they can successfully complete the evaluation.
Contact a Trainer to get started.
General Reminders
- Follow the ROBLOX Community Rules and the Pinewood Builders Game Rules at all times. Exploiting and glitching, in particular, is a big no-no.
- We are not at war with Innovation, Quantum Science, or any other group for that matter. Active hostility against them is not tolerated!
- Do not try to evade punishment. Doing so will only make it worse for yourself.
- Do not steal any assets that relate to Pinewood Builders or its members, including but not limited to; Game assets, uniforms, and community-made artwork. You will be blacklisted if you refuse to remove stolen assets.
- You are not allowed to share/sell accounts with PBST points/ranks.
- Follow orders from your superiors and be respectful to your fellow players. Don’t act like you’re the boss of the game.
- Glitching is severely frowned upon, doing this at events can get you on KoS for all sides until the event ends.
- Trainers can remove a user from a PBST position for poor behavior, both in the communications server and in-game. This includes toxicity, inappropriate behavior, etc. Anyone who acts in ways not suitable for his/her rank will see that rank revoked.
Going On-Duty
In order to be properly recognized as a Security Officer; you must fill in the proper requirements to be on-duty.
The requirements for being on-duty are:
- A Security ranktag (!ranktag on, !setgroup pbst);
- A Security uniform (in-game uniform givers or any combination of shirts and pants from the PBST group store with some exceptions listed in the store).
Any individual with just one of these requirements is not on-duty for PBST and is considered a neutral. Do not harass visitors about getting a uniform/ranktag in order to be on-duty for PBST.
The uniform must be clearly seen. You may not wear packages that fully obstruct the Security uniform. In addition, wearing layered clothing is completely banned. In PBCC, you are allowed to use the PET hazmat and PET fire suits as the uniform can still be worn above them.
In PBCC, you are allowed to use alternatives for the uniform to be considered on-duty:
- !pbsthazmat WHILE wearing the PET hazmat suit;
- The reactor core suit found near the decontamination area (spacesuit).
When you’re on-duty, you can then grab PBST tools from the PBST loadout givers in facilities such as PBCC, PBSTAC, PBRF, and more. PBST weapons are not required to be on-duty for PBST.
You can use credit and OP weapons on-duty (just like you can use any other credit store tool).
You may not use TMS and PET sub-group tools while on-duty for PBST. This is a violation of the Security handbook in addition to a violation of TMS/PET handbooks, respectively.
While off-duty, you may not possess PBST tools or weapons. Before going off-duty, they must be removed from your inventory if you have them.
Whilst on PBST duty, you are NOT allowed to be a zombie.
Important Info
The following section outlines some important information for those who are on-duty for PBST that are otherwise not specified in other sections of the handbook.
Weapon Use
Be very sure to use your weapons responsibly while on PBST duty. Do not use PBST Weapons to randomly kill players or to cause a melt-or freezedown, the only exception being if TMS is hosting a reverse raid or a Trainer gives a direct order.
You also can not use tools & weapons from other Pinewood subgroups (like PET or TMS) while on duty as PBST. Make sure they’re not in your inventory. If you use non-PBST weapons on duty, such as OP weapons or credit-earned guns), you will still have to follow the same rules as if they were PBST weapons.
Warning System
In cases of incidents such as someone causing a meltdown or freezedown, ALWAYS give them a warning first. If it is needed, a Taser can be used when warning someone.
You are required to provide one warning before engaging in combat IF needed. Giving warnings after the first one is optional.
ONLY engage in combat if they do not listen and begin to attack PBST or visitors.
You should also give a warning to people who are touching core controls such as fans, coolant, lasers etc. If, after your warning, they continue to touch controls which is resulting in the temperature heading closer to a meltdown or freezedown, only then can you engage in combat.
Zombies and TMS members are automatically set on Kill-on-Sight, and require no warning before you confront them.
There are some exceptions where you do not need to provide a warning before shooting someone, listed below:
On a few occasions, you can kill players without needing to warn them first if they:
- They keep causing a meltdown/freezedown
- They are being hostile to PBST/visitors and are now changing the core controls to melt- or freezedown
- They are trying to lock the reactor power button at PBCC
- They are sabotaging the coolant pipe (or fixing it if the core is approaching freezedown)
- They are disabling the emergency generators when the core power isn’t on
- They have the TMS ranktag on and is ANTI-core (causing a meltdown/freezedown/chaos)
- They are setting trains on fire
- (Only when the core is less than 1000° from melt- or freezedown) They are setting the core controls disadvantageously to PBST
- (Only during melt- or freezedown) They are messing with the emergency coolant and rockets at PBCC
Automatic KOS
The following list shows those who will automatically be on KOS, without the need of a HR declaring it:
- On-duty TMS (TMS ranktag + uniform/hazmat suit/reactor suit/fire suit, Inquisitors+: ranktag).
- Abominations (PBCC/PBSTAC).
- Exploiters.
- People on the “Raiders” team at PBSTAC.
- During on-going raids and patrols: people on the event blacklist.
- Put on Global-KOS or Cross-KOS.
Cross KOS
During events, anyone put on KOS for PET are also automatically on KOS for PBST unless the KOS is deliberately removed for PBST by an Elite Tier+. This mechanic is called a Cross KOS. Conversely, during events, anyone put on PBST KOS is also on PET KOS by default.
PET HRs cannot call a Cross-KOS if they are attending as PBST and are not HRs in PBST, and PBST HRs cannot do the same as on-duty PET if they are not HRs in PET.
Automatic Restriction
During the e-coolant phase, PBST can tell people to leave after giving them a single warning if they want to. If the warning is not followed, the visitor is free to be killed.
The warning must be directed at a specific person/group of people as any other warning would. In effect, this is an automatic authorization for a room restriction.
You may choose not to ask neutrals in e-coolant to leave if you believe they pose no risk, however, don’t obstruct fellow PBST members if they choose to do so otherwise.
Sentry Rules
There are a few rules regarding the PBST’s new Portable Sentry tool:
- Destroying a PBST sentry (or a hacked TMS sentry) as PBST is prohibited without the permission of the sentry owner, or the highest-ranking on-duty PBST member on the server if the owner is not present.
- Restocking and repairing allied sentries is recommended whenever possible.
- Neutrals attacking PBST sentries on purpose can be killed.
Reward Requests
Saw a fellow Security member do their job very well? Request a reward for them!
In the Communication Server, run the command !rr in order to request a reward to someone else for showing a good performance outside of PBST events.
You need very good evidence of them actually showing their performance in order for the request to be accepted, so be sure to take good pictures and/or videos!
You cannot request a Reward Request for someone doing well during a PBST event.
Punishment Requests
On the other hand, if you saw a Security member breaking some rules even after being warned, request a punishment request!
If the person was breaking handbook rules, run the command !ru in the Communications Server and click on “Pinewood Builders Security Team” in order to send a handbook violation report. Like Reward Requests, you’ll need very good evidence of the person committing violations, as well as proof that you’ve warned them.
If the person is breaking PB Game rules and is still in the server, run the command “!call” in chat and call for PIA. Once the PIA joins, DO NOT let others know of their presence in chat.
If the person leaves before you had time to call PIA, you can instead run the command !ru in the Communications Server and click on “Pinewood Builders” in order to send an abuser/exploiter report. Be sure to capture evidence of said person committing violations.
Tier 2/3 Consensus
When qualifying for a promotion to Tier 2 and Tier 3, Trainers will review your behaviour for the status of a ranked member again.
If the consensus for a promotion to Tier 2 and Tier 3 is failed, you will be demoted to the rank of Cadet since, by confirming that a promotion to Tier 2/Tier 3 isn’t appropriate, you are unfit to have the maturity required for these ranks.
Previous ranked members that left on good terms and wish to return to their previous positions will be required to pass the consensus before their rank is restored.
Coolant
The coolant is the most powerful and most vulnerable core control, and everything needs to be right to keep it going.
- Coolant pumps must be on.
- Coolant production must be active, as the pumps will shut down without coolant in the tank. Trains can also supply additional coolant.
- In Admin control, the coolant supply button must be turned on.
Additionally, the coolant pipe at the mainframe can be sabotaged, reducing its cooling effect to -12°. If the coolant works beneficial to PBST, you can shoot people who sabotage the coolant without warning. However, if the core is approaching freezedown, PBST can sabotage the coolant as well to stabilize the core.
E-Coolant
If a meltdown does occur, go to the Emergency Coolant at Sector G to try to rescue the core. Use the Security Code to get in (announced in-game) and bring the rods to levels between 69% and 81% . Keep as many rods as possible within these levels until the timer hits 0.
Success rates for the number of coolant rods green when the countdown hits 0:
1: 10%
2: 25%
3: 90%
Successful activation of the E-coolant will set the temperature back to 3500 degrees.
If a meltdown does occur, go to the Emergency Coolant at Sector G to try to rescue the core. Use the Security Code to get in (announced in-game) and bring the rods to levels between 69% and 81% . Keep as many rods as possible within these levels until the timer hits 0.
Revenge Killing
Never revenge kill someone that is no longer a threat simply because of the fact that they’ve killed you in a previous server or event.
Taser Use
Even though the taser is a non-deadly weapon, it can only be used if a deadly weapon can be used, OR if you are warning someone. Outside of the this rule, the taser can still be used to remove people from vehicle seats in order to delete them (a nuke train about to explode or a recently flown vehicle).
Rogue PBST Members
If a Security member is found breaking a rule in the handbook, alert them of their wrongdoing and give them a warning. If said Security member doesn’t listen or actually uses their weapons irresponsibly, kill them.
If the rogue PBST is acting way out of line, you can use the Comms server to send a handbook violation report. Make sure you have evidence of the user breaking the rules, and being warned for it.
If a Tier or higher is being abusive with their weapons, record the evidence and send it to an SD+.
Trains
PBST can clean up derailed trains if they’re blocking the tracks, preventing other trains from going by. Find the driver’s seat and sit on it, then click “remove train”. You are free to use your taser if somebody is still in the driver’s seat and refuses to remove the train themself.
Nuke trains are an additional danger since the nukes can explode, killing everyone nearby. Remove these trains as quickly as possible if any nukes are flashing red. If you see someone trying to explode a nuke train on purpose, you can kill that person without warning.
Trains and other vehicles can be flown to places they shouldn’t be at. If you see someone flying a vehicle, you can use your taser to stop them. Remove any vehicle that has been flown.
Exploiting
Exploiting is using any external program to alter gameplay, such as auto-clicking, macros, and Lua injectors/executors. Exploiting is against the Roblox Community Standards.
If you see an exploiter, call PIA with the !call command so they can be banned. If you can, record them exploiting so the PIA will have evidence to ban them. You are free to attack and kill the exploiters until they are banned. Should the exploiter leave before PIA arrive, give the recording to the PIA so that they still have the evidence they need to ban the exploiter.
Glitching
Glitching is completely disallowed no matter how miniscule it is while you are on-duty for PBST.
Mutants
Mutants are on automatic Kill-On-Sight; you are free to kill them if you spot one.
Security members are not allowed to be mutants whilst on duty.
Ranks
To rank up in the group, you need PBST points, which you can earn in various different ways. You can view your point stats with the in-game !mypoints command. Below lists all of the achievable ranks in PBST.
Cadet
Cadet
The classic entry rank for PBST.
Tools:
- Weak PBST Baton - Deals minimal damage against players
- Riot Shield - A shield that defends against rifles, SMG and pistol shots, and makes a small clank sound when hit by a bullet.
Tier 1
Tier 1
This is the first achievable rank past the entry rank in PBST. This rank, alongside Tier 2 and 3, are the main force of PBST, protecting and shielding the facilities with their weapons.
Requirements:
Get 75 Points
Complete the Tier 1 Evaluation
Evaluation: Hosted at PBSTAC
Phase 1: Tall Towers - Complete the activity within 80 seconds.
Phase 2: Fighting both sword and gun bots (starting with the one that the evaluated person prefers). You have to successfully complete at least ONE of the arenas. If you do not, you will have one last free re-try on the arena of your choice.
Phase 3: Avoid every shot from the level 1 Juggernaut for 30 seconds. The goal is to purely dodge the shots, you will not be given any weapons and you will be set at 150 HP.
Phase 4: Quiz - You will need to get at least 8 questions right out of a given 10 questions. Quiz will range from handbook knowledge to certain scenarios etc
Phase 4 can also be done via the Quiz game, by clicking here.
After the full evaluation is done, a proper consensus check will take place by HRs to determine whether you are suitable enough for the Tier 1 rank.
Tools:
- PBST Pistol - A pistol that deals a decent amount of damage towards enemies
- Taser - Weapon that stuns a person for a few seconds
- Ranked Baton - Deals a higher amount of damage as compared to the Cadet’s baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
- Ability to request for PBST backup via the !call command
Tier 2
Tier 2
Ascending further, Tier 2s are granted the powerful PBST Rifle.
Requirements:
You must first be Tier 1
Get 200 Points
Pass Consensus Check
Tools:
- PBST Rifle - A rifle that deals a decent amount of damage towards enemies
- PBST Pistol
- Taser
- Ranked Baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
Same as Tier 1.
Tier 3
Tier 3
This is the final rank that can be earned by meeting point requirements. They have proven themselves to be capable security officers able to patrol Pinewood facilities with lethal weapons on their own.
Requirements:
You must first be Tier 2
Get 300 Points
Pass Consensus Check
Tools:
- Gravity Disruptor - A deployable shield with anti-gravity powers
- PBST Submachine Gun - An SMG that deals a decent amount of damage towards enemies
- PBST Rifle
- PBST Pistol
- Taser
- Ranked Baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
Same as Tier 1 and 2.
- Access to the Firing Range and SF arena controls
Elite Tier
Elite Tier
Elite Tier is the first rank within Security offering the privilege of hosting official pointed PBST patrols. This rank is trusted with much, much more authority and trust than the average Tier 3 member. Elite Tiers are expected to show amazing role-model behaviour to the lower ranks.
Requirements:
You must first be Tier 3
Handpicked for a Elite Tier Evaluation:
- Hosting a patrol
Tools:
- Healing Shield - A deployable shield with healing powers
- Gravity Disruptor
- PBST Submachine Gun
- PBST Rifle
- PBST Pistol
- Taser
- Ranked Baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
- Ability to host official pointed patrols.
- Ability to host an official raid response.
- Ability to host PET Patrol Support events.
- Ability to issue PBST KOS orders.
- Ability to issue room restrictions for the duration of PBST patrols & raid responses.
- Access to a Communications Channel with TMS and PET Event Hosts.
- Ability to report troublesome members for Trainer review.
Special Defense
Special Defense
Special Defense is the fifth achievable rank within Security and is first HR rank within the group. They represent the exemplary members of the group and are given the permission to organize PBST trainings, touraments as well as moderation access in the Communication Server.
Requirements:
You must first be Elite Tier.
Handpicked for a Special Defense Evaluation:
- Successfully complete a quiz which involves an array of questions about hosting, moderation, admin use, etc
- Successfully hosting a training
Tools:
- Blue Katana - A very high-damage katana
- UPG Pistol - An upgraded pistol that deals a high amount of damage towards enemies
- UPG Rifle - An upgraded rifle that deals a high amount of damage towards enemies
- Healing Shield
- Gravity Disruptor
- PBST Submachine Gun
- PBST Rifle
- PBST Pistol
- Taser
- Ranked Baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
- All of the Elite Tier permissions, +
- Issue KoS orders in a pinch, including Cross-KOS.
- Moderation powers in PBST training facilities.
- Moderation powers in the PBST communications server.
- Access to a communications channel with PBST’s Kronos Admins.
- Not required to wear a uniform.
- Granted smartlogs read and edit access in-game and in the Communication Server.
- If chosen, they are allowed to host a server during a PBST MEGA Training.
- Allowed to host gamenights.
Trainer
Trainer
The final achievable rank within PBST. This rank is the main leadership rank whose role is to handle evaluations, promotions/demotions, points, and more. Trainers propose any and all group-changing votes, policies and changes.
Requirements:
Nomination vote by a Trainer+, majority vote must be reached before being promoted
Tools:
- Portable Sentry - A deployable semi-automatic sentry that deals a very high amount of damage to nearby targeted players
- UPG Submachine Gun - An upgraded SMG that deals a high amount of damage towards enemies
- Blue Katana
- UPG Pistol
- UPG Rifle
- Healing Shield
- Gravity Disruptor
- PBST Submachine Gun
- PBST Rifle
- PBST Pistol
- Taser
- Ranked Baton
- Riot Shield
Permissions:
- All of the Special Defense permissions, +
- Trainers has full authority over lower-ranked members regarding all situations, ranging from handbook violations to KOS orders.
- Trainer+ also has it on the highest authority to cancel any event where they deem that it is appropriate to do so and take any action necessary.
- Allowed to host any type of PBST event.
- Allowed to schedule and set up a PBST MEGA Training.
- Allowed to override any KOS orders for users below them in rank.
- Granted full access to the PBST database, in order to organise points, promote members, and more.
- Allowed to wear the official PBST leadership hoodie.
- Granted full administration access in the Communications Server.
- Granted moderation powers in all current PB facilities.
- Granted administration powers in public PBSTAC and PBSTTF servers, as well as in private PBCC, PBSSA, PBHQ, Mega Miners and other updated PB servers.
- Ability to vote and propose votes in PBST.
- Granted direct communications with the Pinewood Intelligence Agency in a private channel.
- Vote with PET and TMS leadership members regarding subgroup-wide votes.
- Overall being responsible for all changes done to the group.
Events
There are a wide and unique variety of events hosted by PBST in which one can attain points from. These events are planned out and scheduled well in advance.
Training
Trainings are common events organized by rank Special Defense and Trainers. In most cases you can expect to earn up to 5 points during these events. Simply put, the better you perform, the more points you earn. Trainings can be of any length, however, they usually fit into the range of 30-60 minutes.
Trainings are scheduled in advance and announced before their beginning, so it is recommended that you arrive in the training server 5 to 15 minutes before it starts. Trainings can be hosted at any PBST training facility or a private, PBST-owned PB game server.
When training, be sure to follow the guidelines below!
- Listen to the host and follow their orders.
- You must be on-duty for PBST to attend a PBST training. Always have a uniform. (Unless the host says otherwise)
- You are forbidden from taking your loadouts or any tools.
You may use the !traininginfo command to get information about common words and PTS.
Intentionally disrupting the training as an attendee can lead to severe consequences, including heavy point deductions and demotions. Do not complain about punishments during trainings, including mutes, kicks, and bans from the event.
Tournament
Think you got what it takes to win an intense, competitive event? Be sure to join a PBST Tournament!
The winner attains 7 PBST points and a special “Event Winner” role in our communications server until the next tournament’s winner. Attendees who do not win the tournament stand to gain up to 6 PBST points from the event.
After winning a tournament, you cannot win the role again for 3 weeks.
Currently, there are two types of tournaments: the obby tournament and the combat tournament. Although they may vary, the tournaments are traditionally hosted at these times:
- Obby Tournament: Every Saturday, 8PM UTC.
- Combat Tournament: Every Sunday, 6PM UTC.
In very rare circumstances, tournament event times can change at any time.
Patrol
Patrols are common events organized by rank Elite Tiers+ where you attempt to stabilize the core and maintain security in the facility in a group/team setting. TMS may or may not attempt to prevent your objectives. Pay attention to your event host and follow their instructions.
All patrols must be between 20 minutes (the minimum length) and 60 minutes (the maximum length).
The point distribution is as follows:
- 20 minutes -1 base point
- 30 minutes - 2 base points
- 40 minutes - 3 base points
- 50 minutes - 4 base points
- 60 minutes - 5 base points
There can be an additional 1-2 points extra as a bonus for those who show an amazing performance and communication.
Pay attention to your event host and follow their instructions!
Raid Responses
Raid Responses are hosted by Elite Tiers+ in response to scheduled TMS raids. Point rewards are based on the level of the TMS raid.
Practice Raid: 2 base points, +2 bonus points
Level 1 Raid: 4 base points, +2 bonus points
Level 2 Raid: 6 base points, +2 bonus points
Level 3 Raid: 8 base points, +2 bonus points
There are several types of raids with various objectives.
Meltdown / Freezedown Raid: During Meltdown/Freezedown Raids, TMS will attempt to cause the core to explode. During meltdown raids, you must cool the core to the best of your ability, while during freezedown raids, you must attempt to heat the core.
Chaos Raid: During Chaos Raids, TMS will attempt to cause the maximum amount of chaos throughout the facility, usually by igniting cargo boxes, radioactive waste, and derailing nuke trains. As PBST, your task is to counter said chaos and eliminate its causes.
Incursion Raid: During Incursions Raids, TMS will storm to a specified area and attempt to hold it. As PBST, your task is to converge upon said location and attempt to counter the TMS threat. Incursion raids are classified as Level 2 raids by default.
MEGA Raid: MEGA Raids, officially known as Level 3 Raids, are rare events hosted by TMS, hosted a couple of times yearly, where multiple servers are raided at the same time. PBST must give a good defense in all of these servers.
MEGA Raids are announced in the PBST, PET and TMS communications servers well in advance and rallies at PBDSF are organized shortly before the event starts.
TMS may do a post-meltdown/freezedown objective called a Survivor Run. There are two types of Survivor Runs, a Yes-Survivor-Run (YSR) and a No-Survivor-Run (NSR).
YSR:
TMS will attempt to help visitors escape in evacuation rockets. Authorized by Captain+
As PBST: TMS becomes off-KOS. Attacking them without provocation will be considered RKing.
NSR:
TMS will attempt to prevent anyone from escaping the facility. Authorized by Inquisitor+
As PBST: In addition to launching the rockets, safeguard visitors headed to the evacuation rockets.
Survivor runs remain in effect until the meltdown/freezedown sequence ends. If an authorized survivor run is not announced, PBST’s hostile relationship with TMS is unaffected.
A reminder that TMS Raids are still a main event of TMS and not PBST’s. PBST purely only attend the event. In VERY rare circumstances, there may come a raid where PBST (and PET) are possibly barred from attending.
PET Patrol Support
A few months ago, PET introduced a new event in which PET responded to our patrols to give us assistance, and now we’re returning the favor!
This event can be hosted by Elite Tier+, where PBST’s role is to assist PET patrols by handling core controls and fighting TMS while PET are busy with handling whatever fires and chaos occurs.
PET Patrol Supports will not be announced until PET announces on their channels to start joining their patrol. There will also be no point award, excluding a possible 1-point bonus for 2 people at most.
Special Events:
MEGA Trainings
A very special kind of training exists called the MEGA Training! This is where a very large group of Security members rally up and train in multiple servers hosted by a Special Defense+. These events are uncommon, no more than once every 2 months, but yield a LARGE amount of points!
If you attend the whole training and are on a good behaviour throughout, expect to earn a whopping TEN POINTS!
Security High Ranks do not have hardcore activity requirements, however, it is still expected of them to still let other HRs know if they go inactive for a certain amount of time.
HRs still cannot go inactive for 6+ months (as an example) and not let anyone know of their absence. They will just be demoted after a while.
PIA Moderators are allowed to wear anything whilst on-duty for PBST. If it is during events, the PIA must inform the event host. On top of that, they have access to all subgroup loadouts and can use them if they want to. HOWEVER, like everyone else, they still need to follow the other handbook rules. Punishments will be given if they do not.
Hosting Rules
All hosts regardless of rank are expected to follow the hosting rules. Seen below are every hosting rule:
Hosting rules for Elite Tier and above:
- An ET can host one patrol per day (0:00-23:59 UTC) and one PET support event per day.
- SD+ doesn’t have a limit on how many times they can host on a day, however, they must have a six-hour gap between all events that they organize.
- PBST events must not overlap mega events of other subgroups (PET, TMS).
- (FOR ELITE TIERS ONLY) Events must have a one-hour gap before and after another PBST event. This also applies to PB subgroup mega events (PET, TMS).
- The host must have a six-hour gap between all events that they organize.
- Raid Responses do not apply to any hosting rules. They can be scheduled in response to any TMS raid on the schedule, can overlap PBST events, and can be hosted any number of times per day.
Global Rules
PBST, PET and TMS Leadership have agreed to prevent unfair advantages to the best of their ability. During on-going events, there exists a multitude of Global Rules which needs to be followed by all subgroups during events. Below lists every one of them currently in force:
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Attendees are not allowed to glitch in any way, it is disallowed for all sides. If a neutral glitches during events, they will be on Global-KoS.
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Attendees are not allowed to use a FPS unlocker, it is disallowed for all sides. An admin can legally re-lock your FPS back to 60 and repeat offenders can be given demotions/deductions and/or put on the event blacklist.
This rule will be enforced until both the guns system and melee system can be re-scripted to no longer provide an advantage with the use of an unlocker.
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Attendees are not allowed to “package abuse”, which basically means attendees cannot make super small packages or other packages that can negatively impact other players, it is disallowed for all sides. If neutrals package abuses during events, they will be on Global-KoS.
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Raid Blacklisted users are Global-KoS to all sides.
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Attendees cannot fight and kill each other in the main spawn area, the Security room, the Syndicate hideout, or the Emergency HQ. The only exception to this rule is if you’re fighting someone and during the middle of it they decide to run to any of the mentioned areas in order to escape said fight, in which case you are free to kill them there.
In these rules, “all sides” refers to all main pro-core and anti-core subgroups, PBST, PET and TMS.
By committing any of the mentioned rules while also being on-duty for PBST, you can expect an appropriate punishment in the group; ranging from a point deduction up to a demotion. In some cases, one may get added to the PB Event Blacklist, where one is on permanent Global KOS during public server PBST/PET/TMS events, and are banned from attending private server PBST/PET/TMS events.
Security Rewards
Have you proven to be a very competent and skillful member? You may be eligible for some rewards that PBST has to offer!
Security Medals Program:
There are three medals which can be earned, detailed below:
Medal of Excellence: This medal would only be given to highly respected people in PBST, it is a symbol of dedication and skill. Trainer+ would suggest a person and it would be voted on by Trainer+. Two people at one time can earn this medal. Medal of Community: This medal is given to a person in the PBST Discord server that has shown kindness and helpfulness. Medal nominees are selected by SDs+ and are then voted on by Trainer+. One person at one time can earn this medal. Medal of Leadership: The PBST Medal of Leadership would be given to SDs that are looked up to by PBST, a public vote will be held via Xeus and the SD with the most votes will win the medal. One person (SD only) at one time can earn this medal. Defender of the Week:
Upon seeing someone showing an outstanding performance during events such as Patrols and Raids over the course of a week, a Trainer could nominate said person for the Defender of the Week reward! It will be fully optional and nobody is forced to nominate anybody.
- Only people between Cadet-Tier 3 could obtain this role.
- Those who get the role would have it for 1 week, hence the name.
- There can be a maximum of 3 Defenders of the Week at once.
Tournament Winner:
Won a PBST tournament? Flex your win with the Tournament Winner reward! This role is given when one successfully manages to attain 1st place in a tournament. The role will remain for 3 weeks, unless you win it again…
Groups you may encounter
The Mayhem Syndicate
The Mayhem Syndicate is the official raiding group of PB. They will almost always be a common adversary for PBST. Certain rules need to be followed when dealing with the Syndicates.
Any TMS member with the red ranking and official uniform are to be killed on sight immediately. This rule, however, is voided if said TMS member is located in the spawn area, the PET HQ or the TMS hideout. However, if said TMS member is running to these areas with the intention of running away from an already occuring fight, you are free to kill them in those areas. On top of that, you cannot kill a TMS member headed to get their loadouts and items from the PET HQ.
Any TMS member with only the ranktag enabled but no uniform may be killed without warning if they try to destroy the core.
Any players with a TMS uniform but not the ranktag are to be treated as regular visitors.
However, like Security, Syndicate members are allowed to wear the hazmat and fire suit without the need of wearing a uniform.
Inquisitors have the same uniform override permissions as Special Defense for their group, therefore they do not need to wear an official TMS uniform to be considered on-duty. All they need to have on is their ranktag.
Pinewood Emergency Team
Pinewood Emergency Team is the official emergency response group of PB. They are a specialised group of respondents working in teams in order to effectively patrol and prevent disasters such as fires, blackouts, etc at Pinewood Computer Core and other games.
Very often, PET will work very hand-in-hand with PBST in ensuring PB facilities are safe at all times. PBST are expected to protect PET members from gunfire, especially during a Patrol Support session.
During raids, patrols and other events, PET can support PBST in attempting to heat/cool the core should the temperature reach +3000/-3000, on top of achieving other objectives.
PBST are also authorised to help put out any fires or stop a hazmat spill if PET are not on site.
You can switch between being on-duty for PET or PBST by using the !setgroup command. PET has their own set of tools, whilst on PBST duty you may not use their tools.
During events, anyone put on KOS for PET are also automatically on KOS for PBST unless the KOS is deliberately removed for PBST by an Elite Tier+ (Cross-KOS).
This handbook is always a work in progress and will be updated as time goes on.
Signed,
Security Leadership
(Devforum handbook created and written by neonweld, reviewed by Trainers)