Walrus SOP
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is for a Hull Seals Specialized Role. In order to become a Walrus, one must first become a standard Hull Seal and pass all Hull Seal trainings. This document is a supporting addition to the Hull Seal SOP, and is not superior to that document.
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Hull Seals Walrus SOP 
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What is this Document?
The Walrus SOP:TheSOP Basics.is
designed for specialized, high risk, rescue missions when the Client is under immediate threat from NPCs. Walrus CMDRs carry weapons and are heavily armored or armed in order to distract NPCs long enough for a client to make an escape.
What is a Walrus?
Simply put, it's an ARMEDARMED seal, ready to put themselves between a needing commander and an attacking NPC pirate.NPC.
AWalruses potentialonly Walrus has by this point in their career:-Logged hundreds or even thousands of hours in the game-Has extensive knowledge and experiencepartake in PvE combat-Hascombat. theNo samePlayer knowledgeCombat andis experiencePermitted in combatthis shipor builds-Has completed allany other Seal training,rescue inrole.
Walruses tooften havinghave:
- Extensive knowledge about PvE Combat, Ship Builds, and Tactics
- Experience was a
solidstandardnumberSeal and knowledgable about standard Seal methods - Experience with the Dispatcher roles as well.
It is encouraged that Walruses also have been on numerous rescues before taking up the mantle of regular seal rescues to their name (TBD)Walruses.
If this sounds like something you would like, and you meet the requirements listed above, read on..
Walrus SOP
Hull Seal Walrus SOP, Guidance and Procedures
What is this Document?
The Walrus SOP is designed for specialized sealing missions, where the normal repair is complicated by imminent or potential NPC combat.
Guidance for Seals
Walruses are a specialized group within the Seals. Their methods rely on quick reactions, detailed knowledge of NPC combat, and enough situational awareness to ensure the NPCs are notnota ondanger to the client.Client.
When Should Walruses be Used?
AnyWalruses timemay be deployed, at the discretion of the Dispatchers, when there is reason to believe that hostile NPCs may threaten a NPCClient willduring spawnthe course of a Seal response.This often includes mission locations, planetary rings, or otherwiseNavigation be close enough to spot the client when they log in or when the Seal enters the client's instance.Beacons.
----Some missions can spawn NPCs upon log ins, and logging out within certain rings can also do so.
There are some situations where a Walrus should NOT be deployed. This includes places where the Client has escaped Combat, where the Client is under PvP threat, or if deploying a Walrus would pose an extreme delay to the response. If Walruses are In addition to the standard equipment carried onboard all Seal ships, a Walrus CMDR is noted for carrying a few extra modules onboard: window possible.
It is preferred that a Dispatcher utilize a Walrus and a normal Seal together (Two Walruses is acceptable as well). The Walrus is to focus on getting the danger away from the client first and foremost. The seal is to focus on getting the client repaired first and Foremost. If two Walruses are deployed, the first instances walrus takes on the Walrus role, the other takes on the Seal role. In addition to normal sealing duties, the Seal is to also keep an eye out for straying NPCs. It is The Seal should be the one informing Dispatch of what is occurring (Inst+, RL+, etc.), leaving the Walrus to focus on their duties. In the case of Confirming instance, and deploying the first repair limpet, these actions have priority over informing dispatch that they are occurring. The Walrus Whoever fills out the paperwork should inquire for notes from the responder that is not filling out the paperwork, as well as adding any notes requested by Dispatch. Paperwork notes should always reference if a Walrus response was utilized. Dispatcher Tree
If they are logged in, and they can still see the NPCs on the contacts list while running If the client If the client is logged out, but it is expected If no Walrus is able to respond, the case should proceed without a Walrus and every attempt for speed taken, including having the Client only log in and Wing Up when the Seal is in the reported system. Note: Detailed case notes, quirks in NPC mentality and other useful but difficult to condense information will be assembled into a separate document when it has been condensed down enough for perusal. When Should Walruses not be Used?
thePvP clientcombat is damagedinitiated from combat, but still logged in, and the NPCs have not followed them,
Walruses will not respond to cases involving PVP combat underat any circumstance----Ifduring PVPa occursrescue, mid-case, theall Seals are to disengage,immediately disengage and ceaseare allforbidden operationsfrom returning fire. In this event, inform the Dispatchers immediately.to beonly deployed to defendprotect the client,Client - and are not otheran seals"escort" wing for the Seals.
Walrus Equipment and Builds
There
areno- setEnough Equipmentto distract, or Buildsdestroy, forhostile beingNPCs.a Walrus, aside from the following additional requirements:
Have a Repair Controller (5D is the standard)
Limpets and a Cargo Rack
Have sufficient jump range to get to client in a timely manner
A fuel Scoop (Sufficient to refill the ship in a timely manner)
Be in a ship that is capable of excelling at a combat role
At least one weapon
sufficient- Many Seals run without Shields or Armor for faster responses. It is encouraged that Walrus ships are durable.weatherensure incomingthe fire Walrus Processes
TheA Walrus carries the standard Hull Repair Limpets to conduct repairs, along with a ship equipped with sufficient weapons to ensure the attention of the NPCs is on the Walrus, and defenses to endure weapons fire from that attention. The destruction of the NPCs is not the goal.
highly recommended that the two responders be in voice chat with each other.other, however this is not required.
is to,is, upon instancing with the client, to immediately drop wing to reduce wing threat, then find, and tag all relevant NPCs in combat until they have acquired their attention. It is important to note that while many hostile NPCs may be wanted, not all will be. Then pull the NPCs away from the client. Once all NPCs are away from the client, and the situation is otherwise secure, the Walrus may destroy, or run, from the NPCs as they wish.wish
The case is otherwise to be treated as a normal seal case.
Dispatcher Decision tree, or "Should I send a Walrus?"
:If the client is logged in:
awayaway, or are unable to evade the NPC with jumps, the Client should log out as quickly as possible. After the Client is safe, and theyno arelonger notfocusing losingon them,flying, thelocation Dispatchand other information should be gathered. It is tolikely getthis ascase detailedwould anbe ideasuitable offor thea clientsWalrus locationsresponse.as possible in the time they have before havinglog out to safety to then direct a Walrus to the clients location as the logged out section details. If they areis logged in, and there are no longer any NPCs around to engage in combat, or they are successfully losing the NPCs by running away, the case is to proceed as a normal seal case, and the client is not to log out. This is a case where combat has ceased, an After Combat case. In this instance, no Walrus response is required unless there is reason to believe the NPCs will reappear.
If the client is logged out:
that,that due to a mission the client had, cargo they were carrying, or location they logged out at (Haz Res, etc.), aan NPC will be waitingpresent or expected to spawn in not long after they Log in,attacking, then this is a case where combat is about to ensure. These are Impending Combat cases, and a Walrus and Seal should be dispatched.dispatched if available.