PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING:
This process may take up to an hour to complete all the questions, Please make sure you set aside enough time to complete the entire thing. Partially filled applications will be rejected.

SIEGE PERILOUS APPLICANTS
- Make sure to read this carefully, As an SP only applicant, you need only follow our guidelines. The Membership fee does not apply to you.

The KGB Members Handbook

The KGB Guild Constitution

Membership FAQ

*What are minimum membership requirements to join KGB?*

You must agree to live by the KGB code
The code and guidelines are listed in detail in the KGB MEMBERS HANDBOOK and KGB GUILD CONSTITUTION. These documents are a MUST READ!

Payment of a 5000gp fee to the treasurer. (Full Citizenship Only)
This fee was imposed on new members to assure that KGB does not become a welfare mechanism for players who have not mastered the ability to generate income with their characters. The members who choose military service must be able to survive disastrous deaths which usually cost much more than 1000 gold to return to battle. The Craftsmen will demonstrate success by this fee as well, and quite directly. The fees are used to purchase property and other community related expenses. The fees DO NOT go to individuals for spending at their discretion.



*What benifits do KGB members get?*

-KGB Administration keeps a detail record of your life and accomplishments

-Your Personal KGB War Record displayed in the KGB Charter

-Access to the KGB Private Meeting Hall Message Boards

-Your own @the-kgb.com Email Account

-Your own KGB Unix Shell Account

-Access and storage on KGB's FTP Server

*What is a Sponsor and how do I get one?*
A Sponsor is an existing member of KGB that is in good standing.
The sponsor must take full responsibility for the actions of Candidate for 30 days.
To get a Sponsor, make friends with a KGB officer or member and spend time with KGB Guild members, if you do well, a member will surely sponsor you.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SPONSOR!
Go to the KGB Forum's Pending Members Message Board and request sponsorship!

*SIEGE PERILOUS* CANDIDATES*
If you are applying for KGB Siege Perilous Service only you only need the consent of an officer of the KGB Military with the rank of Commander or above. The named officer must agree and will be questioned about you and your reputation

*What notoriety must I have to join KGB?*
You must have and maintain a positive notoriety to join and remain a member in KGB. If your alignment slips to red, you are expected to make restoring it your highest possible priority.



*Why have I seen a couple of KGB members who are Murderers/PKers?*
***KGB has NO MURDERER / PK MEMBERS!***
Under no circumstances are KGB members permitted to PK anyone other than Enemy Guild Members, Murderers, player killers (Blue or Red) or known thieves. Some allied Murderers are exempt from the "Red = Dead" policy KGB maintains. In special cases, KGB Armed Forces members may be red for a brief time with the advice and consent of the KGB GuildMaster
in KGB "RED=DEAD"

*Just how Anti-PK is KGB?*
As a guild sentiment KGB cannot tolerate PK'ers and is devoted to hunting them down. This does not mean that every KGB member is a PK hunter or required to be. We have guild tailors, blacksmiths, miners, administrators, etc. Each contributes as such as possible to the strength of the guild. There are also members who finance their very existence by hunting PK'ers. If you are interested in PK hunting, then KGB is a very good guild for you.



*Citizenship vs Siege Perilous Membership?*
Members that go through the Citizenship application process are considered full members of the KGB and would appear in the KGB Charter, have access to the KGB Meeting Hall, KGB Facilities, and be able to wear the title of (KGB) while on the CKGB or KGB stones. Citizens can make proposals to the High Council and help shape the future of the Guild. Citizens may come and go from the KGB GuildStone to the CKGB Stone as they wish. The CKGB Stone WILL NEVER be involved in Warfare of any kind. Members of the CKGB Stone may hunt reds (cause red = dead). This stone is for the Hard Core KGB traditionalists, adventuring, hunting murderers, Diplomats and Veterans that will never have to worry about being orange to anyone. This group would be focused on the role play and spreading the virtues of good. The KGB GSS would also reside on this stone.

KGB Siege Perilous Membership is limited. In filing the KGB Siege Perilous application, potential members would swear to uphold the code of the KGB. Full KGB membership would not be granted until the Armed Forces Member completed the KGB Citizenship procedure. KGBAF Members will not appear in the KGB Charter and would not be able to receive awards. They may achieve Military rank but all titles would be prefixed by

*What exactly do I need to do to become a Citizen of KGB?*
To join KGB, you must be sponsored by an existing member. If you don't know any members of KGB but are interested in joining the guild, arrangements will be made so that you get a chance to meet and adventure with us. Once you have a member who is willing to sponsor you (and thus vouch for your honor), you may fill out the citizenship application. Your application will be reviewed by every member on KGB who may comment on experiences with you in the past, or may have heard rumors concerning your behavior, whether good or bad.

Sponsors will be required to introduce the candidates to other KGB members for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the acceptance vote by the KGB High Council. During that time the High Council will select 4 KGB members from the rank and file of KGB members who did not previously know the candidate. The selected 4 members will convene with any one or more High Council members and the candidate will be interviewed.

In addition, at least 10 KGB members must post substantial replies to the candidate during the 14 day evaluation period; simply saying "I think they are OK" is not sufficient.

During the evaluation period the candidate must participate to some degree in KGB activities and visit many locations where KGB are gathered and it is the responsibility of the sponsor to see that all of these requirements are satisfied, including arranging the interview.

At all times the candidate must display exemplary adherence to the KGB Code of Honor. The candidate must disavow association with enemies of KGB, and those who do not demonstrate behavior consistent with the KGB Code of Honor.

This may seem like a time consuming process, but it is definitely preferable to allowing a Candidate into KGB who weakens the guild with behavior below the standards we are all sworn to uphold. We are sworn to live by and defend the Virtues on the Pacific Shard.



*Do I really have to like beer to join KGB?
Yes, you must like virtual beer at least.



*What exactly do I need to do to join KGB?*
Foremost, KGB is a group of people all working for the common good. You will have the opportunity to meet powerful friends and adventure in large groups--There is safety in numbers. KGB also maintains some real estate dedicated to the common good of the guild. This includes two towers, a forge, a tailor shop, and other buildings.



*What is expected from members by the guild?*
In addition to the notoriety requirements, you are expected to obey the wishes of the guild leadership and follow the rules and regulations of the guild. We hope that you will be prepared to put guild goals ahead of your own when asked to. When we decided to build our tower many KGB members put in extra time and committed all of their income to creating our guild home. You are expected to participate in guild events, help with rescue missions when called upon, and aid others in the guild to the best of your ability.
You are expected to represent our guild in a manner in which we can all be proud.



*Is there any special software the guild requires?*
All guild members are required to download and run the latest version of ICQ which is an internet chat program. You can obtain this program from www.icq.com.