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====== Starlight Academy Scouts ======
By [[http://159.65.241.122/index.php?members/tom-marvolo-riddle.840/|Tom Marvolo Riddle]]
Also called recruiters or agents, scouts are highly trained individuals, often working in teams, who are responsible for finding and bringing students to the Academy (and the occasional staff member or citizen). Sometimes this simply involves giving them a letter, and other times, they have to go on outright rescue missions or do extensive searches, along with personally representing the school- which is why scouts tend to be talented and versatile.
Being a scout can be tough, with heavy responsibility and varying schedules/hours, but rewarding. For those with a thirst for adventure, travel, and meeting/helping people, it's a //perfect// career choice. They tend to be paid generously and well respected for their work, as the scouts have been a vital part of the Academy since its very beginning.
For known scouts, check the [[http://159.65.241.122/index.php?threads/academy-staff-listing.3620/|Academy staff listing]], under Administration.
=== Additional information ===
In depth details on scouts, teams, and scout captains.
To work as a scout, one has to go through special job training, relevant to your future activities. This includes extra education on combat, tracking, geography, diplomacy, and Starlight Academy itself. Scouts are expected to be professional- since they're some of the first people a lot of those coming in see from their new school, and should leave a good impression- and dedicated, as scouts are so relied upon, can go on very long missions, need to think on their feet over running away from the occasional surprise, etc.
Though many do, it should be noted that not //all// those in the scout division travel and go on missions. Some stay at the Academy and focus on finding those the others bring in, through magical means and otherwise. On top of this, the Starlight Academy Observation Station observes the planet's surface for surges in supernatural activity, and tends to be a higher power that reports information down to the scouts. The Academy uses both methods to be most thorough and efficient.
It isn't the most casual job. Scouts have high standards put on them, and it takes effort to join their ranks, but hard work will always win through. And once you do, scouts are often tight-knit. Trainee scouts first go through a training program at the Academy, then can work closely under the guidance of other scouts on some smaller missions before becoming a full team member. There isn't a specific required amount of time for this, it depends more on how you actually perform, but the minimum for training is usually six months. More time spent training over less is always preferred. Though one can simply choose to sign up for this, some students with useful powers, dispositions, and interests are picked out and encouraged to go into it.
Scouts work in teams the majority of the time. These aren't set teams, but depend on the mission and skillsets required for it, a mix and match situation. Some missions are search and rescue with a side of combat, others are primarily blending in and working with a more reluctant or traumatized recruit, or any combination of the two. Teams usually consist (aside from rare circumstances) of around 3-6 scouts, one of them a captain, who takes the lead, giving directions and keeping the rest in order.
Captains are impressive veteran scouts, handpicked by Headmistress Cordelia Moor. Captains have further pressure and expectations on them, and further prestige. Just as there isn't a single scout team, there are multiple captains to take charge of them. Scout captains are the best for solo missions and non-recruitment only jobs. They may do things like accompany or work with diplomats connected to the Academy and Manta Carlos, or play something similar to the role themselves.
Scouts answer to captains, and the captains answer to the headmistress. Orders from superiors are expected to be followed closely, as this work is team and government oriented.
=== Uniform ===
==Captain's uniform==
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A scout captain's uniform is fancy and pretty, though still practical! The default consists of dark blue boots and gloves, blue pants, and a long, double breasted, high collared coat that ends just above the ankles. The coat is by far the most eye catching part of the outfit. It's navy blue at the edges and blue in the main body, with a gold belt buckle and buttons. The inside of the coat is covered in a realistic, shining starry pattern. It has a military vibe, but is more sleek and stylish, themed around both the work and Starlight Academy.
The coat has an enchantment on it to regulate body heat, to make sure wearing it doesn't become unbearable in hot weather, though captains are allowed to not constantly wear it if they don't want to (outside of events where scouts appear formally). Accessories or adjustments are offered if needed, for those with extra or lacking limbs, or different body shapes.
==Scout's uniform==
(add image later, and more description with it)
There is a default scout uniform, though it can vary more than the captain's does, as long as the scouts stay recognizably Starlight Academy based.
By [[http://159.65.241.122/index.php?members/tom-marvolo-riddle.840/|Tom Marvolo Riddle]]
Also called recruiters or agents, scouts are highly trained individuals, often working in teams, who are responsible for finding and bringing students to the Academy (and the occasional staff member or citizen). Sometimes this simply involves giving them a letter, and other times, they have to go on outright rescue missions or do extensive searches, along with personally representing the school- which is why scouts tend to be talented and versatile.
Being a scout can be tough, with heavy responsibility and varying schedules/hours, but rewarding. For those with a thirst for adventure, travel, and meeting/helping people, it's a //perfect// career choice. They tend to be paid generously and well respected for their work, as the scouts have been a vital part of the Academy since its very beginning.
For known scouts, check the [[http://159.65.241.122/index.php?threads/academy-staff-listing.3620/|Academy staff listing]], under Administration.
=== Additional information ===
In depth details on scouts, teams, and scout captains.
To work as a scout, one has to go through special job training, relevant to your future activities. This includes extra education on combat, tracking, geography, diplomacy, and Starlight Academy itself. Scouts are expected to be professional- since they're some of the first people a lot of those coming in see from their new school, and should leave a good impression- and dedicated, as scouts are so relied upon, can go on very long missions, need to think on their feet over running away from the occasional surprise, etc.
Though many do, it should be noted that not //all// those in the scout division travel and go on missions. Some stay at the Academy and focus on finding those the others bring in, through magical means and otherwise. On top of this, the Starlight Academy Observation Station observes the planet's surface for surges in supernatural activity, and tends to be a higher power that reports information down to the scouts. The Academy uses both methods to be most thorough and efficient.
It isn't the most casual job. Scouts have high standards put on them, and it takes effort to join their ranks, but hard work will always win through. And once you do, scouts are often tight-knit. Trainee scouts first go through a training program at the Academy, then can work closely under the guidance of other scouts on some smaller missions before becoming a full team member. There isn't a specific required amount of time for this, it depends more on how you actually perform, but the minimum for training is usually six months. More time spent training over less is always preferred. Though one can simply choose to sign up for this, some students with useful powers, dispositions, and interests are picked out and encouraged to go into it.
Scouts work in teams the majority of the time. These aren't set teams, but depend on the mission and skillsets required for it, a mix and match situation. Some missions are search and rescue with a side of combat, others are primarily blending in and working with a more reluctant or traumatized recruit, or any combination of the two. Teams usually consist (aside from rare circumstances) of around 3-6 scouts, one of them a captain, who takes the lead, giving directions and keeping the rest in order.
Captains are impressive veteran scouts, handpicked by Headmistress Cordelia Moor. Captains have further pressure and expectations on them, and further prestige. Just as there isn't a single scout team, there are multiple captains to take charge of them. Scout captains are the best for solo missions and non-recruitment only jobs. They may do things like accompany or work with diplomats connected to the Academy and Manta Carlos, or play something similar to the role themselves.
Scouts answer to captains, and the captains answer to the headmistress. Orders from superiors are expected to be followed closely, as this work is team and government oriented.
=== Uniform ===
==Captain's uniform==
(add finn image)
A scout captain's uniform is fancy and pretty, though still practical! The default consists of dark blue boots and gloves, blue pants, and a long, double breasted, high collared coat that ends just above the ankles. The coat is by far the most eye catching part of the outfit. It's navy blue at the edges and blue in the main body, with a gold belt buckle and buttons. The inside of the coat is covered in a realistic, shining starry pattern. It has a military vibe, but is more sleek and stylish, themed around both the work and Starlight Academy.
The coat has an enchantment on it to regulate body heat, to make sure wearing it doesn't become unbearable in hot weather, though captains are allowed to not constantly wear it if they don't want to (outside of events where scouts appear formally). Accessories or adjustments are offered if needed, for those with extra or lacking limbs, or different body shapes.
==Scout's uniform==
(add image later, and more description with it)
There is a default scout uniform, though it can vary more than the captain's does, as long as the scouts stay recognizably Starlight Academy based.