Guilds

Guilds serve as a way for players to group together to complete a common goal. Some reasons to create a guild are to provide a place for old friends to talk (all guilds get their own chat function), or to unite people to work towards someting together.

Creation

To start a guild you need to have 10 people total ingame at the same time willing to join the guild. The person who initiates the guild will become the Commander of that guild. The other people who join while the guild is still "unofficial" will become council members. To start the guild the Commander must first create the guild. Once this is done the Commander must invite the 9 people needed to make the guild official. The people being invited to a guild can join, or decline. Once there are 10 members total the guild becomes official and any members who join after that will be only a simple member with no guild powers. The Commander also has the power to appoint Lieutenants who can invite members to join the guild and also expel (Commanders also have this power). Only 2 Lieutenants can be appointed at first.

Management

The Commander has the ability to post a message of the day (MOTD) by typing the MOTD command. This can be useful for sending out a message to your entire guild without calling a special meeting. Commanders and Lieutenants can both invite and expel members at any time. The Council has the ability to remove someone from office or appoint them to a new position. This is done by using the vote command. A majority vote from the Council will change the persons rank immediately.

Dying guilds

A guild can be disbanded if basic membership is not kept. The minimal requirements for a guild is to have 5 council members active. If this is not kept the guild will be disbanded.

Positions & Powers

• Commander- A Commander has the ability to create the guild, invite members, expel members, post a motd, appoint a Lieutenant, resign from the guild or position as commander, and view the active guild members list.
• Council- A Council member has the ability to vote a person in or out of office, resign from the guild or position, and view the active guild members list.
• Lieutenant- A Lieutenant has the ability to invite members, expel members, resign from the guild or position, and view the active guild members list.
• Member- A Member has the ability to resign from the guild, and view the active guild members list.

Commands

Command	Type	Description
/guild	M	Ingame list of commands
/guild create “acronym” “full name”	-	Create a guild
/guild invite “name”	Cmdr/Lt	Invite someone into a guild
/guild join “name of inviter”	-	Accept an invitation to a guild
/guild decline “name of inviter”	-	Decline an invitation to a guild
/guild expel “name”	Cmdr/Lt	Expel a guild member
/guild appoint “name”	Cmdr	Appoint a lieutenant
/guild resign	M	Resign from a position or from the guild
/guild vote	CM	Vote on an issue
/guild list	M	List online guildmembers
/guild motd “message”	Cmdr	Set a Message of the Day
/say_guild (G key default)	M	Chat with guild members

Cmdr = Commander only
Cmdr/Lt = Commander and Lieutenant(s) only
CM = Council Members only
M = Standard Member

Here's an example situation:

/guild create "SM" "Space Monkeys"   ← Creates the "Space Monkeys" guild
/guild invite "n00bie" ← Invites the player n00bie
/guild appoint "n00bie" ← n00bie is now a lieutenant
/guild motd "Welcome to the Space Monkey guild" ← This message will show up to all guild members when they login
/guild resign "commander" ← You are no longer the commander. Oh no! There is no commander!

What guilds are active now?

A more frequently updated list can be found here

Here is a brief list (with descriptions) of the most active guilds:

Guilds	Acr	Description
Earth and Beyond	[EnB]	The Earth and Beyond Guild has and always be dedicated to helping others. We enjoy helping further the knowledge of all our members, and go out of our way to help new members learn the game as well as have a good time while doing so. New members are a resource to us, as we were all new members at one time. Because we were given so much help when we were new, we enjoy helping others the same way. All we ask in return, is that you do the same for others. Everyone has an ability the guild can use. :)
Coalition of Itan	[ITAN]	The Coalition Of Itan is dedicated to the defense and progression, by any means necessary, of the Itan nation. Typically an Itani-only guild, [ITAN] members engage in PvP, PvB, capital-ship operations, trading and commerce. Occasional combat training and other special events are also held as part of [ITAN]'s regular activities. [ITAN] shares a rich history as the merged entity composed of the [IA] Itani Alliance and the [IDF] Itani Defense Force, two of the longest-runing Itani guilds ever wich have shared common goals since their inception. Their combined force makes ITAN one of the most visible Itani guild to date. The guild structure is an elected one. The commander, LTs and councils are all elected positions byt ALL members, giving equal opportunity to all active members for a guiding position. Positions are responsibilities, ratter than added power.
Shades of Red	[SoR]	Contains many veteran Serco players from the defunct SAF, focused on CtC but is still organizing.
The Guild of Free Traders	[TGFT]	Galaxy's premiere trading guild, focusing on mutual assistance and protection against pirates and saftey our own members. We also believe in peacuful trade of free trade of goods throughout the galaxy and sharing of valuable information regarding to the realm of trading/mining with all full members. Newly appointed commander, Moby Dick. Currently second largest guild with 64 members, trailing EnB with 69 members.
The Vipers	[VPR]	Anti-pirate guild. Former enemy of the disbanded [BLAK] pirate guild and now highly active in PvP against pirate guilds suchs as [CLM] Cargo Liberation Movement and [SCAR] Serco Cadre of Armed Renegades, but also non affiliated pirates, rogues and troublemakers. Is a multi-national guild and acts in the defense of traders of every nation. Also provides mining protection and escort services upon request.
Skygge Vakter	[SKV]	A small group of Itani pilots specially trained to operate in a wide range of situations. Also known as the Itani special forces. Further information is classified.
Christianson Distribution Company	[CDC]	"We haul so you don't have to". This company can haul your goods for a reasonable fee as well provide escort to you or your guild's convoys. When not on a job, we are by and large traders as well as combatants against the growing pirate presence, keeping sectors open for Free Trade.
Kallisti	[(K)]	The Kallisti Guild claims to be the First, One and Only Guild that is a non-Guild, the first group of VO players fundamentally disorganized. All the advantages of a being in a Guild, without any of the inconvenients (or the opposite. We don't assume any liability, whatever it is. Yeah we're irresponsible, too) ! WARNING: this guild is not meant for anyone actually expecting anything out of the membership. All you get is a [(K)] tag and possibly a Lieutenant rank. And access to Cap Ships when they're added, perhaps, if you or I have the money or skill, and if there's a guild requirement somewhere. Fnord. Kallisti Guild is in no way associated with or affiliated to the Bavarian Illuminati.
Sigma Shipping Company	[SSC]	We are Sigma, a small group of people interested in the protection of Free Enterprise throughout the galaxy during these troubled times. All our members boast multiple talents in pursuit of our objectives, being able fighters, shrewd traders and knowledgeable miners. From freighting to stripmining to fighter support, Sigma Shipping has the personnel needed to carry out any mission, no matter how difficult or time-consuming, and the Company regularly engages in projects that benefit all of its members in both money and License advancements. We are always looking for gifted, versatile individuals with proven records to join the Company and make a name for themselves. We offer Knowledge, Expertise and Camaraderie, so no matter what you take on, Sigma will be with you all the way!

A full list of guilds can be found at the Vendetta-Online guild page