09-10-2016, 07:09 PM
Hats are not actually part of the uniform. Because the comic is in black and white there's only so much I can do to make a cameo character look like themselves in the comic. Rebel squrl, while looking recognizable were he colored, is less easy to distinguish from another Squirrel, Shawn, in black and white, hence the hat which is a trademark mostly for the character. Cannonically the hat would be off but I do make some minor concessions with the artwork especially for paid cameos. This will change in the final Colored version. Another Change that will be more noteworthy in the colored version is that unless the species itself is plantigrade all "animal" cast will be digigrade with a more "uplifited" body structure and less of a human one.
I have a rough guide for uniforms and how they work but it's desperately in need of updating. You can see its beginning phases here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12011891/ To give you a rough idea but bear in mind these designs are subject to change in small ways to make them more nuanced per-rank and easier to understand.
Non-combatants tend to reside in R&D and Base-ops. The former usually working exclusively in the labs and the latter having a military "bodygaurd" if they go out in the field, to protect them during foraging or for a courier job. While the lair produces enough food and such for day-to-day needs, with greenhouses, farms and livestock, some particular chefs prefer foraged and "wild caught" game for thier meals which is usually regulated to the officers, or people with allergies. In times of high-risk activity foraging activities are shut down in favor of inter-lair activities for Base-ops operatives. Foraging tends to be the "fun part" of a Base-ops job as it allows you to go outside and enjoy the outdoors and get paid for the privilege.
Fraternization: As we can see in the albeit one-sided obsession that is Code's adoration for Aileeron, Inter-minion relations are allowed. It is frowned upon however to make these relationships overtly obvious and problems with your standing in the organization will occur if you allow these relationships to interfere with your primary objective. In short. If it starts effecting your job, your Supirior officers will have a problem with it. IF you keep relationships and work separate in a professional environment, there will be no issues.
The Military structure is based on a watered down version of the United States Military. That is what I personally know best and that's what the people who I have advising me about it know best. How much of it I've borrowed hasn't been explored but as I tell people fairly often: this comic and it's world is still a work in progress so please be patient as some things are not solid and continue even now to be a bit fluid in certain aspects. Some things will be subject to change/reworking/ret-conning. Some minor, some major. I will do my best to at least keep you guys informed of the more major changes.
I have a rough guide for uniforms and how they work but it's desperately in need of updating. You can see its beginning phases here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12011891/ To give you a rough idea but bear in mind these designs are subject to change in small ways to make them more nuanced per-rank and easier to understand.
Non-combatants tend to reside in R&D and Base-ops. The former usually working exclusively in the labs and the latter having a military "bodygaurd" if they go out in the field, to protect them during foraging or for a courier job. While the lair produces enough food and such for day-to-day needs, with greenhouses, farms and livestock, some particular chefs prefer foraged and "wild caught" game for thier meals which is usually regulated to the officers, or people with allergies. In times of high-risk activity foraging activities are shut down in favor of inter-lair activities for Base-ops operatives. Foraging tends to be the "fun part" of a Base-ops job as it allows you to go outside and enjoy the outdoors and get paid for the privilege.
Fraternization: As we can see in the albeit one-sided obsession that is Code's adoration for Aileeron, Inter-minion relations are allowed. It is frowned upon however to make these relationships overtly obvious and problems with your standing in the organization will occur if you allow these relationships to interfere with your primary objective. In short. If it starts effecting your job, your Supirior officers will have a problem with it. IF you keep relationships and work separate in a professional environment, there will be no issues.
The Military structure is based on a watered down version of the United States Military. That is what I personally know best and that's what the people who I have advising me about it know best. How much of it I've borrowed hasn't been explored but as I tell people fairly often: this comic and it's world is still a work in progress so please be patient as some things are not solid and continue even now to be a bit fluid in certain aspects. Some things will be subject to change/reworking/ret-conning. Some minor, some major. I will do my best to at least keep you guys informed of the more major changes.