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	A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone '''citizenship''', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.		A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone '''citizenship''', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.

	Citizenship ~~brings~~ a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[~~Magistrates]] in the [[Tribunal]] or a [[Consul~~]] ~~who oversees the Curia~~. ~~It is~~ not ~~required for membership in~~ [[Staff]]~~, participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for~~ citizens to participate in the Curia ~~itself past the patronization process~~.		Citizenship confers a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Curial Officers]]. Users are not obliged to be citizens to join [[Staff]] nor are citizens obliged to participate in the Curia in general if they do not wish to.

	The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function ~~are~~ defined ~~and governed~~ by the [[Constitution]].		The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function is defined by the [[Constitution]].

	==Becoming a Citizen==		==Becoming a Citizen==
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	If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.		If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.

	Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for ~~[[Curial Officers\|~~curial office]]. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.		Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for curial office. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.

	==Badges==		==Badges==
	The three badges are ~~slightly~~ different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.		The three badges are different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''		! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] \|\| The general badge of citizenship~~, which doesn't imply a particular interest besides the TWC community in general~~.		\| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] \|\| The general badge of citizenship.
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] \|\| ~~A badge strongly connected with modding skills and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards~~.		\| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] \|\| Citizenship based on merit as a modder.
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	\| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] \|\| The original badge, ~~implying interest and skill~~ in ~~discussion &~~ debate or ~~a particular interest~~ in the ~~'Common Community" (the non Total War~~ sections of the ~~forum)~~.		\| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] \|\| The original badge, which was based on merit in debate or participation in the Non-TW sections of the site.
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	Citizenship ~~does~~ not ~~confer additional responsibilities~~, ~~ie, '~~higher standards~~' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than before~~. However, Citizens are expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]] and ~~avoid infraction. If infracted Citizen status is lost until~~ the infraction ~~expires or is overturned~~. There is a process called Ostrakon ~~for those who are~~, by the ~~Curia's standard,~~ 'unfit' for citizenship~~. Ostrakon is not connected to a user's moderation history~~.		Citizenship is not an active role demanding further contribution, or necessarily held to higher standards. However, Citizens are expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]] and will lose the badge/Curia posting for the time they have an active [[TOS\|infraction]]. There is a process called Ostrakon, a rare process available should the body of Citizens declare someone 'unfit' for citizenship.

	~~The Curia was once a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site. Much of that takes place~~ in ~~the Questions and Suggestions forum, but initiatives can still come from within the Curia. There is a history of politics and drama to the curia, which prospective citizens may wish~~ to ~~consider (or not~~, ~~given a citizen can ignore~~ the ~~Curia entirely).~~		Some Citizens retain an interest in an old tradition related to this process, the [[Houses of TWC]]. It is a way to trace the lineage of who patronized who back to early days of the site.

	~~There is a mild roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is not obligatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have formed into~~ [[Houses of TWC~~\|Houses~~]]~~, with traceable lineages that can reach~~ back ~~decades~~.

	==Patrician==		==Patrician==
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] \|\| The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.		\| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] \|\| The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.

	Patrician automatically ~~offers~~ citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.		Patrician automatically confers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.
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	\|}		\|}


	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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2023-04-05T13:11:53Z

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	A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone ''citizenship'', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.		A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone '''citizenship''', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.

	Citizenship brings a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the [[Tribunal]] or a [[Consul]] who oversees the Curia. It is not required for membership in [[Staff]], participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.		Citizenship brings a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the [[Tribunal]] or a [[Consul]] who oversees the Curia. It is not required for membership in [[Staff]], participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.

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2023-03-08T19:08:29Z

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	A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone ''citizenship'', ~~which is~~ an award granted by the Curia for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months, and forum membership for at least two months~~. There are three badges of citizenship~~.		A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone ''citizenship'', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.

	Citizenship ~~offers~~ a [[badge]], username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the Tribunal. It is not required ~~to participate in most areas of the site including~~ membership in [[Staff]] or participating in general competitions. It is also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.		Citizenship brings a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the [[Tribunal]] or a [[Consul]] who oversees the Curia. It is not required for membership in [[Staff]], participating in general competitions or to use unmentioned forum features. It's also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.

	The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the [[Constitution]].		The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the [[Constitution]].

	==Becoming a Citizen==		==Becoming a Citizen==
	Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The ~~patrons~~ will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.		Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patron will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.

	If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.		If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.

	Once citizen for ~~some time~~, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for [[Curial Officers\|curial office]]~~; they~~ may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.		Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for [[Curial Officers\|curial office]]. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.

	==Badges==		==Badges==
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	! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''		! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] \|\| The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest ~~aside from investment in~~ the TWC community.		\| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] \|\| The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest besides the TWC community in general.
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] \|\| A badge strongly connected with modding ~~skill, participation~~ and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.		\| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] \|\| A badge strongly connected with modding skills and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.
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	\| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] \|\| The original badge, implying interest and skill in discussion ~~and~~ debate or ~~primary~~ interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections).		\| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] \|\| The original badge, implying interest and skill in discussion & debate or a particular interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections of the forum).
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	\|}		\|}

	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than ~~they otherwise did~~. However, Citizens are ~~particularly~~ expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]]~~; if they are interacted,~~ Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon, ~~which is~~ the ~~last resort for exceptionally unruly members and strips the user~~'s citizenship. Ostrakon is not ~~inherently~~ connected to a user's moderation history.		Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than before. However, Citizens are expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]] and avoid infraction. If infracted Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon for those who are, by the Curia's standard, 'unfit' for citizenship. Ostrakon is not connected to a user's moderation history.

	The Curia ~~has a long past of being~~ a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site~~, though initiatives and suggestions could be done directly through~~ the ~~main~~ Questions and Suggestions forum. ~~It also has~~ a ~~long~~ history of drama; prospective citizens ~~will no doubt~~ consider ~~this~~, ~~and some highly qualified members have refused or renounced citizenship for this reason~~.		The Curia was once a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site. Much of that takes place in the Questions and Suggestions forum, but initiatives can still come from within the Curia. There is a history of politics and drama to the curia, which prospective citizens may wish to consider (or not, given a citizen can ignore the Curia entirely).

	There is a roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is ~~by no means mandatory~~ to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have ~~often loosely~~ formed into [[Houses of TWC\|Houses]], with traceable lineages that can ~~date to well over a decade. Some users have been famous patrons who've brought in many citizens, or started a very long lineage~~.		There is a mild roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is not obligatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have formed into [[Houses of TWC\|Houses]], with traceable lineages that can reach back decades.

	==Patrician==		==Patrician==
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	\| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] \|\| The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.		\| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] \|\| The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.

	Patrician automatically ~~provides~~ citizenship ~~as a class of its own~~, though the citizenship can be refused.		Patrician automatically offers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.
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Dismounted Feudal Knight: rework to a description that will hopefully be a better sell

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	A '''Citizen''' is ~~the recipient of~~ a ~~special~~ award ~~that acknowledges contribution~~ to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. ~~This award is a user group, appearing in the same way as staff groups - but these members~~ are ~~''not'' staff. Necessarily. The award uniquely grants members access to a forum~~, ~~specifically the [[Curia]] where they are able to freely participate and vote. Citizenship is not required to become site staff or indeed~~, ~~to do most things on the site. But if one is not staff, it is a way to both be acknowledged~~ and ~~to get more opportunities to improve the site~~. ~~It is also a way to personalize user titles for non-staff users and get an extra name color while posting if they wish to use it~~.		A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone ''citizenship'', which is an award granted by the Curia for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months, and forum membership for at least two months. There are three badges of citizenship.

	~~==How~~ to ~~Become a Citizen==~~		Citizenship offers a [[badge]], username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Magistrates]] in the Tribunal. It is not required to participate in most areas of the site including membership in [[Staff]] or participating in general competitions. It is also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.
	~~There is a formal document known as~~ [[~~Constitution~~]] on the ~~forum, located~~ [~~https://www~~.~~twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here~~]. It is the ~~heart of defining Citizenship, though its information is summarized below~~.

	~~At minimum a prospective citizen must be registered for two months~~, ~~have 50 posts, and have no warnings/infractions from~~ the moderators for six months prior (simple enough if you haven't been on the site for that full time!). However, the trick is going beyond this - having created mods, spent good time participating in sections, making lengthy and valuable posts, creative writing including AARs, content articles and ~~a consistent series of wiki improvements,~~ and so on. It requires more than releasing a set of very small mods that make minor tweaks - there must be an impression that a good amount of time was spent on the content being proposed. Where this line is drawn depends on the collective opinion of the ~~voting Citizens~~.		The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the [[Constitution]].

	~~If this is met~~, ~~they must~~ be ~~proposed~~ by an existing ~~citizen. They could come upon the prospective member~~ and ~~offer, or the member could request it~~. ~~This proposer, or '''Patron'''~~ will ~~check with~~ the ~~[[Consul]] to ensure requirements are met (or be quite sure~~ of ~~this on their own). If~~ they ~~are, a thread is created within the Curia where other Citizens spend a fair week~~'~~s time deciding if~~ the ~~member makes the cut. The matter is put to vote~~, ~~after which the applicant may become a new Citizen... or not~~. ~~If not, they must wait a period of time per the Constitution before another application~~ is ~~made, and ideally add more~~ to ~~their case in the meantime~~. If ~~they are~~, ~~they apply to their chosen group (listed below) and~~ the ~~process is complete. They~~ may ~~go about~~ their ~~day from then on with new bling and the ability to post in the main Curia sections~~.		==Becoming a Citizen==
			Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patrons will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.

	~~==Badges==~~		If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.
	~~The three below are all equally citizens,~~ but the ~~badges imply different things. An applying~~ citizen ~~should know what~~ they're ~~going for and select one when they are approved~~.

	[[~~Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎~~]]		Once citizen for some time, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for [[Curial Officers\|curial office]]; they may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.

	~~A 'Generic' badge~~, ~~as compared~~ to the ~~below implications~~. ~~Does not reflect ties~~ one ~~way or another, a sort of jack of all trades among the members of the forum~~.		==Badges==
			The three badges are slightly different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.

	[[Image:Troy_Civitate.png]]		{\| class="wikitable"
			! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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			\| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] \|\| The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest aside from investment in the TWC community.
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			\| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] \|\| A badge strongly connected with modding skill, participation and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.
			\|-
			\| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] \|\| The original badge, implying interest and skill in discussion and debate or primary interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections).
			\|-
			\|}

	~~The historic badge for~~ '~~Common Community~~' ~~participants~~, ~~expressing an interest in discussion and debate~~. ~~Implies being patronized~~ for ~~quality posting~~ and ~~good nature, an original tenant of~~ the ~~site~~'s ~~creation~~.		==Additional Information==
			Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than they otherwise did. However, Citizens are particularly expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]]; if they are interacted, Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon, which is the last resort for exceptionally unruly members and strips the user's citizenship. Ostrakon is not inherently connected to a user's moderation history.

	~~[[Image:Troy_Artifex~~.~~png]]~~		The Curia has a long past of being a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site, though initiatives and suggestions could be done directly through the main Questions and Suggestions forum. It also has a long history of drama; prospective citizens will no doubt consider this, and some highly qualified members have refused or renounced citizenship for this reason.

	~~The dedicated badge for the site's history of modders. Though the Civitiate came first~~, ~~the Artifex put the forum on the map~~. ~~An Artifex is one~~ of ~~the tireless members who create content for the games and~~ have ~~chosen~~ TWC to ~~present it~~.		There is a roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is by no means mandatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have often loosely formed into [[Houses of TWC\|Houses]], with traceable lineages that can date to well over a decade. Some users have been famous patrons who've brought in many citizens, or started a very long lineage.

	~~When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges.~~ '''~~Artifex~~'''~~, designed for those who are modders,~~ '''~~Civitate~~'''~~, designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and~~ '''~~Citizen~~'~~'', for those who associate with both or neither.~~		==Patrician==
			:''Main Article: [[Patrician]]''
	~~==Further Information==~~		{\| class="wikitable"
	Previously citizenship would also come with an undefined expectation of 'higher standards' for forum behavior. However, this has been a problem across site history and has ultimately been discontinued. A Citizen is supposed to act within the [[~~Terms of Use~~]] ~~like any other member, and only the unique situation of the Curia forum allows the norms to stretch somewhat.~~		! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
			\|-
	~~If a Citizen runs into particular trouble with site moderation, they lose their citizenship until the infraction~~ that caused it has expired (or a successful appeal is made). This cannot be permanent unless they are permanently banned, resign citizenship themselves or are removed in a process called Ostrakon where the active citizens of the Curia move to strip an especially unruly member of their Citizenship.		\| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] \|\| The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.

	~~Aside from staying within the Terms of Use and 'doing what they're doing', there is no additional expectation or responsibility to a citizen. They~~ have ~~the right (after a few months, usually 3) to patronize new citizens or run for Curial office. At any time they (and even non-citizens) can suggest recipients for other~~ awards~~, proposals to change the curia, or even proposals/initiatives to change and improve the site in general.~~

	Traditionally there is a roleplaying aspect to citizenship. Mainly this is through Houses, where a 'lineage' of patrons is traced to earlier times in site history and sometimes result in mock political situations, and through the Curia ~~itself with its permanent pseudo-roleplay atmosphere. Like the above, participating in~~ or ~~caring about this is optional~~.

	==Patrician==		Patrician automatically provides citizenship as a class of its own, though the citizenship can be refused.
	~~:''see main article: [[Patrician]]''~~		\|-
	~~[[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]]~~		\|}

	An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]] is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators. These members are automatically Citizens, though no extra rights from Citizens come from it.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Dismounted Feudal Knight: been looking at this for a while now

2021-05-25T11:35:22Z

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	'''~~Citizenship~~ is the ~~fundamental~~ award ~~given by the [[Curia]] for contributions~~ to the site and community of ~~the~~ [[Total War Center]].		A '''Citizen''' is the recipient of a special award that acknowledges contribution to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. This award is a user group, appearing in the same way as staff groups - but these members are ''not'' staff. Necessarily. The award uniquely grants members access to a forum, specifically the [[Curia]] where they are able to freely participate and vote. Citizenship is not required to become site staff or indeed, to do most things on the site. But if one is not staff, it is a way to both be acknowledged and to get more opportunities to improve the site. It is also a way to personalize user titles for non-staff users and get an extra name color while posting if they wish to use it.

	*An updated list of citizens can be found [[~~List of Citizens\|here~~]].		==How to Become a Citizen==
	*Citizens with pages on the ~~wiki can be found [~~[:~~Category:Citizen\|~~here]]		There is a formal document known as [[Constitution]] on the forum, located [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here]. It is the heart of defining Citizenship, though its information is summarized below.

			At minimum a prospective citizen must be registered for two months, have 50 posts, and have no warnings/infractions from the moderators for six months prior (simple enough if you haven't been on the site for that full time!). However, the trick is going beyond this - having created mods, spent good time participating in sections, making lengthy and valuable posts, creative writing including AARs, content articles and a consistent series of wiki improvements, and so on. It requires more than releasing a set of very small mods that make minor tweaks - there must be an impression that a good amount of time was spent on the content being proposed. Where this line is drawn depends on the collective opinion of the voting Citizens.

	~~== How to Become a TWC Citizen ==~~		If this is met, they must be proposed by an existing citizen. They could come upon the prospective member and offer, or the member could request it. This proposer, or '''Patron''' will check with the [[Consul]] to ensure requirements are met (or be quite sure of this on their own). If they are, a thread is created within the Curia where other Citizens spend a fair week's time deciding if the member makes the cut. The matter is put to vote, after which the applicant may become a new Citizen... or not. If not, they must wait a period of time per the Constitution before another application is made, and ideally add more to their case in the meantime. If they are, they apply to their chosen group (listed below) and the process is complete. They may go about their day from then on with new bling and the ability to post in the main Curia sections.
	~~The rules governing citizenship can~~ be ~~found in~~ the [[~~Constitution~~]] on the ~~forum [https://www~~.~~twcenter~~.~~net/forums/showthread~~.~~php?86574-The-~~Constitution~~#section1 here]~~.

	The ~~minimum requirements to be considered for the award~~ are to have made at least fifty posts, been registered for at least two months, and not have received a warning within the last six months. Above and beyond these basic standards, the rank is then awarded for contributions to the site. Contributions can take many forms, ~~including~~ but ~~not limited to:~~		==Badges==
	* Creating After Action Reports (AARs) on battles fought in the ~~various Total War games~~.		The three below are all equally citizens, but the badges imply different things. An applying citizen should know what they're going for and select one when they are approved.
	* Creating a mod, or working as part of a mod team for ~~a game in TWC.~~
	* Serving as a member of the TWC staff (Content Writer, Librarian, Content Artist, Wiki writer etc.)
	* Showing dedication to the site by making consistent intelligent posts around the forum.

	To be considered for the award the member has to be patronised by an existing citizen. There are two ways this can happen. The most common is for an existing citizen to notice a member's contributions and send a PM asking if they'd like the rank. However, applicants who think they are ready for citizenship and haven't been approached may also PM a citizen directly and ask for sponsorship. Only those citizens who have themselves held their rank for 3 months can patronise. The patron and applicant together formulate an application which the patron then posts in the [~~https~~:~~//www~~.~~twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?325-Quaestiones-Perpetuae Questionaes Perpetuae~~] ~~for discussion and voting.~~		[[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]]

	~~The [https://www~~.~~twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens] contains useful advice for applicants and patrons~~.		A 'Generic' badge, as compared to the below implications. Does not reflect ties one way or another, a sort of jack of all trades among the members of the forum.

	When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.		[[Image:Troy_Civitate.png]]

	~~== Rights and Responsibilities ==~~		The historic badge for 'Common Community' participants, expressing an interest in discussion and debate. Implies being patronized for quality posting and good nature, an original tenant of the site's creation.
	~~Citizens have no defined duties on the forum~~, ~~they are not staff~~ and ~~do not moderate~~. ~~However~~, ~~citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard~~ of ~~behavior than~~ the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Those "Higher Standards" have always been a controversial argument, since they are subjective and cannot be restrained to any "standard", as a matter of fact. However, any Citizen who believes that another Citizen has failed to behave in an exemplary manner, can initiate an [[Ostrakon]]. Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behavior.

	~~Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for~~ [[~~Curial Officer\|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia~~]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen'). After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.		[[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]]

	~~==Badges==~~
	~~=== Citizen Badge ===~~
	If a member of the forum does not wish to choose between being recognized as having strongest ties to either the Common Community or Total War parts of the forum, they may choose to simply wear the neutral "Citizen" badge as shown below:

	~~[[Image:Troy_Citizen~~.~~png‎]]~~		The dedicated badge for the site's history of modders. Though the Civitiate came first, the Artifex put the forum on the map. An Artifex is one of the tireless members who create content for the games and have chosen TWC to present it.

	~~===~~ Civitate ~~Badge ===~~		When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.
	~~Members~~ who ~~choose to be recognized as having strongest ties~~ to the ~~[[Common Community]] can select~~ the ~~Civitate badge shown below:~~

	~~[[Image:Troy_Civitate~~.~~png]]~~

	~~Originally the rank~~ of ~~Civitate was the honour bestowed on~~ forum ~~members for both excellent Common Community and Total War contributions to the forums~~, ~~with the distinction between Civitate~~ and ~~Artifex arriving some time in 2006~~. ~~The rank of Civitate was instituted~~ within ~~the first version of~~ the [[~~Syntagma~~]].		==Further Information==
			Previously citizenship would also come with an undefined expectation of 'higher standards' for forum behavior. However, this has been a problem across site history and has ultimately been discontinued. A Citizen is supposed to act within the [[Terms of Use]] like any other member, and only the unique situation of the Curia forum allows the norms to stretch somewhat.

	~~=== Artifex Badge ===~~		If a Citizen runs into particular trouble with site moderation, they lose their citizenship until the infraction that caused it has expired (or a successful appeal is made). This cannot be permanent unless they are permanently banned, resign citizenship themselves or are removed in a process called Ostrakon where the active citizens of the Curia move to strip an especially unruly member of their Citizenship.
	~~Members who choose to~~ be ~~recognized as having strongest ties to~~ the ~~[[Total War]] community can select~~ the ~~Artifex badge shown below:~~

	~~[[Image:Troy_Artifex~~.~~png]]~~		Aside from staying within the Terms of Use and 'doing what they're doing', there is no additional expectation or responsibility to a citizen. They have the right (after a few months, usually 3) to patronize new citizens or run for Curial office. At any time they (and even non-citizens) can suggest recipients for other awards, proposals to change the curia, or even proposals/initiatives to change and improve the site in general.

	~~The rank of Artifex was developed mid 2006 primarily as an attempt~~ to ~~further recognise the work~~ of ~~those members of the forum who contribute primarily~~ to the ~~Total War side of~~ the ~~forums - for example those who work as members of hosted modifications~~ or ~~write tutorials for use on the forums~~.		Traditionally there is a roleplaying aspect to citizenship. Mainly this is through Houses, where a 'lineage' of patrons is traced to earlier times in site history and sometimes result in mock political situations, and through the Curia itself with its permanent pseudo-roleplay atmosphere. Like the above, participating in or caring about this is optional.

	==Patrician==		==Patrician==
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	An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]], is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators.		An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]] is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators. These members are automatically Citizens, though no extra rights from Citizens come from it.

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	*[[Constitution\|The Constitution]]		*[[Constitution\|The Constitution]]
			*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens]

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	== Rights and Responsibilities ==		== Rights and Responsibilities ==
	Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate. However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of ~~behaviour~~ than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. ~~Citizens~~ who ~~fail~~ to behave in an exemplary manner can ~~be referred to the~~ [[~~Citizen's Triumvirate~~]]~~, see [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#sec4art1 here] for details~~. Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal ~~behaviour~~.		Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate. However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of behavior than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Those "Higher Standards" have always been a controversial argument, since they are subjective and cannot be restrained to any "standard", as a matter of fact. However, any Citizen who believes that another Citizen has failed to behave in an exemplary manner, can initiate an [[Ostrakon]]. Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behavior.

	Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer\|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen'). After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.		Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer\|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen'). After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.

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	[[Image:~~3K_Citizen~~.png‎]]		[[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]]

	=== Civitate Badge ===		=== Civitate Badge ===
	Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Common Community]] can select the Civitate badge shown below:		Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Common Community]] can select the Civitate badge shown below:

	[[Image:~~3K_Civitate~~.png]]		[[Image:Troy_Civitate.png]]

	Originally the rank of Civitate was the honour bestowed on forum members for both excellent Common Community and Total War contributions to the forums, with the distinction between Civitate and Artifex arriving some time in 2006. The rank of Civitate was instituted within the first version of the [[Syntagma]].		Originally the rank of Civitate was the honour bestowed on forum members for both excellent Common Community and Total War contributions to the forums, with the distinction between Civitate and Artifex arriving some time in 2006. The rank of Civitate was instituted within the first version of the [[Syntagma]].
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	Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Total War]] community can select the Artifex badge shown below:		Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Total War]] community can select the Artifex badge shown below:

	[[Image:~~3K_Artifex~~.png]]		[[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]]

	The rank of Artifex was developed mid 2006 primarily as an attempt to further recognise the work of those members of the forum who contribute primarily to the Total War side of the forums - for example those who work as members of hosted modifications or write tutorials for use on the forums.		The rank of Artifex was developed mid 2006 primarily as an attempt to further recognise the work of those members of the forum who contribute primarily to the Total War side of the forums - for example those who work as members of hosted modifications or write tutorials for use on the forums.
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	An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]], is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators.		An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]], is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators.

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	== How to Become a TWC Citizen ==		== How to Become a TWC Citizen ==
	The rules governing citizenship can be found in the [[Constitution]] on the forum [~~http~~://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here].		The rules governing citizenship can be found in the [[Constitution]] on the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here].

	The minimum requirements to be considered for the award are to have made at least fifty posts, been registered for at least two months, and not have received a warning within the last six months. Above and beyond these basic standards, the rank is then awarded for contributions to the site. Contributions can take many forms, including but not limited to:		The minimum requirements to be considered for the award are to have made at least fifty posts, been registered for at least two months, and not have received a warning within the last six months. Above and beyond these basic standards, the rank is then awarded for contributions to the site. Contributions can take many forms, including but not limited to:
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	* Showing dedication to the site by making consistent intelligent posts around the forum.		* Showing dedication to the site by making consistent intelligent posts around the forum.

	To be considered for the award the member has to be patronised by an existing citizen. There are two ways this can happen. The most common is for an existing citizen to notice a member's contributions and send a PM asking if they'd like the rank. However, applicants who think they are ready for citizenship and haven't been approached may also PM a citizen directly and ask for sponsorship. Only those citizens who have themselves held their rank for 3 months can patronise. The patron and applicant together formulate an application which the patron then posts in the [~~http~~://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?325-Quaestiones-Perpetuae Questionaes Perpetuae] for discussion and voting.		To be considered for the award the member has to be patronised by an existing citizen. There are two ways this can happen. The most common is for an existing citizen to notice a member's contributions and send a PM asking if they'd like the rank. However, applicants who think they are ready for citizenship and haven't been approached may also PM a citizen directly and ask for sponsorship. Only those citizens who have themselves held their rank for 3 months can patronise. The patron and applicant together formulate an application which the patron then posts in the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?325-Quaestiones-Perpetuae Questionaes Perpetuae] for discussion and voting.

	The [~~http~~://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens] contains useful advice for applicants and patrons.		The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens] contains useful advice for applicants and patrons.

	When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.		When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.

	== Rights and Responsibilities ==		== Rights and Responsibilities ==
	Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate. However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of behaviour than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Citizens who fail to behave in an exemplary manner can be referred to the [[Citizen's Triumvirate]], see [~~http~~://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#sec4art1 here] for details. Whilst not binding [~~http~~://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behaviour.		Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate. However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of behaviour than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Citizens who fail to behave in an exemplary manner can be referred to the [[Citizen's Triumvirate]], see [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#sec4art1 here] for details. Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behaviour.

	Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer\|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen'). After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.		Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer\|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen'). After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.