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Civil Workers’ Union (CWU) — Player Guide
What is the CWU?
The Civil Workers’ Union is a pro-Combine civilian faction that provides services to the city: retail, food prep, basic manufacturing, and first aid. CWU members receive better access to supplies and may operate small businesses. Leadership can start city workshifts that open industrial tasks for workers.
CWU Team Classes (in-game):
- Industrial Worker (CLASS_INDUST)
- Commercial Worker (CLASS_COMMERCE)
- Medical Worker (CLASS_MEDIC)
- Workshift Leader (CLASS_WORKSHIFT_LEADER)
- Minister of the CWU (CLASS_MINISTER)
Core CWU Abilities
- Business Menu: Open the Player Menu → Business tab to buy stock or place workbenches if your class allows it.
- City Workshift: When a workshift is active, Industrial Workers can request parts, grab tools, and complete tasks for tokens.
- Vendors/Benches: Several class-locked vendors and benches exist (see per-job sections below).
Job Guides
Industrial Worker (Manufacturing/Facilities)
- Refill Drink Vending Machines — Stand close, aim at an empty button, hold Walk (default ALT) and press Use (E).
If the slot is empty, you’ll refill it and receive a small token bonus. Button 1 refills to 10; others to 5. - Workshift Tasks— Only during an active workshift:
- Machinery Tools Crate: Take and return tools (wrench/screwdriver/hammer) at the Machinery Tools box.
- Work Chute: Request a work “skeleton” (assembly jig) and complete its steps with your tools.
- Scrap/Cloth Chutes: Request materials when allowed; don’t spam—there are global limits.
- Etiquette & Safety — Follow CWU leadership instructions; complete one job at a time; return tools when done.
Commercial Worker (Retail & Food Service)
- Operate a Shop — Player Menu → Business: buy stock (Food, Ingredients, Clothing, etc.) that is class-whitelisted for CWU Commercial.
- Place Benches
- Cooking Stove (bench): craft/prepare items to sell.
- General Workbench: general crafting (allowed for CWU Commercial; also purchasable by non-CP civilians per server rules).
- Sales Tips — Keep prices reasonable, advertise via /advert, and restock during quiet periods.
Medical Worker (First Aid & Supplies)
- Medical Supplier Vendor — A class-locked vendor sells medical items to Medical Workers only. Stock up for clinics or field aid.
- On-Scene Care — Provide basic first aid to citizens, coordinate with CP for casualties, and charge fair fees.
- Clinic Setup — Operate from a stall or backroom; keep inventory organized.
Workshift Leader (CWU Shift Supervisor)
- Start/End Workshift — Use the CWU Minister Terminal (requires CWU leadership permissions). Starting a shift announces citywide “Workshift hour has started”; ending it closes industrial access and plays a dispatch message.
- Direct Industrial Flow — Assign workers to chutes/benches, prevent spam (there are global caps), and keep the line moving.
- Liaise with Authorities — Coordinate with CP/OTA on crowd control and compliance during shifts.
Minister of the CWU (Faction Head)
- All Workshift Leader powers plus faction management.
- Policy & Permits — Approve new CWU initiatives, enforce pricing/quality standards, and represent the CWU to the City Administrator and CP command.
How to Perform Common Actions
- Refill Vending Machines (Industrial) — Aim at the empty button → hold ALT + press E. You’ll be paid a small token bonus if the slot was empty.
- Grab/Return Tools (Industrial) — Use the Machinery Tools crate during a workshift.
- Request Work Skeleton (Industrial) — Use the Work Chute during a workshift (respects global limits).
- Cook & Sell (Commercial) — Place a Cooking Stove from Business, craft items, and sell to citizens. Restock via the Business tab.
- Stock Medical (Medical) — Use the CWU Medical Supplier vendor; carry kits and basic supplies.
- Start/End Workshift (Leader/Minister) — Use the CWU Minister Terminal in proximity; respect cooldowns between shifts.
Permissions & Access (Summary)
- Industrial Worker: vending refills; tools; work/scrap/cloth chutes only during workshift.
- Commercial Worker: Business stock (food/clothes); place Cooking Stove & General Workbench.
- Medical Worker: access the CWU Medical Supplier vendor.
- Workshift Leader / Minister: operate the CWU Minister Terminal to start/end shifts and manage industrial activity.
FAQ
- “The vending machine won’t refill.” Make sure the button is actually empty and you’re Industrial. Use ALT + E while aiming at the empty button.
- “I can’t grab tools.” Tools are accessible only during an active workshift.
- “Workshift won’t start.” There is a cooldown between shifts; a leader/minister must use the CWU terminal and be within range.
- “I don’t see Business items.” Items are class-restricted; switch to the correct CWU class.
Roleplay Tips
- Keep storefronts tidy; advertise with /advert.
- Price fairly; CWU should feel professional and orderly.
- Leaders: make short PA announcements, assign roles, and thank workers at shift end.
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