The Rally Group: Safety at Every Entry

“We’d rather check on you 100 times for nothing than miss the one time you need us.”

The Rally Group (Initiative #9) is present at EVERY entry point in Liana Banyan. This is non-negotiable. Safety infrastructure is as fundamental as authentication.

Railroad Imagery

The entire Rally Group system uses railroad metaphors, connecting to the Underground Railroad’s legacy of helping people reach safety:

Three Roles at Every Entry

Every page in Liana Banyan includes access to three roles:

1. Information Desk

Symbol: 🚉 (Station) Function: Directions and help Examples:

• “Where do I find [feature]?”
• “How does [system] work?”
• “I’m lost.”

2. Maître D'

Symbol: 🎩 (Top hat) Function: Welcome and guidance Examples:

• New member onboarding
• Feature introduction
• Personalized pathways

3. Underground Railroad

Symbol: 🚂 (Train) Function: Escape to safety Examples:

• Domestic violence situations
• Active danger
• “Get me out of here”

Crisis Flow

Person identifies need
        ↓
Clicks Railroad Crossing Signal (visible on every page)
        ↓
Selects urgency level:
├── GREEN: Information Desk (no emergency)
├── YELLOW: Maître D' (need guidance)
└── RED: Underground Railroad (need safety NOW)
        ↓
If RED:
        ↓
Crisis Line (Healer Guild responders)
        ↓
Rally Group triage
        ↓
Underground Railroad activation (if needed)
        ↓
SAFETY

The “Oops” Code System

The Rally Group uses automatic false positives to:

1. Keep responders trained — Regular alerts maintain readiness
2. Normalize the system — Everyone sees the signal; using it isn’t weird
3. Provide camouflage — Real signals blend with training signals
4. Test reliability — System is always exercised

How It Works

Random trigger conditions (e.g., "Tuesday + 3PM + user profile incomplete")
        ↓
System generates "Oops" alert
        ↓
Responder receives alert marked as [TRAINING]
        ↓
Responder practices response
        ↓
System logs training completion
        ↓
User receives friendly check-in:
"Hi! We noticed you might be looking for help. 
Everything okay? (This is just a training check-in. 
If you DO need help, we're here.)"

Oops Triggers

The user never knows if it’s real or training. That’s the point.

Integration Points

With Harper Guild

Every Harper (Care Coordinator) is Rally Group-trained. Harpers are present in every Guild and business, providing additional safety coverage.

With Defense Klaus

Defense Klaus (#8) provides personal safety systems. Rally Group provides the response network. They work together:

Defense Klaus: Tools for protection
Rally Group: People for response
        ↓
Together: Complete safety net

With The Family Table

Family-level crisis support (Do The Swoop) connects directly to Rally Group for medical and family emergencies.

Responder Hierarchy

Advancement Path

Porter (Entry)
    ↓ (50 responses + training)
Switchyard Operator
    ↓ (100 responses + training)
Engineer
    ↓ (200 responses + training + nomination)
Conductor

Privacy Protections

For Those Seeking Help

For Responders

Funding Model

Rally Group is funded through:

1. Cost+20% margin allocation — Portion of all platform transactions
2. Dedicated donations — Direct support option
3. Grant funding — Applied for safety/crisis grants
4. Crown allocation — Rally Group Crown can direct resources

Rally Group responders are volunteers with training stipends, not employees. This maintains the community-based model.

The Crown: Kimberly A. Williams

Crown Title: Responder General, Lady Banyan of Safety

Kimberly A. Williams leads Rally Group with:

• Crisis response expertise
• Community organizing background
• Network of safety professionals
• Commitment to “everyone deserves safety”

Presence Requirements

Every Page Must Have

1. Railroad Crossing Signal — Visible, clickable, universal
2. Access to three roles — Information, Welcome, Safety
3. No login required for emergency — Anonymous access allowed
4. Mobile-friendly — Works on any device

Technical Implementation

<!-- Footer of every page -->
<div class="rally-group-access">
  <button class="railroad-signal" aria-label="Need help?">
    🚂
  </button>
  <!-- Expands to show three role options -->
</div>

Training Materials

Rally Group responders receive:

Training is continuous with monthly refreshers.

Metrics Tracked

Target: 100% of RED signals answered within 5 minutes.

Why Non-Negotiable?

“A platform that helps people help themselves must first help people be safe enough to participate.”

If someone is in crisis, they can’t:

• Start a business
• Join an initiative
• Earn Credits
• Help their community

Rally Group removes the barrier of personal safety so everything else becomes possible.

The Railroad Crossing Signal is on every page. We’re always here. For the Keep.