Yes. Offline raid protection is a premium module - if premium lapses the panel opens but protection can't be enabled.

When does protection turn on?

After the whole team logs off and the activation delay you configured passes. It ends when the expiration window runs out or a team member logs back in.

Can players make their own ORP zones?

Yes. Team leaders create their zone in game, within the size and team-count rules you set in /orp settings.

How do I reset ORP zones at wipe?

Run /orp wipe server:"..." - you can clear everything or target one player's zones.

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Offline Raid Protection for Rust Console

Helios lets owners configure timed Offline Raid Protection while players create their own ORP zones in game through quick chat.

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Important: Staff configure ORP with /orp settings. Players use the server's ORP quick-chat trigger in game, normally Can I Build Here.

Quick take

ORP protects team bases while everyone is offline. You set the zone size, minimum team size, activation delay, expiration window, and zone colors per server in /orp settings — team leaders create their own ORP zones in game.

Requirements

Server and permissions

A Rust Console server connected to Helios
Premium enabled for the target server
Manage Server permission for staff setup
Server-side custom zone commands available

Team or Clan tracking

Team mode: follows in-game Rust team membership
Clan mode: follows Helios clan membership
Clan mode requires every clan member to have a linked account

How Helios ORP works

Staff configure the system with /orp settings.
A player uses the ORP quick-chat trigger at the center of the base.
Helios checks leadership, group size, account links, distance, and position.
The player receives a Yes/No confirmation prompt.
Helios creates one ORP zone at that base position.
While a tracked member is online, the zone remains Online.
After the last member disconnects, the zone becomes Pending.
When the activation timer ends, the zone becomes Protected.
If a tracked member reconnects, the zone returns to Online.
When the protection timer expires, Helios removes the zone.

ORP zone states

Online

At least one tracked team or clan member is online. The zone exists but does not protect the base.

Pending

No tracked members are online and the configured activation countdown is running.

Protected

Protection is active. Helios applies the protected color and disables building, building damage, and base damage inside the zone.

Set up Offline Raid Protection

Run /orp settings server:"<SERVER>".
Review the current values, then turn Offline Protection on.
Choose Team or Clan mode.
Set Size, Minimum Distance, and Minimum Team.
Set Activation Time and Expires In.
Choose protected and online colors, then decide whether to use radiation.
Configure the Discord ORP feed and zone chat-message option.
Use Sync Monuments when monument adjustments need to be reapplied.
Test a full Online → Pending → Protected cycle before launch.

Helios ORP settings panel in Discord

ORP settings and defaults

Setting	Default	What it controls
Offline Protection	Off until enabled	Whether players can create and use ORP zones.
Mode	Team	Tracks in-game Rust teams or Helios clans.
Size	30	ORP zone radius. Changes also update existing zones.
Minimum Distance	10	Required spacing between ORP zones.
Minimum Team	1	Minimum team or clan members required to create a zone.
Activation Time	15 minutes	Offline delay before protection activates.
Expires In	1440 minutes	Protection duration before the zone is removed.
Radiation	0	Radiation applied only while the zone is Protected.
Protected Color	250,0,0	RGB color used during protection.
Online Color	250,250,0	RGB color used while members are online.
Show Chat msg	On	Whether the zone chat-message flag is enabled.
Feed	Not set	Discord channel for ORP creation, status, and activity messages.

Admin commands

Configure and review

/orp settings server:"<SERVER>"
/orp list server:"<SERVER>"

The list shows the leader, tracked group, member count, current state, and timing.

Remove zones

/orp wipe server:"<SERVER>"
/orp wipe server:"<SERVER>" user:"<DISCORD USER>"
/orp wipe server:"<SERVER>" gamertag:"<LEADER NAME>"

Helios confirms the wipe, removes records and live zones, then verifies the result.

Player ORP zone creation

Eligibility checks

ORP is enabled and Premium is active
The player is the team or clan leader
The group meets Minimum Team
Every clan member is linked in Clan mode
The location is far enough from another ORP zone
Helios can read the player's current position

Replacing an existing zone

If a leader already has a zone, Helios warns them first. After confirmation, it deletes the old zone and creates the replacement at the new position instead of creating a duplicate.

Publish your server's actual ORP quick-chat mapping in the player rules.

Helios ORP zone list in Discord

Common ORP problems

Problem	Likely cause	Fix
The quick-chat trigger does nothing	ORP is disabled, Premium is inactive, or the wrong trigger is used.	Check `/orp settings`, Premium, and the configured trigger.
A player cannot create a zone	They are not leader, do not meet Minimum Team, or are too close to another zone.	Confirm mode, leadership, group size, position, and spacing.
Clan ORP will not create	One or more clan members are not linked.	Link every clan member before trying again.
Protection never turns on	A member is still online or Activation Time has not finished.	Check `/orp list` and the ORP feed for Online or Pending status.
Protection ends too soon	Expires In is lower than intended.	Increase Expires In and publish the duration in server rules.

Best practices

Start in Team mode unless clan membership and links are already reliable.
Use a staff-only ORP feed channel for testing and incident review.
Test one complete create → Pending → Protected cycle after every wipe.
Start with moderate zone sizes and expand only when real bases need it.
Keep Minimum Distance high enough to reduce overlapping-zone abuse.
Use radiation only when protected zones are intentionally hostile.
Run Sync Monuments after map or plugin changes if monument placement acts incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions

Is ORP premium?: Yes. Offline raid protection is a premium module — if premium lapses the panel opens but protection can’t be enabled.
When does protection turn on?: After the whole team logs off and the activation delay you configured passes. It ends when the expiration window runs out or a team member logs back in.
Can players make their own ORP zones?: Yes. Team leaders create their zone in game, within the size and team-count rules you set in /orp settings.
How do I reset ORP zones at wipe?: Run /orp wipe server:"..." — you can clear everything or target one player’s zones.

Related ORP guides

Ready to set up Offline Raid Protection?

Configure the server settings first, then test the full player creation and protection cycle before announcing ORP.

Open ORP Setup Player Creation Flow