Mumble

Mumble Voice Communications

Mumble is the primary voice communications platform for the Imperium. It replaced Teamspeak 2 due to superior voice quality and eliminated licensing dependencies. The platform is internally hosted and maintained.

Security

Mumble operates on internal Imperium infrastructure and is considered secure when connecting to authorized servers. Connecting to external Mumble servers carries minimal operational security risk.

Rules and Conduct

When connected to operation channels or standing fleet channels on the GSF Mumble server, all users must comply with [Mumble Rules].

Installation and Setup

Download and Install

Download the Mumble client from MUMBLE and install using standard procedures.

On first launch, the Audio Wizard will automatically initialize. Complete the wizard to configure microphone and audio settings. Close the Favorites window upon completion.

Pre-Connection Configuration

Before connecting to any server, configure the following settings to optimize the user experience.

Navigate to: Configure > Settings

User Interface

• Under "Look and Feel": Select preferred theme (dark theme recommended)
• Under "Channel Tree": Set "Expand" to "None" to prevent automatic channel expansion
• Click "Apply"

Messages

• Uncheck all notification, console popup, and sound alert options that are not required
• Note: Development snapshots include an "All messages" row for bulk configuration
• Click "Apply"

Overlay (Optional - DX11 Required)

• Note: Overlay functionality is incompatible with DX12. For DX12 clients, use Configure > Talking UI instead
• Enable overlay to display active speakers
• Position the overlay indicator as needed
• Configure display filters via right-click context menu
• Click "Apply"

Connecting to GSF Server

Navigate to: Server > Connect > Add New

Configure server parameters:

• Label: GSF Mumble (or preferred identifier)
• Address: mumble.goonfleet.com
• Port: 64738
• Username: Your ESA username with corp ticker (retrieve from ESA under "GSF Mumble" > "Username")
• Click "OK"

The server entry will appear in favorites with current user count displayed.

First Connection

On initial connection, a certificate validation window will appear. Accept the certificate to proceed.

Enter your ESA password when prompted. This password is managed through ESA and differs from forum credentials. Password changes affect all ESA-linked services.

Channel Structure

GSF Mumble uses a hierarchical organization. Minimize all categories using the triangle icon to view the structure clearly.

Primary channel categories (top to bottom):

Fireside

• Weekly Fireside Chat broadcasts

Ops > Op Channels

• OP1 through OP11+ - Operation channels assigned via fleet pings
• Each Op Channel includes a "No chatter" subchannel (FC and designated personnel only)

Corporation Channels

• Corporation-specific communications

Social Channels

• Alliance social groups and communities

Desktop Shortcuts

Create desktop shortcuts for rapid channel access.

1. Connect to Goonfleet Mumble 2. Right-click target channel

3. Select "Copy URL" 4. Navigate to desktop or target directory

5. Right-click > New > Shortcut

6. Paste copied URL

7. Click "Next"

8. Name shortcut (example: "Fireside - Eve related") 9. Click "Finish"

Result: Shortcut will move active Mumble connection to target channel, or launch Mumble and connect if not running.

Advanced Features

Multi-Channel Listening

Stable Version Requires multiple client instances. Configuration guide: Setup

Development Version Built-in "Listen to Channel" feature: 1. Right-click target channel 2. Select "Listen to Channel"

Note: Listen-only mode - transmission limited to primary channel.

Command Channels (Fleet Commanders)

Configure whisper/shout keybinds for command communications.

Navigate to: Configure > Settings > Shortcuts

Add shortcuts with following parameters:

• Function: "Whisper/Shout"
• Data: Click "..." button to configure

Local Key Configuration Whisper to current channel only (excludes subchannels and linked channels).

Usage: Command channel coordination without fleet monitoring.

Global Key Configuration Whisper to parent channel and all subchannels.

Usage: Cross-fleet and cross-command communications when multiple fleets operate simultaneously.

Best Practice: Prefix and suffix transmissions with "Global" or "Local" to indicate whisper mode to all recipients.

Troubleshooting

Broken Hyperlinks

If Mumble hyperlinks from pings no longer function, follow the resolution procedure: Hyperlink Fix Guide