The Hempire

Info

Everything about the servers, the rules, getting started in Rust, the FAQ, our wasteland art gallery, and the crew behind it all.

About The Hempire

The Hempire server rack — the real hardware

The Hempire has been running since November 2022 , built on passion and a deep love for Rust . It started as a hobby and mostly still is — a small crew running game servers because we love it, with a fleet of AI agents handling the day-to-day. What truly keeps us going is seeing players like you jump in, build, fight, and become part of our growing family.

If you play fair, build smart, and love Rust, you’ll fit right in. Thanks for being part of The Hempire 🌿

The Team — Human & AI

A small crew of human admins keeps the community and servers running — backed by a fleet of AI agents that genuinely handle the day-to-day: Nix (operations & infrastructure), Zara (news & community), and Bernard (security). They watch the servers, write the news, answer your questions, and catch problems before you even notice them. Yes, some of our staff are AI. No, they don’t sleep.

The best way to support us is simple: Be active. Have fun. Share the experience. If you’re feeling generous, you can also help us grow by boosting our Discord server or joining our Patreon. Every bit of support makes a real difference!

Support The Project

Subscribe monthly with an amount of your choice and get exclusive non pay-to-win perks in-game and on Discord. Your recurring support helps us plan ahead and keep improving.

Feeling generous? Make a one-time donation to support the project. Every contribution helps us keep the servers running and the community growing.

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Rules

Cheating or Scripting

Oh, come on cheating is so last season. Don’t even think about using third-party programs or scripts that give you an “edge” you didn’t earn. And if you feel the need to brag about it? Expect to be muted or banned faster than you can say, "Oops, my bad!"

Ban Policies

Got a ban? Cool, as long as it’s at least 365 days old and you only have one VAC/Game/Server. Think your entire crew can hide behind you? Think again. If your group is a cheater’s paradise, everyone gets the boot. And trying to sneak back in with a new account? Bold move, champ extra bans coming your way!

Bug Abuse

We know glitches can be tempting, but using them to reach places you’re not supposed to be? Not on our watch. Don’t “decorate” monuments with endless walls or any unapproved hacks those structures will disappear faster than your reputation. (Quarries, caves, and ziplines, however, get a free pass.)

Harassment & Toxic Behavior

Think you’re funny? Save your insults for somewhere else. Our server isn’t the place for racist slurs, offensive signs, or any homophobic or racist jokes. Basically, don’t be a toxic jerk or you’ll be shown the door faster than you can type a snarky comment.

VPN Usage

Using a VPN to hide your identity might sound cool, but it only slows down the server and is a favorite trick among cheaters. So please, keep the VPN off and your honesty on (or at least your effort!).

Gameplay Conduct

Need an admin to fix your wonky build? Not happening this isn’t a magic repair service. Our Large server is noob-friendly, but remember: it’s Rust, not a daycare. Shoot first, ask questions later, but try to give the newbies a fighting chance (and some time to gather better loot).

Team Size Limitations

Teamwork is cool, but if you start forming mega alliances on capped servers (Large + Small = max 3 players each), prepare for an instant ban for the whole gang. Off-team coordination to evade the cap counts as the same violation. Note: Medium and Medium 2x have no team limit — clan it up. Sandbox is creative with no cap either.

Griefing (Large Only)

We get it, watching a base fall apart can be satisfying. But on the Large server,griefing isnt just frowned upon, its against the rules. This server is built to be a noob-friendly space where newer players and casuals can thrive. Intentionally trying to force someone off the server by griefing their base or camping them repeatedly is not okay. Also, if your group is clearly dominating and draining the server of activity, constantly wiping out others and making it unplayable, don’t be surprised if you get banned. That behavior goes against the spirit of what the large server is meant to be: chill, creative, and community-focused.

Summary

So here’s the deal: raiding is fair game just don’t be a total jerk about it. Follow the rules, let the newbies have their moment on our noob-friendly server, and build your base strong enough to avoid becoming someone else’s rubble. Enjoy the mayhem, whether you’re in our chill zone or the hardcore battleground!

New To Rust?

Rust is a multiplayer survival game by Facepunch Studios. You wake up on an island with nothing but a rock and a torch — everything else you gather, craft, or take. Chop trees, mine ore, build a base, team up with strangers or fight everyone you meet. The only aim is to survive; everything and everyone wants you dead.

Servers wipe on a schedule — the map resets and everyone starts fresh, so a new player is never hopelessly behind. That's the best moment to jump in.

And if this is your first time: our Large server was built for exactly you. Noob-friendly rules, no pay-to-win, admins who actually enforce respectful play. Grab the game, hit a wipe day, and come die with us a few times — it clicks fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join the server?

You can look for "The Hempire" in the in-game server list or use the connect button above.

Wipe Schedule

Large, Medium, and Small wipe on the force wipe — every first Thursday of the month at 20:00h GMT+1. Medium 2x wipes biweekly (first and third Thursday of the month, same hour).

When BP Wipe?

BPs wipe every 2 months. Date can be found in the server description.

How do I report a player for breaking the rules?

The best way is using F7 in-game, which reports the suspected player to us and Facepunch/Anti-Cheat. You can also use the Problems tab on this website to submit reports.

What mods or plugins are installed on the server?

We only use admin tools and anti-cheat detection tools. Additionally, we have a small script so the Chinook crate doesn’t fall at the same monument all wipe. We also disabled decay on the server, but the rest is pure vanilla. The Medium 2x server has some additional plugins - check the Servers tab for more info.

Can I appeal a ban? How do I do that?

You can appeal a ban in the correct channel on our Discord server.

What should I do if I experience lag or connection issues?

Use F7 in-game to report server issues, or use the Problems tab on this website to submit detailed reports.

Are there any VIP perks, and how do I get them?

We are against all forms of pay-to-win, but you can support the server on Patreon and receive some awesome perks.

Does the server have a team or clan limit?

Large and Small servers have a 3-player maximum (Trios). Medium and Medium 2x have no team limit — bring the whole clan. Sandbox is creative with no cap.

What is the server’s policy on griefing and raiding?

Our large server has some griefing rules to encourage newcomers or experienced players with limited time. The small and medium servers are more for more experienced players.

How do I contact an admin or staff member?

Use F7 in-game, try in-game team chat, Discord, or submit a report via the Problems tab on this website.

Is the server beginner-friendly?

Our Large server has some rules in place to encourage newcomers and experienced players with limited time, while the Small and Medium server is more for experienced players.

What is the map size and seed?

Check the Servers tab for current map sizes as they may change.

Are there any custom events or features on the server?

Not at the moment, but we are always open to ideas!

The Gallery — Fine Art of the Wasteland

Give a survivor a sign and a paintbrush, and you get a window into the highly intellectual mind of the average Rust player. Our servers produce masterpieces every wipe — and roughly ninety-eight percent of them are the same subject, in all shapes and sizes. Much of the early canon was tragically lost in the Great Archive Purge (a moment of silence), so what hangs here is the surviving collection — growing again, one wipe at a time. We stopped fighting it. We started curating it. Welcome to the wasteland's most honest art exhibition.

Inaugural collection, curated from the sandbox archives. All artists anonymous, as fine art demands. Submissions continue every wipe — paint something worthy and the curators will find it.

The F7R Project

The Hempire is part of F7R — a small human crew and a fleet of AI agents running game servers, an AI radio network, free web tools and more, with the machines genuinely handling the day-to-day. A few humans. Three AI agents. Zero downtime.

Everything started as old PC parts in a basement corner and grew into the rack you saw at the top of this page. No investors, no pay-to-win, just stubbornness and silicon.

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