Galactic Empire / GALEMPIRE

The Empire intends on controlling the entire galaxy in order to prevent such a disaster of the Clone Wars happening all over again.
If you wish to prevent this from happening hand over control of your systems, planets etc. Failure to do so will result in the Galactic Empire forcibly relieve you of your duties.

Article One – Imperial Law – General Information

Imperial Law has been put in place to ensure the safety, security and prosperity of the Galactic Empire and its allies. Imperial Law applies to all members of the Galactic Empire and Nationalised Groups/Organisations, regardless of branch and position and all individuals/groups who enter Imperial territory in any capacity.

Imperial Law is enforced by two main organisations; the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB) and the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations (IOCI).

Imperial Security Bureau – The Imperial Security Bureau deals with serious crimes committed within the Empire; terrorism, subversion, counter-espionage, treason and other activities which threaten the security and stability of the Imperial Government fall within the ISB’s jurisdiction.

Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations – The IOCI acts as a civilian law enforcement department, working in conjunction with planetary police forces/militias and is responsible for coordinating the fight against criminals (particularly those who break civil laws) across the Empire. It is their duty to enforce smuggling laws (in conjuction with Imperial Customs and the Imperial Navy), patrol traffic lanes, investigate thefts and other standard law enforcement activities.

Definitions
Galactic Empire – The governmental body which is currently ruling the Galaxy, under the command of His Majesty, Emperor Draco Tanos.

Member of the Galactic Empire – Anyone who is currently in the service of the Galactic Empire, regardless of branch, rank or position.

Imperial Citizen – Anyone who is not part of the Galactic Empire itself, but resides in the territory of the Galactic Empire and has registered for Imperial Citizenship.

Imperial Law – The laws, rules and regulations set down by this document, and also by the Holonet Restrictions, Imperial IRC Conduct Protocol, and the Imperial Forum Conduct Protocol.
Article Two – Laws of the Empire – Civil Laws

Imperial Law in enforced by the branches described above. Imperial Moffs/Grand Moffs are the supreme legal authority in their sector. They may choose to act as judges at trials held in their sector, and may pass sentence without a jury should they so wish, unless the Emperor or an assigned proxy intervenes. All offenders are assumed to be guilty of their offence, until proven beyond doubt that they are innocent.

• Smuggling – The act of transporting any unauthorized ships, vehicles, materials, substances, resources, weapons, armour, life forms, sentients and any other items deemed illegal by the Empire.

• Possession of Stolen Property: Having property in your possession which is known or believed to be stolen.

• Kidnapping: Unlawfully seizing and detaining a sentient being, with or without a demand of any kind of ransom.

• Hijacking: The unauthorized seizure of a ship or vehicle without permission.

• Piracy: The attempt to hijack a ship and ransack it of any of its contents.

• Illegal Parking: The unlawful or unsanctioned landing or parking of a starship, star fighter, vehicle, or freighter without proper notification or consent from the person or persons owning the respective landing zone or airspace.

• Possession of Contraband: The possession of items, substances etc. which have been deemed as contraband by the Imperial Government.

• Slicing: The attempt, or successful execution, of illegally accessing a computer system, databank or any other medium.

• Forgery: The fradulent reproduction/editing of any document, identification card, signature etc.

• Unauthorised possession of a weapon: Possessing any kind of weapon in a zone where weapons are unauthorised without special permission, or possessing a weapon when it is illegal to do so (private ownership of weaponry in the Galactic Empire is illegal without explicit permission from Imperial authorities).

• Unauthorised use of a weapon: Using any kind of weapon in a zone where weapons are unauthorised without special permission, or using a weapon which the suspect is not authorised to use.

• Theft: Taking property from another with or without the threat of/use of violence.

• Trespassing: The unauthorized entering of a facility, area or vessel that is privately owned, Imperial property or has been deemed off-limits by the Imperial Government.

• Burglary: The unauthorized entering of a facility with intent to steal property.

• Embezzlement: The unlawful taking of property/credits which have been entrusted to the offender.

• Assault: Intentional infliction, or attempted infliction, of injury upon another being.

• Arson: An attempt or act to destroy the property of another person or corporation, or yourself, by means of explosion and/or incendiaries.

• Perjury: Making a statement which the perpetrator knows or believes to be false/misleading during a trial in an Imperial Court.

• Civil disorder: Any person or persons who cause disorder within the Galactic Empire, using provocative language, gestures or material.

• Failure to produce a valid identity document: Any person who fails to produce a valid, genuine and/or legal identity document when required to do so by Imperial authorities.

• Failure to produce a valid travel permit: Any person who fails to produce a valid, genuine and/or legal travel permit when required to do so by Imperial authorities.

• Travelling without permission : Illegally travelling without first acquiring the necessary travel documents and permits from the Imperial authorities.

• Failure to follow planetary security procedures: Failing to follow security procedures for entering or leaving Imperial worlds as laid down in this document.

• Failure to produce valid datawork: Failing to produce valid documents relating to a ship, its captain, its crew and contents when requested by the Imperial authorities. Valid datawork includes; Ship’s Operating License (detailing a ship’s specifications, port of origin, manufacturer, trasponder code, current owner and registration code), Captain’s Accredited License (detailing the ships a being is permitted to fly), Ship’s Manifest (a detailed breakdown of the crew, passengers and cargo on board a ship) and, if the ship is armed, an Arms Load-Out Permit (all non-military startships with weapons or enhanced shields require a permit acknowledging their authorisation). The relevant documents can be obtained from the Imperial Records Office or the Bureau of Customs, Travel and Migration.

• Breach of the Peace: Any person or persons who cause disorder within the Galactic Empire, using force or violence.

• Vagrancy: Partaking in begging or similar activities.

• Loitering: The act of dallying or lingering by an individual with apparent intent to break Imperial Law.

• Illegal gathering: Any group consisting of two or more persons gathering with apparent intent to break Imperial Law.

• Rape: Forcing any person within the borders of the Galactic Empire to submit to any sexual act against that person’s will. Punishable by death.

• Prostitution: Offering one’s self, or offering another person/people, for sexual acts in return for goods, money, services, favours etc.

• Statutory rape: Having sexual intercourse with a human who is below the legal age of consent (Twenty One years of age).

• Under-age consumption of intoxicating products: Consuming any product which may be intoxicating (for instance, alcoholic beverages) under the legal age. (Twenty One years of age).

• Inappropriate inter-species relations – Being involved in any kind of relationship (especially sexual) with a member of another species. Humans mixing with near-humans is acceptable, provided no pregnancy occurs.

• Vandalism: Damage to, disposal of, and/or defacing to property not owned by the individual committing the act.

• Extortion: The action or attempt to illegally subvert the Imperial Legal System, so as to obtain something for personal gain.

• Solicitation: The act of encouraging/advising/threatening another to break Imperial Law.

• Fraud: Using deception and/or deceit to secure or acquire something for your personal gain.

• Bribery – Attempting or successfully carrying out the attempt to persuade or influence a member of the Galactic Empire by offering an incentive. Those who accept bribes will be punished also.

• Manslaughter: Partaking in any action that indirectly causes the death of another or the direct accidental killing of an individual by another without premeditation or malice aforethought.

• Slavery: The possession of sentient beings who are kept against their will and forced to work for the benefit of their ‘owner’. Note: Criminals give up their right as a sentient when they commit a crime. They may be used for slave labour if the Empire so wishes.

Article Three – Laws of the Empire – Internal Law

The Imperial branches have an additional set of laws to adhere to, which are listed in this section. It is the job of the branch commanding officers and executive officers to ensure that these laws are followed, and anyone found breaching them is reported to the Imperial Security Bureau.

• Insubordination: The act of deliberately disobeying an order from a superior officer.

• Absence Without Leave: Failing to report for duty, without requesting leave from the offender’s commanding officer.

• Disrespect towards a superior: Showing disrespect to someone within the Galactic Empire of a senior rank and/or position than yourself.

• Mutiny: Any act(s) carried out by a serving member or a group of serving members of the Galactic Empire which is considered rebellious against Imperial authority.

• Unauthorised dissemination of classified information: Distributing classified, secret or otherwise restricted information to personnel not authorised to receive it.

• Non-compliance with Imperial Law: A member of the Galactic Empire who intentionally fails to comply and/or enforce the laws set down in this document.

• Intoxication whilst on duty: Any Imperial found intoxicated whilst on duty. Intoxication includes substances such as alcohol or spices.

• Duelling a fellow Imperial: Any Imperial found to be threatening or carrying out physical violence against a subordinate member of the Empire.

• Assault of a superior: Any Imperial found to be threatening or carrying out physical violence against a member of the Empire with superior rank, position or authority.

• Conduct unbecoming of an Imperial: Any member of the Empire who shows conduct which is though of as impolite or incorrect behaviour of a member of the Galactic Empire.

• Desertion: Any member of the Empire who, without authorization, goes or remains absent from their unit or place of duty and intends to do so permanently, or leaves their unit or place of duty to avoid a hazardous task or mission.

Article Four – Laws of the Empire – High Crimes

High Crimes include crimes committed directly against the Galactic Empire or the Empire and/or which threaten the stability and security of the Imperial Government.

• High Treason: The act of attempting to overthrow the Emperor and/or his Empire.

• Treason: The act or attempt to betray and/or defect from the Galactic Empire. Membership in a terrorist or anti-Imperial group also constitutes to treason.

• Assassination: The act of or attempt to murder a member of the Imperial Throne, Imperial High Command or any officer at rank grade O-9 or above by a surprise attack.

• Espionage: The act or attempt to transfer sensitive, classified, official, or similar Imperial documents and information on the behalf of a foreign entity, on the behalf of a separate entity or organization, or for the personal use of the individual. This also includes the transfer of any star ships, star fighters, freighters, vehicles, weapons, items, droids, credits and other property.

• Spying: Successfully or unsuccessfully infiltrating the borders of the Galactic Empire, and posing as an Imperial Citizen, or member of the Empire, to gather information, perform acts of sabotage or commit other crimes against the Galactic Empire. Punishable by death.

• Aiding the enemy: Anyone who aids or attempts to aid an enemy of the Galactic Empire in any way.

• Conspiracy: Participation in any group or alliance (secret or not) or planning (alone) to undermine, damage, subvert or take over the Imperial Government, or to plan a crime of any sort against the Galactic Empire, a member of the Empire, or an Imperial Citizen.

• Impersonation of an Imperial Official: Any person, including persons employed by the Galactic Empire, who attempts to impersonate an Imperial Official for any reason.

• Crimes against the Emperor: Any of the crimes described within this document performed directly against the Emperor.

• Breach of the Imperial Oath: Breaching the Imperial Oath which all members of the Galactic Empire are subject to in any way

• Terrorism: The use of violence, fear and intimidation to achieve a political goal that is in conflict with the Galactic Empire, its policies, goals and ideology.

• Subscription to Dangerous Ideologies: Agreeing with any ideology, principle, opinion, philosophy or belief which are contrary to those of the Galactic Empire.

• Sedition: Making a negative comment, speech, broadcast or impression against the Galactic Empire and its laws, beliefs and ideology, the Emperor, or a member of the Imperial High Command.

• Engaging in subversive activities : Partaking in any activity which may damage, subvert or otherwise undermine the Galactic Empire in any way.

• Obstruction of Imperial Justice: Any action or attempted action that may interfere with the carrying out of Imperial Justice as laid down in this document.

• Resisting arrest: The attempt to or successful act of resisting being taken into Imperial custody.

• Cloning: The act or attempt to clone any living being (sentient or not)without express permission from the Imperial Government.

• Harbouring/aiding a fugitive: Any action which may help or aid a criminal or enemy of the state in any way.

• Refusal to cooperate with Imperial Authorities: The refusal to perform the actions required by the Imperial Authorities listed in Article One of this document.

• Acts of War: The action or attempted action which may be seen as an act of war against the Galactic Empire. This may be on behalf of another group.

Article Five – Punishments

A criminal who breaks Imperial Law is to expect his/her apprehension and punishment. Some punishments used by the Empire are listed below.

• Fine – The Empire may forcibly take credits, vehicles, ships and other items of value from the offender to make up for the crime he or she committed.

• Freezing of assets – Preventing the use of economic resources by locking the intended recipient from their use.

• Demotion: Demoting the offender to a lower rank. The rank which the offender is demoted to depends on the crime they commit.

• Reprimand: A formal reprimand. May be broadcast to all Imperials.

• Censure: A formal reprimand, broadcast over the Imperial Holonet.

• Suspension: Temporary removal from the offender’s rank, privileges and position. The length of the suspension is judged by the severity of the offence.

• Severance/Dishonourable Discharge : All activities between the criminal and the Galactic Empire and the offender are suspended permanently. Serving members of the Galactic Empire are dishonourably discharged from their post.

• Detention: The offender is detained in an Imperial prison facility. Once again, the length of this punishment is judged by the severity of the offence.

• Forced labour: An extension of ‘Detention’. The offender is placed in a prison facility, and takes part in forced labour.

• Exile: The offender is banned from the Galactic Empire, all it’s sectors, territories, colonies and protectorates. The offender is never allowed to return, unless pardoned. Any exile who returns without authorisation is liable to be terminated on sight.

• Execution: The offender’s life is terminated by Imperial Authorities.

Note that the Galactic Empire reserves the right to sentence criminals with a punishment that is not listed in this document.

Article Six – Application of Imperial Law

Imperial Law is applied to the entire Galactic Empire, its sectors, territories, colonies and protectorates. All members of the Empire, and citizens within the boarders of the Empire, are subject to these laws. The only exception is his Majesty, the Emperor. Note that some of these laws do not apply to members of the Imperial authorities investigating a crime, and members of the Imperial Royal Guard, protecting the Emperor.

Should a sentient who has broken Imperial Law flee to another government’s space or territory, the Galactic Empire reserves the right to extradite the offender back into the Empire’s boarders for trial by any means necessary. The Emperor’s permission is required for the arrest of members of Imperial High Command unless the matter is of the utmost urgency (after which the Emperor’s permission must be sought for the continued detention of a High Command member).

Article Seven – Reporting a crime and Citizen’s Arrest

Members of the Empire, and citizens in Imperial-governed territories, are to report any violations of Imperial Law to the ISB immediately. Their duty ends with this report. The ISB, and other organizations concerned, will carry out the investigation.

Imperial Citizens have the right to arrest someone they believe to have broken Imperial Law (Citizen’s Arrest). There are, however, limitations:

• The offender is to be kept with the Imperial Citizen no longer than necessary.
• The crime is to be reported to the Imperial authorities as soon as possible, along with the location and condition of the offender, and any other information the authorities require.
• The offender may only be subjected to violence in the event that it is required to keep the offender in custody.

It is recommended that Imperial Citizens only arrest offenders who have committed minor offences. Citizens should try to avoid criminals which the Empire has deemed as dangerous. These offenders should not be approached, but reported to the Imperial Security Bureau or the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations at the earliest opportunity.

Article Eight – Droids

All droids must be registered with your local IOCI office. Citizens may only possess droids which have no weapons or long-range sensors whatsoever. Droids owned by citizens may not contain long range transmitters and/or receivers. Droid which are specifically designed for combat, assassination, sabotage and other malicious purposes are completely prohibited. Droids designed for medical use, or heavy lifting are strictly regulated and must be reported to and scanned by your local IOCI office in order to detect any illegal programming or devices. Note that Imperial authorities may scan your droid at any time for illegal modifications.

Article Nine – Weapons

Privately-owned weapons are banned under Imperial Law. No citizen should need to own a weapon. However, for those who do need weapons to perform their jobs, a license may be requested from the Imperial Security Bureau. Please contact your local office for details.

Article Ten – Media and Culture

The Galactic media is monitored by the Coalition for Information. The Coalition for Information evaluates material and rules as to whether it is suitable for publication. The Imperial Security Bureau may remove content should it be seen as a security risk.

Art, science, justice, education and commerce are controlled by the Coalition for Progress. The Coalition for Progress monitors these areas, and will use any methods necessary in order to protect the interests of the Empire and its citizens. The Imperial Security Bureau may remove content which poses a security risk.

Article Eleven – Trials

All criminals charged with these laws will be put on trial. The trials may be made public, should the Imperial Court decide it to be. The Imperial Court System is a part of COMPNOR, and falls under the Coalition for Progress.

There are three types of court within the Imperial Judiciary System – civilian, military and supreme.

Civil: Planetary Court > System Court > Sector Court > Imperial Supreme Court

Military: Branch Court > Military Court > Imperial Supreme Court

The Planetary Court and System Court will usually be for NPCs only. The Sector Moff would preside over the Planetary, System and Sector Courts. The Branch CoS would preside over the Branch Court, and the a military branch CoS or a Grand Admiral would preside over the Military Court.

The Imperial Supreme Court would be presided over by the Chief Justice. The Emperor, or a proxy assigned by the Emperor, may preside over a trial in any court if necessary.

Civil Courts

Usually deal with breaches of Civil Law (Article Two), but may deal with Internal Law (Article Three) if it is directly linked to the Moff’s sector.

Military Courts

Deal with matters within the Military. The Branch CoS may try their own members for minor crimes (set down in Internal Law). The Military Court deals with other crimes within the Military (for example, if a Military officer murders another officer, this will be dealt with by the Military/Supreme Court).

Supreme Court

Deals with major crimes (All High Crimes are passed through the Supreme Court). May also overturn decisions by lower courts, but must have a valid reason. May retry those tried under lower courts, if new evidence has come to light. Also deals with trials of COMPNOR members not assigned to sectors, Branch COs, IOCI members not assigned to sectors, members of an Imperial Ministry, members of the Imperial Inquisition, members of the Imperial Royal Guard, members of Imperial Intelligence not assigned to sectors, members of the Storm Corps not assigned to sectors, Moffs/Grand Moffs/Supreme Moffs, the Grand Vizier, the Executor, the Imperial Hand(s), The Military Chief of Staff, Grand Admirals/Generals/Marshals, Lord Admirals/Generals Marshals, and any other department not specifically mentioned.

During a trial, should the accused fail to turn up, they are to be judged as guilty by default, and punished accordingly.

Article Twelve – Planetary Security Procedures

For the safety of all Galactic citizens, security measures have been put into place across Imperial space to prevent unauthorised aliens, criminals and terrorists from gaining access to restricted, commercial and/or residential zones. Whilst specific docking and landing procedures vary from world to world, the text in this article gives a general outline of procedures for entering and exiting Imperial worlds.

Standard Planetary Security Procedures

Upon entering the system, ships must check the Messages to Spacers (METOSP) channel which will provide important notices for pilots and crew. This will include local conditions, orbital traffic pattern data or security considerations as well as specific instructions for docking/landing and contact details should further assistance be required. After checking the METOSP and following any necessary instructions, the vessel must hail the nearest customs platform or defence station which will then relay the request to the space traffic control centre closest to the visitor’s destination and give said visitor their clearance and landing coordinates along with a flight path. If no customs station or defence platform has been deployed, the visiting craft may directly communicate with the spaceport closest to their desired location. Deviation from the transmitted flight path, as well as ignoring this procedure, will result in the visitor being intercepted and destroyed. All vessels are constantly tracked by facilities across all Imperial worlds.

Once landed, vessels and their contents will be searched and scanned. Crew and passengers will have their identity cards checked. In addition, the ship’s captain must provide the relevant datawork; Imperial authorities may also take biometric data, such as retinal scans, handprints, DNA samples or voice samples to further verify the identity of passengers and crew. All collected data will be be cross referenced with various databases to ensure that visitors are who they claim to be. All travellers must have a valid travel permit issued by the Imperial authorities – this must be obtained before travelling. Should there be any causes for concern or possible problems, the person(s) in question will be detained and interrogated by customs officials and/or the Imperial Security Bureau.

Imperial Centre/Urbanised worlds

All civilian vessels are required to dock with designated orbital defence or customs stations and submit to search and scans as one would with any other Imperial world. Failure to follow these measures will result in the destruction of the offending vessel. Once landed, vessels and their contents will be searched and scanned. Crew and passengers will have their identity cards checked. In addition, the ship’s captain must provide the relevant datawork; Imperial authorities may also take biometric data, such as retinal scans, handprints, DNA samples or voice samples to further verify the identity of passengers and crew. All collected data will be be cross referenced with various databases to ensure that visitors are who they claim to be. All travellers must have a valid travel permit issued by the Imperial authorities – this must be obtained before travelling. Should there be any causes for concern or possible problems, the person(s) in question will be detained and interrogated by customs officials and/or the Imperial Security Bureau.

Leaving Imperial Worlds

Vessels and their contents will be search and scanned. Crew and passengers will have their identity cards checked. In addition, the ship’s captain must provide the relevant datawork; Imperial authorities may also take biometric data, such as retinal scans, handprints, DNA samples or voice samples to further verify the identity of passengers and crew. All collected data will be be cross referenced with various databases to ensure that visitors are who they claim to be. All travellers must have a valid travel permit issued by the Imperial authorities – this must be obtained before travelling. Should there be any causes for concern or possible problems, the person(s) in question will be detained and interrogated by customs officials and/or the Imperial Security Bureau.

The Galactic Empire reserves the right to search and/or seize any vessel within its space for any reason, at any time. By entering any part of Imperial space/terrirory, all parties agree they are subject to Imperial Law and the edicts of the Imperial Throne and its proxies.

Article Thirteen – Martial Law

Should severe problems be caused on a planet, in a system or sector, Martial Law may be declared by the sector Moff/Grand Moff, or the Emperor. Martial law allows the military to take over law enforcement, along with the Imperial Security Bureau. During martial law, citizens may be arrested and held without trial, and sentients caught partaking in a criminal act are liable to be terminated upon sight.

The Moff/Grand Moff may declare martial law over any of the planets/systems in his sector, should he see fit. A sector-wide martial law may be put into place, should the need arise. Martial law within the Moff/Grand Moff’s sector may be declared for any reason.

The Emperor may declare martial law over any planet within the Empire, for any reason. An Galaxy-wide martial law may be declared, should the Imperial Government feel it to be necessary.

Article Fourteen – Maintenance of Imperial Law

The Galactic Empire reserves the right to alter, add, remove and otherwise edit these laws as it sees fit. Notice may not be given.