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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 22:07:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 22:18:13 GMT -5
New Constitution.
Imperial Constitution:
Article 1: Rights of The People
I. All humans reserve the right to petiton Laws of the Empire.
II. All Citizans must prove residency of system they reside in order to be granted protection from the military.
III. Citizens may hold any type of civil job.
Article 2: Rights of Aliens
I. All aliens must undergo tests of health.
II. Aliens can work in any position approved by the Empire
III. Aliens can serve in these jobs: military and government.
IV. Any aliens caught attempting to help terrorists will be killed.
Article 3: Declaring War
I. Only the Emperor reserves the right to declare immediate war.
II. If the Senate cannot reach the Emperor, 40% must be in favor of war to declare war.
III. If the emperor is killed the senate will be granted emergency powers and the army must be in commission at all times in case of war or emergency.
The Tion Empire must survive. Only those with enough can do this great work.
And every man, woman and child must ask themselves, are you enough for the great task ahead.
Article 4: Powers of the Senate
I. The Senate may pass any laws restricting Trade .
II. The Senate may elect thier own members.
III. The Senate may veto a Emperor made law, if 90% are in favor.
Article 5: Rights
I. Basic Freedoms.
II. The Emperor may veto any laws the Senate pass if he dissaproves of it.
III. The Emperor approves all members of Senate
Article 6: Allies and Alliances
I. Only the Emperor may make alliances.
II. Alliances must be with those that assist, trade, or respect the Empire.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 22:45:48 GMT -5
Article One - Imperial Law – General Information
Imperial Law has been put in place to ensure the safety, security and prosperity of the Tion Empire and its allies. Imperial Law applies to all members of the Tion Empire and Nationalised Groups/Organisations, regardless of branch and position and all individuals/groups who enter Tion territory in any capacity.
Tion Law is enforced by two main organisations; the Tion Security Bureau (TSB) and the Tion Office of Criminal Investigations (TOCI).
Tion Security Bureau – The Tion 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 Tion Government fall within the TSB's jurisdiction.
Tion Office of Criminal Investigations – The TOCI 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 planet. It is their duty to enforce smuggling laws, patrol traffic lanes, investigate thefts and other standard law enforcement activities.
Definitions Tion Empire – The governmental body which is currently ruling the Tion System, under the command of Sovereign Emperer Aslan Mund
Member of the Tion Empire – Anyone who is currently in the service of the Tion Empire, regardless of branch, rank or position.
Imperial Citizen – Anyone who is not part of the Tion Empire itself, but resides in the territory of the Tion Empire and has registered for Imperial Citizenship.
Imperial Law – The laws, rules and regulations set down by this document.
Article Two – Laws of the Empire – Civil Laws
Imperial Law in enforced by the branches described above. Imperial Leaders are the supreme legal authority in the Tion System .
• 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 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.
• Assault: Intentional infliction, or attempted infliction, of injury upon another being.
• 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.
• Breach of the Peace: Any person or persons who cause disorder within the Tion 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.
• 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 Tion Empire by offering an incentive. Those who accept bribes will be punished also.
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.
• 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 Tion Empire who intentionally fails to comply and/or enforce the laws set down in this document.
• 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.
Article Four – Laws of the Empire - High Crimes
High Crimes include crimes committed directly against the Tion 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
• 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 Empire, a member of the Empire, or an Imperial Citizen.
• 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 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 Empire, its policies, goals and ideology.
• Engaging in subversive activities : Partaking in any activity which may damage, subvert or otherwise undermine the 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.
• Acts of War: The action or attempted action which may be seen as an act of war against the 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.
• 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.
• Execution: The offender’s life is terminated by Imperial Authorities.
Note that the Empire reserves the right to sentence criminals with a punishment that is not listed in this document.
Article Twelve – Planetary Security Procedures
For the safety of all 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 , the text in this article gives a general outline of procedures for entering and exiting Tion.
Article Thirteen – Martial Law
Should severe problems be caused on a Tion, , Martial Law may be declared by the Emperor. Martial law allows the military to take over law enforcement, along with the tion 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 Emperor may declare martial law over any planet within the Empire, for any reason. Ae martial law may be declared, should the Imperial Government feel it to be necessary.
Written by © Stephen 'Jacen Boshuu' Williams edited by Aslan Mund
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