Here it is, our Imperial Constitution
Article One - Imperial Law - General InformationImperial Law will be put in place to secure the safety, security and prosperity of the Argonathian Empire and its allies.
Imperial Law will apply to all members of the Argonathian Empire and Nationalised Groups/Organisations, regardless of branch and position and all individuals/groups who enter Imperial territory in any capacity.
Imperial Law will be 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 will deal 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 will act as a civilian law enforcement department, working in conjunction with the police force/militia and will be responsible for coordinating the fight against criminals (particularly those who break civil laws) across the Empire.
It will be their duty to enforce smuggling laws (in conjuction with Imperial Customs and the Imperial Army), patrol traffic lanes, investigate thefts and other standard law enforcement activities.
Definitions - The governmental body which will rule Argonath, under the command of the Chairman.
Member of the Argonathian Empire - Anyone who will be in the service of the Argonathian Empire, regardless of branch, rank or position.
Imperial Citizen - Anyone who will not be part of the Argonathian Empire itself, but resides in the territory of the Argonathian Empire and has registered for Imperial Citizenship.
Imperial Law - The laws, rules and regulations set down by this document, and also by the Internet Restrictions, Imperial IRC Conduct Protocol, and the Imperial Forum Conduct Protocol.
Article Two - Laws of the Imperial Party - Civil LawsImperial Law will be enforced by the branches described above. Imperial Mayors will be the supreme legal authority in their sector.
They may choose to act as judges at trials held in their district, 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, humans, 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 human, with or without demand of any kind of ransom.
Hijacking: The unauthorized seizure of a vehicle without permission.
Piracy: The attempt to hijack a vehicle and ransack it of any of its contents.
Illegal Parking: The unlawful or unsanctioned parking of a vehicle without proper notification or consent from the person or persons owning the respective parking space.
Posession 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 fraudulent 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 or weaponry in the Argonathian Empire will be 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 of vehicle 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/money which have been entrusted to the offender.
Assault: Intentional infliction, or attempted infliction, of injury upon another being.
Asson: An attempt or act to destroy the property of another person of corporation, or yourself, by means of explosion and/or incendiaries.
Perjury: Making a statement which the perpatrator knows or believes to be false/misleading during a trial in an Imperial Court.
Civil disorder: Any person or persons who will cause disorder within the Argonathian Empire, using provocative language, gestures or material.
Failure to produce a valid identity document: Any person who will fail 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 will fail to produce a valid, genuine and/or legal travel permit when required to do so by Imperial authorities.
Failure to follow regional security procedures: Failing to follow security procedures for entering or leaving Imperial territories as laid down in this documents.
Failure to produce valid datawork: Failing to produce valid documents relating to a vehicle, its owner, its crew and contents when requested by the Imperial authorities.
Valid datawork includes; Vehicle's Operating License (detailing a vehicle's specifications, origin, manufacturer, transpoder code, current owner and registration code),
Owner's License (detailing the vehicles a being is permitted to operate), Vehicle's Manifest (a detailed breakdown of the crew, passengers and cargo on board a vehicle) and, if the vehicle is armed, an Arms Load-Out Permit (all non-military vehicles 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 will cause disorder within the Argonathian Empire, using force or violence.
Vagrancy: Partaking in begging or similar activities.
Loitering: The act of dallying or lingering by an individual with apparent 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 Argonathian 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).
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.
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 Argonathian 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 LawThe 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 Argonathian 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 Argonathian 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 Argonathian 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 thought of as impolite or incorrect behaviour of a member of the Argonathian 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 CrimesHigh Crimes include crimes committed directly against the Argonathian 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 attempts to betray and/or defect from the Argonathian 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 vehicles, weapons, items, money and other property.
Spying: Successfully or unsuccessfully infiltrating the borders of the Argonathian 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 Argonathian Empire. Punishable by death.
Aiding the enemy: Anyone who aids or attempts to aid an enemy of the Argonathian 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 Argonathian 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 Argonathian 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 Argonathian 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 Argonathian Empire.
Sedition: Making a negative comment, speech, broadcast or imperssion against the Argonathian Empire and its laws, beliefs and ideology, the Emperor, or a mamber of the Imperial High Command.
Engaging in subversive activities: Partaking in any activity which may damage, subvert or otherwise undermine the Argonathian 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 or successful act of resisting being takein 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 Argonathian Empire. This may be on behalf of another group.
Article Five - PunishmentsA criminal who breaks Imperial Law is to expect his/her apprehension and punishment.
Some punishments that will be used by the Empire are listed below.
Fine: The Empire may forcibly take money, vehicles 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 Internet.
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 Argonathian Empire and the offender are suspended permanently.
Serving members of the Argonathian 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 Argonathian Empire, all its districts, 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 Argonathian Empire will reserve the right to sentence criminals with a punishment that is not listes in this document.
Article Six - Application of Imperial LawImperial Law will be applied to the entire Argonathian Empire, its districts, territories, colonies and protectorates.
All members of the Empire, and citizens within the borders of the Empire, are subject to these laws. The only exception is his Majesty, the Emperor.
Note that some of these laws will not apply to members of the Imperial authorities investigating a crime, and members of the Imperial Royal Guard, protecting the Emperor.
Should a human who has broken Imperial Law flee to another government's space or territory, the Argonathian Empire reserves the right to extradite the offender back into the Empire's borders 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 e sought for the continued detention of a High Command member).
Article Seven - Reporting a crime and Citizen's ArrestMembers of the Empire, and citizens in Imperial-governed territories, are to report any violations of Imperial Law to the ISL immediately. Their duty will end with this report.
The ISB, and other organizations concerned, will carry out the investigation.
Imperial citizens will 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 commited minor offences.
Citizens should try to avoid criminals which the Empire will have deemed as dangerous.
These offenders should not be approached, but reported to th Imperial Security Bureau or the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations at the earliest opportunity.
Article Nine - Weapons:
Privately-owned weapons will be 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.
Article Ten - Media and Culture:
The Argonathian media will be monitored by the Coalition for Information.
The Coalition for Information will evaluate material and rules as to whether it will be suitable for publication.
The Imperial Security Bureau may remove content should it be seen as a security risk.
Art, science, justice, education and commerce will be controlled by the Coalition for Progress.
The Coalition for Progress will monitor 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 - TrialsAll 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 will be a part of COMPNOR, and will fall under the Coalition for Progress.
There will be three types of court within the Imperial Judiciary System - civilian, military and supreme.
Civil: District Court > State Court > Region Court > Imperial Supreme Court
Military: Branch Court > Military Court > Imperial Supreme Court
The District Court and State Court will usually be for NPCs only.
The District Mayor would preside over the District Courts.
The Branch CoS would preside over the Branch Court, and the military Branch CoS or the Imperial Leader would preside over the Military Court.
The Imperial Supreme Court would be presided over by the Head of Justice.
The Emperor, or a proxy assigned by the Emperor, may preside over a trial in any court if necessary.
Civil CourtsUsually deal with breaches of Civil Law (Article Two), but may deal with Internal Law (Article Three) if it is directly linked to the Mayor's District.
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 will be 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 districts, members of an Imperial Ministry, members of the Imperial Inquisition, members of the Imperial Royal Guard, members of Imperial Intelligence not assigned to districts, members of the Imperial Legion not assigned to Districts, Mayors, the Imperial Leader, the Imperial Legion Leader, members of the Cabinet 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 - District Security ProceduresFor the safety of all Argonathian citizens, security measures will be put into place across Imperial territories to prevent unauthorised aliens, criminals and terrorists from gaining access to restricted, commercial and/or residential zones.
Whilst specific laws vary from State to State the text in this article gives a general outline of procedures for entering and exiting Imperial worlds.
Standard Districts Security ProceduresUpon entering the district, vehicles must check the Border channel which will provide important notices for people.
This will include local conditions, traffic patern or security considerations as well as specific instructions for entering and contact details should further assistance be required.
After checking the Border and following any necessary instructions, the vehicle must hail the nearest customs platform or defence station which will then relay the request to the traffic control centre closest to the visitor's destination and give said visitor their clearance and landing coordinates along with a path.
If no customs station or defence platform has been deployed, the visiting vehicle may directly communicate with the Imperial Parkspace closest to their desired location.
Deviation from the laid path, as well as ignoring this procedure, will result in the visitor being intercepted and destroyed.
All vehicles will be constantly tracked by facilities across all Imperial Districts.
Once parked, vehicles and their contents will be searched and scanned.
Crew and passengers will have their identity cards checked.
In addition, the vehicle's owner 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 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.
CitiesAll civilian vehicles are required to park with designated defence or customs stations and submit to search and scans as one would with any other Imperial district.
Failure to follow these measures will result in the destruction of the offending vehicle.
Once landed, vehicles 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 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 DistrictsVehicles and their contents will be searched and scanned.
Crew and passengers will have their identity cards checked.
In addition, the vehicle's owner must provide the relevant datawork; Iperial 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 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.
Article Thirteen - Martial LawShould severe problems be caused on a district, Martial Law may be declared by the District Mayor, 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 humans caught partaking in a criminal act are liable to be terminated upon sight.The Emperor may declare martial law over any district within Imperial controlled areas, for any reason.
Article Fourteen - Maintenance of Imperial LawThe Argonathian Empire will reserve the right to alter, add, remove and otherwise edit these laws as it sees fit. Notice may not be given.
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