Sanctum Law Guide

Civil rights or political rights are two sets of rules that protect an individual's freedom of any illegal infringement whether it be by the law enforcers, social organizations, or private individuals, which are to be listed underneath. Breaking these rights of any human, mutant , or droid (sentient) being will end up in punishment. All of those who live within Sanctum are entitled to the following rights:

Right to Privacy

A degree of privacy as to ensure subjects of personal interest that are private and personal remain such unless it is pertinent to the safety and security of the Alumni. The Sanctum Regulations Bureau and other higher powers in the Alumni may declare subjects of personal interest that are private and personal to be important pieces of information and thus not protectable under the law, but only when such officers of security provide suitable evidence.

Right to Own Property

The ability and information to access, purchase, and sell public structures and other shelters that provide sanctity from the forces of nature (and other applicable forces) in some manner. But the right to own lots for permanent structures for housing People or Possessions within sanctum limits are exclusive for those registered as permanent residents only.

Right to Protection

The ability to own, hold, maintain, and otherwise operate firearms, hand weapons, or other objects constructed with the intent to protect oneself. No resident of the Alumni will have this right violated unless such is in the interest of protecting others from harm.

Right to Freedom of Speech

All residents & visitors are given the right of speech, one of Alumni’s principles that allows the freedom of an individual to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship or punishment.

Right to a Fair Trial

Those who are caught committing an infraction are to be given a trial that is conducted fairly, justly and if found guilty they are to be given a punishment that rightfully fits the crime committed.

Right to Health

The Alumni take pride in their healthcare which they intend to keep as such so Residents are guaranteed access to a wide range of affordable medical treatments along with vaccination and free monthly check-ups.

Right to an Education

Knowledge is one of the main building blocks for the Alumni, they view it as the key for a better future, and so permanent residents are given a rare opportunity to have schooling that reaches up to high-school level education.

Civil Laws, or Moral Laws, is basically an Article about ‘Infractions’. These Infractions are usually given to petty criminals to terrorists who caused crimes and chaos inside the Sanctum. Campus security is permitted to give these infractions to criminals and punish them with examples stated in this Article.

Type 3 Offenses

Type 3 Offenses are crimes which can be handled by any Regulations Bureau personnel, including Interns. Bureau personnel are permitted to apply minor punishments such as small fines, confiscation of controlled goods, or mandatory work details.

Type 3 Offenses Include the Following;

• Vandalism of Property

• Pickpocketing

• Public Intoxication

• Public Disturbance

• Calumny

• Petty Theft (Below 5ND/500 Scrip)

• Disorderly Conduct

• Discrimination in Business

• Carrying regulated firearms without a permit

• Trespassing in private property/Alumni property

Type 2 Offenses

Type 2 Offenses are crimes that are significant enough to warrant full attention from the Bureau's Stationaries. Bureau personnel are permitted to punish them with greater punishments such as moderate fines, jail time, or extended manual labor. 

Type 2 Offenses Include the Following:

• Aggravated Criminal Property Damage

• Major Property Damage

• Grand Theft (Over 5ND/500 Scrip)

• Breaking & Entering

• Possession of Prohibited Goods / Contraband

• Manufacture of Prohibited Goods / Contraband

• Distributing Prohibited Goods / Contraband

• Smuggling of Prohibited Goods / Contraband

• Cyber Attacks

• Criminal Negligence

• Criminal Threatening

• Brandishing

• Tax Fraud

• Animal Abuse

• Assault

• Criminal Damage of Alumni Property

• Forgery

• Harboring Fugitives of the Law

• Sympathizing with Enemies of the Alumni

• Unsanctioned Harboring of Eldritch / Stasis Materials

• Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm

• Unlawful Possession / Distribution of Alumni Technology

• Bribery

• Obstruction of Justice

Type 1 Offenses

Type 1 Offenses are crimes that call for significant action including, but not limited to, banishment, long term imprisonment, heavy fines, repossession of property, and capital punishment.

Type 1 Offenses Include the Following:

• Manslaughter

• Homicide

• Unlawful Confinement

• Human Trafficking

• Assault on Alumni Personnel

• Participation or Involvement with Terrorism

• Attempted Murder

• Murder

• Cannibalism

• Treason

• Desertion

• Illegal Access of Alumni Networks

• Support of Enemies of the Alumni

• Unsanctioned Possession / Distribution of Biomass Related Materials

Firearms are very common in the post-flash world with everyone virtually having a firearm or anything that acts in a similar manner. Whilst most firearms are permitted, there are a few restrictions and laws that citizens and visitors must abide by.

Section I - Laws

Any wastelander who wishes to carry a fully automatic firearm or other special/advanced weaponry within the walls of Sanctum must either obtain a Sanctum Firearms License or register the firearms themselves upon entry and limit their stay to an hour or less.

If a Wastelander does not have a permit and wishes to carry a restricted firearm into sanctum during their visit and does not wish to register said firearm, it will be confiscated at the Security Booth until the end of their visit.

Firearms must remain visible at all times, whether you have a license or not, and concealing them is strictly disallowed.

If constant refusal and resistance is to happen, then they will be, temporarily, placed under custody.

Alumni members that own other firearms than what issued to them must have them filed with the Sanctum Regulations Bureau, and will pay extra taxes per every (and depending on the) weapon.

Section II - Firearms License

A Sanctum Firearms License is required for visitors and residents to utilize fully automatic firearms or other special/advanced weaponry within Sanctum's walls. To obtain a firearms license within Sanctum you must pass a written firearms safety test and go through a mental evaluation. Once both are completed without issue, a license will be granted for automatic and special weapons. (Examples of specials being the Vostok, Meridian, etc.)

Section III - Firearm Restrictions

Certain firearms are prohibited from being held by visitors within the Sanctum, although some can be obtained via license. There are firearms and attachments that can not be carried or used in the Sanctum at all times.

The following are restricted within Sanctum at all times:

• Explosives & Launchers (I.E M220N, IEDs)

• Light Machine-Guns

• Chemical Weapons

• Weapons of Mass-Destruction (I.E M3SS, Flamethrowers)

• Unstable Weaponry

A majority of the Alumni’s income is via trade and commerce, this article aids to detail how local shops at sanctum are run and the rules and regulations they must follow.

Establishment Types

In the Sanctum there exists three types of establishments: Alumni, local and outsider establishments that sell a variety of items, the difference between these are the following:

•  Alumni establishments are ones owned and operated by Alumni personnel, these offer much higher quality and quantity items, be it at a significantly raised price. The only currency these buildings accept is Scrip, stamps, and North Eastern Dollars.

• local establishments are owned by Sanctum residents, a much wider variety of items can be found at cheaper prices, the owner of these shops pay lesser rent and lesser taxes due to their residency. The Owners of these establishments are required to accept Scrip, stamps, and Northeastern Dollars as payment, but may accept other forms of payment if they please.

•  Outsider establishments are operated by far the most taxed out of the three, generally operated by outsiders, non-resident people, they are often temporary stalls or shacks which can sell a wide variety of items, though it’s a very rare occurrence, you can sometimes find illegal items in these temporary markets set up by outsiders. The Owners of these establishments are required to accept Scrip, stamps, and Northeastern Dollars as payment, but may accept other forms of payment if they please.

Health Regulations

Indoor smoking should be contained to a minimum so as to not disturb those shopping around you, employees caught smoking within shops will be told to stop then be forced to pay a 10 Scrip/NC Fine if they fail to comply.

Establishments that focus on health care must meet a rigorous sanity standard to ensure that all patients do not contract further illnesses, if the standards are not met it will follow as such: Warn > 75 Scrip/NC Fine > Dissolution. It is also noted that a medical license is needed to sell medicinal items and minor operations but any advanced surgical operations are only permitted to be done by the Alumni personnel only.

Monetary Regulations

Shops are only allowed to use North Eastern Dollars, Scrip and or Stamps to ensure proper taxation and due to their general accessibility. Scrip is mostly preferred over the ND which are preferred over stamps. If any shop is found using an alien monetary system they’re to change to Scrip or ND, or lose management of their establishment.

Droid Regulations

Insentient or semi-sentient Droids are considered equipment and thus should be kept designated to their original line of work (e.g. an industrial droid must meet industry standards, civil droids must meet safety standards, etc) if this is not met the owner/operator will be met with a 400 Scrip/4 ND weekly fine until standards are met.

On the campus, housing is part of what keeps the settlement going. Along the settlement there are many places where citizens can build their own property or alternatively to purchase / rent a place. 

Property Size

Even though Sanctum is quite large, it does not allow for very large plots. The max size of a house is a 3x3 foundation (The 3x3 fundations in-game). Any size larger will result in a weekly 15 scrip/NC fine per-meter.

Property Location

Properties must be located and must be maintained where it does not disturb general foot traffic or outright block access to locations or rooms. Structures are not permitted atop of any pre-war building as they pose a security risk to around it, with few exceptions. Underground sturctures are not permitted within campus grounds, although exceptions might be made for housing in outter arcadia and the forest sorrounding little campus.

Property Aesthetic

The Sanctum uses pre-Flash architectural techniques and style and it is expected that property owners abide by such. Structures that do not meet the aesthetic will receive a 50 scrip/NC fine on a weekly basis until it is fixed. The Alumni recommends taking a look around at the nearby houses when building to ensure that the aesthetic is met.