Imperial policies

§ 01.01 The Imperial Throne represents the ultimate authority within the Galactic Empire. Any act of aggression, insult, or disrespect directed towards the Imperial Throne constitutes a violation of the highest order, punishable in accordance with the Imperial Military Code of Justice (IMCJ).

• § 01.01.01 The Imperial Royal Guard serves as a direct extension of the Imperial Throne. As such, any assault or transgression against a member of the Imperial Royal Guard is to be considered an attack against the Throne itself.

• § 01.01.02 Any act of disrespect levied against a member of the Galactic Empire, regardless of their position or rank, shall not be tolerated and is subject to punitive measures.

§ 01.02 Discrimination of any nature towards any individual or group is strictly prohibited and shall be dealt with accordingly. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, creed, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

§ 01.03 The act of spawn killing (SK) or spawn camping (SC) is expressly forbidden.

• § 01.03.01 Hostile forces are prohibited from initiating or continuing an attack within a designated room where an official Imperial event is actively taking place.

§ 01.04 Malicious behavior, including but not limited to exploiting, flaming, glitching, spamming, unauthorized advertising (Content unrelated to the Empire and its official divisions or content without prior authorization), doxxing, or the leaking of personal information, is strictly forbidden on all Imperial planets and within the official communication network (Discord).

§ 01.05 The abuse of administrative or moderative authority is explicitly prohibited. This prohibition extends to all in-game privileges as well as group and communication network privileges.

§ 01.06 All personnel of the Galactic Empire are required to adhere to the Uniform Code, as detailed in § 02 | Uniform Code.

Should any individual be found in violation of these statutes, it is required that a Senior Command member (Colonel+) be notified immediately. Punishments for such violations shall be administered in strict accordance with the Imperial Military Code of Justice (IMCJ).

§ 02.01 General Definitions

• § 02.01.01 The term "Soldier" refers to all personnel holding the rank of Ensign through General. Members of the Imperial Leadership (IRC+) are exempt from the strictures of this Uniform Code.

• § 02.01.02 "On-duty" is defined as any period during an official Imperial event or when in the direct presence of the Imperial Throne.

§ 02.02 Uniform Regulations

• § 02.02.01 All Soldiers of the Galactic Empire are required to wear their standard-issue military uniform while on-duty, unless a more specialized uniform, belonging to an official division, takes precedence. In such cases, the Soldier is to wear the proper attire for their assigned division.

• § 02.02.02 It is mandatory for all Soldiers to wear the appropriate military attire that corresponds to their specific rank.

• § 02.02.03 The unauthorized wearing of a superior officer's military attire, as a means of imitation, is a punishable offense.

• § 02.02.04 Members of the Imperial Royal Guard are expressly forbidden from publicly removing their robes.

§ 02.03 Division Protocol

• § 02.03.01 A Soldier may only be an active member of one official division of the Galactic Empire at any given time.

• § 02.03.02 Soldiers who possess a black mark on their military record are ineligible to join any division until said mark has been officially expunged from their record (As outlined in § 3 Punishments).

§ 02.04 Communication Protocol

• § 02.04.01 All Soldiers are to engage in respectful discourse with one another and are required to address all superiors and commanding officers with an elevated degree of respect and decorum.

§ 03.01 All individuals within the Galactic Empire, with the sole exception of the Imperial Throne from which these Codes derive their authority, are subject to punishment for any violation of the Constitution or Code of Justice.

§ 03.02 Violations committed against the Constitution itself are designated as High Crimes and Treason against the Empire. Punishments for such violations are of the most severe nature. All other violations are not to be classified as High Crimes or Treason.

§ 03.03 High Crimes and Treason

• § 03.03.01 An act of assault against a member of the Imperial Throne is the highest form of treason, punishable by an immediate demotion, censorship, and potential exile.

• § 03.03.02 A violation of the Imperial Constitution is a High Crime and is punishable by the immediate placement of a black mark upon the individual's permanent military record.

• § 03.03.03 Any act not explicitly covered by these policies, but which is deemed to undermine the integrity or security of the Empire, shall be treated as a High Crime and/or Treason.

§ 03.04 Authority to Punish

• § 03.04.01 All punishments are to be carried out under the explicit powers of the Imperial Throne. Only a member of the Imperial Ruling Council, the Imperial Executor, or the Imperial Throne itself possesses the authority to enact such punitive measures.

• § 03.04.02 A request for punitive action from a High Ranking Officer shall be given due deference and consideration by a member of the Imperial Ruling Council.

§ 03.05 Censorship

• § 03.05.01 An individual may be subject to censorship by the Imperial Throne for a minimum duration of twelve (12) hours and a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours. Should censorship fail to resolve the issue, further disciplinary actions may be implemented.

§ 03.06 Black Mark

• § 03.06.01 A black mark may be placed upon an individual's permanent military record. These marks are made available to all divisions, and an individual with a black mark is barred from joining a new division. The accumulation of two (2) black marks will result in the immediate dismissal of the individual from any current division and a permanent prohibition from joining any new ones. Black marks may only be expunged by the Imperial Ruling Council or the Imperial Throne.

§ 03.07 Demotion

• § 03.07.01 Upon the attainment of three (3) black marks, an individual will be subject to a demotion of one rank. Members of the Imperial Ruling Council or the Imperial Throne reserve the right to exercise their discretion to pass a vote or take executive action to demote an individual by more than one rank and to lock the individual at said rank.

§ 03.08 Exile

• § 03.08.01 As a final measure of last resort, an individual may be exiled from the Empire for a limited duration or, in severe cases, indefinitely.

§ 03.09 Appeals

• § 03.09.01 Only members of the Imperial Ruling Council+ have the authority to entertain the possibility of an appeal. The Imperial Throne retains the final adjudicatory power over any and all appeals and possesses the sole authority to block an appeal at its discretion.

Centralized Authority

• There is no room for insubordination within the chain of command. All political and military authority is derived from the Imperial Throne, and any attempts to maneuver for personal political gain will be viewed as an act of sedition.

Overwhelming Military

• The Imperial Military will respond with a swift and merciless retribution to all who threaten our way of life and the security of the Empire. Our power is absolute, and our will is final.

Reliance on Purpose, Not Desire

• Efficiency is the core of our strength. The framework of the Empire is meticulously designed to allow any individual with the desire to serve to progress, regardless of their prior achievements, for personal ambition is secondary to the needs of the state.

Core-Centric Political Role

• By assuming direct control over external affairs, we afford the galaxy a great mercy. It is an unfortunate but necessary truth that we must, at times, orchestrate strategic, extinction-level exterminations in the interest of galactic security.

Nationalization of Commerce

• While the Empire sanctions corporate competition and has established a dedicated Corporate Sector, no corporation shall be permitted to prioritize private profit at the expense of the greater public good. All enterprise must ultimately serve the state.

Cultural Dominance

• The Coalition for Progress Committee is tasked with the duty of monitoring all artistic and propaganda works to ensure they reflect proper veneration for His Imperial Majesty and the values of the Empire.

By Our Own Hands

• All individuals who wield illusions and witchcraft in the name of the 'Force' shall be subjected to immediate extermination, unless they formally pledge their services and absolute loyalty to the Emperor.

Dissolution of the Senate

• In times of grave crisis, all forms of democratic governance will be suspended. Such measures are temporary and will remain in effect until the crisis has been fully resolved.

Controlling History

• The Imperial HoloVision serves as the sole, official outlet for the public consumption of current events and information. All other sources are deemed unreliable and illegal.

Letters of Marque

• From time to time, letters of marque are officially issued to privateer or mercenary groups, granting them the legal right to raid enemy ships and worlds on the Empire's behalf. Provided they do not interfere with Imperial affairs, they are to be left to their own devices.

Usage of Bounty Hunters

• The Empire frequently utilizes the Bounty Hunter's Guild, as its resources enable us to offer the highest bounty, thereby dictating the terms. The Imperial Treasury will always finance the swift assassination of our most notorious enemies.

Mettle - You will not flinch in the face of enemy fire, nor will you accept defeat. You will give your life to destroy the enemies of the Empire.

Obedience - Obey orders, never question them. The chain of command exists for a reason. Without it, there is only chaos and ruin.

Discipline - Keep your mind, body, and equipment all in shape. They will fail you if not maintained.

Selflessness - You are not an individual, you are part of a unit. Whether it’s a squad or a sector army, you have a role to play within that unit.

"We shall fight, and we shall be victorious!"