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Updates execution rules to include forced cyborgization in accordance with the council vote
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Space Law is a collection of rules and regulations enacted by [[Backstory#Nanotrasen|Nanotrasen]] which has oversight through [[Backstory#Central Command|CentCom]] and is enforced by the [[Security|Security Force]] of the station. Space Law applies to all ranks and positions on the station, from the lowliest Assistant to the highest Captain, all are equal under the eyes of the Law and ultimately answer to her. | Space Law is a collection of rules and regulations enacted by [[Backstory#Nanotrasen|Nanotrasen]] which has oversight through [[Backstory#Central Command|CentCom]] and is enforced by the [[Security|Security Force]] of the station. Space Law applies to all ranks and positions on the station, from the lowliest Assistant to the highest Captain, all are equal under the eyes of the Law and ultimately answer to her. | ||
===Crime Codes Quick Reference=== | ===Crime Codes Quick Reference=== | ||
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Crime codes are made up of Category Codes (_xx), which are a collection of similar crimes on a line for ease of use, prefixed by the Severity Number (X__).<br> | Crime codes are made up of Category Codes (_xx), which are a collection of similar crimes on a line for ease of use, prefixed by the Severity Number (X__).<br> | ||
'''In the case of crimes in the same crime code category, take only the most severe (eg: Indecent Exposure and Rioting - Rioting).''' | '''In the case of crimes in the same crime code category, take only the most severe (eg: Indecent Exposure and Rioting - Rioting).''' | ||
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*'''Multiple Hostiles''' - it can be extremely difficult to detain multiple hostiles. '''As a last resort''' if you are being mobbed you may deploy your baton in a harmful manner to thin the crowd. Generally, it is better to retreat and regroup than stand your ground. | *'''Multiple Hostiles''' - it can be extremely difficult to detain multiple hostiles. '''As a last resort''' if you are being mobbed you may deploy your baton in a harmful manner to thin the crowd. Generally, it is better to retreat and regroup than stand your ground. | ||
Additionally, in the event of an attempted prison break, Security may fire lasers through the glass. They are expected to first fire a few warning shots before unloading their weapon into the target. | Additionally, in the event of an attempted prison break, Security may fire lasers through the glass. They are expected to first fire a few warning shots before unloading their weapon into the target. | ||
====Executions within Space Law==== | ====Executions and Cyborgizations within Space Law==== | ||
One of the below conditions must be met before seeking approval from the Captain or a Trial for | One of the below conditions must be met before seeking approval from the Captain or a Trial for a prisoner to be forcibly executed or cyborgized. | ||
#The criminal is a danger to other prisoners, including attempting to or successfully murdering other prisoners in the permanent brig or labor camp. | #The criminal is a danger to other prisoners, including attempting to or successfully murdering other prisoners in the permanent brig or labor camp. | ||
#The criminal poses a reasonable ability and desire to escape the permanent brig or labor camp unassisted | #The criminal poses a reasonable ability and desire to escape the permanent brig or labor camp unassisted. | ||
#The criminal cannot be safely sent to the permanent brig | #The criminal cannot be safely sent to the permanent brig or the labor camp. | ||
#The criminal gives | #The criminal gives explicit consent to be executed or cyborgized. | ||
'''Remember: Executions cannot be performed with just the Captain's order or a Trial, they must meet one of the other criteria above as well.''' | '''Remember: Executions and forced cyborgizations cannot be performed with just the Captain's order or a Trial, they must meet one of the other criteria above as well.''' | ||
An exception to the above criteria would be if the Use of Deadly Force is permissible by the [[Space Law#Use of Deadly Force|Use of Deadly Force]] clause stated previously.<br /> | An exception to the above criteria would be if the Use of Deadly Force is permissible by the [[Space Law#Use of Deadly Force|Use of Deadly Force]] clause stated previously.<br /> | ||
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===The Detective=== | ===The Detective=== | ||
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|A prisoner's sentence may be upgraded to a permanent confinement even without a Capital Crime being committed, '''ONLY''' if the following set of circumstances are met. Please note that this modifier is separate from the above Repeat Offender. | |A prisoner's sentence may be upgraded to a permanent confinement even without a Capital Crime being committed, '''ONLY''' if the following set of circumstances are met. Please note that this modifier is separate from the above Repeat Offender. | ||
|Criteria for Permanent Incarceration: | |Criteria for Permanent Incarceration: | ||
1) The prisoner must have committed a severe crime as part of their sentence | 1) The prisoner must have committed a severe crime as part of their sentence | ||