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Space Law is a collection of rules and regulations enacted by Nanotrasen which has oversight through CentCom and is enforced by the Sec Officers on the station. Space Law applies to all ranks and positions on station, from the lowliest Assistant to the highest Captain, all are equal under the eyes of the Law and ultimately answer to her.

The rules and regulations herein are not absolutes, instead they exist to serve mainly as guidelines for the law and order of the dynamic situations that exist for stations on the frontiers of space, as such some leeway is permitted.

Crime Codes Quick Reference

Use this to quickly find the Crime Code Numbers.

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__).

Additionally, certain modifiers might affect the punishment, they are to be appendixed as follows:

The Severity Modifier is appended at the end of the crime code number as follows: XXX-_

The Sentence modifiers are shown in the rightmost column, they are to be appended to the right of the severity modifier as follows: XXX-S_

Interpretation of the Law

A good working knowledge of Space Law is important for any person on the station. It can be the difference between a shiny pair of handcuffs and sipping Gargle Blasters in the bar. More in depth interpretations of space law are required for such positions as the Staff Judge Advocate, Warden, HoP, and the HoS. While it is unlikely that the officers will listen particularly closely to your protestations, it may be enough to lighten your sentence and avoid ill treatment by security.

For certain crimes, the accused's intent is important. The difference between Murder and Manslaughter can be very hard to ascertain, and you should default to the less severe one. Additionally, "stacking" of sentences is not allowed, and only the sentence of the most severe crime is to be applied.

A single incident has a single sentence, so if, for instance, the prisoner took three items off of someone, this is a single count of pick-pocketing, if they pick-pocketed two people this would be two separate counts of pick-pocketing, and so on.

Aiding a criminal makes you an accomplice; you can be charged with the same crime as the person you aided as per sentence modifier H: Aiding and Abetting.

Brig Procedures

Standard Operational Procedures for brigging are as follows:

1. Take the prisoner to the brig and inform the Warden of their crimes so their Security Record may be updated.
2. Hold the prisoner over one of the genpop lockers, and empty their inventory into it.
3. Search the items removed and be sure to check the internals box in their backpack.
4. Confiscate any contraband and/or stolen items, as well as any tools that may be used for future crimes.
   These are to be placed in evidence, not left on the brig floor or your personal use, until they can be returned to their rightful owners.
5. Enter their crime into the genpop interface on the wall and receive their prisoner ID card.
6. Close and lock their locker with their ID card.
7. Put the ID card on the prisoners ID card slot, and move them into the cell.
8. Uncuff, stun them if they pose a danger still.
9. Take the cuffs with you, and leave the prisoner to their sentence.
10. Modify their brig sentence for additional offences or good behavior, if applicable.

Do NOT fully strip the prisoner unless they have earned a permanent sentence.

The Warden or Head of Security are responsible for placing prisoners and in permanent confinement.

1. Permanent Prisoners are to be completely stripped of their belongings, which are to be held in either evidence or a prison locker.
2. The prisoner is to be dressed in an Orange Prison Jumpsuit and Shoes, which are found in the prison lockers.
3. Permanent Prisoners are not permitted to possess any personal belongings whilst they are incarcerated in the Prison Wing.

Legal Representation and Trials

Prisoners are permitted to seek legal representation on permanent sentences, you must take steps to provide this if possible.

Staff Judge Advocates, and by extension the Executive Officer/Captain, exist to serve as a guiding hand and the voice of reason within the judicial process, however they have zero authority over the brig, security personnel, prisoners, or sentencing.

The Staff Judge Advocates' security headset is a privilege not a right. Security personnel are under no requirement to listen to them and security channel abuse is to result in that privilege being revoked.
If the Staff Judge Advocate continuously acts as a disruptive influence Security are fully permitted to confiscate their access, remove them from the brig and bar their future access to it.

In instances where a conflict of opinion arises over the sentence of a prisoner the chain of command must be followed. This goes along the usual rank hierarchy.

Trials are not to be performed for Timed Sentences. This is mainly for the benefit of the accused as trials will often run many times the length of the actual sentence.
Trials may be performed for Capital Crimes and Permanent Detention, however there is no requirement to hold them. Forensic Evidence, Witness Testimony, or Confessions are all that is required for the Head of Security, Warden or Captain to authorize their sentence.

In cases where the Death Penalty is desired but the Captain or Acting-Captain is unable or unwilling to authorize the execution a trial is required to authorise the death penalty.

Use of Deadly Force

As a member of the stations Security force you are one of the best armed and protected people on the station, equipped with the almost latest in non-lethal takedown technology.

It is for this reason that the situations that warrant the use of Deadly Force are few and far between, in the grand majority of circumstances you will be expected to use your stun weapons, which indeed are many times more effective than lethal options, to diffuse a situation.

There are a few circumstances where deadly force is permissible:

• General Quarters / Martial Law - situations which endanger the wellbeing of the vessel, such as any crime with the X Severity modifier, or the presence of highly dangerous adversaries such as Nuclear Operatives or a Space Wizard, authorise lethal force to be used if needed.
• Non-Lethal Weapons Ineffective - certain targets are impervious to NLWs, such as Mechs, Xenomorphs, Borgs, and Hulks. Lethal force may be used against these targets if they prove hostile.
• Severe Personal Risk - sometimes getting close enough to a target to slap the cuffs on will create significant personal risk to the Officer. Deadly force from range is recommended to subdue Wizards and Changelings.
  • Criminals in hostile environments such as space, fire, or plasma leaks also fall into this category, as do criminals believed to be in possession of high explosives. Ranged lethal force is the only reasonable option in these conditions.
• Armed and Dangerous - if a suspect is in possession of weapons, including stun weapons, and you have reasonable suspicion that they will use these against you, lethal force is permitted. Although in the majority of cases it is still preferable to attempt to detain them non-lethally.
  • Unauthorized personnel in the armory are considered by default to be Armed and Dangerous, maximum force is permitted to subdue such targets.
• 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.

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Modifiers

Circumstances that may be applied to incidents or crimes depending on circumstance.

Code	Crime	Description	Notes
A	Re-Education	De-conversion of revolutionary sympathisers or cultists.	Immediate release.
B	Elevated Sentencing	Scope of crimes committed or their repetition warrant raising severity by one notch. Generally applied after the third instance of a crime, reapplicable, you can imprison crew permanently(with warden/hos/xo/cap permission) if they do not show signs of stopping.	Crime is counted as one(or more) severities higher than usual.
C	Self-Defense	Self Defense is defined as "The protection of oneself, the protection of thy colleagues, and the protection of thine workplace". Do note however that persons intentionally getting involved in fights which occur in a department that isn't theirs is an act of vigilantism, this is not permitted. Leniency is advised during times of crisis.	Immediate release.
D	Cooperation with Prosecution or Security	Cooperation specifically when already being arrested.	Notch crime severity down/lessen punishment, not applicable to capital crimes.
E	Surrender	Voluntarily seeking out security staff and confessing to a crime.	Notch crime severity down, consider leniency when determining punishment(When applying to native capital crimes, only release on parole with tracking implant).
F	Insanity	Crime comitted during an episode of mind control, hypnosis, brainwashing, etc. Perpetrator is of unstable mind, recommend medical treatment and demotion.	Immediate release and medical treatment. If treatment impossible, release only with commanding officer present.
G	Resisting Arrest	Knowingly resisting attempts at legal detention by members of the security team.	Double sentence time.
H	Aiding and Abetting	Knowingly helping a criminal in committing a crime, including interfering with the arrest, stealing prisoners in transit, breaking them out of prison, hiding them, providing medical care without ensuring they don’t run, etc	Same sentence as original criminal.
I	Escaped Prisoner	Someone who has escaped their cell should be recaptured and returned to the brig.	Timer reset to the full length of the original sentence.

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Infractions

All of these crimes carry a 25% income fine(or just 100 credits) + a reprimand.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
001		Superficial Vandalism	To deface the station or property of another individual.	Minor damage that can be repaired with space cleaner or other cosmetic only damage.
003		Disorderly Conduct	To conduct ones self in a way unsuitable for the retention of one’s position.	Minorly disruptive behavior that isn't otherwise illegal, such as drunkenly harassing a crewmember.
004		Disruptive Communications	To knowingly disrupt or needlessly populate a radio frequency with the intent to be a nuisance to users of that frequency.	Radio spam bad. I'm looking at you, circuit makers.
007M		Trespass	To be in an area which a person has either not purposefully been admitted to, does not have access, or has been asked to leave by someone who has access to that area.	Being in an area, or having access to an area is not permission to that area. This crime covers non forcible entry into areas, such as following someone through a door.
008M		Creating a Hazard	To create a situation which may lead to the harm of others during normal operation in that department.	Minor unsafe behavior can also be charged under this crime.
012		Discriminatory Language	To use language which demeans, generalizes, or otherwise de-personafies the individual at which it is targeted.	Note that actual, OOC racism is not acceptable under the rules.

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Minor Crimes

All of these crimes carry a 5 minutes sentence, with optional demotion at the relevant heads discretion.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
101M		Minor Vandalism	To damage, destroy, or permanently deface non-critical furniture, vendors, or personal property.	Large amounts of irreparable damage should be charged with Major Vandalism, Damage to critical infrastructure may be a form of Sabotage.
102E		Assault	To use physical force against someone without the apparent intent to kill them.	This covers minor criminal uses of force, Without intent to seriously injure. That would be Aggravated Assault, or possibly a flavor of Murder.
103E		Disturbing the Peace	To knowingly organize a movement which disrupts the normal operations of a department.	Establishing a peaceful strike or otherwise disrupting standard department order without attachment to criminal entities
104M		Dereliction of Duty	To willfully abandon an obligation that is critical to the station's continued operation.	A demotion is often included in the sentence. Emphasis on the word critical: An officer taking a break is not dereliction in of itself. An officer taking a break knowing that operatives are shooting up the Captain is. Engineers who do not secure a power source at the start of the shift and heads of staff who abandon the station can also be charged.
206		Breaking and Entry	Forced entry to areas where the subject does not have access to. This counts for general areas only.	Crew can still be charged with breaking & entry even if they do not enter the area themselves.
207		Creating a Workplace Hazard	To endanger the crew or station through negligent or irresponsible, but not deliberately malicious, actions.	Good examples of this crime involves accidentally causing a plasma leak, slipping hazard, accidently electrifying doors, breaking windows to space, or Security personnel not keeping their equipment secure.
208		Petty Theft	To take items from areas one does not have access to or to take items belonging to others or the station as a whole.	Keeping items which are in short supply where they belong is what is important here. A doctor who takes all the surgical tools and hides them still commits theft, even though he had access.
210		Breaking and Entry	Forced entry to areas where the subject does not have access to. This counts for general areas, and breaking into restricted areas is a more serious crime.	Crew can still be charged with breaking & entry even if they do not enter the area themselves.
211		Insubordination	To disobey a lawful direct order from one's superior officer.	Charge issued by a head of staff to one of their direct subordinates. The person is usually demoted instead of incarcerated. Security is expected to assist the head in carrying out the demotion.

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Medium Crimes

These crimes carry a 10 minute sentence with advised demotion at the relevant head's discretion.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
301		Assault With a Deadly Weapon	To use physical force, through a deadly weapon, against someone without the apparent intent to kill them.	Any variety of tools, chemicals or even construction materials can inflict serious injury in short order. If the victim was especially brutalized, consider charging them with attempted murder.
302		Assault of an Officer	To use physical force against a Department Head or member of Security without the apparent intent to kill them.	Criminals who attempt to disarm or grab officers while fleeing are guilty of this, even if bare handed. Officers should refrain from using lethal means to subdue the criminal if possible.
303		Manslaughter	To unintentionally kill someone through negligent, but not malicious, actions.	Intent is important. Accidental deaths caused by negligent actions, such as creating workplace hazards (e.g. gas leaks), tampering with equipment, excessive force, and confinement in unsafe conditions are examples of Manslaughter.
304		Possession of a Restricted Weapon	To be in possession of a restricted weapon without prior authorisation, such as: Guns, Batons, Flashes, Grenades, etc.	Any item that can cause severe bodily harm or incapacitate for a significant time. The following personnel have unrestricted license to carry weapons and firearms: Captain, HoP, all Security Personnel. The Barman is permitted his double barrel shotgun loaded with beanbag rounds. Only the Captain and HoS can issue weapon permits.
305		Possession of Explosives	To be in possession of an explosive device.	Scientists and Miners are permitted to possess explosives only whilst transporting them to the mining asteroid, otherwise their experimental bombs must remain within the Science department.
306		Inciting a Riot	To attempt to stir the crew into a riot	Additionally to the brig time the offender will also have restrictions placed on their radio traffic and be implanted with a tracking implant. For second offences or outright instigating violent uprisings consider charging with Mutiny.
307		Sabotage	To hinder the work of the crew or station through malicious actions.	Deliberately releasing N2O, bolting doors, disabling the power network, and constructing barricades are but some of many means of sabotage. For more violent forms, see Grand Sabotage.
308		Theft	To steal restricted or dangerous items	Weapons fall into this category, as do valuable items that are in limited supply such as insulated gloves, spacesuits, and jetpacks. Note that Cargo breaking open crates to illegally arm and armor themselves are guilty of theft.
309		Major Trespass	Being in a restricted area without prior authorisation. This includes any Security Area, Command area (including EVA), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins Research.	Access does not always mean permission, such as an XO in armory. Being in a very high security area, such as the armory or the Captain's Quarters, is a more serious crime, and warrants a time of 10 minutes with a possible permabrigging if intent is believed to be malicious.
310		B&E of a Restricted Area	This is breaking into any Security area, Command area (Bridge, EVA, Captains Quarters, Teleporter, etc.), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins research.	As a major crime sentences start at 5 minutes, but can be extended if security believes break in was for attempted Grand Theft or attempted Grand Sabotage (yellow gloves don't count as grand theft).
311		Dereliction of Duty	To willfully abandon an obligation that is critical to the station's continued operation.	A demotion is often included in the sentence. Emphasis on the word critical: An officer taking a break is not dereliction in of itself. An officer taking a break knowing that operatives are shooting up the Captain is. Engineers who do not secure a power source at the start of the shift and heads of staff who abandon the station can also be charged.

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Major Crimes

These crimes carry a 15 minute sentence. Demotion is mandatory in all cases.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
401		Murder	To maliciously kill someone.	Punishment should fit the nature of both the crime and the criminal. Murder committed by temporary emotional distress, such as fear or anger, warrants lower punishments. Cyborg candidates must have brains fit to obey relevant laws. Life imprisonment is the most humane option for the insane who might malfunction as cyborgs. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.
402		Sexual Assault	To molest or otherwise sexually attack someone.	Unconsented ERP scenes, regardless of OOC consent by all parties, is a violation of server rules, and worthy of a permanent ban. Adminhelp it if this happens to you; it's against server rules, not just station rules.
403		Attempted Murder	To use physical force against a person until that person is in a critical state with the apparent intent to kill them.	Remember, if a person attempts to render first aid after the victim falls into a critical state they may not have intend to kill them.
406		Mutiny	To act individually, or as a group, to overthrow or subvert the established Chain of Command without lawful and legitimate cause.	Mutiny is not as clear cut as it may seem, there may be a legitimate reason for their actions, such as their head of staff being utterly incompetent. This is one of the few crimes where it is recommended to always seek a third party opinion. If their actions are determined to be for the betterment of Nanotrasen consider a timed sentence or even a full pardon.
407		Grand Sabotage	To engage in maliciously destructive actions, seriously threatening crew or station.	Bombing, arson, releasing viruses, deliberately exposing areas to space, physically destroying machinery or electrifying doors all count as Grand Sabotage.
408		Grand Theft	To steal items of high value or sensitive nature.	Syndicate agents frequently attempt to steal cutting-edge technology. Examples include: intelligence or research samples, the Hand Teleporter, the Captain's Antique Laser, the Captain or the HoP's ID cards, or Mechs. This is by no means a exhaustive list of items that are high value to the syndicate; when in doubt use common sense when you see certain items that are stolen that can cause massive problems throughout the station. Remember if something is locked up in a secure area it probably should not be taken without prior permission.
411		Enemy of the Corporation	To act as, or knowingly aid, an enemy of Nanotrasen.	Current enemies of Nanotrasen currently include: The Syndicate (through secret agents, boarding parties, and brainwashing specialists), The Wizard Federation, The Changeling Hivemind, and The Cult of Nar'Sie. Note that this is one of the few crimes where you may summarily execute someone for if they present a significant risk to detain them.

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Capital Crimes

These crimes can result in Execution, Permanent Prison Time, or Cyborgization.
Only the Captain, XO, HoS, and Warden can authorize a Permanent Sentence.
Only the Captain can authorize an Execution or Forced Cyborgization.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
401		Murder	To maliciously kill someone.	Punishment should fit the nature of both the crime and the criminal. Murder committed by temporary emotional distress, such as fear or anger, warrants lower punishments. Cyborg candidates must have brains fit to obey relevant laws. Life imprisonment is the most humane option for the insane who might malfunction as cyborgs. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.
402		Sexual Assault	To molest or otherwise sexually attack someone.	Unconsented ERP scenes, regardless of OOC consent by all parties, is a violation of server rules, and worthy of a permanent ban. Adminhelp it if this happens to you; it's against server rules, not just station rules.
403		Attempted Murder	To use physical force against a person until that person is in a critical state with the apparent intent to kill them.	Remember, if a person attempts to render first aid after the victim falls into a critical state they may not have intend to kill them.
406		Mutiny	To act individually, or as a group, to overthrow or subvert the established Chain of Command without lawful and legitimate cause.	Mutiny is not as clear cut as it may seem, there may be a legitimate reason for their actions, such as their head of staff being utterly incompetent. This is one of the few crimes where it is recommended to always seek a third party opinion. If their actions are determined to be for the betterment of Nanotrasen consider a timed sentence or even a full pardon.
407		Grand Sabotage	To engage in maliciously destructive actions, seriously threatening crew or station.	Bombing, arson, releasing viruses, deliberately exposing areas to space, physically destroying machinery or electrifying doors all count as Grand Sabotage.
408		Grand Theft	To steal items of high value or sensitive nature.	Syndicate agents frequently attempt to steal cutting-edge technology. Examples include: intelligence or research samples, the Hand Teleporter, the Captain's Antique Laser, the Captain or the HoP's ID cards, or Mechs. This is by no means a exhaustive list of items that are high value to the syndicate; when in doubt use common sense when you see certain items that are stolen that can cause massive problems throughout the station. Remember if something is locked up in a secure area it probably should not be taken without prior permission.
411		Enemy of the Corporation	To act as, or knowingly aid, an enemy of Nanotrasen.	Current enemies of Nanotrasen currently include: The Syndicate (through secret agents, boarding parties, and brainwashing specialists), The Wizard Federation, The Changeling Hivemind, and The Cult of Nar'Sie. Note that this is one of the few crimes where you may summarily execute someone for if they present a significant risk to detain them.