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Law Level

Law Level Classifications -> Summary Synopsis Paragraphs

Law Level Codes (AC) Classifications -> Summary Synopsis Paragraphs

Law Code	Statement (Summary Synopsis Paragraph)	Remarks
0	World has no law in practice. It is an Anarchy. On many worlds, this by itself justifies an Amber Zone advisory. There may be formal legal codes, just not enforced. Or there may be none. While there are likely informal understandings if there is no significant population, the lack of a written legal code leads to misunderstandings on the little (and sometimes large) details if there is significant population. Even on worlds like this, open use of Nuclear Weapons and similarly destructive implements invites retaliation from those harmed by collateral damage.	No Law
1	World has a very low law level. There is a written and enforced legal code, if barely on both counts. Body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.	VLow Law
2	World has a very low law level. There is a written and enforced legal code, if barely on both counts. Portable energy weapons, body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.	VLow Law
3	World has a very low law level. There is a written and enforced legal code, if barely on both counts. Machine guns and other automatic weapons, portable energy weapons, body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.	VLow Law
4	World has a low law level. There is a written legal code, somewhat simple on most matters. Enforcement is often lax. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.	Low Law
5	World has a low law level. There is a written legal code, somewhat simple on most matters. Enforcement is often lax. Personal concealable firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.	Low Law
6	World has a low law level. There is a written legal code, somewhat simple on most matters. Enforcement is often lax. All firearms except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.	Low Law
7	World has a moderate law level. There is a written legal code, sometimes complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated police force to enforce it. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.	Moderate Law
8	World has a moderate law level. There is a written legal code, sometimes complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated police force to enforce it. All blade weapons and firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.	Moderate Law
9	World has a moderate law level. There is a written legal code, sometimes complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated police force to enforce it. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (outside private residences or visiting starships).	Moderate Law
A (10)	World has a high law level. On many worlds, this by itself justifies an Amber Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated (and sometimes intrusive) police force to enforce it. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors).	High Law
B (11)	World has a high law level. On many worlds, this by itself justifies an Amber Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated (and sometimes intrusive) police force to enforce it. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors). Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world.	High Law
C (12)	World has a high law level. On many worlds, this by itself justifies an Amber Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, complex enough to require a trained advocate to sort out. There is a dedicated (and sometimes intrusive) police force to enforce it. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors). Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	High Law
D (13)	World has a very high law level. This by itself almost always justifies an Amber Zone, possibly a Red Zone, advisory. There is a written legal code, byzantine enough that it reduces to citizens existing at the government's convenience. There is a dedicated police force to enforce the government's whims as excused by the law. On some worlds with this degree of law, it is difficult to distinguish the police from the military. On others, there is no difference. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are often attacked upon identification. Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	VHigh Law
E (14)	World has a very high law level. This by itself almost always justifies an Amber Zone, possibly a Red Zone, advisory. There is a written legal code, byzantine enough that it reduces to citizens existing at the government's convenience. There is a dedicated police force to enforce the government's whims as excused by the law. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are often attacked upon identification. Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	VHigh Law
F (15)	World has a very high law level. This by itself almost always justifies an Amber Zone, possibly a Red Zone, advisory. There is a written legal code, byzantine enough that it reduces to citizens existing at the government's convenience. There is a dedicated police force to enforce the government's whims as excused by the law. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are often attacked upon identification. All facets of daily life rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. Daily schedules may be assigned to civilians by central administration, with punishments for not keeping to the schedule. What one may buy, and who one may consort with, are usually determined by the government. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	VHigh Law
G (16)	World has an extremely high law level. This by itself usually justifies a Red Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, but it is almost a sham. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There is a dedicated police force, mostly concerned with doling out severe punishments for petty or made up infractions to keep the population in line. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. If there are any neighbors within a single jump, with enough military power to project and either sympathy for the local population or businesses (with significant government influence) desiring a stable, predictable business environment, they may be backing a local resistance movement or preparing an invasion, depending on the local interstellar situation. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service. All facets of daily life rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. Daily schedules may be assigned to civilians by central administration, with punishments for not keeping to the schedule. What one may buy, and who one may consort with, are usually determined by the government. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	XHigh Law
H (17)	World has an extremely high law level. This by itself usually justifies a Red Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, but it is almost a sham. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There is a dedicated police force, mostly concerned with doling out severe punishments for petty or made up infractions to keep the population in line. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. Oppression is legalized, though not routine. If there are any neighbors within a single jump, with enough military power to project and either sympathy for the local population or businesses (with significant government influence) desiring a stable, predictable business environment, they may be backing a local resistance movement or preparing an invasion, depending on the local interstellar situation. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service. All facets of daily life rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. Daily schedules may be assigned to civilians by central administration, with punishments for not keeping to the schedule. What one may buy, and who one may consort with, are usually determined by the government. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	XHigh Law
J (18)	World has an extremely high law level. This by itself usually justifies a Red Zone advisory. There is a written legal code, but it is almost a sham. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There is a dedicated police force, mostly concerned with doling out severe punishments for petty or made up infractions to keep the population in line. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. Oppression is legalized and routine, though not institutionalized. If there are any neighbors within a single jump, with enough military power to project and either sympathy for the local population or businesses (with significant government influence) desiring a stable, predictable business environment, they may be backing a local resistance movement or preparing an invasion, depending on the local interstellar situation. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service. All facets of daily life rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world. Daily schedules may be assigned to civilians by central administration, with punishments for not keeping to the schedule. What one may buy, and who one may consort with, are usually determined by the government. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.	XHigh Law
K (19)	World has an ultra high law level. This by itself almost always justifies a Red Zone advisory. There may or may not be a written legal code. If there is, it is routinely retroactively edited. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There are no police in the traditional sense serving the government, just enforcers. Anyone attempting to enforce a stable and fair legal system must do so in active rebellion against the government. Oppression is legalized, routine, and institutionalized, though not thorough. If there are any neighbors within a single jump, with enough military power to project and either sympathy for the local population or businesses (with significant government influence) desiring a stable, predictable business environment, they are probably backing a local resistance movement or preparing an invasion, depending on the local interstellar situation. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service.	UHigh-1 Law
L (20)	World has an ultra high law level. This by itself almost always justifies a Red Zone advisory. There may or may not be a written legal code. If there is, it is routinely retroactively edited. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There are no police in the traditional sense serving the government, just enforcers. Anyone attempting to enforce a stable and fair legal system must do so in active rebellion against the government. Oppression is legalized, routine, institutionalized, and thorough. If there are any neighbors within a single jump, with enough military power to project and either sympathy for the local population or businesses (with significant government influence) desiring a stable, predictable business environment, they are almost certainly backing a local resistance movement or preparing an invasion, depending on the local interstellar situation. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service.	UHigh-1 Law
M (21)	World has an ultra high law level. This by itself almost always justifies a Red Zone advisory. There may or may not be a written legal code. If there is, it is routinely retroactively edited. People exist to serve the government, at the government's whim. There are no police in the traditional sense serving the government, just enforcers. Anyone attempting to enforce a stable and fair legal system must do so in active rebellion against the government. Oppression is legalized, routine, institutionalized, and thorough. The government is not afraid to use mind control technologies and/or slavery. Anyone in their grasp is their property, by one means or another. If this government is within the power projection reach of any polity that forbids such measures (such as the Third Imperium with its ban on slavery), said polity is most likely planning to topple this government. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are prohibited for private ownership. Visiting starships with weapons are at the mercy of the local interstellar political situation for safety, and even if they are protected, must stay within designated starports and approach corridors. Without such protections, they are attacked upon identification and refused docking service.	UHigh-1 Law