SS13 Space Law Test

"To partake in an unauthorised and disruptive assembly of crewmen that refuse to disperse."

It is required to order the crowd to disperse, failure to disperse is the crime not the assembly. Any crimes committed during the riot are considered separate offences.

"To be in possession of an explosive device."

Scientists and Miners are permitted to possess explosives only within the Science department.

If a prisoner flees confinement for any reason other than to escape impending lethal danger (fire, hull breach, murder), reset their timer to their full original punishment.

"To distribute narcotics and other controlled substances."

Forcing or tricking someone to consume substances such as space drugs is assault.

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__).

4 - Capital, 06 - Crimes related to public disruption (indecent exposure, riot, inciting a riot, mutiny)

"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.

"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.

"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.

Lawyers, and by extension the Head of Personnel, exist to serve as a guiding hand and the voice of reason within the judicial process.

Lawyers, and by extension the Head of Personnel, 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. 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.

"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.

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.

"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.

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.

-25% to sentence time. In the case of revealing a head revolutionary: Immediate release.

"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).

By a security officer

Security officers don't have any other weapons given to them in the line of duty. Contraband is illegal to use by anyone.

"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.

"To be in an area which a person does not have access to. This counts for general areas of the ship, and trespass in restricted areas is a more serious crime."

Remember that people can either break in, sneak in, or be let in. Always check that the suspect wasn't let in to do a job by someone with access, or were given access on their ID. Trespassing and theft are often committed together; both sentences should be applied.

Knowingly assisting a criminal is a crime.

The same sentence as the original criminal.

"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.

"To be in possession of a dangerous item that is not part of their job role."

Items capable of a high level of damage, such as saws, axes, and hatchets fit into this category. Do remember that if it is an item that is part of their job they are permitted to carry it.

"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, psychotic Mansus-seeking Heretics and The Cult of Nar'Sie. Enemies of the corporation should where possible be tracked or incarcerated until they can be transferred to central command at shift end for "interrogation" and processing.

"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.

Brig Procedures of putting person into the timed cell.

Coming to the brig, confessing what you've done and taking the punishment.

-25% to sentence time, and should be taken into account when the choice between life in a secure cell, execution, and cyborgization is made.

"To not cooperate with an officer who attempts a proper arrest."

Follow proper arrest procedure and have a legitimate cause to arrest in the first place before you brig a suspect for this. Suspects who scream bloody murder while being arrested are not cooperating.

"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.

"To use physical force against someone without the apparent intent to kill them."

Depending on the amount and kind of force used, severe instances should be elevated to attempted manslaughter or even murder. Assaults with deadly weapons are a higher crime.

"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.

"Being in a restricted area without prior authorisation. This includes any Security Area, Command area (including EVA), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins Research."

Being in a very high security area, such as the armoury 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.

"To steal items from another's person."

Remember to take the stolen items from the person and arrange for their return. Stealing an ID is the most common and most serious form of pick-pocketing.

"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.

Medical personnel can be called, or the prisoner can be escorted to the Medbay. The timer continues to run during this time.

There is several options depending on the circumstances

Officer must relocate the prisoner(s) to a safe location; otherwise, immediate release.

"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.

By the Bartender

It is allowed to carry weapons that are given to the job roundstart

"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.

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__).

3 - Major, 07 - Crimes related to various things (narcotics distribution, manslaughter, attempted murder)

"To deliberately damage the station with malicious intent."

Sentence depends on quantity of property damaged.

1 minute added to their sentence for every 2 minutes the chase lasted.

If found on the chef during random search.

It is allowed to carry items required to perform their job

"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.

Getting de-converted from revolutionary or cultist.

"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.

When entire chain of command is present

Only the Captain can authorize an Execution or Forced Cyborgization. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.

"To possess space drugs or other narcotics by unauthorised personnel."

Botanists and MedSci staff are authorised to possess drugs for purposes of their jobs and are not subject to this law so long as they are not distributing or using them for profit or recreation.

"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.

"To be intentionally and publicly unclothed."

Running around the station naked. The mutual degradation of chasing a naked man down while he screams rape is only worth it on slow shifts.

"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.