Standard Operating Procedures¶

Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP, defines the rights, responsibilities and restrictions placed upon the crew and each department.

Definitions¶

Sophont: Any individual entity in possession of a brain, positronic or organic, that is capable of self-expression and introspection via structured language or gestures. Cyborgs and Station AIs are exceptions.
Crew: Any sophont that has entered into an employment contract with Quantum Blue, as proven by ID card.
Command: The Heads of Staff and Centcomm representatives in the standard positions of: Captain, Chief Engineer, Chief Medical Officer, Head of Personnel, Head of Security, Logistics Officer and Mystagogue.
Detainee: A suspect that has been cuffed or is being escorted to security, but has not been yet sentenced.
Prisoner: Any sophont that has been legally sentenced and is serving time.
Death: The cessation of neural function of a sophont.

Any sophont is entitled to the following rights:

Right to Sustenance: Any sophont may not be deprived of essential sustenance, including food, water, and charge.
Right to Medical Aid: Any sophont may not be deprived of medical aid necessary to survive without suffering, provided it is available.
Freedom of Movement: If there is not risk of harm to self or others, or of escape from legal detention, a sophont should not be restrained.
Right to Legal Council: Any sophont may not be denied the right to legal council provided any is available, even in custody.

Command members may hire a sophont into their department, or terminate employment, at will.

Crimes and Sentencing Guide - Complete list of all crimes and their sentences
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Security Procedures - Arrest procedures, brig operations, and rules of engagement