Code of Strength (力量圣典, Lìliàng Shèngdiǎn)
As decreed by the Eternal Charter and the Great Leader
Definitions
For the purposes of this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
- New Republic of China (NRoC): The sovereign state governed by the Eternal Charter and the Great Leader, encompassing all territories, colonies, and jurisdictions under its authority.
- Great Leader: The supreme authority of the NRoC, whose will and directives are absolute and inviolable.
- Eternal Charter: The foundational document of the NRoC, enshrining the principles of survival, unity, and ideological purity.
- Hostile Factions: Entities or groups deemed adversarial to the NRoC, including but not limited to the Coalition, Jovian Separatists, Clowns, and Husk Cultists.
- Military Service: The mandatory contribution of all citizens to the defense and security of the NRoC through service in the Navy.
- Navy: The sole military branch of the NRoC, responsible for all national defense and security operations. For the purposes of this Code, the terms "Navy" and "military" are interchangeable.
- National Defense: The collective measures and strategies employed to protect the sovereignty, territory, and people of the NRoc from external and internal threats.
- Use of Force: The application of physical, technological, or psychological means to achieve military, defensive, or law enforcement objectives.
- Conscription: The compulsory enlistment of citizens into the Navy, as mandated by the state.
- Desertion: The unauthorized abandonment of naval duty or refusal to fulfill conscription obligations.
- Cowardice: The failure to demonstrate courage or resolve in the face of danger, as determined by military tribunals.
- Supreme Military Tribunal: The highest judicial body within the Navy, responsible for adjudicating cases involving violations of this Code and ensuring uniformity in military justice.
- Rules of Engagement: The directives governing the circumstances and manner in which naval personnel may use force.
Article I: Purpose and Scope
- 1.1. This Code is established to ensure the strength, security, and readiness of the New Republic of China (NRoC) through the regulation of naval service, national defense, and the use of force.
- 1.2. The provisions herein apply to all citizens, naval personnel, and entities operating within the jurisdiction of the NRoC.
- 1.3. The Code shall be interpreted and enforced by the Navy, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Internal Affairs.
Article II: Conscription and Naval Service
- 2.1. Conscription Authority:
- a. The Navy retains the right to conscript any citizen at any time, as deemed necessary for national defense.
- b. Exemptions may be granted only for reasons of severe physical or mental incapacity, as certified by state-appointed medical professionals.
- 2.2. Reserve Duty:
- a. Following active service, citizens may be placed in the reserves for a period of no less than ten (10) years, subject to recall in times of national emergency.
- b. Reserve personnel must participate in annual training exercises and readiness evaluations.
- 2.3. Auxiliary Support Roles:
- a. Citizens deemed unfit for combat roles may be assigned to auxiliary support roles, including logistics, engineering, and medical services.
- b. Auxiliary personnel are subject to the same disciplinary standards as combat personnel.
Article III: Naval Discipline
- 3.1. Oath of Loyalty:
- a. All naval personnel must swear an oath of loyalty to the Great Leader, the Eternal Charter, and the New Republic of China.
- b. Refusal to swear the oath is punishable by immediate dismissal and re-education.
- 3.2. Prohibition of Desertion:
- a. Desertion, defined as the unauthorized abandonment of naval duty, is punishable by execution or forced labor.
- b. Attempted desertion shall be treated with the same severity as completed desertion.
- 3.3. Prohibition of Cowardice:
- a. Cowardice, defined as the failure to demonstrate courage or resolve in the face of danger, is punishable by execution or forced labor.
- b. Acts of cowardice shall be determined by military tribunals based on evidence and witness testimony.
Article IV: National Defense
- 4.1. Defense of Sovereignty:
- a. The primary duty of the Navy is to defend the sovereignty, territory, and people of the NRoC from all threats, both external and internal.
- b. Preemptive strikes against hostile factions are authorized when deemed necessary by the Great Leader or the Supreme Military Tribunal.
- 4.2. Civil Defense:
- a. All citizens are required to participate in civil defense measures, including but not limited to air raid drills, evacuation procedures, and resource rationing.
- b. Failure to comply with civil defense measures is punishable by fines, imprisonment, or re-education.
- 4.3. Technological Development:
- a. Technological advancements shall be prioritized for naval and survival purposes.
- b. The Ministry of Science shall coordinate with naval leadership to ensure the rapid development and deployment of defensive technologies.
- 4.4. Weapons and Armaments:
- a. Deadly weapons shall include any instrument, device, or object capable of causing death or grievous bodily harm.
- b. Deadly weapons may include but are not limited to firearms, bladed instruments, explosives, or chemical agents.
- c. The possession, use, or distribution of prohibited weapons, as enumerated in this Section, shall constitute a violation of this Code.
- d. Prohibited weapons shall include but are not limited to fully automatic firearms, explosive devices, or weapons of mass destruction.
- e. The possession, use, or distribution of regulated weapons, as enumerated in this Section, shall require a license issued by the Department of Internal Affairs.
- f. Regulated weapons shall include but are not limited to semi-automatic firearms, bladed instruments exceeding a certain length, or chemical agents for defensive purposes.
- 4.5. Cyber Operations:
- a. Definition of Cyber Operations:
- i. Cyber operations shall include any act involving the use of digital means to access, alter, or disrupt computer systems, networks, or data, whether for offensive, defensive, or investigative purposes.
- ii. Cyber operations may include but are not limited to hacking, cyber espionage, cyber fraud, and cyberterrorism.
- b. Authorization of Cyber Operations:
- i. The use of cyber operations, whether offensive or defensive, must be authorized by the Great Leader or the Supreme Military Tribunal.
- ii. Unauthorized cyber operations, including but not limited to hacking or the dissemination of malicious software, are strictly prohibited and punishable by imprisonment, forced labor, or execution.
- c. Prohibition of Unauthorized Access:
- i. The unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, with the intent to obtain, alter, or destroy data, shall constitute the offense of Hacking. Such acts, which may include but are not limited to the exploitation of security vulnerabilities, the use of malicious software, or the unauthorized interception of communications, shall be punishable by imprisonment for a term not less than five (5) years, forced labor in state-designated facilities, or execution, as determined by the severity of the offense and the discretion of the presiding judicial authority.
- d. Prohibition of Cyber Fraud:
- i. The use of digital means to deceive or defraud others, including but not limited to the creation of fraudulent websites, the dissemination of false information, or the unauthorized use of financial information, shall constitute the offense of Cyber Fraud. Such acts, which may include but are not limited to phishing, identity theft, or the manipulation of digital transactions, shall be punishable by imprisonment for a term not less than ten (10) years, forced labor in state-designated facilities, or execution, as determined by the severity of the offense and the discretion of the presiding judicial authority.
- e. Prohibition of Cyberterrorism:
- i. The use of digital means to disrupt state operations or incite fear, including but not limited to the deployment of ransomware, the disruption of critical infrastructure, or the dissemination of threatening communications, shall constitute the offense of Cyberterrorism. Such acts shall be punishable by execution, as determined by the severity of the offense and the discretion of the presiding judicial authority.
- f. Defensive Cyber Operations:
- i. The Navy is authorized to conduct defensive cyber operations to protect state systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
- ii. Defensive cyber operations may include but are not limited to the deployment of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and counter-hacking measures.
- g. Offensive Cyber Operations:
- i. The Navy is authorized to conduct offensive cyber operations against hostile factions, including but not limited to the Coalition, Jovian Separatists, Clowns, and Husk Cultists, with the approval of the Great Leader or the Supreme Military Tribunal.
- ii. Offensive cyber operations may include but are not limited to the disruption of enemy communications, the destruction of enemy infrastructure, or the dissemination of disinformation.
- h. Reporting and Oversight:
- i. All cyber operations, whether offensive or defensive, must be documented and reported to the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Internal Affairs.
- ii. The Supreme Military Tribunal shall oversee the conduct of cyber operations to ensure compliance with the principles of the Eternal Charter and the directives of the Great Leader.
Article V: Use of Force
- 5.1. Authorization of Force:
- a. The use of force, whether defensive or offensive, must be authorized by the Great Leader or the Supreme Military Tribunal.
- b. Unauthorized use of force is punishable by dismissal, imprisonment, or execution.
- 5.2. Automatic Authorization:
- a. The use of force is automatically authorized in the following circumstances:
- i. When a terrorist or hostile combatant is identified and poses an immediate threat to naval personnel or civilians.
- ii. When defending naval installations, critical infrastructure, or state assets from imminent attack.
- iii. When enforcing the rules of engagement as defined in this Code.
- 5.3. Rules of Engagement:
- a. Naval personnel must adhere to the following rules of engagement:
- i. Force must be proportionate to the threat encountered.
- ii. Non-combatants must be protected to the greatest extent possible.
- iii. Surrender must be accepted when offered by hostile forces.
- b. Violations of the rules of engagement, including excessive force or collateral damage, are punishable by military tribunals.
Article VI: Enforcement and Penalties
- 6.1. Jurisdiction:
- a. The Navy, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice, is empowered to enforce the provisions of this Code.
- b. Military tribunals shall adjudicate cases involving violations of this Code by naval personnel.
- 6.2. Penalties for Violations:
- a. Violations of this Code shall be classified into three categories:
- i. Minor Violations: Including but not limited to failure to attend training exercises or minor breaches of discipline. Penalties may include fines, demotion, or additional duties.
- ii. Moderate Violations: Including but not limited to insubordination or negligence in duty. Penalties may include imprisonment, re-education, or forced labor.
- iii. Severe Violations: Including but not limited to desertion, cowardice, or unauthorized use of force. Penalties may include execution or permanent exile.
- 6.3. Appeals Process:
- a. Naval personnel accused of violations may appeal to the Supreme Military Tribunal for review of their case.
- b. Appeals must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the initial ruling.
- 6.4. State Security and Treason:
- a. The execution of a convicted individual for the offense of treason shall only be carried out upon the issuance of a formal execution order by the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with the provisions of the Eternal Charter and the directives of the Great Leader.
- b. The execution order must be signed by the presiding judicial authority and approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.
- c. Execution for treason shall be carried out by means of lethal injection, firing squad, or hanging, as determined by the Ministry of Justice.
- d. The execution shall be witnessed by no fewer than three (3) representatives of the state, including a member of the Ministry of Justice, a member of the Department of Internal Affairs, and a member of the local administrative authority.
- e. The execution may also be witnessed by the family of the victim, if such family members request to be present.
- f. The remains of the executed individual shall be disposed of in a manner determined by the state, which may include burial in an unmarked grave, cremation, or donation to medical institutions for research purposes.
Article VII: Supreme Military Tribunal
- 7.1. Composition:
- a. The Supreme Military Tribunal shall be composed of senior naval officers appointed by the Great Leader.
- b. The Tribunal shall include legal advisors certified by the Ministry of Justice.
- 7.2. Jurisdiction:
- a. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over all cases involving violations of this Code by naval personnel.
- b. The Tribunal’s rulings are final and binding, subject only to review by the Great Leader.
- 7.3. Procedures:
- a. Trials shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of military justice as defined by the Eternal Charter.
- b. Defendants are entitled to legal representation, provided by state-appointed counsel.
Article VIII: Amendments and Interpretations
- 8.1. Authority to Amend:
- a. This Code may be amended only by the Great Leader or their designated representatives.
- b. Designated Representatives:
- i. The Great Leader may delegate the authority to amend this Code to specific individuals or bodies, including but not limited to:
- The Council of Ministers, acting unanimously.
- The Supreme Military Tribunal, in consultation with naval leadership.
- The Central Committee of the NRoC, by a two-thirds majority vote.
- ii. Any amendments proposed by designated representatives must be ratified by the Great Leader before taking effect.
- 8.2. Interpretation:
- a. In cases of ambiguity, the Supreme Military Tribunal shall provide the official interpretation of this Code.
- b. Judicial Rulings:
- i. Military tribunals presiding over cases involving this Code shall have the authority to interpret its provisions in accordance with the principles of the Eternal Charter and the directives of the Great Leader.
- ii. In cases where the language of the Code is unclear or open to multiple interpretations, tribunals shall consider the following:
- The intent of the Great Leader as expressed in public statements or directives.
- Precedents set by previous rulings of the Supreme Military Tribunal.
- The overarching principles of strength, unity, and survival as enshrined in the Eternal Charter.
- iii. All judicial interpretations shall be documented and submitted to the Supreme Military Tribunal for review and potential codification into future amendments.