These systems are claimed for the Empire by the Noble Houses.
The following rights and obligations have been given by the Emperor:
* The right to build and deploy warships and ordinance both on the surface and in orbit of all worlds. * The right to raise an emergency loan from the populace - no more than $0.25/person though this has to be ratified by public inquiry as to its purpose. This is paid back over a maximum of 3 years. * The right to change and amend any laws in system without notice. * The right to exploit all minerals and resources in system for the good of the Empire * The responsibility to maintain and service the Empire's war ships on duty. * The responsibility to provide troops and services for the defence of the Empire. * Ensure fair commercial practices by interstellar mega corps. * Ensure loyalty to the Empire. * Ensure good health, education and good public order for the civilian populations. * To promote trade, encourage colonization and most importantly, peace within the borders and freedom for those that abide by the law. * Ensure that aliens do not threaten humanity - either its existence but also, more significantly, its culture. * Ensure slow integration of Aliens. This is the way forward, with a complete ban on the use of aliens (excluding the Wimbles and Mohache) in bases on the heavily populated worlds of the core systems of the Empire. This though is not to say that aliens cannot visit or hold bases manned by humans.
* All Affiliations loyal to the Empire are granted transport and trade privileges. All others by invitation only.
* All Starbases and O/P's need to be registered with what is being exploited reported to the Principality. * Converting O/P to starbase needs permission from NHS. * Starbases and o/P's must support the NHS claim to the system, unless exception is given. * Punishment will normally be in the form of indentured servitude as decided by a recognised judicial system. This can be wavered to a fine or death. * Affiliations can be fined or their positions posted or destroyed for failing to abide by the Law. * Spot inspections at our pleasure to ensure compliance. * Over exploitation of a resource is forbidden except by approval. * Slavery is banned. * Combat in system is banned unless approval is obtained or its against the Enemies of the Empire. * Exploitation of a resource/mineral already being exploited by another party is banned unless approved by the Principality. * All data concerning the system is to handed over to the HLQ no matter how trivial. * WOMD are banned from our system under all circumstances.
