Ships Articles

Ship's Articles

To all officers, crew, civilans, and passengers of the Independent Frigate FAR ORBIT: the following ship's articles replace the Imperial Military Code and Regulations and must be observed at all times and without question.

1. Officers and votes: The captian of the FAR ORBIT is Dhas Vedij. All officers shall be appointed by the captain, except for the shareout committee, which shall be electd by the crew. During any period where the FAR ORBIT is not in immediate danger, any officer may call for votes on matters unsettled in these articles. The final determination on whether or not the ship is in danger resides soley with the Captain. Every Officer and crew member shall have a vote when votes are called for, and equal share of provisions fund during the carse of our activites.

2. Shareout. All booty shall be doled out fairly, under the watch of a group of seven shipmates selected by the crew. The Captain, Operations Officer, Engineer, Weapons Officer, and public stock shall recieve 2 shares, other officers 1.5 shares and all other crew 1 share each. Defrauding the crew shall be punished by marooning.

3. Distractions. No gambling, intoxicants, or other distractions shall be undertaken while personnel are on duty. Failue to comply with this Article is punishable by forfieture of share.

4. Readiness. Weapons and vacuum suits will be kept clean and serviceable at all times. Failure to comply with this article is punishable by forfieture of share.

5. Addition of crew. No additional crew will be added during the tour once crew strength reaches servceable levels [in the Captain's sole discretion]. Should the crew compliment drop to skeleton levels, the Captain will suspend the tour untill the compliment is renewed to fighting strength.

6. Desertion. Desertion of one's battle station is punishable by marooning or death by spacing, at the vote of the crew.

7. Disputes. Duty disputes shall be settled by the section officer or watch commander. Personal disputes are to be settled planetside by duel. No fighting is allowed on board. Failure to comply with this article is punishable by marooning.

8. Disbanding. The crew shall not retire or disband untill each of us has shared out 1,000,000 credits or served one Standard year. Those crippled during the tour shall receve 250,000 credits out of the public stock, and those who have suffered other wounds will recieve shares paid out propotionatly.

9. Prisoners. Captives will be held in the brig or in assigned quarters. Torture pr abuse of prisoners is strictly forbidden. Failure to comply with this article is punishable by imprisonment in th brig or marooning, by vote of the crew.

10. Allegiance. This is a privateer vessel under contracrt to the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and will abide by the terms of her Letter of Marque and Reprisal.

By order of Captain Dhas Fenoep Vedij, Master of the Independent Frigate FAR ORBIT

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