Sophont Rebranding (#4661)

* first commit

* removed the "must be in manifest" and added a line to entity definition.

* proxysseia suggested things added

* Positronic Brains added and changed hardware to software

* entity fix

* added employee definition to space law

* added crew for borgs

.wiki/_DV/Laws/CompanyPolicy.txt

@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ While working aboard NanoTrasen stations, you may encounter the highly unlikely
 '''NANOTRASEN DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CREW INJURY OR DEATH IF CREW MEMBERS DISREGARD THE INFORMATION BELOW.'''
 
 === Hostile Fauna ===
-Be it from Epistemics experiments, corpses brought in by salvage, or something living in the vents, you may be attacked by non-sophont creatures. NanoTrasen does not encourage befriending such animals, unless it’s an approved experiment for research. Below are the procedures of how to deal with such a threat:
+Be it from Epistemics experiments, corpses brought in by salvage, or something living in the vents, you may be attacked by hostile non-sophont entities. NanoTrasen does not encourage befriending such animals, unless it’s an approved experiment for research. Below are the procedures of how to deal with such a threat:
 
 *Do not engage with the threat yourself.
 *Evacuate the department or the zone.

.wiki/_DV/Laws/SpaceLaw.txt

@@ -4,13 +4,14 @@ Space Law is a broad set of rules and regulations, collected and regulated by Te
 It is highly recommended to read the '''[[Standard Operating Procedure|Standard Operating Procedures]]'''. Summaries of several pertinent sections are listed below.
 
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Controlled Items|Controlled Items]]:''' If a member of station crew requires access to a Controlled Item for use in their job, or for regular function, they must obtain the signed and stamped approval of a relevant member of Station Command or the CO.  The latter is able to override the decisions of Station Command in this regard, however.
-* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Sophonts and Synthetics|Sophonts & Synthetics]]:''' Sophonts are entities are able to utilize a structured language, communicate through the use of written, verbal, and/or body language (or by other means), and possess reasoning and introspection. Sophonts are legal persons, able to press charges under Space Law, and can be victims of certain crimes that specify sophont status. An entity's status as a sophont may be challenged during legal proceedings; the Defense and/or Prosecution must present evidence arguing that it meets, or does not meet, the criteria established above. The Judge will then arbitrate on the entity's status. Any synthetic, sillicon, or nonorganic entity with non-sophont status is to be considered a Synthetic. Synthetics are the property of the entity that constructs or employs them, unless otherwise stated. Damage or destruction of such Synthetics is considered vandalism of the entity's property.
+* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Entity Definitions|Entity]]:''' Any thing with distinct, independent existence.
+* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Entity Definitions|Employee]]:''' An entity who has an employment contract with a Company.
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Security Jurisdiction|Security Jurisdiction]]:''' Station law enforcement officers are bound by Space Law; they cannot operate outside of standard accessible areas, or perform searches, unless such action is allowed by either Alert Procedure or a valid warrant.
-* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Detainment and Arrest|Detainment & Arrest]]:''' Members of law enforcement may detain sophonts under '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Probable Cause|Probable Cause]]''' of criminal activity. These detainees must be informed of the crime they are suspected of committing, and may be moved to a secure location and/or restrained while law enforcement determine if a crime was committed. Such detention should last no longer than five minutes. Any sophont may be arrested, during which they are restrained, informed of their charges, and taken to the brig for search and processing under '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Brig Procedure|Brig Procedure]]'''.
+* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Detainment and Arrest|Detainment & Arrest]]:''' Members of law enforcement may detain entities under '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Probable Cause|Probable Cause]]''' of criminal activity. These detainees must be informed of the crime they are suspected of committing, and may be moved to a secure location and/or restrained while law enforcement determine if a crime was committed. Such detention should last no longer than five minutes. Any entity may be arrested, during which they are restrained, informed of their charges, and taken to the brig for search and processing under '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Brig Procedure|Brig Procedure]]'''.
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Sentencing|Sentencing]]:''' Any member of law enforcement is allowed to pass sentence on Misdemeanor, Felony, and Grand Felony charges. The Prosecutor is allowed to adjust such sentences, within reason.
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Treatment of Prisoners|Treatment of Prisoners]]:''' Prisoners must be provided with food, water, clothing, free movement within the brig, adequate medical care, access to the Common and Prison radio channels, and moral, spiritual, or legal counseling if requested and available. If the brig becomes uninhabitable, prisoners must be securely and safely relocated to another area until the brig is functional once more. Prisoners sentenced to Extended Confinement have additional rights and firmer restrictions that must be upheld by law enforcement officials.
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Paroles and Pardons|Paroles & Pardons]]:''' Parole may be offered under the discretion of the Warden, Head of Security, or CO. A parole hearing requires only a Judge, as discussed within Trial Procedure. Pardons may be issued by the arresting officer, the Judge of a trial, by the Warden (to those within the permanent brig), or by the CO, when deemed in the best interest of the crew or vessel, or when the circumstances of the crime warrant suspension of sentence.
-* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Pressing Charges|Pressing Charges]]:''' Any sophont may press charges against any other sophont. Individuals may only be charged with a crime if it can be proveny beyond reasonable doubt that they have committed the crime.
+* '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Pressing Charges|Pressing Charges]]:''' Any Employee may press charges against any other entity. Individuals may only be charged with a crime if it can be proveny beyond reasonable doubt that they have committed the crime.
 * '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Trial Procedure|Trial Procedure]]:''' A criminal trial’s Judge must be, in sequential order: The Chief Justice, the Court Clerk, an impartial member of Justice or Station Command, or the Warden. The Prosecution should ideally be the Prosecutor, or an available member of Station Command or Station Security in that order. The Defense should ideally be a member of the Justice department assigned to the defendant, though they are allowed to represent themselves if they wish. If insufficient crew are available, the Judge is fully authorized and strongly encouraged to pass a sentence of Extended Confinement until a proper trial can be held.
 * '''[[Alert Procedure]]:''' Codes Blue, Red, Gamma, and Delta authorize Security to carry progressively more advanced equipment, and loosen '''[[Standard Operating Procedure#Rules of Engagement|Rules of Engagement]]''' regarding their use. The former two codes disallow openly carrying firearms by non-Security personnel; the latter two suspend many rights to privacy, and grant Security the power to do whatever neccessary to retake or scuttle the station.
 
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ Use this to quickly find the Crime Code Numbers.
 
 Crime codes are organized into four Category Codes (_XX) as listed below, with the most severe crimes being given the highest Severity Codes (x__). The sentencing officer or Judge should use discretion, and not charge an entity with two similar crimes for a singular offense.
 
-For example, an attack upon a sophont which causes them to die of their injuries is Murder, not Assault AND Murder. Likewise, an entity should not be charged for both Possession AND Grand Possession on a singular Controlled Item held without proper authorization.
+For example, an attack upon a Employee which causes them to die of their injuries is Murder, not Assault AND Murder. Likewise, an entity should not be charged for both Possession AND Grand Possession on a singular Controlled Item held without proper authorization.
 
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@@ -119,27 +120,27 @@ Sentencing modifiers are to be applied by the sentencing officer, judge, or arbi
 
 === Aggravating ===
 :*'''Solicitation'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of encouraging, bribing, requesting, or instructing someone to commit a crime, with the intent that the sophont being solicited commit the crime, will receive for the crimes they solicited in full.
+:**Any entity found guilty of encouraging, bribing, requesting, or instructing someone to commit a crime, with the intent that the entity being solicited commit the crime, will receive for the crimes they solicited in full.
 :*'''Accessory'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of assisting in the commission of a crime, without participating in the crime itself, knowing that a crime will be, has been, or is being committed, will receive the sentence for the crimes in which they took part in full.
+:**Any entity found guilty of assisting in the commission of a crime, without participating in the crime itself, knowing that a crime will be, has been, or is being committed, will receive the sentence for the crimes in which they took part in full.
 :*'''Attempts'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of attempting to commit a crime, with the intent to carry out that crime, will receive the sentence for the crimes they attempted in full.
+:**Any entity found guilty of attempting to commit a crime, with the intent to carry out that crime, will receive the sentence for the crimes they attempted in full.
 :*'''Conspiracy'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of planning to commit a crime, with the intent to carry out that crime eventually, and having committed an overt act pursuant to that end, will receive the sentence for the crimes they conspired towards in full.
+:**Any entity found guilty of planning to commit a crime, with the intent to carry out that crime eventually, and having committed an overt act pursuant to that end, will receive the sentence for the crimes they conspired towards in full.
 :*'''Deadly weapon'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of committing a crime, utilising any object used offensively for the purpose of inflicting mortal or great bodily harm, will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +50% of the original sentence.
+:**Any entity found guilty of committing a crime, utilising any object used offensively for the purpose of inflicting mortal or great bodily harm, will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +50% of the original sentence.
 :*'''Aggravation'''
-:**Any sophont found guilty of committing a crime with reckless abandon, evident signs of lack of regret or remorse, or blatant disregard for potential collateral damage, will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +50% of the original sentence.
+:**Any entity found guilty of committing a crime with reckless abandon, evident signs of lack of regret or remorse, or blatant disregard for potential collateral damage, will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +50% of the original sentence.
 :*'''Recidivism'''
-:**Any sophont convicted of the same criminal charge multiple times within one shift will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +100% of the original sentence. '''OOC NOTE: If a character is sexually harassing another character, or being bigoted, in a way that breaks Server Rules A1 or A2, you are allowed to summarily execute them. Please contact admins via AHelp if such an incident occurs.'''
+:**Any entity convicted of the same criminal charge multiple times within one shift will receive an additional modifier of, at most, +100% of the original sentence. '''OOC NOTE: If a character is sexually harassing another character, or being bigoted, in a way that breaks Server Rules A1 or A2, you are allowed to summarily execute them. Please contact admins via AHelp if such an incident occurs.'''
 
 === Extenuating ===
 :*'''Cooperation'''
-:**Any sophont who shares actionable intelligence with the authorities, turns oneself in, testifies against accomplices, confesses to their crime, or otherwise aids the prosecution, may have their sentence reduced to no less than 50% of the original sentence.
+:**Any entity who shares actionable intelligence with the authorities, turns oneself in, testifies against accomplices, confesses to their crime, or otherwise aids the prosecution, may have their sentence reduced to no less than 50% of the original sentence.
 :*'''Dire Emergency'''
-:**Any sophont found to have committed a crime in the process of absolutely necessary and reasonable actions, taken with the intent to resolve or mitigate the effects of a dire emergency on one’s vessel or habitat, may have their sentence reduced by any amount, or completely waived.
+:**Any entity found to have committed a crime in the process of absolutely necessary and reasonable actions, taken with the intent to resolve or mitigate the effects of a dire emergency on one’s vessel or habitat, may have their sentence reduced by any amount, or completely waived.
 :*'''Self-Defence'''
-:**Any sophont found to have committed a crime or crimes in protection of oneself or another, and only to the necessary extent to avert a direct and imminent threat to the health and life of innocent persons, may have their sentence reduced by any amount, or completely waived.
+:**Any entity found to have committed a crime or crimes in protection of oneself or another, and only to the necessary extent to avert a direct and imminent threat to the health and life of innocent persons, may have their sentence reduced by any amount, or completely waived.
 :*'''Good Behavior'''
 :**Any convict who peacefully complies with the authorities, displays clear signs of remorse concerning the committed crime, and/or conducts themselves peacefully while imprisoned, may be paroled as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
 
@@ -157,7 +158,7 @@ Sentencing modifiers are to be applied by the sentencing officer, judge, or arbi
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_Murder.png]]
 ! style="border: 1px solid black;" | Murder
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | Capital
-| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To maliciously commit an act resulting in the death of a sophont, with reckless indifference to their life.
+| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To maliciously commit an act resulting in the death of a Employee, with reckless indifference to their life.
 |-
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | 402
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_Terrorism.png]]
@@ -175,7 +176,7 @@ Sentencing modifiers are to be applied by the sentencing officer, judge, or arbi
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_Decorporealisation.png]]
 ! style="border: 1px solid black;" | '''Prevention of Revival'''
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | Capital
-| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To commit an act that prevents the revival of a sophont by standard medical care following their death.
+| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To commit an act that prevents the revival of a Employee by standard medical care following their death.
 |-
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | 405
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_Sedition.png]]
@@ -203,7 +204,7 @@ Sentencing modifiers are to be applied by the sentencing officer, judge, or arbi
 |style= "border:1px solid black;"| [[File:SL_Manslaughter.png]]
 |style= "border:1px solid black;"| Manslaughter
 |style= "border:1px solid black;"| 16 minutes
-|style= "border:1px solid black;"| To act without malice in a manner which, directly or indirectly, leads to the death of a sophont.
+|style= "border:1px solid black;"| To act without malice in a manner which, directly or indirectly, leads to the death of a Employee.
 |-
 |style= "border:1px solid black;"| 302
 |style= "border:1px solid black;"| [[File:SL_Kidnapping.png]]
@@ -261,7 +262,7 @@ Sentencing modifiers are to be applied by the sentencing officer, judge, or arbi
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_Assault.png]]
 ! style="border: 1px solid black;" | {{anchor|Assault}}Assault
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | 10 minutes
-| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To cause physical harm or to effect unwanted physical contact on a sophont, without the apparent intent to kill them, or to threaten such actions with both capability and intent to do so.
+| style="border: 1px solid black;" | To cause physical harm or to effect unwanted physical contact on a Employee, without the apparent intent to kill them, or to threaten such actions with both capability and intent to do so.
 |-
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | 202
 | style="border: 1px solid black;" | [[File:SL_BreakingAndEntering.png]]

.wiki/_DV/Laws/StandardOperatingProcedure.txt

@@ -3,21 +3,65 @@ This page covers the standardized guidelines and procedures aboard the station,
 
 == '''Definitions''' ==
 The terms specified below are defined for further use within the procedures.
-:*Captain: The officer legally appointed by Nanotrasen as Commanding Officer of the station. This title is only transferable by Central Command.
-:*Commanding Officer / CO: An officer appointed to lead the station and its Command department, whether it be the Captain by Nanotrasen, or an Acting CO by Station Command.
+:*Captain: The officer legally appointed by NanoTrasen as Commanding Officer of the station. This title is only transferable by Central Command.
+:*Commanding Officer / CO: An officer appointed to lead the station and its Command department, whether it be the Captain by NanoTrasen, or an Acting CO by Station Command.
 :* Command Staff/Station Command: Members of the Command department who lead a department aboard the station.
-:* Crew: All sophonts employed by Station Command, or by NT to reside on the station and perform an established function therein. This includes any sophont listed on the Crew Manifest or issued a functional NT identification and access card. Individuals imprisoned by NT, along with those imprisoned during the course of a shift for violations of Space Law, are considered Crew.
-:* Judge: An indivudal legally appointed to preside over a hearing, as specified within Hearing Procedure.
-:* Detainee: Any sophont whose free movement has been curtailed by law enforcement on suspicion of criminal activity. They have not, however, been officially charged with a crime.
-:* Arrestee: Any sophont who has been formally charged with a crime.
-:* Prisoner: Any sophont who has been sentenced for the commission of a crime, or awaiting a hearing for a capital offense.
+:* Crew: All Employees employed by Station Command, or by NT to reside on the station and perform an established function therein. This includes any Employee listed on the Crew Manifest or issued a functional NT identification and access card. Employees imprisoned by NT, along with those imprisoned during the course of a shift for violations of Space Law, are considered Crew.
+:* Judge: An individual legally appointed to preside over a hearing, as specified within Hearing Procedure.
+:* Detainee: Any Employee whose free movement has been curtailed by law enforcement on suspicion of criminal activity. They have not, however, been officially charged with a crime.
+:* Arrestee: Any Employee who has been formally charged with a crime.
+:* Prisoner: Any Employee who has been sentenced for the commission of a crime, or awaiting a hearing for a capital offense.
 :* Permanent Brig/Permabrig/Brig: A secure location for the long-term confinement of Prisoners. Typically outfitted to sustain the basic survival needs of the Prisoners within.
 
 ==Right to Refuse Service==
 All crew operating within their designated job locations are given the right to refuse service at any time for disorderly or abusive conduct. Additionally, all crew members are permitted to use nonlethal force to remove noncompliant or disorderly individuals only when such persons pose a threat to the safety of staff members, or disrupt the orderly functioning of the station. Service may not be refused to first responders acting to address or mitigate an emergency or crisis situation, unless such conduct is egregiously disorderly or abusive.
 
-==Hiring Procedure==
-While Nanotrasen handles the staffing and recruiting needs of the station, Station Command is additionally authorized to hire any sophont into their respective department, as well as terminate the employment of any crew in their respective department per company policy. For a member of Station Command to personally employ a sophont into their department, a contract must be written stating the name of the employee, the department of employment, the position, and finally bearing the stamp of the Station Command member.
+= Entity Definitions =
+The following definitions are provided to clarify the legal protections- and obligations- that Standard Operating Procedures and Space Law provide to any given entity. Unless explicitly covered by a more distinctive term, all Entities are to be treated as such until clarification is provided.
+
+== Entity ==
+Any individual with a distinct existence. Entities may also encompass a plurality of identities contained within a single physical form. NanoTrasen does not require Entities be offered the protections of Standard Operating Procedure, Space Law, or Rules of Engagement unless further defined below. Security Officers are encouraged to be reasonable with their use of force regarding circumstances, especially if Entity's termination would leave lawsuits or tarnish reputation for NanoTrasen.
+== Pet ==
+Any Entity that is provided to NanoTrasen Space Stations- either through the station's Logistics Department, or brought on board by the crew- for the purposes of emotional support. Any harm against such a Pet may render the offender liable to the crime of Animal Cruelty.
+Examples of Pets include, but are not limited to:
+- Renault the Fox
+- Smile the Rainbow Slime
+- Laika the Guard Dog
+- Silvia the Medical Cobra
+- a corgi, purchased by Station Logistics
+- hand-held "personal AI" devices
+
+== Synthetic ==
+Any Entity consisting primarily of non-organic matter, designed and/or constructed by NanoTrasen or its Employees for the purpose of performing tasks aboard a Space Station. Synthetics are bound by software limitations, typically referred to as Synthetic or Silicon Laws, and physically incorporated into their chassis. Any damage to a Synthetic- including un-authorized modification of their Laws- may leave the offender liable to charges of Sabotage. Irrevocable destruction of a Synthetic may leave the offender liable to the crime of Grand Sabotage.
+Examples of Synthetics include, but are not limited to:
+- Crew-constructed Cyborgs
+- The Station AI
+- Positronic Brains
+
+== Employee ==
+Any Entity who has a contract with NanoTrasen.
+Typically, these individuals possess all of the following:
+- A communications headset (or similar communications capability) outfitted with encryption keys relevant to their assigned job function.
+- An ID card with their name and job function, pre-programmed with door access relevant to aforementioned job function.
+- Company-approved attire for an individual of their job function.
+In situations where an individual lacks one or more of these items, law enforcement officials are encouraged to use their best judgement, and mitigate any risk of liability to charges of Endangerment or Abuse of Power.
+Harm or death of an Employee may leave the offender liable to the crimes of Assault, Manslaughter, or even Murder.
+Examples of Employees include, but are not limited to:
+- All crew present on the Space Station, including those who are removed from cryogenic stasis during the course of a shift.
+- Any crewmate arriving from a different NanoTrasen Space Station, due to navigation errors, disasters, or similar.
+- Individuals imprisoned by NT, along with those imprisoned during the course of a shift for violations of Space Law.
+- Any and all members of NanoTrasen Central Command, including Emergency Response Team soldiers and Central Commanders.
+  - In cases where there is reasonable doubt as to the identity of a member of Central Command, the Commanding Officer is encouraged to request clarity from Central Command themselves.
+
+Any Employees that are fired by Station Command are still considered Employees until Central Command can confirm their contract termination.
+
+=== Provisional Employees ===
+Provisional Employees are a special subcategory of Employee. During the course of a shift, events may lead to an Entity, or Entities, arriving aboard the station who wish to be employed by NanoTrasen. The Head of Personnel, alongside any relevant departmental head, may accept the Entity into NanoTrasen's employ provisionally.
+
+In such a case, the Head of Personnel must create a document listing the Provisional Employee's name and assigned job function, along with any physical features deemed necessary to identify them. This must be signed and stamped (where applicable) by the Head of Personnel, their relevant departmental head, and the Provisional Employee. A copy must be kept within the Head of Personnel's records, and with the Provisional Employee if possible.
+
+Provisional Employees serve "at will", and may have their employment revoked at any time by Central or Station Command authorities.
+
 =Controlled Items, Substances, & Areas=
 
 == Controlled Items ==
@@ -109,7 +153,7 @@ Unlocked crates, orders stored outside the department, and supplies illegally di
 === Research ===
 Epistemics employees are permitted to use their lab spaces as they see fit, with the following caveats:
 
-* Any sophont experimentation must be done with the consent of the test subject, and must not have an undue risk of life. The Mystagogue or CO may terminate any experiment for safety or ethical purposes and at their discretion.
+* Any Employee experimentation must be done with the consent of the test subject, and must not have an undue risk of life. The Mystagogue or CO may terminate any experiment for safety or ethical purposes and at their discretion.
 * Testing of any explosives or weapons that risk hull penetration or mass destruction must be done at an off-station site.
 
 Epistemics personnel may also utilise Controlled Items within the confines of designated testing areas and in a manner directly approved jointly by the Mystagogue and by the Head of Security or CO.
@@ -136,16 +180,6 @@ Common HSAs for commercial and military vessels are as follows:
 * Telecommunications\Telemetry
 * Permanent Brig\Holding Cells
 
-== Sophonts and Synthetics ==
-To be defined as a sophont, a being must be able to utilize a structured language, communicate through  the use of written, verbal, and/or body language (or by other means), and possess reasoning and introspection.
-
-Any such being is considered a sophont, and thus a legal person, regardless of their make, origin, disposition, or prior cognition. As part of their rights, they are to be governed under the same laws as any other sophont, and given the ability to press charges as a sophont.
-
-The unauthorised jailbreaking or uplifting of property into the status of Sophont is still a criminal offense however, and those found guilty of doing so may be found guilty of sabotage or vandalism.
-
-An entity’s status as a sophont may be challenged during the process of charging the individual for crimes which utilize the term sophont in the legal language of the crime. The Defense or Prosecution will present evidence indicating that it meets, or does not meet, the criteria above. The Judge will then arbitrate upon the entity's status as a sophont.
-
-Any synthetic/silicon/inorganic entity with a non-sophont status, is to be classified as a standard synthetic entity. Synthetic entities are the property of the party that constructs or employs the entity, unless otherwise stated by relevant contract or legal document. To damage or destroy such an entity is to damage or destroy the aforementioned party’s property.
 =Commanding Officer=
 ==Captain’s Authority==
 The Commanding Officer of a station or vessel is afforded several rights, broadly referred to as "Captain's Authority".
@@ -209,7 +243,7 @@ Law enforcement personnel hold a Category D Armaments License, and are authorize
 * If the adversary presents an existential threat to the chain of command by illegal means.
 * If the adversary cannot be reasonably subdued through non-lethal means without great bodily harm to the officer.
 
-…wherein an “adversary” is an entity that demonstrates a hostile intent, commits or directly contributes to a hostile act that does not constitute an actual attack, or is actively attacking the vessel or its crew.
+…wherein an “adversary” is an Employee that demonstrates a hostile intent, commits or directly contributes to a hostile act that does not constitute an actual attack, or is actively attacking the vessel or its crew.
 
 Despite their allowance of lethal force, Security is required to follow the Rules of Engagement of the current Alert Level, as outlined within [[Alert Procedure]].
 
@@ -250,7 +284,7 @@ Should prisoners repeatedly and maliciously antagonize law enforcement, to an ex
 Moreover, prisoners are liable for any and all crimes that they commit while held either in the temporary holding cells or the Permanent Brig, and may, in the case of the Permanent Brig, be placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the sentence the committed crimes incur.
 
 ==Arrest and Sentencing==
-Any sophont, that has been formally charged with the commission of a crime, or can be assumed to have committed a crime under [[Standard Operating Procedure#Probable Cause| Probable Cause]] may be arrested by a member of Security. In an arrest, the suspect will be restrained, informed of their charges, and moved to the Brig for processing.
+Any Employee, that has been formally charged with the commission of a crime, or can be assumed to have committed a crime under [[Standard Operating Procedure#Probable Cause| Probable Cause]] may be arrested by a member of Security. In an arrest, the suspect will be restrained, informed of their charges, and moved to the Brig for processing.
 Legal counsel may be requested by an Arrestee, and must be provided if available.
 At the brig the prisoner is searched and confined to a holding cell. Any items on their person they are not authorized to possess are confiscated and sent to the justice department for processing and storage as evidence. It is the duty of both the Warden and the Chief Justice to ensure evidence is handled properly and safely.
 The prisoner is sentenced according to Space Law.
@@ -264,7 +298,7 @@ Appeals are handled by the Chief Justice. Attorneys may appeal a past ruling on
 A Prisoner sentenced to a Felony or Grand Felony crime may request an appeal by the Clerk or Chief Justice, these appeals may be denied for any reason.
 
 Prisoners may additionally receive parole per discretion of the Warden, Head of Security, or CO. Parolees are encouraged to seek gainful employment on station. Parolees may have any sentence escalated to permanent confinement regardless of severity.
-A pardon may be issued to any sophont accused of, or sentenced to, crimes, if deemed in the best interest of the crew and vessel, and when the circumstances of the defendant or their offense warrant a suspension of their sentence. A pardon may be issued by the Arresting Officer or Warden, in case of the Prisoners, or the Judge of a hearing and must be accompanied by an announcement, explaining who was pardoned, of what crime, and for what reason.
+A pardon may be issued to any Employee accused of, or sentenced to, crimes, if deemed in the best interest of the crew and vessel, and when the circumstances of the defendant or their offense warrant a suspension of their sentence. A pardon may be issued by the Arresting Officer or Warden, in case of the Prisoners, or the Judge of a hearing and must be accompanied by an announcement, explaining who was pardoned, of what crime, and for what reason.
 ==Pressing Criminal Charges==
 Any crew member may press charges against any other crew member. An individual may be charged of a crime, if it can be reasonably argued, that the accused has committed an act in the nature and fashion as described by the particular criminal charge.
 
@@ -290,7 +324,7 @@ A hearing must be held for capital charges, and for sentences that exceed a tota
 A hearing is conducted by a Judge (chosen in order from: Chief Justice, Clerk, Commanding Officer, Command), who charged is with ensuring the hearing is completed, decides the time and location of the hearing, and whether they want to make the hearing accessible to the public or not. A hearing must include the Judge and Prosecution, and should additionally include the accused and defense, if available. The Judge has the right to find any person in the hearing guilty of contempt of court.
 Hearings are concerned with any and all crimes the accused is currently charged with, not just capital crimes.
 
-Defense must be provided to the accused if requested and feasible, and should consist of either an attorney, any member of the justice department, or any sophont chosen by the accused.
+Defense must be provided to the accused if requested and feasible, and should consist of either an attorney, any member of the justice department, or any Employee chosen by the accused.
 The prosecution should consist of either a prosecutor, any member of the justice department, or any member of station security.
 
 Neither prosecution nor defense may interrupt one another during presentation of evidence, including objecting to witness statements made. In the case of a witness making demonstrably untrue statements, perjury and contempt of court may be charged as necessary. It is encouraged the judge pay attention and inquire about competing claims to truth.