General Order 1

The Prime Directive

   As the right of each sentient being to live in accordance with its normal cultural evolution is considered sacred, no Starfleet personnel may interfere with the normal and healthy development of alien life and culture. Such interference includes introducing superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose society is incapable of handling such advantages wisely. Starfleet personnel may not voilate this Prime Directive, even to save their lives and/or their ships, unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contermination of said culture. This directive takes precedence over any and all other considerations, and carries with it the highest moral obligation.

General Order 2

   No Starfleet personnel shall unnecessarily us force, either collectively or individual, against members of the United Federation of Planets, their duly authorized representatives, spokespersons, or designated leaders, or members of any sentient non-member race, for any reason whatsoever.

General Order 3

   The sovereignty of each Federation members being respected in all things, Starfleet personnel shall observe any and all statutes, laws, ordinances, and rules of governance currently in effect within the jurisdiction of a memberplanet. Violators of such ordinances will be subject to such punisments or corrections as shall be determined by local governmental bodies.

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