Our Policies

Classification System

Information within Starfleet is classified according to sensitivity and potential impact on Federation security:

Security Levels

• Level 10: Public Information
• Level 9: Starfleet General Access
• Level 8: Department Restricted
• Level 7: Senior Officer Access
• Level 6: Command Staff Only
• Level 5: Captain’s Eyes Only
• Level 4: Commodore and Above
• Level 3: Admiral Access Required
• Level 2: Starfleet Command Restricted
• Level 1: Federation Council Clearance

Omega Directive

Information regarding Omega particles is restricted to Captain rank and above. Detection of Omega phenomena triggers automatic implementation of the Omega Directive, superseding all other orders including the Prime Directive.

Section 31 Protocols

[CLASSIFIED – LEVEL 1 CLEARANCE REQUIRED]

Information Handling

Classified materials must be:

• Encrypted using quantum encryption protocols
• Transmitted only through secure subspace channels
• Accessed only from authorized terminals
• Destroyed using molecular dispersal when no longer needed

Breach Procedures

In the event of unauthorized access or information breach:

1. Immediate lockdown of affected systems
2. Security alert to Starfleet Intelligence
3. Full forensic analysis of access logs
4. Mandatory security review for all personnel involved

Mission Statement

Starfleet’s primary mission of exploration requires standardized protocols to ensure the safety of crew and preservation of scientific discovery while venturing into unknown space.

Pre-Mission Requirements

• Complete stellar cartography analysis of target region
• Long-range sensor sweeps for anomalies
• Review of all historical data from the sector
• Full ship diagnostic and supply check
• Crew psychological evaluations for extended missions

Survey Classifications

Class 1: Automated Probe Survey

Unmanned reconnaissance of stellar phenomena and planetary systems

Class 2: Long-Range Survey

Ship-based sensor analysis without direct system entry

Class 3: Orbital Survey

Detailed scanning from planetary orbit, no surface contact

Class 4: Surface Survey

Away team deployment for direct investigation

Class 5: Extensive Cultural Survey

Long-term observation and analysis of developing civilizations

Anomaly Response Protocols

Upon discovery of spatial anomalies, temporal distortions, or unknown phenomena:

1. Maintain safe distance (minimum 100,000 kilometers)
2. Deploy Class-5 probe for initial analysis
3. Establish containment field if necessary
4. Transmit findings to Starfleet Science Division
5. Await specialist team if phenomenon exceeds ship capabilities

Charting Standards

All discoveries must be catalogued according to Starfleet Stellar Cartography standards, including stellar classification, planetary surveys, and notation of any biological or technological findings.

Core Purpose

The Federation operates on principles of mutual cooperation, respect for sovereignty, and collective defense while maintaining the individual freedoms and cultural identities of all member worlds.

Admission Requirements

Worlds seeking Federation membership must demonstrate:

• Unified planetary government
• No caste-based discrimination
• Dedication to peaceful coexistence
• Warp capability or equivalent technology
• Commitment to mutual defense and aid

Member Rights

All Federation members are entitled to:

• Representation in the Federation Council
• Protection by Starfleet forces
• Access to shared technology and knowledge
• Trade agreements with other member worlds
• Cultural and religious freedom
• Territorial sovereignty within Federation space

Member Obligations

Member worlds must:

• Contribute resources to Starfleet operations
• Abide by Federation law and treaties
• Provide aid to other members in crisis
• Share scientific and cultural knowledge
• Respect the rights of all sentient beings

Neutral Zone Protocols

Federation members must respect established neutral zones with non-aligned powers. Entry into neutral zones requires explicit authorization from Starfleet Command and may constitute an act of war.

Diplomatic Immunity

Accredited ambassadors and diplomatic personnel from member worlds enjoy full diplomatic immunity within Federation space, subject to recall by their governments for violations of interstellar law.

Overview

As the right of each sentient species 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.

Core Principles

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 violate this Prime Directive, even to save their lives and/or their ship, unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture.

Applications

• No identification of self or mission to pre-warp civilizations
• No interference with the social, cultural, or technological development of said planet
• No references to space, other worlds, or advanced civilizations
• Exceptions may be granted only by Starfleet Command

Enforcement

Violation of the Prime Directive can result in court martial and permanent expulsion from Starfleet service. All personnel are required to undergo annual recertification on Prime Directive protocols.

Purpose

The Temporal Prime Directive serves as the guiding principle for all Starfleet personnel when dealing with temporal phenomena, time travel, or chroniton-based technology.

Regulations

All Starfleet personnel are strictly forbidden from taking any action that may alter the timeline or create temporal paradoxes. This includes but is not limited to:

• Sharing knowledge of future events with individuals from the past
• Preventing historical events from occurring as recorded
• Using temporal technology for personal gain or advantage
• Creating alternate timelines through deliberate action

Temporal Investigations Department

The Department of Temporal Investigations maintains jurisdiction over all temporal incidents. Any encounter with temporal phenomena must be reported immediately to DTI representatives.

Emergency Protocols

In cases of temporal incursion or timeline contamination, commanding officers are authorized to take whatever action necessary to preserve the timeline, including the use of temporal shielding and chroniton torpedoes.

Penalties

Violations of the Temporal Prime Directive are considered among the most severe infractions in Starfleet regulations, potentially affecting entire civilizations across multiple timelines.

Statement of Purpose

This policy establishes protocols for diplomatic first contact scenarios between Starfleet vessels and previously unencountered species or civilizations.

Pre-Contact Assessment

Before initiating first contact, commanding officers must complete:

• Full sensor sweep and analysis of technological capabilities
• Assessment of warp capability status
• Cultural and linguistic analysis when possible
• Risk assessment for both parties
• Consultation with ship’s counselor and diplomatic officer

Contact Protocols

Standard first contact procedure requires:

1. Transmission of universal greeting on all frequencies
2. Deployment of universal translator protocols
3. Maintenance of defensive shields at minimum power
4. Weapons systems offline unless threatened
5. Senior staff briefing before face-to-face contact

Post-Warp Civilizations

Contact with warp-capable species may proceed at the discretion of the commanding officer, following standard diplomatic protocols established by the Federation Diplomatic Corps.

Pre-Warp Civilizations

Contact with pre-warp civilizations is strictly prohibited under General Order 1, except in cases of prior contamination or imminent extinction-level events.

Documentation Requirements

All first contact situations must be thoroughly documented and transmitted to Starfleet Command within 24 standard hours.

Authorization

Under specific circumstances, Starfleet personnel are authorized to engage in tactical operations including the use of deadly force. This policy outlines the framework for such authorization.

Defensive Actions

Starfleet vessels and personnel may use force, including deadly force, when:

• Defending against unprovoked attack
• Protecting Federation citizens or allies from imminent harm
• Preventing the destruction of Starfleet vessels or installations
• Defending against boarding parties or invasion forces

Rules of Engagement

Standard tactical engagement protocols require:

1. Attempt diplomatic resolution when feasible
2. Issue warnings before firing unless under immediate attack
3. Use minimum force necessary to neutralize threat
4. Offer terms of surrender when tactically appropriate
5. Provide aid to disabled vessels when safe to do so

Weapons Authorization Levels

• Level 1: Stun settings only, non-lethal force
• Level 2: Targeted disabling shots, minimal casualties
• Level 3: Full defensive capabilities authorized
• Level 4: Offensive operations authorized
• Level 5: Maximum force authorized, all weapons free

Post-Action Requirements

Following any use of force, commanding officers must file a complete tactical report including sensor logs, command decisions, and casualty assessments within 48 hours.

Medical Ethics Foundation

All Starfleet medical personnel shall practice medicine in accordance with the highest ethical standards, respecting the dignity and rights of all sentient beings.

Core Principles

• Do no harm – primum non nocere
• Respect for patient autonomy and informed consent
• Beneficence – acting in the patient’s best interest
• Justice – fair and equal treatment regardless of species, rank, or affiliation
• Confidentiality – protection of patient medical information

Treatment Priorities

Medical triage protocols establish treatment priority based solely on medical need:

1. Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate intervention
2. Urgent conditions that may become life-threatening
3. Serious but stable conditions
4. Minor injuries and non-urgent care

Species-Specific Considerations

Medical officers must maintain current certification in multi-species medicine and respect cultural and biological differences in treatment approaches.

Research Ethics

Medical research involving sentient beings requires:

• Full informed consent from all participants
• Review by Medical Ethics Board
• Minimal risk protocols
• Right to withdraw at any time

Enemy Combatant Treatment

Medical personnel are obligated to provide equal medical care to enemy combatants and prisoners of war as outlined in the Seldonis IV Convention.