KNF High Command (FO)

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To: All Kusari Naval Forces Pilots
From: KNF High Command, Admiral Hikaru Sulu
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Subject: General Regulations and Rules of Engagement
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The Kusari Naval Forces was created to serve and protect the Emperor's interests, patrol Kusari space, enforce law and order and uphold the honour of the Kusari name.

- All Kusari Military and civilian weapons allowed, regulations allow the mounting of two captured or salvaged weapons regardless of their origin.

- All commonly available shields and hull upgrades are allowed.

- Kusari ships are not using Alien/Nomad technology, replacements are too hard to source.

- Military: Kusari military ships only.

- Trading: Most freighters and transports (Container Transport recommended).

- Routine patrols must be carried out in fighter class ships.

- Capital ships are awarded to individuals at the discretion of High Command and may not be purchased without permission.

- Bretonia space is to be avoided under most circumstances.
See Tau convention document for further details.

- KNF pilots are entitled to scan traders for contraband and demand illegal cargo. Illegal cargo must be destroyed if inanimate or delivered to a base if human. Contraband items includes illegal drugs, captured lawful pilots and pilots belonging to any friendly group or faction.

- KNF pilots may engage traders who refuse to hand over contraband with deadly force.

- Hostile vessels should be given the opportunity to leave Kusari Space and avoid combat if they have not already attacked friendly units. They should be escorted as necessary.

- KNF pilots may engage vessels belonging to factions listed as hostile if they refuse to leave Kusari space or they attack friendly units.

- KNF pilots may engage freelancers listed as hostile (the Kill On Sight list) if they refuse to leave Kusari space or they attack friendly units.

- KNF pilots should render assistance to allies or friendly units under attack within Kusari space.

- Katana members are not allowed to leave Kusari space or one system away unless a member of the regular Kusari Naval Forces asks for assistance.

- KNF pilots are required to act with forethought, dignity and honour at all times.