Seldonis IV Convention - Revision history

Cyclops: Added stuff to define ethical aid and such.

2024-04-12T14:21:36Z

Added stuff to define ethical aid and such.

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	Inspired by the humanitarian principles of Earth's Geneva Conventions, the Seldonis IV Convention establishes a framework of laws and ethics designed to mitigate the suffering inherent in interstellar conflict. This Convention recognizes the diversity of life in the galaxy, tailoring protections to accommodate a wide range of species, technologies, and environments.		Inspired by the humanitarian principles of Earth's Geneva Conventions, the Seldonis IV Convention establishes a framework of laws and ethics designed to mitigate the suffering inherent in interstellar conflict. This Convention recognizes the diversity of life in the galaxy, tailoring protections to accommodate a wide range of species, technologies, and environments.

	== Section I: General Provisions ==		== Section I - General Provisions ==
	This section sets out the fundamental principles of the Convention, defining its applicability and the responsibilities of signatory parties.		This section sets out the fundamental principles of the Convention, defining its applicability and the responsibilities of signatory parties.

	; Article 1		; Article 1 - Respect and Enforcement
	: Respect and Enforcement
	: Parties to the Convention must uphold its provisions in all circumstances.		: Parties to the Convention must uphold its provisions in all circumstances.

	; Article 2		; Article 2 - Scope of Application
	: Scope of Application
	: The Convention applies to declared wars, armed conflicts between signatories, and situations of occupation.		: The Convention applies to declared wars, armed conflicts between signatories, and situations of occupation.

	; Article 3		; Article 3 - Internal Conflicts
	: Internal Conflicts
	: Even in internal armed conflicts, the core ethical tenets of the Convention must be applied.		: Even in internal armed conflicts, the core ethical tenets of the Convention must be applied.

	== Section II: Protection of Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked ==		== Section II - Protection of Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked ==
	This section mandates the compassionate treatment and care of those injured or incapacitated in combat, regardless of their affiliation.		This section mandates the compassionate treatment and care of those injured or incapacitated in combat, regardless of their affiliation.

	; Article 4		; Article 4 - Care & Protection
	: Care & Protection
	: Wounded, sick, and shipwrecked combatants must be collected, cared for, and shielded from mistreatment.		: Wounded, sick, and shipwrecked combatants must be collected, cared for, and shielded from mistreatment.

	; Article 5		; Article 5 - Medical Entities
	: Medical Entities
	: Medical facilities, personnel, and transports must be clearly marked and may not be targeted.		: Medical facilities, personnel, and transports must be clearly marked and may not be targeted.

	; Article 6		; Article 6 - Neutral Parties
	: Neutral Parties
	: Neutral parties may offer compassionate aid with the consent of the powers in conflict.		: Neutral parties may offer compassionate aid with the consent of the powers in conflict.

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	This section defines the rights and protections afforded to captured combatants and certain civilians detained by an enemy power.		This section defines the rights and protections afforded to captured combatants and certain civilians detained by an enemy power.

	; Article 7		; Article 7 - POW Definition
	: POW Definition
	: POWs are combatants and certain civilians captured by a hostile power.		: POWs are combatants and certain civilians captured by a hostile power.

	; Article 8		; Article 8 - Responsibility
	: Responsibility
	: POWs are under the authority of the detaining power, not of individual captors.		: POWs are under the authority of the detaining power, not of individual captors.

	; Article 9		; Article 9 - Detaining Power Obligations
	: Detaining Power Obligations
	: Compassionate treatment, protection, adequate provisions (adapted to the needs of the POW's species), and allowance of religious and intellectual activities.		: Compassionate treatment, protection, adequate provisions (adapted to the needs of the POW's species), and allowance of religious and intellectual activities.

	; Article 10		; Article 10 - POW Rights
	: POW Rights
	: Right to provide only identifying information, to correspond, to receive relief, and to have access to representatives of relief organizations.		: Right to provide only identifying information, to correspond, to receive relief, and to have access to representatives of relief organizations.

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	This section outlines protections for civilians not directly engaged in hostilities.		This section outlines protections for civilians not directly engaged in hostilities.

	; Article 11		; Article 11 - Civilian Protection
	: Civilian Protection
	: Civilians generally cannot be targeted unless directly participating in hostilities.		: Civilians generally cannot be targeted unless directly participating in hostilities.

	; Article 12		; Article 12 - Prohibited Acts
	: Prohibited Acts
	: Violence, threats, degradation, collective punishment, hostage-taking, and forced displacement are prohibited against civilians.		: Violence, threats, degradation, collective punishment, hostage-taking, and forced displacement are prohibited against civilians.

	; Article 13		; Article 13 - Occupied Territories
	: Occupied Territories
	: Occupying powers must ensure order, safety, and respect for local laws while ensuring the well-being of civilians.		: Occupying powers must ensure order, safety, and respect for local laws while ensuring the well-being of civilians.

	== Section V: Ethical and Compassionate Conduct ==		== Section V: Ethical and Compassionate Conduct ==
	The Seldonis IV Convention recognizes compassion and ethics as intertwined principles guiding all actions in armed conflict. ~~These principles encompass:~~		The Seldonis IV Convention recognizes compassion and ethics as intertwined principles guiding all actions in armed conflict.

			=== Article 14 - Compassionate Principals ===
	; Understanding Suffering: Acknowledging that all sentient beings, regardless of species, physiology, or culture, have the capacity to experience pain, fear, and loss. This understanding necessitates a commitment to minimizing such suffering in warfare.		; Understanding Suffering: Acknowledging that all sentient beings, regardless of species, physiology, or culture, have the capacity to experience pain, fear, and loss. This understanding necessitates a commitment to minimizing such suffering in warfare.
	; Valuing Life: Respecting the inherent worth of all forms of sentient life, even those of the enemy. This mandates actions that preserve life whenever possible and prohibits the infliction of unnecessary harm.		; Valuing Life: Respecting the inherent worth of all forms of sentient life, even those of the enemy. This mandates actions that preserve life whenever possible and prohibits the infliction of unnecessary harm.
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	; Respectful Treatment: Treating all individuals, combatants and non-combatants alike, with dignity. This prohibits acts of cruelty, humiliation, or degradation based on species, origin, or affiliation. It also mandates that cultural and religious beliefs be respected within reason, as long as they do not incite violence or violate other core principles of the Convention.		; Respectful Treatment: Treating all individuals, combatants and non-combatants alike, with dignity. This prohibits acts of cruelty, humiliation, or degradation based on species, origin, or affiliation. It also mandates that cultural and religious beliefs be respected within reason, as long as they do not incite violence or violate other core principles of the Convention.

	=== Ethical Obligations of Belligerents ===		=== Article 15 - Ethical Obligations of Belligerents ===
	Parties to a conflict have a duty to uphold the principles of this Convention, even in the face of adversity. They must:		Parties to a conflict have a duty to uphold the principles of this Convention, even in the face of adversity. They must:
	* Facilitate the work of recognized relief organizations providing impartial humanitarian aid based on need.		* Facilitate the work of recognized relief organizations providing impartial humanitarian aid based on need.
	* Ensure the ethical sourcing and use of military resources, avoiding methods that cause indiscriminate or excessive suffering.		* Ensure the ethical sourcing and use of military resources, avoiding methods that cause indiscriminate or excessive suffering.
	* Promote a culture of ethical behavior within their forces, disciplining those who violate the Convention.		* Promote a culture of ethical behavior within their forces, disciplining those who violate the Convention.ds
			* The deliberate rigging of escape pods to harm retrieval personnel is a violation of this Convention.
			* Refrain from targeting escape pods or similar life-saving craft.
			* This Convention recognizes the use of escape pods as weapons to be a violation of compassionate and ethical conduct except in extreme conditions where the following criteria are met:
			** There is clear evidence of no life signs present.
			** There exists a reasonable suspicion the craft poses an active threat, demonstrably rigged or weaponized (e.g., evidence of explosive devices).

	=== Role of Relief Organizations ===		=== Article 16 - Role of Relief Organizations ===
	Recognized relief organizations, identified by a neutral emblem, have the right to offer humanitarian services in conflict zones. Belligerents must facilitate their safe access to provide essential aid such as:		Recognized relief organizations, identified by a neutral emblem, have the right to offer humanitarian services in conflict zones. Belligerents must facilitate their safe access to provide essential aid such as:
	* Medical care for the wounded and sick		* Medical care for the wounded and sick

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	; Active Mitigation: Seeking ways to actively lessen the suffering caused by conflict. This includes providing aid to the wounded and sick (regardless of affiliation), facilitating the humane treatment of prisoners, and protecting civilians from the ravages of war.		; Active Mitigation: Seeking ways to actively lessen the suffering caused by conflict. This includes providing aid to the wounded and sick (regardless of affiliation), facilitating the humane treatment of prisoners, and protecting civilians from the ravages of war.
	; Respectful Treatment: Treating all individuals, combatants and non-combatants alike, with dignity. This prohibits acts of cruelty, humiliation, or degradation based on species, origin, or affiliation. It also mandates that cultural and religious beliefs be respected within reason, as long as they do not incite violence or violate other core principles of the Convention.		; Respectful Treatment: Treating all individuals, combatants and non-combatants alike, with dignity. This prohibits acts of cruelty, humiliation, or degradation based on species, origin, or affiliation. It also mandates that cultural and religious beliefs be respected within reason, as long as they do not incite violence or violate other core principles of the Convention.
	; Ethical Obligations of Belligerents: Parties to a conflict have a duty to uphold the principles of this Convention, even in the face of adversity. They must:
	* Facilitate the work of recognized relief organizations providing impartial humanitarian aid based on need.		=== Ethical Obligations of Belligerents ===
	* Ensure the ethical sourcing and use of military resources, avoiding methods that cause indiscriminate or excessive suffering.		Parties to a conflict have a duty to uphold the principles of this Convention, even in the face of adversity. They must:
	* Promote a culture of ethical behavior within their forces, disciplining those who violate the Convention.		* Facilitate the work of recognized relief organizations providing impartial humanitarian aid based on need.
	; Role of Relief Organizations: Recognized relief organizations, identified by a neutral emblem, have the right to offer humanitarian services in conflict zones. Belligerents must facilitate their safe access to provide essential aid such as:		* Ensure the ethical sourcing and use of military resources, avoiding methods that cause indiscriminate or excessive suffering.
	* Medical care for the wounded and sick		* Promote a culture of ethical behavior within their forces, disciplining those who violate the Convention.
	* Provision of basic necessities (food, water, shelter)
	* Assistance in the repatriation of POWs and displaced persons		=== Role of Relief Organizations ===
			Recognized relief organizations, identified by a neutral emblem, have the right to offer humanitarian services in conflict zones. Belligerents must facilitate their safe access to provide essential aid such as:
			* Medical care for the wounded and sick
			* Provision of basic necessities (food, water, shelter)
			* Assistance in the repatriation of POWs and displaced persons

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Cyclops: Expanded the terms to mirror the Geneva Convention

2024-04-12T14:02:45Z

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-The Seldonis IV Convention is analogous to the Geneva Convention on Earth.  It provides international law and guidelines for how to engage in war, particularly how prisoners of war should be treated among other things.  Most provisions of the Geneva Convention are mentioned in the Seldonis IV Convention though with different language to provide coverage to a larger variety of races.
+Inspired by the humanitarian principles of Earth's Geneva Conventions, the Seldonis IV Convention establishes a framework of laws and ethics designed to mitigate the suffering inherent in interstellar conflict. This Convention recognizes the diversity of life in the galaxy, tailoring protections to accommodate a wide range of species, technologies, and environments.
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Cyclops at 20:42, 16 May 2020

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The Seldonis IV Convention is analogous to the Geneva Convention on Earth. It provides international law and guidelines for how to engage in war, particularly how prisoners of war should be treated among other things. Most provisions of the Geneva Convention are mentioned in the Seldonis IV Convention though with different language to provide coverage to a larger variety of races.

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