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=== Honour and Status === | === Honour and Status === | ||
The Empire values both status and honour very highly indeed. So whilst it is acceptable to flaunt wealth, treating people well is a question of honour – and this includes [[Imperial Slaves]]. Having an unpaid debt is seen as utterly dishonourable – an honourable [[Imperial Citizen]] would sell themselves into [[Imperial Slavery|slavery]] to clear a debt they could not otherwise clear.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Imperial | The Empire values both status and honour very highly indeed. So whilst it is acceptable to flaunt wealth, treating people well is a question of honour – and this includes [[Imperial Slaves]]. Having an unpaid debt is seen as utterly dishonourable – an honourable [[Imperial Citizen]] would sell themselves into [[Imperial Slavery|slavery]] to clear a debt they could not otherwise clear.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Imperial Slavers Association]] monitors the treatment and transportation of Imperial Slaves.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6f8369657ba95302c7ad6 GalNet: Imperial Slave Association Audited]</ref> Unlike conventional slaves, Imperial Slaves hold status within the Empire, albeit as the lowest rung on the ladder, and are entitled to legal protections.<ref name="EE" /> | ||
Imperial society is based on honour. The values resemble the ancient Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas] and Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido].<ref name=":2">http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> Dignitas is the sum of the personal clout and influence that a citizen acquires throughout his or her life. When weighing the ''dignitas'' of a particular individual, factors such as personal reputation, moral standing, and ethical worth has to be considered, along with the person's entitlement to respect and proper treatment.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept)</ref> Additionally like Bushido, Imperial honour has moral values which stress some combination of sincerity, frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honour until death.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido</ref> | Imperial society is based on honour. The values resemble the ancient Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas] and Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido].<ref name=":2">http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> Dignitas is the sum of the personal clout and influence that a citizen acquires throughout his or her life. When weighing the ''dignitas'' of a particular individual, factors such as personal reputation, moral standing, and ethical worth has to be considered, along with the person's entitlement to respect and proper treatment.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept)</ref> Additionally like Bushido, Imperial honour has moral values which stress some combination of sincerity, frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honour until death.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido</ref> | ||