Article Eighteen

Approved in AF 260, First Quarter (YE 31)

On the Eighth Month, First Quarter of the 260th Year of our Freedom, the Abwehran Star Empire opens our borders and extends a hand out to those in need or dream of a better life. We of the Imperial Parliament allow individuals of any species or creed to join the Abwehran Star Empire and gain citizenship.

To gain citizenship, the individual must:

• Be willing to revoke any citizenship from their previous nation Removed by Article Nineteen.
• Be willing to serve a minimum of one Abwehran Year (four standard years) in the Abwehran Armed Forces (AAF) or authorized Government Organization
• Be willing to follow the laws of the Abwehran Star Empire

Chances of citizenship are instantly revoked if an individual:

• Commits an act of Piracy before, during, or after their term of service
• Commits a violent crime during their term of service.
• Commits an act of espionage during their term of service.