Shalun Law

The Laws of Shalun were created by the warrior-prophet Ardok-Adron Shalun following the Guild War. They exist to ensure survival for mankind by enforcing a code of limited war, restricted trade and highly ritualized warfare. Shalun Law, because of it's significance in the lives of the Star Traders is often quoted and attributed religious levels of devotion. The Law governs warfare, espionage, manufacturing, trade and criminal justice. It defines the rules of the Exchange and the role the Central Database plays in this system. All Trades in the Exchange are recorded and are public record to Spacer and Grav alike. Any who violate the laws of the Exchange can be banned for life or an edict of execution issued by the controlling Prince. Arbiters are agents of Shalun Law, and are seen as neutral parties due to their widespread reputation of incorruptibility.

Known Quotes
"No man shall build such a device that allows a machine to communicate with another machine [free from the hand of man]."

-Shalun Law, from the Book of Ardok-Adron Shalun, passage 14, Verse II.