The Hapes Consortium

Hapan Laws

These are the laws of the Hapes Consortium. Every Hapan, no matter their professional situation, and every foreigner within Hapan territory, must abide by them. Failure to do so will result in their prosecution within the full extent of the law.

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ROYALTY ACT:

1 Zayth I, c. 10.II.14

CHAPTER I: APPLICATION[top]

1. With this act, the Sovereign affirms with legislation the privileges bestowed upon their regal predecessors

2. The reigning Sovereign of the Hapes Consortium upon death or abdication is bestowed the title of Diran'a for a female, or Diranix for a male.

3. The recognized heirs of Diran'a and Diranix are bestowed upon the title of Pëlin`a or Pëlin`da, which they hold as specified below.

4. Diran'a and Diranix are to be treated in accordance with the Peerage Act as though they were Tarii, unless contradicted or otherwise specified within this act.

CHAPTER II: TITLES AND PRIVILEGES[top]

1. The titles of Diran'a and Diranix do not lapse once affirmed.

2. A Diran'a or Diran'da shall be granted governance of a star system to hold domain over as a Principality in accordance with the will and supervision of the Sovereign. Principalities are part of the sovereign territories of the Hapes Consortium, but are exempt of taxation and land utilization rights of the Crown in favour of the recipient.

3. The titles of Pëlin`a and Pëlin`da are held for life. The title is considered to have lapsed should the recipient no longer serve the Crown, or hold the status of a Sworn Citizen.

4. The titles and privileges of Diran'a and Diran'da are not hereditary, and as such are not passed from the original recipients to their next of kin.