CHAPTER VII: MILITARY TRIBUNALS & JUDICIAL COURTS No soldier of the Magistrate shall face operational restrictions without due process. The military justice system operates three distinct tiers of court-martial to evaluate operational conduct. Article 701: The Summary Court-Martial (Tier III) Presiding Authority: One Commissioned Officer (Major or above). Jurisdiction: Minor tactical infractions, operational delays, failure to follow daily orders, or minor insubordination. Rights of the Member: The member has the right to speak and present their perspective in their own defense. Maximum Outcomes: Official written reprimand, assignment of up to 10 hours of administrative assistance (sorting studios, organizing project archives), or a maximum of 7 days suspension from active operations. Article 702: The Special Court-Martial (Tier II) Presiding Authority: Three Commissioned Officers, led by a Colonel. Jurisdiction: Serious insubordination, operational negligence resulting in minor studio security issues, or unauthorized strategic statements. Rights of the Member: The member has the right to be assisted by a military representative of their choosing from within the ranks. Maximum Outcomes: Reduction of up to three ranks, public suspension of duties for up to 14 days, and removal of non-essential medals or accolades. Article 703: The General Court-Martial (Tier I) Presiding Authority: Five High-Ranking Officers and a designated Military Judge, with a High Council member acting as an observer. Jurisdiction: High tactical subversion, desertion of a post during active defense, committing severe operational violations, or instigating a disruption against the high command. Rights of the Member: The member is entitled to a full review, including the presentation of statements, supporting files, screenshots, and logs. Maximum Outcomes: Complete separation from the force, permanent removal from the Magistrate's divisions, listing on the High Inactive Registry, and the public archiving of all rank, honor, and history within the records.
