Imperial Decree #382: Imperial Inquisition, etc.

[Scott of Hyperborea]

Cases that involve real out-of-game problems like hacking, espionage, and fraud will be dealt with harshly by the Inquisition regardless of any red tape set up by individual subdivisions; anyone who tries to stop will be hit with whatever Lawbook crime is closest to "obstruction of justice".

Cases that involve in-game or non-dangerous offenses will be handled by a more complicated procedure, which will involve long arguments in smoke-filled offices followed by the chief explaining that his hands are tied by the local authorities, followed by a gritty veteran officer and his naive rookie partner going rogue. The chief will order them to pull back, but by this time one of the veteran's friends will be threatened, and he will respond with a dramatic quote like "Sorry, boss, but now it's personal". In a climactic finale, the local subdivision authorities will all fall for one of the criminal's tricks and be sent up a blind alley while he initiates the last step of his nefarious plot, but the Inquisition officer and his partner will save the day, saving the life of the local Duke and getting his personal pardon for staying on the case despite the orders against it. Also, there will be a classy dame involved at some point.

However, this would be a good time to mention that I will have limited Internet access for about 75% of the next month, on account of finals and vacations and family stuff. So get those last few crimes in now, because after that, there'll be a new sheriff in town.

[Kaiseress Anandja I]

OH NOES! Lawlessness and brutish behavior! What evah shall we doo?

[Aurangzeb Khan]

Set at em with cudgels!

[Gman Russell]

...or how about we just make them... vanish?

[Leo Fenrir]

Out of curiosity.
What if a malignant string of code developed into a fledging AI that just so happened to see fit to try to take over Brookshire? What would the (p)impin do?

[Aurangzeb Khan]

...or how about we just make them... vanish?

Ask us about suicide rates in the Duke of Elwynn's 'modern correctional facilities'...

[Gman Russell]

Ok, how are the suicide rates in the Duke of Elwynn's 'modern correctional facilities'?

[Aurangzeb Khan]

Running at about 80% of the total prison population. Thanks for asking. You have won a Scouting Badge for Communication (asking impertinent questions) and a free guided tour of the Eliria Cudgellers Lodge House.

[Jacobus Loki]

...or how about we just make them... vanish?

a light came over - or out of - the Inquistionaler. A humming noise was heard, followed by a shimmering, and then the light went out, leaving naught but astounded bystanders.

(Headline in local paper)

THIRD INQUISITIONALER FOUND WANDERING SEACOAST IN AS MANY DAYS.

Ducal authorities scoff at alien reports, suspect substance abuse.

[Gman Russell]

Running at about 80% of the total prison population. Thanks for asking. You have won a Scouting Badge for Communication (asking impertinent questions) and a free guided tour of the Eliria Cudgellers Lodge House.

Eh... terribly sorry, but I do have to decline, maybe... some other time?

Ducal authorities scoff at alien reports, suspect substance abuse.

[Austi_Scot]

By Jolly I do think the spirit of the matter has taken off rather nicely.