Imperial Decree 886
NOOR AS-SALAAM, by the Kharenah of Zurvan, Qaisar Baanooye Sathratiye, to her subjects and retainers, greetings, and unto the gods of Shireroth undying and unthinking obsequience.
Know that We, Mibaradardam be Khorshid va Mah Minamaz dadanam Zurvan, have in the first place dedicated to Zurvan this Decree which by his Kharenah is confirmed for Us and our heirs forever.
IMPERIAL DECREE 886
On the Observance of Respect for the Harmony of the Imperial Republic
Section 1: Degrees of Distance from the Kaiseress
The utmost respect shall be shown to those of superior rank. For the purposes of a show of proper observance of respect, the following degrees, from the Kaiseress, are defined.
First degree: Majesties, spouse and children of the Kaiseress
Second degree: Imperial Highnesses, Royal Highnesses.
Third degree: Nobles
Fourth degree: Prætor, Arbiter, Imperial Advisors, High Officers of the Armed Forces (unless ranked higher). Fifth degree: Honorary Nobles
Sixth degree: Citizens of the Imperial Republic
Seventh degree: Loyal Subjects of the Kaiseress
Section 2: Observance of Respect
In a formal meeting, the proper show of respect is determined by the degrees of distance the two meeting are.
If the distance is zero degrees, or is one degree higher, a bow of the head to the one with a higher or equal rank.
If the distance is two degrees higher, a bow of the upper body.
If the distance is three degrees higher, a bow of the upper body, with the right hand touching the ground.
If the distance is four degrees higher, a bow with both hands touching the ground.
If the distance is five degrees higher, a bow with both knees and both hands touching the ground.
If the distance if six degrees higher, a full prostration.
Show of respect is performed upon the beginning of the meeting and upon the ending of the meeting, and elsewhere when appropriate. Bowing shall, when no hands are in the ground, for one second per degree higher the respected person is. Bowing shall, when hands or knees are in ground, last for five seconds per degree higher the respected person is, or until relieved by show of respect by the respected person, whichever is sooner. Prostration shall last for a minute or until relieved by show of respect by the respected person, whichever is sooner.
Section 3
In the Landsraad, show of respect is only made to the presiding officer. Accordingly, in sittings of the Landsraad, all Lords and Ladies Electors are deemed equal, except for the presiding officer who shall be one degree higher.
In courts of law, show of respect is only made to the presiding arbiter or judge. Accordingly, when a court of law is in session, all parties are deemed equal, except for the presiding arbiter or judge, who shall be one degree higher..
Section 4
This Decree does not apply within the Ministry of Military Affairs or within any of the Imperial Armed Forces.
N WITNESS WHEREOF We have caused the Imperial Seal to be affixed to this Decree which We have signed with Our Hand. Given at the Keep this twenty-third day of Fasmas in the year after the death of Norton one thousand six hundred and forty-seven.
Noor
