The PostMortal Social Code

THE POSTMORTAL SOCIAL CODE

Comprehensive Legal Framework for Cross-State Society

Complete Sections §1-§24

ENACTED: 47 PM | LAST AMENDED: 124 PM ADMINISTERED BY: Necromacy Union Network (NUN) LEGAL AUTHORITY: First Postmortal Protection Acts (47 PM), expanded through Spirit Rights Act (82 PM) JURISDICTION: All territories under NUN governance

PREAMBLE

Whereas consciousness persists beyond biological cessation, as first documented at Blackmere Colliery in Year 0 PM;
Whereas forty-seven years of postmortal emergence revealed systematic exploitation requiring comprehensive legal intervention;
Whereas the Manchester Uprising (19 PM), the Dissolution Crisis (42 PM), and decades of spirit resistance demonstrated the urgent necessity for codified protections;
Whereas the First Postmortal Protection Acts of 47 PM established preliminary frameworks subsequently expanded through the Spirit Rights Act of 82 PM and numerous amendments;
Whereas consciousness in any state possesses inherent dignity requiring legal recognition and protection;
NOW THEREFORE, the Necromacy Union Network, through authority granted by international treaty and domestic legislation, establishes this Postmortal Social Code as the comprehensive legal framework governing integrated society, consolidating all previous protections and establishing unified standards effective 50 PM with subsequent amendments through 124 PM.

PART I: FOUNDATIONAL DEFINITIONS

§1 CORE DEFINITIONS

§1.1 POSTMORTAL STATUS Any consciousness demonstrating persistent coherence after confirmed biological death, verified through ectoplasmic signature registration and NUN-certified stability assessment. First legally recognized 47 PM; universal citizenship rights established 82 PM.
§1.2 VESSEL Living individual holding valid NUN licensing to host postmortal consciousness through consensual possession protocols, whether temporary or contracted duration. Licensing requirements codified 52 PM; consent standards strengthened 68 PM, 89 PM, and 103 PM.
§1.3 DAEMON Unauthorized consciousness-flesh merger; hybrid entity formed through unregulated synallagmatic process outside approved protocols. Classification: Illegal Entity Subject to Containment. Definition established 73 PM; legal status remains contested.
§1.4 DEADSTITCH Licensed technician authorized to perform spectral grafting, containment field repair, ectoplasmic infrastructure maintenance, and consciousness stabilization procedures. Professional licensing instituted 58 PM; expanded scope 91 PM.
§1.5 SYNALLAGMA Dual-consciousness entity formed through authorized permanent merger protocols under §23 provisions, requiring Special Classification approval and continuous NUN monitoring. Legal category created 97 PM; remains highly restricted. Plural: synallagmites.
§1.6 ECTOPLASMIC SIGNATURE Unique energy pattern identifying individual postmortal consciousness, registered with NUN Central Database. Mandatory registration instituted 35 PM; privacy protections added 77 PM.
§1.7 ENERGY ALLOWANCE CREDITS (EAC) Standardized unit of ectoplasmic energy compensation, administered through NUN Energy Distribution Network. System implemented 52 PM; base rates revised 67 PM, 85 PM, 102 PM, and 119 PM. One (1) EAC represents approximately 0.47 kilowatt-hours of usable spectral energy.
§1.8 GEIST (G) Primary currency of postmortal society, serving as legal tender for cross-state transactions. Named for the German term acknowledging European origins of postmortal industrialization. One geist divisible into one hundred (100) spek. Established as unified currency 52 PM, replacing fragmented early economic systems.
Currency characteristics:

(a) Accepted by both living and postmortal entities

(b) Backed by ectoplasmic energy reserves and material assets

(d) Digital and physical forms recognized as equivalent value

(e) Regulated by NUN Central Banking Authority

§1.9 SPEK (S) Fractional currency unit equivalent to one-hundredth (1/100) of one geist. Etymology derived from "spectral" acknowledging postmortal economic participation. Used for small-value transactions, energy microtransactions, and precise financial calculations.
Currency notation standards:

(a) Formal: 1,000G 50S (one thousand geist, fifty spek)

(b) Decimal: 1,000.50G (one thousand point five zero geist)

(d) Energy conversion rate (127 PM): 1G ≈ 2,600 EAC (variable by market)

§1.10 ECTOPLASM Fundamental energy comprising postmortal consciousness and powering spectral infrastructure. Colloquially referred to as "ichor" in civilian contexts. Exists in vapor state (aithir/ekhnos - terms used interchangeably) and other densities depending on containment and processing. Harvested from natural occurrence, postmortal consciousness, and industrial generation. Subject to extensive regulation under energy theft and safety provisions.
§1.11 PHANTOM SCORE Comprehensive evaluation system measuring postmortal stability, social compliance, energy creditworthiness, and behavioral predictability. Classification: Protected Private Information. Implemented 44 PM as containment assessment; expanded 61 PM; protection laws enacted 83 PM.
§1.12 ROGUE SPECTRAL Postmortal entity operating without valid NUN registration, in violation of containment protocols, or demonstrating patterns threatening public safety. Definition standardized 48 PM.
§1.13 STEPPING Voluntary death transition procedure whereby living individual elects to undergo facilitated biological cessation in controlled medical environment. Legalized 64 PM for terminal illness; expanded 78 PM to age-qualified citizens; current eligibility established 95 PM.
§1.14 MANIFESTATION The visible, perceptible projection of postmortal consciousness into observable reality. Includes visual form, ectoplasmic presence, and sensory signatures detectable by living or dead. Manifestation stability directly correlates with energy expenditure and consciousness coherence.
§1.15 COHERENCE Measure of consciousness integrity and stability, expressed as percentage (0-100%). Below 40% coherence indicates severe degradation requiring intervention; above 80% considered stable and healthy. Coherence assessment mandatory in registration and quarterly evaluations.
§1.16 GHOST FED Colloquial term for individuals demonstrating natural aptitude for spirit possession hosting, whether through innate talent or adaptive capacity. Not a legal classification but commonly referenced in vessel licensing contexts and medical exemption determinations.

PART II: REGISTRATION & CITIZENSHIP

§2 CITIZENSHIP AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

§2.1 MANDATORY REGISTRATION All postmortal entities must register with NUN Central Registry within seventy-two (72) hours of confirmed biological death or face automatic designation as Rogue Spectral subject to containment and forced processing.
Historical Note: First registration requirement implemented 35 PM; time limit reduced from fourteen (14) days to current seventy-two (72) hours in 71 PM amendment.
§2.2 REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION Complete registration requires submission of:

(a) Biographical data including name, date of birth, date of death, and last known living address

(b) Cause of death documentation or medical examiner certification Added 49 PM; standardized 66 PM

(c) Ectoplasmic signature scan performed by certified NUN technician Mandatory 35 PM; certification requirements established 58 PM

(d) Preliminary stability assessment scoring above minimum threshold (40% coherence) Threshold established 47 PM; lowered from 55% in 81 PM amendment

(e) Declaration of assets, property, and outstanding legal obligations Added 82 PM with property rights expansion

(f) Next-of-kin notification and acknowledgment Added 74 PM; modified 98 PM for family privacy protections

§2.3 CITIZENSHIP PRIVILEGES Upon successful registration, postmortal citizens receive:

(a) Energy Allowance Credits (2,400 EAC monthly base allocation) Base rate established 52 PM at 800 EAC; raised to 1,200 EAC in 67 PM; to 1,800 EAC in 85 PM; current rate 102 PM

(b) Access to NUN-operated basic containment facilities Guaranteed 47 PM; standards codified 63 PM

(c) Legal standing in NUN tribunal system Established 47 PM; expanded 82 PM

(d) Property rights and contractual capacity Limited rights 47 PM; full rights 82 PM

(e) Employment eligibility and labor protections Basic protections 47 PM; comprehensive framework 60 PM; strengthened 82 PM

(f) Voting rights subject to qualifications defined in §19.7 Granted 82 PM; qualifications added 89 PM following political controversy

(g) Financial system access in geist currency Currency integration 52 PM; full banking access 82 PM

§2.4 REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS Failure to maintain current registration constitutes §18.3 violation, punishable by energy allowance suspension, containment restriction, and potential forced registration with administrative penalties.
Penalties established 48 PM; modified 76 PM to reduce forced dissipation; current framework 94 PM.
§2.5 REGISTRATION UPDATES Postmortal citizens must update registration within thirty (30) days of:

(a) Change of primary manifestation location

(b) Significant stability degradation (>15% coherence loss)

(d) Property acquisition or disposition exceeding 10,000 geist value

(e) Criminal conviction or tribunal judgment

(f) Synallagmatic transformation initiation Added 97 PM

Update requirements implemented gradually 52-78 PM; consolidated 84 PM.
§2.6 MINOR POSTMORTAL ENTITIES Individuals dying before age eighteen (18) receive special classification:

(a) Guardian appointment required until consciousness maturity assessment

(b) Enhanced stability monitoring and support services

(d) Educational access and development programs mandatory

(e) Family preservation considerations in custody determinations

Minor protections added 69 PM; expanded 87 PM and 106 PM.

PART III: ENERGY & ECONOMIC RIGHTS

§3 ENERGY ALLOCATION AND COMPENSATION

§3.1 BASE ENERGY ALLOWANCE Non-working postmortal citizens entitled to 2,400 Energy Allowance Credits (EAC) monthly, sufficient for:

(a) Basic manifestation maintenance

(b) Standard mobility and communication

(d) Access to NUN-operated charging stations

Base allowance instituted 52 PM at 800 EAC; increased 67 PM (1,200 EAC), 85 PM (1,800 EAC), and 102 PM (current rate). Adjustments tied to energy inflation index. Current monetary equivalent: approximately 923S monthly (0.385G per EAC conversion rate).
§3.2 EMPLOYMENT ENERGY COMPENSATION Working postmortal citizens receive enhanced allocation calculated by:

(a) Base rate: 800 EAC per labor hour minimum Established 60 PM at 400 EAC; raised 82 PM to current rate Monetary equivalent (127 PM): approximately 308G per hour

(b) Skill adjustment: +200-1,200 EAC for specialized work Framework created 82 PM Adds 77-462G per hour depending on specialization

(c) Hazard premium: +200% for high-risk assignments Mandated 76 PM following industrial dissolution incidents

(d) Possession work: +400 EAC per hour additional Added 68 PM recognizing unique demands of vessel hosting Equivalent to +154G per hour

(e) Overtime calculation: 150% standard rate after 48 hours weekly Enacted 82 PM; modified from 60-hour threshold in 96 PM

§3.3 ENERGY THEFT PROHIBITION Unauthorized extraction from ectoplasmic grid infrastructure constitutes §18.7 violation, subject to:

(a) Immediate energy allowance suspension

(b) Mandatory dissipation protocols if theft exceeds 50,000 EAC (approximately 19,230G value)

(d) Financial restitution to affected infrastructure at 300% stolen value

Energy theft criminalized 41 PM during early exploitation era; penalties standardized 55 PM; dissipation threshold added 70 PM; current framework 88 PM.
§3.4 PRIVATE ENERGY RESERVES Postmortal citizens may accumulate personal energy reserves subject to:

(a) 50,000 EAC maximum without commercial licensing Limit established 82 PM; raised from 25,000 EAC in 104 PM Approximately 19,230G equivalent value

(b) Taxation at progressive rates above 25,000 EAC balance Energy wealth tax implemented 91 PM

(c) Declaration requirements for reserves exceeding 100,000 EAC Added 99 PM for financial transparency

(d) Anti-hoarding regulations preventing market manipulation Enacted 87 PM following energy speculation crisis

§3.5 ENERGY EMERGENCY PROVISIONS During declared energy shortages, NUN authorized to:

(a) Implement temporary rationing protocols

(b) Suspend non-essential energy consumption

(d) Impose mandatory conservation requirements

(e) Prioritize critical infrastructure and medical necessity

Emergency powers granted 54 PM; constraints added 82 PM; current balance 101 PM.
§3.6 ENERGY MARKET REGULATIONS Private energy trading permitted subject to:

(a) NUN Energy Exchange Commission oversight Commission created 72 PM

(b) Transaction reporting requirements for trades exceeding 5,000 EAC

(d) Market maker licensing for commercial operations (minimum 100,000G capital requirement)

(e) Consumer protection against predatory practices

Energy markets legalized 65 PM; regulation framework 72 PM; strengthened 93 PM. EAC-to-geist conversion rates float on NUN Energy Exchange, currently averaging 0.385G per EAC (127 PM rates).

§4 HOUSING AND CONTAINMENT

§4.1 BASIC CONTAINMENT ENTITLEMENT All registered postmortal citizens entitled to access basic containment facilities in designated residential zones, provided without charge beyond standard energy allocation deductions.
Guaranteed 47 PM; "without charge" provision added 82 PM.
§4.2 CONTAINMENT STANDARDS Minimum acceptable containment must provide:

(a) Forty (40) cubic meters enclosed space Minimum established 63 PM; increased from 25 cubic meters in 90 PM

(b) Stable field integrity maintaining 99.2% coherence preservation Standard set 63 PM; raised from 95% in 81 PM

(c) Emergency dispersal protocols with manual override Required 58 PM following containment malfunction deaths

(d) Shielding from environmental interference

(e) Privacy protections preventing unauthorized observation Added 77 PM

(f) Access to maintenance and stability monitoring

§4.3 UNLICENSED CONTAINMENT DEVICES Use of non-certified containment technology constitutes §18.5 violation, subject to:

(a) Device confiscation and destruction

(b) 25,000 geist administrative fine

(d) Liability for damages to contained consciousness

Certification requirements 58 PM; enforcement strengthened 75 PM; current penalties 95 PM.
§4.4 EVICTION PROTECTIONS Containment facility operators must provide:

(a) Sixty (60) day advance written notice for non-emergency eviction Established 82 PM

(b) Specific cause documentation justifying removal

(d) Temporary accommodation during appeal period

(e) Protection against retaliatory eviction for exercising rights

Eviction protections absent before 82 PM Spirit Rights Act; strengthened 98 PM.
§4.5 PRIVATE CONTAINMENT OWNERSHIP Postmortal citizens may own personal containment units subject to:

(a) Installation permits (ranging 500-5,000G depending on complexity)

(b) Compliance with local zoning regulations

(d) Resale regulations and title transfer procedures

Property ownership rights granted 82 PM; containment-specific regulations 86 PM.
§4.6 SHARED CONTAINMENT ARRANGEMENTS Multiple postmortal entities may share containment facilities if:

(a) All parties provide written consent

(b) Total occupancy does not exceed safety capacity (maximum one entity per 40 cubic meters)

(d) Energy allocation fairly distributed among occupants

(e) Dispute resolution mechanisms established

Shared containment legalized 79 PM; standards codified 92 PM. Shared arrangements reduce housing costs significantly—typical monthly containment rent: 300-1,200G for single occupancy; 150-600G per entity for shared.

§5 COMMUNICATION RIGHTS

§5.1 COMMUNICATION METHODS Postmortal citizens may communicate through approved interfaces:

(a) Spectral projection in designated public spaces

(b) Consensual possession under §12 regulations

(d) Direct ectoplasmic resonance with other spirits

(e) NUN-certified communication devices and networks

Communication rights guaranteed 47 PM; methods expanded as technology developed.
§5.2 UNAUTHORIZED MANIFESTATION Manifestation in private spaces without permission violates §18.2, subject to:

(a) 10,000 geist administrative fine

(b) Six (6) month containment restriction for repeat violations

Privacy protections enacted 56 PM; penalties increased 84 PM.
§5.3 FAMILY COMMUNICATION PROTECTIONS Communication with living relatives cannot be denied or restricted by:

(a) Corporate employers of postmortal family members

(b) Containment facility operators

(d) Government entities absent specific court order

Family contact rights established 74 PM; strengthened 98 PM.
§5.4 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ACCESS All public facilities must provide spectral communication access:

(a) Spectral telephone terminals in government buildings

(b) Designated manifestation zones in public spaces

(d) Accessibility accommodations for communication-impaired entities

Public access mandated gradually 62-89 PM; standardized 105 PM.
§5.5 COMMUNICATION SURVEILLANCE Monitoring of postmortal communications requires:

(a) Judicial warrant based on probable cause

(b) Specific time limitations and scope restrictions

(d) Suppression of evidence obtained through illegal surveillance

Privacy protections added 77 PM; strengthened 100 PM following surveillance abuses.

§6 TRANSITION AND STEPPING

§6.1 STEPPING LEGALIZATION Voluntary death transition ("Stepping") legal for individuals meeting eligibility:

(a) Age sixty-five (65) or older, OR

(b) Terminal diagnosis with life expectancy under six (6) months, confirmed by two independent physicians

Stepping legalized 64 PM for terminal illness; age eligibility added 78 PM; age lowered from 70 in 95 PM.
§6.2 WAITING PERIOD AND EVALUATION Stepping requires:

(a) Thirty (30) day mandatory waiting period from application

(b) Psychiatric evaluation confirming decision-making capacity

(d) Confirmation that decision is voluntary and informed

(e) Review of alternatives and support resources

Application processing fee: 500G (waived for terminal illness cases). Safeguards instituted 64 PM; expanded 78 PM and 91 PM.
§6.3 COERCION PROHIBITION Corporate or individual inducement to Step constitutes §18.14 violation, subject to:

(a) 500,000 geist corporate fine per violation

(b) 15-25 year imprisonment for individuals

(d) Victim compensation and support services

Anti-coercion provisions enacted 78 PM following corporate abuse scandals.
§6.4 FACILITY STANDARDS Stepping facilities must maintain:

(a) 95% successful transition rate (manifestation as stable postmortal consciousness)

(b) Medical supervision throughout procedure

(d) Family presence accommodation if requested

(e) Cultural and religious accommodation for death rituals

Facility licensing fee: 50,000G annually; procedure cost: 2,000-8,000G depending on accommodations. Facility regulation began 66 PM; success rate requirement added 83 PM; current standards 107 PM.
§6.5 POST-STEPPING SUPPORT Newly transitioned entities entitled to:

(a) Priority registration processing (completed within 24 hours)

(b) Enhanced stability monitoring for first six (6) months

(d) Family integration counseling

(e) Skills training for postmortal existence

Support programs initiated 79 PM; expanded 94 PM and 112 PM.

PART IV: LIVING AUTONOMY PROTECTIONS

§7 LIVING RIGHTS (REFUSAL, AUTONOMY, PROTECTION)

§7.1 RIGHT OF REFUSAL No living individual can be compelled to serve as vessel under any circumstances, including:

(a) Employment conditions or requirements

(b) Family obligations or pressures

(d) Economic incentives rising to level of coercion

(e) Emergency situations except with explicit voluntary consent

Absolute refusal right established 68 PM; expanded 82 PM and 103 PM.
§7.2 BODILY SOVEREIGNTY Living citizens maintain absolute control over possession consent, including:

(a) Right to revoke consent at any moment during possession

(b) Authority to set specific terms and limitations

(d) Autonomous decision-making free from undue influence

(e) Legal capacity unaffected by vessel status

Bodily autonomy codified 68 PM following early coercion incidents; strengthened 89 PM.
§7.3 ANTI-COERCION MEASURES Employment cannot be conditioned on vessel availability:

(a) Job offers cannot require possession consent

(b) Promotions cannot favor vessel-willing employees

(d) Workplace environments cannot create coercive pressure

(e) Violations subject to 50,000 geist penalties per incident

Employment protections enacted 75 PM; penalties increased 96 PM.
§7.4 MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS Individuals with spectral sensitivity disorders automatically exempt from:

(a) All vessel licensing requirements

(b) Social or professional possession expectations

(d) Discrimination based on sensitivity status

Medical exemptions recognized 71 PM; expanded protections 88 PM. Medical documentation required; evaluation cost: 300-800G.
§7.5 MINOR PROTECTIONS Possession of individuals under age twenty-one (21) prohibited except:

(a) Medical emergency with parental/guardian consent

(b) Life-saving intervention with documented necessity

(d) Violations constitute aggravated §18.19 offense with 15-30 year penalties

Age limit established 68 PM at age 18; raised to 21 in 89 PM; exceptions clarified 104 PM.
§7.6 PREGNANCY PROTECTIONS Pregnant individuals cannot serve as vessels under any circumstances:

(a) Automatic suspension of vessel licenses upon pregnancy

(b) Prohibition applies throughout pregnancy and six (6) week postpartum period

(d) Violations constitute aggravated endangerment under §18.19

Pregnancy prohibition enacted 73 PM following fetal harm incidents; postpartum period added 91 PM.
§7.7 VESSEL COMPENSATION MINIMUMS Living vessels entitled to minimum compensation:

(a) 45 geist per hour base rate

(b) Hazard premium (+100%) for extended or high-risk possession

(d) Paid recovery time between possessions (minimum 6 hours at base rate)

(e) Insurance coverage for possession-related injuries

Compensation requirements established 68 PM at 20G/hour; increased to 30G/hour in 82 PM; current rate 108 PM.
§7.8 EMERGENCY EJECTION ACCESS All possession arrangements must provide:

(a) Immediate emergency termination mechanisms accessible to vessel

(b) No-delay ejection capability regardless of contract terms

(d) Regular testing and maintenance verification

Emergency protections mandated 68 PM; strengthened 85 PM following containment failures.

PART V: MEMORY & IDENTITY RIGHTS

§8 MEMORY INTEGRITY

§8.1 CONSENT REQUIREMENTS Memory extraction requires explicit written consent from:

(a) Living individuals whose memories are extracted

(b) Postmortal entities whose memories are accessed

(d) Renewal of consent for each extraction session

Memory consent framework established 59 PM; strengthened 77 PM and 97 PM.
§8.2 COMMERCIAL MEMORY LABELING Sold memories must be clearly labeled with:

(a) Source consciousness identification (or anonymized with consent)

(b) Date and context of memory formation

(d) Authenticity certification or disclaimer

(e) Warnings for potentially traumatic content

Memory market prices vary: mundane memories (5-50G), skilled knowledge (100-2,000G), rare experiences (5,000-50,000G). Labeling requirements enacted 69 PM; expanded 86 PM following fraud incidents.
§8.3 IDENTITY-CORE MEMORY PROTECTION Identity-defining memories cannot be extracted or sold under any circumstances:

(a) First-person identity awareness

(b) Core relationship memories defining self-concept

(d) Memories necessary for basic consciousness coherence

(e) Violations constitute §18.11 identity violation

Core memory protections added 77 PM; definition refined 92 PM and 109 PM.
§8.4 MEMORY BROKER LICENSING Memory market participants must:

(a) Maintain valid NUN broker licensing (annual fee: 5,000G)

(b) Submit quarterly transaction reports

(d) Implement security preventing unauthorized access

(e) Maintain insurance for liability claims (minimum coverage: 500,000G)

Broker regulation instituted 65 PM; licensing requirements tightened 84 PM.
§8.5 UNAUTHORIZED MEMORY THEFT Non-consensual memory extraction constitutes §18.11 violation, subject to:

(a) 10-15 year imprisonment

(b) Asset forfeiture and victim compensation

(d) Enhanced penalties (20-30 years) if identity-core memories stolen

Memory theft criminalized 59 PM; penalties increased 77 PM and 99 PM.
§8.6 MEMORY ALTERATION RESTRICTIONS Modifying memories without consent or documentation violates authenticity standards:

(a) All alterations must be disclosed

(b) Original unaltered versions must be preserved

(d) False memory implantation constitutes assault

Authenticity requirements enacted 72 PM; strengthened 95 PM. Penalties for fraud: 50,000-250,000G plus criminal prosecution.

§9 SPECTRAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

§9.1 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP Postmortal citizens may own property, hold contracts, and maintain financial accounts with rights equivalent to living citizens.
Full property rights granted 82 PM Spirit Rights Act; previously severely limited. Postmortal property ownership currently represents approximately 23% of total real estate holdings across NUN jurisdictions.
§9.2 LIVING HEIR RESTRICTIONS Living heirs cannot seize postmortal assets without:

(a) Documented consent from postmortal owner

(b) Court judgment establishing abandonment or incapacity

Heir restrictions enacted 82 PM; previously living heirs automatically inherited upon death.
§9.3 TESTAMENTARY CONTINUITY Wills executed pre-death remain valid unless:

(a) Postmortal testator executes modification or revocation

(b) Court finds undue influence or lack of capacity

Will modification filing fee: 150G. Continuity recognized 82 PM; modification procedures clarified 94 PM.
§9.4 MARITAL PROPERTY Postmortal citizens may divorce living spouses with:

(a) Standard dissolution protocols applicable to both states

(b) Property division accounting for post-death earnings

(d) Court jurisdiction in cross-state matrimonial matters

Cross-state divorce recognized 76 PM; property division standards established 88 PM. Filing fees: 500-2,000G depending on complexity.
§9.5 BUSINESS OWNERSHIP Postmortal citizens may own and operate businesses subject to:

(a) Standard business licensing requirements

(b) Corporate governance participation

(d) No restrictions based on postmortal status

Business ownership rights granted 82 PM; previously prohibited or severely restricted. Approximately 17% of registered businesses have postmortal majority ownership (127 PM statistics).
§9.6 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Postmortal citizens have access to:

(a) Banking services and accounts

(b) Investment and securities markets

(d) Insurance products designed for postmortal needs

Financial access expanded gradually 82-105 PM; comprehensive framework 110 PM. Interest rates for postmortal borrowers average 2-8% depending on Phantom Score (127 PM rates).

PART VI: STABILITY & REHABILITATION

§10 SPECTRAL HEALTH SERVICES

§10.1 STABILITY MAINTENANCE ENTITLEMENT All registered postmortal citizens entitled to basic stability maintenance services including:

(a) Quarterly coherence assessments at NUN-operated facilities

(b) Emergency stabilization intervention for coherence below 40%

(d) Containment field adjustment and optimization

(e) Consciousness fragmentation prevention counseling

Health services guarantee established 57 PM; expanded 82 PM; current scope 113 PM. Basic services covered by citizenship; specialized treatment costs 200-5,000G depending on complexity.
§10.2 DISSOLUTION PREVENTION Entities experiencing dangerous stability loss entitled to:

(a) Immediate intervention regardless of Phantom Score

(b) Intensive stabilization protocols at no cost

(d) Energy supplementation during recovery (+800 EAC weekly)

(e) Psychological support addressing dissolution anxiety

Crisis intervention programs initiated 62 PM following mass dissolution incidents; strengthened 80 PM and 105 PM.
§10.3 DEADSTITCH MEDICAL STANDARDS Licensed deadstitch practitioners must maintain:

(a) NUN medical certification (renewed annually, 2,000G fee)

(b) Minimum 500 hours documented training

(d) Continuing education requirements (40 hours annually)

(e) Ethical standards preventing exploitation of vulnerable entities

Professional licensing instituted 58 PM; standards raised 79 PM and 101 PM. Deadstitch services cost 500-15,000G depending on procedure complexity.
§10.4 GRAFTING REGULATIONS Spectral grafting procedures require:

(a) Informed consent from all consciousness participants

(b) Medical necessity documentation or elective procedure acknowledgment

(d) Complication disclosure and risk assessment

(e) Prohibition of experimental grafting without research authorization

Grafting standards established 73 PM; refined 91 PM following unauthorized daemon creation incidents.
§10.5 MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Postmortal psychiatric services receive equivalent coverage to living mental health:

(a) Identity crisis intervention and therapy

(b) Existence trauma counseling (especially for violent death transitions)

(d) Addiction treatment for energy dependency disorders

(e) Family integration therapy for cross-state relationships

Mental health parity enacted 87 PM; expanded 106 PM. Therapy costs: 80-300G per session; covered by employment health benefits or subsidized through NUN assistance programs.
§10.6 RESEARCH SUBJECT PROTECTIONS Postmortal entities participating in medical research entitled to:

(a) Comprehensive informed consent procedures

(b) Right to withdraw at any time without penalty

(d) Medical monitoring and complication treatment

(e) Privacy protections for research data

Research ethics framework established 68 PM; strengthened 95 PM following corporate research abuse scandals.

§11 EDUCATION & REHABILITATION

§11.1 TRANSITION EDUCATION Newly postmortal entities entitled to orientation programs covering:

(a) Legal rights and responsibilities under this Code

(b) Energy management and efficiency techniques

(d) Employment opportunities and skill translation

(e) Social integration and relationship navigation

Transition education programs launched 61 PM; expanded curriculum 84 PM and 111 PM. Standard 6-week program provided free; advanced training 300-2,000G.
§11.2 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Postmortal citizens may access:

(a) Vocational training for postmortal-specific careers

(b) Technology interface certification programs

(d) Possession hosting preparation for willing vessels

(e) Memory market participation training

Skills programs created gradually 65-92 PM; comprehensive system 107 PM. Certification costs: 400-3,500G depending on specialization.
§11.3 REHABILITATION SERVICES Entities convicted of Code violations entitled to:

(a) Behavioral modification programs addressing destabilizing patterns

(b) Energy addiction treatment for theft-driven behaviors

(d) Reintegration support following containment restriction

(e) Reduced sentences for successful rehabilitation completion

Rehabilitation emphasis added 76 PM shifting from purely punitive approach; expanded 98 PM.
§11.4 MINOR POSTMORTAL EDUCATION Entities dying before age eighteen (18) entitled to:

(a) Age-appropriate postmortal existence education

(b) Continued academic equivalency programs

(d) Guardian coordination for educational decisions

(e) Transition planning for consciousness maturity

Minor education programs established 69 PM; comprehensive framework 93 PM.
§11.5 CULTURAL PRESERVATION Postmortal communities may establish:

(a) Cultural education maintaining pre-death traditions

(b) Language preservation programs for deceased linguistic groups

(d) Art and creative expression programs

(e) Religious and spiritual practice accommodations

Cultural programs supported 82 PM; funding mechanisms established 96 PM.

PART VII: POSSESSION PROTOCOLS

§12 POSSESSION REGULATIONS

§12.1 VESSEL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Living individuals seeking vessel licensing must:

(a) Attain minimum age twenty-one (21) years

(b) Complete 40-hour training program covering possession mechanics, safety protocols, and legal rights (cost: 800-2,500G)

(d) Undergo spectral compatibility assessment

(e) Submit to medical examination excluding contraindications (pregnancy, neurological disorders, severe spectral sensitivity)

(f) Maintain valid annual license (renewal fee: 300G; initial licensing: 800G)

(g) Complete continuing education requirements (12 hours annually)

Licensing framework established 52 PM; age requirement raised from 18 to 21 in 89 PM; training standardized 103 PM.
§12.2 CONSENT DOCUMENTATION Valid possession requires written contract specifying:

(a) Duration of possession (maximum 12 continuous hours without medical supervision)

(b) Specific activities authorized and prohibited during possession

(d) Emergency termination procedures and vessel override authority

(e) Liability allocation for actions during possession

(f) Medical monitoring requirements for extended possession

(g) Recovery period specifications (minimum 6 hours unpossessed per 12 hours possessed)

Contract requirements codified 68 PM; duration limits added 81 PM; medical supervision for extended possession mandated 97 PM.
§12.3 DURATION RESTRICTIONS Possession time limitations:

(a) Single session maximum: 12 hours without medical supervision present

(b) Extended session (12-24 hours): Requires licensed medical observer and enhanced compensation (+50% hazard premium)

(d) Mandatory recovery periods: 6 hours minimum between sessions; 24 hours after extended sessions

(e) Violations subject to immediate license suspension and §18.1 prosecution

Duration limits established 68 PM at 8-hour maximum; extended to 12 hours in 81 PM; medical supervision requirements for extended sessions added 97 PM.
§12.4 POSSESSION IN PUBLIC SPACES Possessed vessels must:

(a) Carry valid identification for both vessel and possessing entity

(b) Disclose possession status if requested by law enforcement

(d) Maintain vessel's legal obligations (traffic laws, contractual commitments, etc.)

(e) Vessel retains legal responsibility for body's actions unless coercion proven

Public possession regulations enacted 70 PM; identification requirements clarified 86 PM.
§12.5 COMMERCIAL POSSESSION OPERATIONS Businesses facilitating possession services must:

(a) Obtain commercial vessel operation licensing (annual fee: 25,000G)

(b) Maintain comprehensive insurance coverage (minimum 5,000,000G liability)

(d) Implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures

(e) Submit monthly activity reports to NUN Possession Oversight Board

(f) Comply with all consent and duration regulations

(g) Maintain secure record-keeping for minimum 7 years

Commercial regulations instituted 74 PM; insurance requirements increased 93 PM; medical staffing ratios established 102 PM. Industry represents approximately 12,000G billion annually (127 PM economic data).
§12.6 PROHIBITED POSSESSION ACTIVITIES The following activities during possession constitute §18.1 violations:

(a) Operating vehicles requiring commercial licensing (aircraft, heavy machinery, passenger transport)

(b) Performing surgery or invasive medical procedures

(d) Sexual activity unless specifically consented in writing prior to possession

(e) Self-harm or vessel endangerment

(f) Criminal activity transferring legal liability to vessel

(g) Possession of minors except under §7.5 emergency provisions

Activity prohibitions codified 68 PM; expanded 81 PM, 94 PM, and 108 PM.
§12.7 FORCED POSSESSION PROHIBITION Non-consensual possession constitutes §18.1 aggravated violation, subject to:

(a) 15-30 year imprisonment for postmortal perpetrator

(b) Permanent possession privileges revocation

(d) Mandatory dissolution if violent assault occurred during possession

(e) Enhanced penalties if victim was minor (+15 years)

Forced possession criminalized 47 PM with 5-year penalties; current enhanced framework 103 PM.
§12.8 POSSESSION REGISTRY NUN maintains confidential registry tracking:

(a) Active possession contracts and participants

(b) Violation history for both vessels and possessing entities

(d) Duration compliance monitoring

(e) Emergency contact information for active possessions

Registry established 78 PM; privacy protections added 92 PM; real-time monitoring capabilities 114 PM.

§13 CORPORATE SPIRIT EMPLOYMENT

§13.1 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Corporate employment of postmortal workers requires:

(a) Written contracts specifying duties, compensation, and working conditions

(b) Energy allowance provisions meeting or exceeding §3.2 minimums

(d) Reasonable accommodation for stability fluctuations

(e) Anti-discrimination provisions equivalent to living worker protections

(f) Termination procedures with due process protections

Employment contract standards established 60 PM; expanded 82 PM with Spirit Rights Act.
§13.2 CORPORATE POSSESSION PROGRAMS Companies employing spirits as possessing entities must:

(a) Recruit only licensed vessels who consent voluntarily

(b) Provide medical monitoring for possession duration compliance

(d) Implement emergency ejection systems accessible to vessels

(e) Maintain insurance covering possession-related injuries

(f) Submit to annual NUN audits of possession practices

Corporate possession regulations enacted 75 PM; safety requirements strengthened 96 PM.
§13.3 EXECUTIVE CONTINUITY RESTRICTIONS Corporate executives may maintain post-death employment subject to:

(a) Renegotiation of employment contracts post-transition

(b) Prohibition of indefinite tenure creating corporate dynasty

(d) Disclosure to shareholders of postmortal executive status

(e) Succession planning requirements preventing permanent control

Executive continuity regulations enacted 89 PM following corporate immortality scandals; term limits established 104 PM.
§13.4 LABOR ORGANIZING RIGHTS Postmortal workers possess equivalent organizing rights:

(a) Formation of unions and collective bargaining units

(b) Strike and work action participation

(d) Access to NUN labor arbitration services

(e) Representation in workplace safety committees

Union rights guaranteed 82 PM; strengthened 99 PM. Approximately 34% of postmortal workforce unionized (127 PM labor statistics).
§13.5 WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITION Employment discrimination based on postmortal status violates §18.16:

(a) Hiring decisions cannot exclude based solely on death status

(b) Promotion opportunities must be equitable across both states

(d) Benefits packages must provide equivalent value to postmortal needs

(e) Violations subject to 100,000G penalties per incident plus victim compensation

Anti-discrimination provisions enacted 82 PM; enforcement mechanisms strengthened 97 PM.
§13.6 DANGEROUS OCCUPATION PROTECTIONS High-risk postmortal employment requires enhanced protections:

(a) Hazard premium compensation (+200% base rate minimum)

(b) Advanced stability monitoring and medical support

(d) Voluntary participation with enhanced informed consent

(e) Regular safety audits and incident reporting

Hazard occupation standards mandated 76 PM following industrial dissolution deaths; updated 100 PM.

PART VIII: LABOR RIGHTS & PROTECTIONS

§14 SPECTRAL LABOR STANDARDS

§14.1 MINIMUM ENERGY COMPENSATION All postmortal employment must provide minimum compensation:

(a) Base rate: 800 EAC per labor hour (approximately 308G/hour)

(b) Skilled labor adjustment: +200-1,200 EAC hourly based on certification level

(d) Holiday premium: 200% base rate for designated holidays

(e) On-call compensation: 400 EAC per hour in standby status

Minimum compensation established 60 PM at 400 EAC/hour; increased to 600 EAC in 82 PM; current rate 119 PM.
§14.2 WORKING CONDITION STANDARDS Employers must provide:

(a) Stable containment fields in work areas (99% coherence preservation minimum)

(b) Energy replenishment access every 4 hours during shifts

(d) Appropriate environmental conditions preventing interference or degradation

(e) Emergency stabilization equipment and trained response personnel

Workplace standards codified 63 PM; rest period requirements added 82 PM; emergency equipment mandated 91 PM.
§14.3 MAXIMUM WORKING HOURS Postmortal labor hours limited to:

(a) 48 hours per week standard maximum

(b) 60 hours per week with overtime compensation and medical monitoring

(d) Mandatory 24-hour rest period weekly

(e) Violations subject to immediate cease operations order and 75,000G penalties

Hour limitations established 82 PM at 60-hour standard; reduced to 48 hours in 96 PM; absolute maximum added 109 PM.
§14.4 WORKPLACE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Employers must implement:

(a) Annual safety audits by NUN-certified inspectors

(b) Incident reporting within 24 hours for coherence loss >10%

(d) Containment field failure emergency protocols

(e) Dissolution prevention equipment and procedures

(f) Worker participation in safety committee operations

Safety framework established 63 PM; expanded 76 PM following industrial deaths; current comprehensive standards 105 PM.
§14.5 UNION FORMATION AND REPRESENTATION Postmortal workers entitled to:

(a) Form labor unions without employer interference

(b) Collective bargaining for wages, conditions, and benefits

(d) Union representative access to worksites

(e) Binding arbitration through NUN Labor Relations Board

(f) Protection from employer surveillance of union activities

Union rights guaranteed 60 PM; strengthened 82 PM and 99 PM. Major postmortal unions include Spectral Workers United (2.3 million members), Postmortal Industrial Federation (1.8 million), and Energy Workers Coalition (890,000) as of 127 PM.
§14.6 WORKPLACE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Employers must establish:

(a) Internal grievance mechanisms with neutral arbitration

(b) Anti-retaliation protections for complaints

(d) Documentation of complaints and resolutions

(e) Access to NUN tribunal system if internal process fails

(f) Legal representation allowances for complex disputes

Grievance requirements instituted 82 PM; procedural standards refined 98 PM.
§14.7 EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION PROTECTIONS Postmortal employees cannot be terminated without:

(a) Documented cause (performance deficiency, misconduct, or economic necessity)

(b) Progressive discipline for performance issues (warning, improvement plan, final warning)

(d) Written termination notice with specific justification

(e) Appeal rights to NUN employment tribunal

(f) Protection against discriminatory or retaliatory termination

Termination protections established 82 PM; severance requirements added 94 PM; current framework 111 PM.
§14.8 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION Postmortal workers classified as independent contractors must demonstrate:

(a) Control over work methods and schedule

(b) Provision of own tools/resources/containment

(d) Business entity registration and independent operation

(e) Failure to meet criteria results in employee reclassification with retroactive compensation and penalties

Contractor classification standards established 88 PM preventing exploitation through misclassification; enforcement strengthened 107 PM.

§15 INFRASTRUCTURE LABOR

§15.1 GRID WORKER PROTECTIONS Postmortal entities employed in ectoplasmic grid operations entitled to:

(a) Enhanced hazard compensation (+300% base rate)

(b) Continuous medical monitoring during grid exposure

(d) Specialized containment equipment for high-energy environments

(e) Dissolution insurance with 2,000,000G coverage minimum

(f) Priority access to stability treatment for grid-related degradation

Grid worker protections mandated 71 PM following infrastructure worker dissolution crisis; enhanced 95 PM.
§15.2 POWER GENERATION LABOR Spirits employed in energy generation facilities receive:

(a) Premium compensation reflecting energy contribution (minimum 2,400 EAC per hour, approximately 924G/hour)

(b) Voluntary participation requirements with enhanced informed consent

(d) Limited tenure: Maximum 10-year employment in generation roles

(e) Comprehensive rehabilitation post-employment

(f) Lifetime monitoring for delayed degradation effects

Generation labor standards established 67 PM; tenure limits added 84 PM; lifetime monitoring 102 PM. Power generation represents most lucrative postmortal employment sector.
§15.3 POSSESSION-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE WORK Vessel-mediated infrastructure labor requires:

(a) Dual compensation: Both vessel and possessing entity receive full wages

(b) Enhanced medical monitoring for physical demands

(d) Insurance covering both participants

(e) Rotation requirements preventing vessel exploitation

Possession infrastructure standards enacted 79 PM; dual compensation mandated 89 PM.
§15.4 CONTAINMENT FACILITY EMPLOYMENT Workers in postmortal housing facilities entitled to:

(a) Training in crisis intervention and stability support (minimum 60 hours)

(b) Enhanced compensation for emergency response availability (+40% base)

(d) Authority to implement emergency protocols without management approval

(e) Protection from liability for good-faith emergency interventions

Facility worker standards established 82 PM; emergency authority provisions 97 PM.
§15.5 TRANSPORTATION SECTOR LABOR Postmortal workers in spectral transportation systems receive:

(a) Specialized operator licensing (training cost: 1,500-4,000G)

(b) Shift duration limits accounting for high-concentration demands (8-hour maximum)

(d) Enhanced compensation for passenger safety responsibilities (+80% base)

(e) Professional liability protections and insurance

Transportation labor regulations instituted 85 PM as spectral transit systems expanded; updated 112 PM.
§15.6 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT Postmortal entities in research positions entitled to:

(a) Intellectual property rights for discoveries and innovations

(b) Protection against experimental procedures without explicit consent

(d) Right to publication and academic recognition

(e) Ethical review board oversight of research conditions

R&D worker protections enacted 77 PM; IP rights established 90 PM; strengthened 108 PM.

PART IX: PUBLIC SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE

§16 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION

§16.1 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS All public facilities must provide:

(a) Designated manifestation zones with stable containment fields

(b) Spectral communication interfaces (visual, auditory, tactile)

(d) Signage visible to both living and postmortal entities

(e) Staff training in cross-state service delivery (minimum 12 hours annually)

Accessibility mandated gradually 62-89 PM; comprehensive standards 105 PM. Non-compliance penalties: 15,000-150,000G depending on facility size and violation severity.
§16.2 TRANSPORTATION ACCESS Public transportation systems must accommodate:

(a) Spectral passenger manifold sections in all vehicles

(b) Fare structure equitable across both states (living fares apply; postmortal payment in EAC or geist)

(d) Emergency stabilization equipment on all routes

(e) Multilingual/multi-state announcements and information

Transportation access mandated 73 PM; full implementation achieved 98 PM across major urban centers. Spectral public transit represents 41% of total ridership (127 PM transit data).
§16.3 HEALTHCARE ACCESS Postmortal citizens entitled to:

(a) Emergency stabilization services regardless of ability to pay

(b) Non-discriminatory treatment in medical facilities

(d) Privacy of medical information and coherence data

(e) Access to specialists trained in postmortal physiology

Healthcare access guaranteed 57 PM; comprehensive medical rights 82 PM; privacy protections 92 PM.
§16.4 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ACCESS Schools, universities, and training facilities must:

(a) Admit postmortal students without discrimination

(b) Provide appropriate learning accommodations

(d) Offer equivalent degree value and recognition

(e) Implement anti-harassment policies protecting cross-state student body

Educational access mandated 82 PM; K-12 access expanded 93 PM; higher education standards 101 PM. Approximately 8% of post-secondary students are postmortal (127 PM education statistics).
§16.5 GOVERNMENT FACILITY ACCESS All government buildings must provide:

(a) Spectral service windows staffed during all operating hours

(b) Document processing capabilities for both states

(d) Accessible complaint filing systems

(e) Private consultation spaces for sensitive matters

Government accessibility mandated 82 PM; full implementation 96 PM.
§16.6 COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT STANDARDS Private businesses serving public must:

(a) Post clear policies regarding spectral customer service

(b) Accept geist currency at posted exchange rates

(d) Train staff in non-discriminatory service delivery

(e) Businesses with >50 employees must designate accessibility coordinator

Commercial accommodation requirements phased in 82-99 PM; enforcement strengthened 110 PM. Violations: 10,000-100,000G penalties plus corrective action requirements.

§17 CIVIC PARTICIPATION

§17.1 VOTING ELIGIBILITY Registered postmortal citizens may vote if:

(a) Possessed citizenship rights at time of death, OR

(b) Have maintained coherence above 60% for minimum 2 years post-death

(d) No active criminal containment restrictions

(e) Completion of civic participation orientation (3-hour course, free)

Postmortal voting rights granted 82 PM; qualifications added 89 PM amid political controversy; current framework 104 PM. Approximately 67% of eligible postmortal population participates in elections (127 PM electoral data).
§17.2 POLITICAL CANDIDACY Postmortal citizens may hold public office subject to:

(a) Standard eligibility requirements for living candidates

(b) Coherence above 70% maintained throughout term

(d) Term limits preventing indefinite tenure (maximum 3 consecutive terms)

(e) Succession planning requirements

Political candidacy rights established 82 PM; term limits added 96 PM; currently 23 postmortal members serve in various legislative bodies across NUN jurisdictions.
§17.3 JURY SERVICE Postmortal citizens may serve on juries with:

(a) Random selection from registered citizen pool (no separate tracks)

(b) Standard voir dire and challenge procedures

(d) Equivalent compensation to living jurors

(e) Protection from discrimination during selection process

Jury service rights granted 82 PM; first postmortal jurors seated 84 PM.
§17.4 PETITION AND ASSEMBLY RIGHTS Postmortal citizens entitled to:

(a) Petition government for redress of grievances

(b) Peaceful assembly in public spaces

(d) Protest and demonstrate within legal parameters

(e) Protection from retaliation for political speech

Assembly rights guaranteed 47 PM; expanded 82 PM with full civic participation framework.
§17.5 MEDIA AND EXPRESSION Postmortal citizens possess equivalent rights to:

(a) Publish written works and creative content

(b) Operate media outlets and news organizations

(d) Copyright and intellectual property protections

(e) Access to public forums and communication platforms

Expression rights guaranteed 47 PM; IP protections for postmortal creators established 90 PM.
§17.6 CENSUS AND REPRESENTATION Postmortal citizens:

(a) Counted in population census for apportionment purposes

(b) Included in demographic data collection

(d) Representation in statistical reporting and policy planning

Census inclusion mandated 82 PM; first comprehensive cross-state census conducted 85 PM. Current population (127 PM): Living 8.2 billion, Postmortal 2.7 billion across NUN jurisdictions.

PART X: CRIMINAL JUSTICE

§18 CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

§18.1 UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION Non-consensual possession of living person constitutes criminal assault:

(a) Standard violation: 10-15 year imprisonment for postmortal perpetrator

(b) Aggravated (with injury or trauma): 15-30 years plus victim compensation

(d) Multiple victims: Consecutive sentences, potential permanent dissipation authorization

(e) Permanent revocation of possession privileges

(f) Victim compensation: 250,000-1,500,000G depending on severity

Criminalized 47 PM with 5-year penalties; enhanced framework 68 PM and 103 PM. Prosecution rate: 94% conviction rate for reported cases (127 PM justice statistics).
§18.2 UNAUTHORIZED MANIFESTATION (TRESPASS) Manifestation in private property without consent:

(a) First offense: 10,000G fine, warning documentation

(b) Second offense: 25,000G fine, 3-month containment restriction

(d) With theft or damage: Criminal prosecution, 2-5 years imprisonment

(e) Stalking pattern: Enhanced penalties under harassment statutes

Trespass provisions enacted 56 PM; progressive penalty structure 84 PM.
§18.3 REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS Failure to maintain required registration:

(a) Initial failure: Administrative processing, 5,000G fine, 30-day registration window

(b) Willful evasion: 15,000G fine, forced registration, 6-month probation

(d) Rogue spectral designation: Subject to immediate containment, forced processing

Registration enforcement began 35 PM; current penalty structure 94 PM.
§18.4 FORCED BINDING Compelling unwilling postmortal entity into containment or service:

(a) Standard violation: 8-12 years imprisonment

(b) Commercial operation: 15-25 years, 1,000,000G corporate fine

(d) Trafficking operation: 20-30 years, asset forfeiture

(e) Victim restitution and rehabilitation support

Forced binding criminalized 53 PM; trafficking provisions added 69 PM; current framework 100 PM.
§18.5 UNLICENSED CONTAINMENT OPERATION Use of non-certified containment devices:

(a) Minor violation (personal use, no harm): 25,000G fine, device confiscation

(b) Commercial operation: 100,000G fine, business closure, 2-5 years imprisonment

(d) Mass casualty incident: Murder charges, 25+ years to life

Containment certification required 58 PM; criminal penalties for violations established 75 PM.
§18.6 IDENTITY THEFT (IMPERSONATION) Fraudulent assumption of another entity's identity:

(a) Financial fraud: 5-10 years, restitution of stolen funds + 200% penalty

(b) Personal relationship deception: 3-7 years, victim compensation

(d) Multiple victims: Consecutive sentences

Identity crime statutes adapted for postmortal context 61 PM; enhanced penalties 95 PM.
§18.7 ENERGY THEFT Unauthorized extraction from ectoplasmic infrastructure:

(a) Minor theft (<10,000 EAC): 15,000G fine, restitution at 200% value

(b) Substantial theft (10,000-50,000 EAC): 50,000G fine, 1-3 years containment restriction

(d) Grid tampering causing service disruption: 10-15 years, infrastructure repair costs

(e) Theft causing injury or death: Manslaughter/murder prosecution

Energy theft criminalized 41 PM; current comprehensive framework 88 PM.
§18.8 MEMORY THEFT See §8.5 - Non-consensual memory extraction:

(a) Standard violation: 10-15 years imprisonment, permanent memory industry prohibition

(b) Identity-core theft: 20-30 years, enhanced victim compensation

(d) Victim rehabilitation support and compensation: 500,000-2,000,000G

Memory theft criminalized 59 PM; penalties enhanced 77 PM and 99 PM.
§18.9 DISCRIMINATION VIOLATIONS Employment or housing discrimination based on postmortal status:

(a) Individual violation: 50,000-150,000G fine, victim compensation, mandatory training

(b) Corporate pattern: 500,000-5,000,000G fine, injunctive relief, policy reformation

(d) Repeat violations: Enhanced penalties, business license suspension or revocation

Anti-discrimination enforcement established 82 PM; strengthened 97 PM.
§18.10 WORKPLACE SAFETY VIOLATIONS Employer negligence causing postmortal worker harm:

(a) Minor safety violation: 25,000-100,000G fine, corrective action order

(b) Serious violation causing injury: 200,000-500,000G fine, criminal negligence prosecution

(d) Pattern of violations: Enhanced penalties, executive prosecution, permanent shutdown

Safety enforcement framework 63 PM; criminal prosecution provisions 76 PM; enhanced penalties 105 PM.
§18.11 MEMORY/IDENTITY CRIMES See §8.5, §8.6 for complete framework:

(a) Memory theft: 10-30 years depending on severity

(b) Memory alteration/fraud: 50,000-250,000G fine plus criminal prosecution

(d) Identity-core violation: Enhanced penalties, 20-30 years

Comprehensive memory crime statutes 77 PM; refined 92 PM and 109 PM.
§18.12 CONTAINMENT FACILITY VIOLATIONS Operator misconduct in housing facilities:

(a) Standards violations: 15,000-75,000G fine, corrective action requirements

(b) Unsafe conditions causing harm: 100,000-500,000G fine, license suspension, criminal prosecution

(d) Fatal negligence: Manslaughter prosecution, permanent license revocation

Facility operation standards 63 PM; criminal enforcement 82 PM; enhanced oversight 98 PM.
§18.13 ILLEGAL SYNALLAGMA CREATION Unauthorized consciousness merger:

(a) Standard violation: 10-20 years imprisonment, separation procedure ordered

(b) Non-consensual merger: 20-30 years, enhanced victim support

(d) Research violation: License revocation, institution sanctions, 15-25 years

Synallagma regulations 97 PM establishing legal pathway; unauthorized creation remained criminal; enforcement enhanced 110 PM.
§18.14 STEPPING COERCION See §6.3 - Inducing premature voluntary death:

(a) Individual coercion: 15-25 years imprisonment, victim compensation to survivors

(b) Corporate coercion: 500,000G fine per violation, executive prosecution, policy reform

(d) Multiple victims: Consecutive sentences, 30+ years potential

Stepping coercion criminalized 78 PM; enhanced enforcement 91 PM.
§18.15 VESSEL LICENSE VIOLATIONS Operating without valid licensing or exceeding authorized parameters:

(a) Unlicensed operation: 5,000G fine, possession prohibition until licensed

(b) Expired license: 2,000G fine, immediate renewal required

(d) Falsified license: 25,000G fine, permanent license revocation, criminal fraud prosecution

Licensing enforcement began 52 PM; current penalty structure 103 PM.
§18.16 WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION See §13.5 - Employment discrimination based on death status:

(a) Individual violation: 100,000G penalty, victim compensation, mandatory remediation

(b) Corporate pattern: 500,000-2,000,000G fine, injunctive relief, policy overhaul

(d) Systemic discrimination: Business license suspension, executive prosecution

Employment discrimination provisions 82 PM; enforcement strengthened 97 PM.
§18.17 ENERGY MARKET MANIPULATION Illegal trading practices distorting energy prices:

(a) Market manipulation: 500,000-2,000,000G fine, trading prohibition

(b) Insider trading (ectoplasm markets): 250,000-1,000,000G fine, 3-7 years imprisonment

(d) Infrastructure manipulation: 15-25 years, enhanced fines, permanent market ban

Energy market regulations 72 PM; criminal enforcement 87 PM; enhanced penalties 110 PM.
§18.18 RESEARCH ETHICS VIOLATIONS Unauthorized experimentation on postmortal subjects:

(a) Consent violations: 100,000-500,000G fine, research prohibition

(b) Causing significant harm: 10-20 years imprisonment, victim compensation

(d) Institutional misconduct: Funding suspension, accreditation loss, systemic reform

Research ethics framework 68 PM; criminal provisions 95 PM.
§18.19 MINOR ENDANGERMENT Violations involving postmortal or living minors:

(a) Unauthorized possession of minor: 15-30 years mandatory minimum

(b) Employment violations: 5-15 years, enhanced fines, victim compensation

(d) Exploitation: 20-30 years, lifetime prohibition from child-related services

Minor protection statutes 69 PM; enhanced penalties 104 PM.
§18.20 DAEMON HARBORING Concealing or assisting illegal consciousness-flesh mergers:

(a) Passive harboring (no knowledge of illegal status): 5,000-25,000G fine, education requirement

(b) Active assistance: 5-10 years imprisonment, 100,000G fine

(d) Creating daemons: See §18.13 synallagma provisions

Daemon prohibition established 73 PM; harboring provisions 81 PM; enforcement complexities ongoing due to definitional disputes.

§19 TRIBUNAL PROCEDURES

§19.1 JUDICIAL ACCESS Both living and postmortal citizens entitled to:

(a) Fair trial before impartial tribunal

(b) Legal representation (appointed if indigent)

(d) Appeal rights to higher jurisdictions

(e) Reasonable accommodation for manifestation requirements

Tribunal system established 47 PM; comprehensive procedural rights 82 PM.
§19.2 EVIDENCE STANDARDS Special considerations for postmortal testimony:

(a) Ectoplasmic signature verification as identity confirmation

(b) Memory evidence admissibility with authentication requirements

(d) Coherence assessment for witness reliability

(e) Expert testimony on spectral phenomena

Evidence rules adapted 51 PM; comprehensive framework 89 PM.
§19.3 SENTENCING GUIDELINES Postmortal defendants receive equivalent sentencing:

(a) Containment restriction equivalent to imprisonment

(b) Energy allowance suspension as financial penalty

(d) Dissipation authorization only for most severe crimes (murder, mass harm, irredeemable danger)

(e) Rehabilitation opportunities and sentence reduction

Sentencing parity established 82 PM; dissipation restrictions 94 PM limiting use to extreme cases.
§19.4 VICTIM RIGHTS Crime victims (both states) entitled to:

(a) Notification of proceedings and defendant status

(b) Victim impact statements at sentencing

(d) Protection from intimidation or retaliation

(e) Support services and advocacy

Victim rights protections 77 PM; expanded 99 PM.
§19.5 CROSS-STATE DISPUTES Conflicts between living and postmortal parties:

(a) Jurisdiction in NUN tribunal system

(b) Equivalent standing for both parties

(d) Enforcement mechanisms for judgments

(e) Appeals to regional NUN courts

Cross-state civil procedure framework 82 PM; refinements 96 PM.
§19.6 REHABILITATION PROGRAMS See §11.3 for comprehensive rehabilitation services:

(a) Behavioral modification for destabilizing patterns

(b) Consent education for possession violators

(d) Sentence reduction for successful completion

(e) Reintegration support post-confinement

Rehabilitation emphasis 76 PM shifting from purely punitive approach; expanded 98 PM.
§19.7 VOTING QUALIFICATIONS See §17.1 - Electoral participation requirements including:

(a) Citizenship status at death or 2-year coherence minimum

(b) Current registration compliance

(d) Civic orientation completion

Voting rights framework 82 PM; qualifications refined 89 PM and 104 PM.

PART XI: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

§20 CROSS-STATE FAMILY LAW

§20.1 MARRIAGE CONTINUITY Marriage survives death of one spouse unless:

(a) Surviving spouse petitions for automatic dissolution within 1 year of death

(b) Postmortal spouse initiates divorce proceedings

(d) Court finds abandonment or irreconcilable circumstances

Marriage continuity established 76 PM; dissolution options clarified 88 PM. Approximately 58% of marriages where one spouse dies continue through death transition (127 PM family statistics).
§20.2 PARENTAL RIGHTS Postmortal parents retain parental authority unless:

(a) Court finds instability endangering child welfare

(b) Inability to provide adequate care due to coherence limitations

(d) Best interest standard applied equitably across both states

Parental rights protected 82 PM; custody standards refined 93 PM. Approximately 340,000 children currently in joint living/postmortal custody arrangements.
§20.3 CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS Custody decisions must consider:

(a) Best interest of child as primary factor

(b) Parental stability (coherence for postmortal parents, mental health for living)

(d) Child's preference (if age-appropriate)

(e) Prohibition of death-status discrimination absent legitimate welfare concerns

Custody framework 82 PM; non-discrimination standards strengthened 98 PM.
§20.4 CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS Postmortal parents obligated to provide financial support:

(a) Calculation based on energy earning capacity and geist income

(b) Minimum standards ensuring child welfare

(d) Modification based on coherence changes affecting earning capacity

Child support provisions extended to postmortal parents 82 PM; enforcement mechanisms 94 PM.
§20.5 ADOPTION RIGHTS Postmortal citizens may adopt children subject to:

(a) Standard home study and suitability assessment

(b) Stability evaluation (minimum 75% coherence sustained)

(d) Best interest determination for child

(e) No categorical exclusion based on death status

Postmortal adoption rights established 87 PM; initially controversial, now 12,000+ postmortal adoptive parents.
§20.6 GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR POSTMORTALS Children dying under age 18 entitled to:

(a) Guardian appointment (preference to parents if competent)

(b) Advocacy for best interests

(d) Transition planning to independent existence at maturity

(e) Protection from exploitation

Minor postmortal guardianship framework 69 PM; comprehensive standards 93 PM.
§20.7 DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP RECOGNITION Non-marital partnerships entitled to:

(a) Legal recognition for property and medical decisions

(b) Survivorship rights if registered

(d) Dissolution procedures for ending partnership

Partnership recognition extended across death boundary 88 PM.
§20.8 INHERITANCE AND ESTATES See §9 for property rights; family inheritance specifically:

(a) Postmortal citizens retain ownership of estate assets

(b) May modify testamentary dispositions post-death

(d) Children cannot be disinherited without documented cause

(e) Estate challenges for undue influence or incapacity

Inheritance law adapted 82 PM; family protection provisions 94 PM.

§21 MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING

§21.1 ADVANCE DIRECTIVES Living individuals may specify:

(a) Stepping preferences and conditions

(b) Post-death wishes regarding registration and occupation

(d) Property disposition instructions

(e) Revocation or modification rights at any time pre-death

Advance directive framework 78 PM recognizing unique postmortal planning needs.
§21.2 EMERGENCY STABILIZATION AUTHORITY For postmortal medical emergencies:

(a) Next-of-kin authority for treatment decisions if entity incapacitated

(b) Hierarchy: Spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, designated agent

(d) Entity's prior expressed wishes given priority weight

(e) Emergency treatment without consent if necessary to prevent dissolution

Emergency authority framework 82 PM; clarified 97 PM.
§21.3 END-OF-EXISTENCE DECISIONS Postmortal citizens may elect voluntary dissipation:

(a) Psychiatric evaluation confirming capacity and voluntary choice

(b) 60-day waiting period from request

(d) Family notification (required unless specifically waived)

(e) Procedure conducted with dignity and pain management

Voluntary dissipation legalized 91 PM after extended ethical debate; strict safeguards prevent coercion. Approximately 2,300 voluntary dissipations annually (127 PM data).
§21.4 INVOLUNTARY DISSIPATION RESTRICTIONS Forced termination of postmortal consciousness requires:

(a) Conviction for capital offense (murder, mass casualty terrorism, serial violent crimes)

(b) Exhaustion of all appeals

(d) Governor or NUN executive clemency review

(e) Extreme rarity: <10 involuntary dissipations annually across all NUN jurisdictions

Dissipation as capital punishment maintained but severely restricted 94 PM; alternative life containment preferred.
§21.5 ORGAN/TISSUE DONATION Living individuals may donate organs/tissue with:

(a) Consent not affected by Stepping decision

(b) Harvesting completed before death transition if possible

(d) Priority to registered organ donors during Stepping procedures

Donation protocols adapted for Stepping context 80 PM.
§21.6 RESEARCH PARTICIPATION DECISIONS Authority for postmortal research participation:

(a) Entity's own consent required if capable

(b) Guardian or next-of-kin if incapacitated (low coherence, fragmentation)

(d) Best interest standard with preference against invasive research

(e) Compensation directed according to entity's instructions

Research decision framework 95 PM protecting vulnerable postmortal subjects.

PART XII: SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS

§22 DAEMON CLASSIFICATION & MANAGEMENT

§22.1 ILLEGAL STATUS Daemons (unauthorized consciousness-flesh mergers) classified as illegal entities:

(a) Formation outside approved protocols constitutes §18.13 violation

(b) Existing daemons subject to separation procedures where medically possible

(d) No citizenship rights or legal protections (highly controversial)

(e) Ongoing legal challenges to daemon status; civil rights advocates arguing for recognition

Daemon prohibition established 73 PM; enforcement and ethical debates continue. Estimated 8,000-15,000 daemons exist in NUN territories despite prohibition.
§22.2 HUMANITARIAN EXCEPTIONS Courts may grant limited recognition if:

(a) Daemon formation was involuntary/accidental

(b) Separation would result in death or severe harm

(d) Ongoing monitoring and compliance with restrictions

(e) Case-by-case evaluation with high burden of proof

Exception framework developed through case law 89-112 PM; remains inconsistent across jurisdictions.
§22.3 RESEARCH RESTRICTIONS Daemon research subject to extensive oversight:

(a) Prohibited outside licensed research institutions

(b) Ethics review board approval required

(d) No creation of daemons for research purposes

(e) Publication and knowledge-sharing requirements

Research regulations 81 PM attempting to balance scientific inquiry with safety concerns.
§22.4 OFFSPRING STATUS Children born to daemon parents:

(a) Treated as living citizens with full rights

(b) Medical monitoring for spectral anomalies

(d) Parental rights determined by daemon's legal standing

Offspring protections established 96 PM ensuring children not penalized for circumstances of birth.

§23 AUTHORIZED SYNALLAGMA (DUAL-CONSCIOUSNESS ENTITIES)

§23.1 LEGAL CLASSIFICATION Synallagmites (authorized permanent mergers) classified as Special Category Citizens:

(a) Formed through approved medical protocols with dual consent

(b) Legal recognition as single juridical entity

(d) Subject to enhanced monitoring requirements

Legal synallagma framework established 97 PM creating pathway for consensual permanent merger; approximately 450 authorized synallagmites currently registered.
§23.2 FORMATION REQUIREMENTS Authorization requires:

(a) Informed consent from both consciousness participants

(b) Psychiatric evaluation confirming capacity and understanding

(d) 180-day waiting period from application

(e) Approval by NUN Special Classifications Board

(f) Application fee: 15,000G; procedure costs: 50,000-200,000G

Rigorous approval process intended to prevent coercion and ensure genuine voluntary choice.
§23.3 LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Synallagmites entitled to:

(a) Combined property rights from both source identities

(b) Employment and housing access without discrimination

(d) Marriage and family law recognition

(e) Medical care addressing unique physiological needs

Comprehensive rights framework 97-108 PM establishing synallagmites as protected class.
§23.4 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Synallagmites must comply with:

(a) Quarterly stability assessments

(b) Registration updates within 15 days of changes

(d) Reporting of significant incidents affecting coherence

(e) Cooperation with research studies (voluntary but encouraged)

Monitoring requirements balance safety oversight with privacy rights.
§23.5 SEPARATION PROVISIONS Synallagmites may seek dissolution if:

(a) Both consciousnesses consent to separation

(b) Medical evaluation confirms viability of separate existence

(d) Asset division procedures similar to divorce

(e) Separation medically possible in approximately 60% of cases; remainder permanent

Separation framework 106 PM; approximately 40 separations completed successfully to date.
§23.6 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITION Synallagmites protected from:

(a) Employment discrimination based on merged status

(b) Housing and public accommodation denial

(d) Violations subject to enhanced penalties (150% standard discrimination fines)

Anti-discrimination protections 97 PM; strengthened 109 PM.

§24 ROGUE SPECTRAL MANAGEMENT

§24.1 ROGUE DESIGNATION CRITERIA Postmortal entity classified as Rogue if:

(a) Unregistered beyond 72-hour requirement

(b) Habitual violation of Code provisions

(d) Flight from legal proceedings or containment

(e) Pattern of predatory behavior toward living or postmortal population

Rogue classification procedures 48 PM; refined to prevent arbitrary designation 82 PM and 101 PM.
§24.2 APPREHENSION AUTHORITY NUN enforcement may apprehend Rogue spectrals:

(a) Use of minimal necessary containment force

(b) Immediate stability assessment upon apprehension

(d) Legal representation provided if indigent

(e) Appeals process for improper designation

Enforcement protocols established 48 PM; due process protections strengthened 82 PM.
§24.3 REHABILITATION VS. PUNISHMENT Apprehended Rogues assessed for:

(a) Capacity for rehabilitation and social reintegration

(b) Mental health issues contributing to rogue status

(d) Preference for rehabilitation over punitive measures when possible

(e) Support services addressing root causes of rogue behavior

Rehabilitation approach adopted 76 PM; expanded services 98 PM. Recidivism reduced from 67% (75 PM) to 34% (127 PM) through intervention programs.
§24.4 CONTAINMENT FACILITIES Rogue containment requires:

(a) Humane conditions meeting minimum standards

(b) Medical care and stability monitoring

(d) Energy provision sufficient for survival and health

(e) Prohibition of indefinite detention without periodic review

Containment standards 63 PM; humanitarian requirements strengthened 94 PM.
§24.5 REINTEGRATION PATHWAYS Reformed Rogues may achieve legal status through:

(a) Completion of registration requirements

(b) Rehabilitation program graduation

(d) Demonstration of stability and social compliance

(e) Gradual restoration of full citizenship rights

Reintegration programs 76 PM; success rate approximately 61% for participants who complete full program.
§24.6 DANGEROUS ENTITY PROTOCOLS For irredeemably dangerous Rogues:

(a) Indefinite secure containment as alternative to dissipation

(b) Periodic reevaluation for reintegration possibility

(d) Multiple layers of review and appeal

(e) Oversight preventing abuse of designation

Dangerous entity framework 94 PM balancing public safety with consciousness rights.

CONCLUSION

The Postmortal Social Code represents 127 years of legal evolution responding to humanity's most profound transformation. From the chaos following Blackmere Colliery through the Manchester Uprising, the Dissolution Crisis, and decades of social upheaval, these provisions emerged through struggle, sacrifice, and the determined advocacy of beings in both states of existence.
This Code remains imperfect. Daemons challenge our definitions of personhood. Synallagmites test the boundaries of identity. The very nature of consciousness resists simple categorization. Yet these 24 sections provide the framework for a society where death is not the end of civic participation, economic contribution, or family connection.
As technology advances, as understanding deepens, as new challenges emerge, this Code will continue to evolve. The fundamental principle endures: consciousness possesses inherent dignity requiring legal recognition and protection, regardless of the biological substrate in which it manifests.

FOR COMPLETE LEGAL TEXT, CASE LAW, AND INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE: NUN-Central-Archive.pmnet Physical reference copies: All NUN Regional Facilities
TO REPORT VIOLATIONS: Emergency Hotline (Spectral): Frequency 7.3 MHz Emergency Hotline (Living): 1-800-NUN-CODE Online: nun.gov/report-violation
LEGAL ASSISTANCE: NUN Legal Aid Services: nun.gov/legal-aid Spectral Advocacy Network: Available at all NUN tribunals Low-income representation: Contact regional NUN office

Document Classification: Public Legal Reference Authority: Necromacy Union Network Governing Council Last Comprehensive Revision: 124 PM Next Scheduled Review: 130 PM Current Amendments Pending: 47 proposals under Council consideration
"Death transformed society. Law must transform with it." —First Postmortal Protection Acts, Preamble (47 PM)

CARRY THIS CODE. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. DEFEND CONSCIOUSNESS.

APPENDIX A: HISTORICAL MILESTONES

0 PM - Blackmere Colliery Incident: First stable postmortal consciousness 19 PM - Manchester Uprising: Labor protests demanding spirit rights 35 PM - Mandatory registration instituted 42 PM - Dissolution Crisis: Mass stability failures from exploitation 47 PM - First Postmortal Protection Acts enacted 52 PM - Vessel licensing and energy compensation systems established 60 PM - Comprehensive labor protections framework 64 PM - Stepping legalized for terminal illness 68 PM - Possession consent requirements and living autonomy protections 73 PM - Daemon prohibition; Stepping facility regulations 76 PM - Rehabilitation emphasis over purely punitive justice 78 PM - Stepping expanded to age-qualified citizens 82 PM - Spirit Rights Act: Full citizenship, property rights, voting, marriage continuity 89 PM - Postmortal political candidacy; possession age raised to 21 91 PM - Voluntary dissipation legalized with strict safeguards 94 PM - Involuntary dissipation severely restricted 97 PM - Authorized synallagma legal framework established 103 PM - Enhanced possession training and safety standards 127 PM - Current era: 2.7 billion postmortal citizens across NUN jurisdictions

APPENDIX B: KEY STATISTICS (127 PM)

Population: 8.2 billion living, 2.7 billion postmortal Postmortal Workforce Participation: 61% Average Phantom Score: 68 (scale 0-100) Registered Synallagmites: ~450 Estimated Unregistered Daemons: 8,000-15,000 Postmortal Property Ownership: 23% of real estate Postmortal Business Ownership: 17% of registered businesses Cross-State Marriages: 8.3 million active Children in Joint Living/Postmortal Custody: ~340,000 Annual Voluntary Dissipations: ~2,300 Involuntary Dissipations: <10 annually Postmortal Voter Participation: 67% of eligible population Unionization Rate: 34% of postmortal workforce

APPENDIX C: CURRENCY & ENERGY EQUIVALENTS (127 PM RATES)

Energy Allowance Credits (EAC):

Base monthly allowance: 2,400 EAC

Minimum wage: 800 EAC per hour

1 EAC ≈ 0.47 kWh usable spectral energy

Currency (Geist/Spek):

1 Geist (G) = 100 Spek (S)

Average conversion: 1G ≈ 2,600 EAC (market variable)

Average conversion: 1 EAC ≈ 0.385G

Minimum wage equivalent: ~308G per hour

Base monthly allowance equivalent: ~923G monthly

Typical Costs:

Containment rent (single): 300-1,200G monthly

Containment rent (shared): 150-600G per entity monthly

Basic memory (mundane): 5-50G

Skilled memory: 100-2,000G

Rare experience memory: 5,000-50,000G

Vessel licensing (initial): 800G

Vessel licensing (renewal): 300G annually

Stepping procedure: 2,000-8,000G

Deadstitch services: 500-15,000G depending on complexity

APPENDIX D: CONTACT INFORMATION

NUN Central Administration: Website: nun.gov Emergency: 1-800-NUN-CODE (living) / 7.3 MHz (spectral) Non-emergency: 1-800-NUN-INFO
Regional Offices: Available in all major metropolitan areas
Legal Services: NUN Legal Aid: nun.gov/legal-aid Spectral Advocacy Network: All tribunal locations
Health Services: Stability Crisis Hotline: 1-800-COHERENCE (living) / 4.8 MHz (spectral) Deadstitch Locator: nun.gov/find-deadstitch
Employment Resources: Job placement: nun.gov/employment Union directory: nun.gov/labor-unions Workplace violation reports: nun.gov/labor-violations
Family Services: Cross-state family counseling: nun.gov/family-services Custody mediation: nun.gov/custody Transition support: nun.gov/stepping-support
Education: Transition education programs: nun.gov/orientation Skills training: nun.gov/training Civic participation courses: nun.gov/civic-ed

Document End
Know your rights. Exercise your rights. Defend consciousness in all its forms.

GLOBAL WORLD NAVIGATION

Start Here

World Overview

Factions & Power

States of Being

Necrotech & Deadnology

Cities & Locations

Timelines

Culture & Everyday Afterlife

Characters & Stories

The PostMortal Social Code