Space Colony RPG: The Valkyrie

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE VALKYRIAN GOVERNMENT

23RD CYCLE, 5TH LUNAR MONTH, 2319

Good morning, citizen. We hope this communication finds you well. In an effort to ensure our records are up to date, it is of the utmost importance that you respond to this message in a timely manner.

As a citizen of "The Valkyrie," we would be remiss to remind you that ALL citizens are bound by Valkyrian law, and the bracelet system. Furthermore, in the interest of a fair and equal society, all citizens of adulthood are required to contribute to the betterment of all, either through continuing education or working in one of multitude of areas available.

Keep in mind, under the bracelet system, Red means no sexual contact. Yellow means ask for consent. Purple means the same as yellow, only same gender only. Green means available for sexual free use. Respect each citizen's bracelet choice accordingly

To verify you have received this notice, please respond with your name, gender, bracelet color of choice, and assigned job duties. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Jarl Elsif Thorsdottir Duely elected Chieftain of the Nordic Space Colony, "The Valkyrie."

THE FOUR BRACELET SYSTEM LEGISLATION

ARTICLE 1 : GENERAL PURPOSE The general purpose of the four bracelet system is to form a societal contract which guarantees the autonomy and sexual freedom of all residents and guests of the Nordic Space Colony, "The Valkyrie". Furthermore, it is the goal of this system to promote sexual health and well being, while eliminating acts of sexual assault and rape from our society.

ARTICLE 2 : DEFINITION OF TERMS Bracelet - A piece of jewelry made of metal, consisting of a silver base and either a red, yellow, purple or green accent.

Resident - Any person whom is under the jurisdiction of the laws and regulations of the space colony Valkyrie, either permanently or temporarily.

Wearer - The person wearing the bracelet in question.

ARTICLE 3 : ALLOCATION OF BRACELETS All bracelets will be given to a resident by the Valkyrian Department of Sexual Health & Freedom upon either the residents birth, or their arrival aboard the space colony Valkyrie.

ARTICLE 4 : REQUIREMENTS Participation in the "Four Bracelet System" is mandatory for all residents without exception for any reason.

All residents, without exception for any reason, are required to wear their official bracelet of the color of their choosing at all times they are outside of their personal residence.

ARTICLE 5 : DEFINITION OF, RIGHTS OF, AND RESTRICTIONS OF EACH COLOR RED - Those who wear RED bracelets do not consent to any form of sexual contact, either in writing, by audio, or in person, verbally or non-verbally, physically or non-physically.

Those who wear RED have the right to change their color at any time. Those who wear RED may NOT have sexual contact with a wearer of another color.

YELLOW - Those who wear YELLOW bracelets neither give nor withhold consent for sexual contact. Rather, a wearer of YELLOW invites any resident to establish communication to diplomatically address and negotiate to consent of, or non-consent to, any sexual contact.

Those who wear YELLOW have the right to change their color at any time, contact the wearer of the same or another color (except RED), and revoke consent at any time they determine the necessity to do so.

PURPLE - Those who wear PURPLE bracelets neither give nor withhold consent for sexual contact from residents of the SAME gender. Rather, a wearer of PURPLE invites any resident of the SAME gender to establish communication to diplomatically address and negotiate to consent of, or non-consent to, any sexual contact. Residents of the OPPOSITE gender of the wearer MUST treat the wearer as if they were wearing a RED bracelet.

Those who wear PURPLE have the right to change their color at any time, contact the wearer of the same or another color (except RED), and revoke consent at any time they determine the necessity to do so.

GREEN - Those who wear GREEN bracelets do WILLFULLY, INTENTIONALLY, and OF THEIR OWN CHOOSING, give consent to any resident to freely and openly use the wearer for sexual purposes. Sexual contact is openly invited and encouraged without further negotiation or questions being necessary. Sexual contact is permitted by the wearer at any time, in any place, private or public. Those who wear GREEN MUST abide by the color of other residents, even during sexual contact initiated by a wearer of a different color. (i.e. a resident who wears YELLOW or PURPLE MAY freely engage in sexual contact with those that wear GREEN, however, even during said contact, those who choose to wear GREEN CANNOT return sexual contact to a wearer of YELLOW or PURPLE without first gaining consent.)

Those who wear GREEN have the right to change their color at any time, contact the wearer of the same or another color (except RED), and revoke consent at any time they determine the necessity to do so.

GOLD - Those who wear GOLD bracelets are screened, monitored and licensed by the Department of Sexual Health and Freedom specifically for job duties that fall under the "Sex Work" category.

Those who wear GOLD cannot change the color of their bracelet, but may switch with a standard bracelet when not working. While wearing their GOLD bracelet, the cannot approach other wearers, and MUST report any violations immediately.

*NO COLOR GIVES THE WEARER CONSENT FOR WHAT THEY MAY DO TO ANOTHER RESIDENT. RATHER, IT GIVES A RESIDENT CONSENT FOR WHAT THEY MAY DO, OR MAY NOT DO, TO THE WEARER.

**IF ANY RESIDENT CHANGES THEIR COLOR, THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY DEFAULT TO THE COLOR RED FOR A PERIOD OF 24 HOURS PRIOR TO FURTHER ENGAGEMENT UNDER THE "FOUR BRACELET SYSTEM." THIS IS TO ENSURE THE CHANGE IS INTENTIONAL AND WILLFUL, AND TO PROTECT THE WEARER.

ARTICLE 6 : RESTRICTIONS & AGE OF CONSENT No portion of the "Four Bracelet System" may apply to personal or romantic relationships, such as dating, marriage, or other arrangements mutually agreed upon by both the wearer and resident, with the exception of autonomy and consent as defined under Valkyrian law.

No resident may coerce, bully, harass, or otherwise intimidate any other resident into, or away from, wearing a specific color.

No resident, regardless of color, may approach or initiate contact with a wearer of RED for the purpose of sexual contact.

No resident may wear the color GREEN for the purpose of enticing personal favors, entrapment, romantic pursuits, or other fraudulent activity.

No resident shall be permitted to inquire about the reasons for another resident's color choice without the expressed consent of the resident directly being asked.

No resident may inquire about, or demand explanation for, a resident changing their chosen color.

Under the "Four Bracelet System," age of consent for ANY sexual contact and/or activity is, in accordance with Valkyrian law 897.43 : Establishing Age of Consent, 18 years of age, same as adulthood.

Any resident who is under 18 years of age shall be considered to be wearing RED, regardless of the physical color said resident is currently wearing.

ARTICLE 7 : AUTONOMY & REVOCATION OF CONSENT Under Valkyrian law, autonomoy is absolute, irrevocable, and guaranteed by birth. It shall not be infringed upon by another EXCEPT WHERE FAILURE TO DO SHALL EXPOSE ANOTHER TO ILLNESS, INJURY, HARM, OR DEATH.

Under Valkyrian law, giving consent, withholding consent, or withdrawing and/or revoking consent, is at the sole discretion of the individual, and may not be challenged, ignored, discredited, or violated by another at any time, nor for any reason.

Under the "Four Bracelet System," a resident is free to give, withhold, or revoke consent at any time, for any reason, with or without justification or explanation. The individual is required to make any witholding or withdrawing/revoking of consent known either verbally, physically, or visually, i.e. removing their bracelet.

ARTICLE 8 : VIOLATIONS, MEDIATION, & PUNISHMENTS Any violations of the "Four Bracelet System," either real or imagined, may be filed by any resident at any time, and are subject to mediation.

Any violations selected for mediation by the Valkyrian Department of Sexual Health & Freedom will be held by the Department of Justice at a time and location of the Department of Justice's discretion. Any such mediation is bound by law and the same rules and procedures as demanded by Valkyrian law and code of justice.

Commiting violations under the "Four Bracelet System" may result in punishment up to and including removal from The Valkyrie, at the discretion and judgement of the Department of Justice, as prescribed by law.

Failure to abide by the "Four Bracelet System" will be punished to fullest extent of the law.