Approximately Dated 10,000 BCE in Earth Years, author disputed, translator unknown
The Code of The Imperial Mercenary Company:
As with the Imperial Guard, the Imperial Mercenary Company is an important branch of Virgo's military force, although instead of handling domestic matters and protecting the Imperial family, we are to serve in any way we can abroad. Any of our Empire's allies at any time may request one or more soldiers to serve them in a time of war, a threat of attack, or for the purposes of espionage. Through this system, we aid our allies as promised without breaking our creed of resolution through diplomacy only. Much like the Imperial Guard:
- All enlisted are required to undergo three years of physical and mental training, provided by the empire
- Both women and men are permitted to enlist
- Our prime directive is to defend and aid
However, we have a few notable differences than our domestic counterparts:
-Deltas (Ones with Emotions) are permitted to enlist, as some of our allies disagree with our creed of logical choice first
- We primarily serve abroad when requested, otherwise, all are final reserves
- Loyalty is both to Assigned Ally, and to the Empire
- All assigned soldiers are responsible for learning the language and customs of assigned allies to easily assimilate
As loyalties may be tested, and customs may be different, a code for our soldiers must be drawn up:
- Always be respectful of said ally and its citizens, no matter how savage their customs may be
- Never exhibit cowardice in the face of danger
- Always use one's abilities to the fullest in battle
- Never Betray a fellow Soldier
- Never Attack the Innocent
- Adhere to the Creed of Reason, unless an Ally's Custom does not allow it
- Never deceive one's ally, even if they are susceptible to falsehood
- Remember that one is an example of the Empire, if one breaks any commandment above, they break the trust of the Empire, and disciplinary action will be taken, even if assigned Ally comes to one's defense.
Reason and Logic Are Superior to All Things