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Starfleet Code of Conduct
Article 1:I am a member of Starfleet, fighting in the forces which guard
the Federation and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their
defense.
Article 2:I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I
will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the
means to resist.
Article 3:If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape.
I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article 4: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow
prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which
might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If
not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back
them in every way.
Article 5:When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will
evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make
no oral or written statements disloyal to the Federation or its allies or
harmful to their cause.
Article 6:I will never forget that I am a member of Starfleet, fighting
for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles
which made the Federation free.