Galactic Code of Conduct

The Galactic Code of Conduct, or GCC for short, is a set of rules established throughout the galaxy. Created by many alien civilizations, and later signed on to by many more, it regulates all manner of interstellar behavior and conduct, and is comparable to Earth law. In theory, it is respected by all planets and their citizens.
==Appearance==
In book form, the GCC contains well over 12,000 pages.The Galactic Enforcers It has a golden cover showing a star map, as well as a symbol of a shield with a pillar of flame, likely the GCC's insignia.
==Terminology==
The language of the Galactic Code of Conduct distinguishes between lifeforms via different given statuses. These statuses include:
*"Civilian"
*"Hero"
*"Non Super-Powered Beings"
**Super-Powered Beings (assumedly)
Some statuses can simply be inferred, but Hero can be assigned to a lifeform if they are in possession of specific status-granting technologies, such as the Omnitrix.Ultimos
==Provisions==
The Galactic Code of Conduct has many provisions, rules, and stipulations:
===Galactic Enforcers===
Officers of the GCC are known as Galactic Enforcers. There are rules they must follow and many more they must not break.
*The leader of a group of Enforcers has certain responsibilities, such as:
**Announcing the group's presence with authority, regardless of the situation.Synaptak
**Extending to beings (likely only Super-Powered Beings) a full or temporary commission to join their team of Enforcers (at their discretion).
***Ben Tennyson's temporary commission was decided by a majority vote, but it is unclear if this is necessary.
**Requesting clearance to operate within a specific galactic quadrant before doing so. It appears this must be asked to natives of the quadrant.
***Since the Enforcers were able to follow SixSix and Vulkanus to Earth before requesting clearance to operate within its quadrant, there is probably a rule allowing temporary operation within a quadrant when pursuing wanted criminals.
*Certain provisions grant Enforcers the ability to place lifeforms under arrest and order them to surrender.
*Provision 373-837 of the GCC states "No civilian visitors [are allowed] in secure areas of [an Enforcer's] ship." However, beings with the status of Hero are allowed access to more secure areas.
*The GCC is clear about being against the participation of Non Super-Powered Beings in battle.
*When on search missions, the GCC is very clear about sending drones such as Observos before (or in place of) manual searches.
*Ultimos suggested the Code might have protocols against following baseless theories in investigations.
===Casey-Kelly Accords===
The Casey-Kelly Accords are an unknown historic agreement(s) that helped to ratify and support certain provisions of the Galactic Code of Conduct.
*One such provision forbids a planet from holding alien prisoners captive with no due process.Max TennysonPrisoner Number 775 is Missing
====Conqueror's Challenge====
The Conqueror's Challenge is a set of conditions that act as protocol for settling interplanetary wars. During wartime, signatories of the GCC are obligated to follow the rules of the challenge.
*The GCC states that a challenge must be issued between the greatest warrior of an attacking race and the greatest warrior of a planet under attack. Both warriors can be chosen by their respective planets, though this is optional. The attacking warrior challenges the defending warrior to a trial by combat.Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1
*The victor of the battle, no matter who it is, may claim dominion over the defending planet or both planets and do with them as they see fit, including destroying them.
*Should the invading challenger lose, they must never attack or visit the defending planet again.Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2
*Other or less powerful warriors engaging in battle with the challenging or challenged warrior is considered cheating.Vilgax
*If the challenged warrior does not show within the allotted time of the Challenge, the visiting challenger has the legal right to claim victory.
==Known Practitioners==
*Galactic Enforcers / T.K.
**Ultimos
**Synaptak
**Tini
*Vilgaxia
**Vilgax (formerly)
**Psyphon (formerly)
*Earth
**Ben Tennyson
**Max Tennyson
==Appearances==
===Ben 10 ===
====Season 2====
*The Galactic Enforcers
==Trivia ==
*The GCC was created in cooperation following a bloody war.
* The Galvan created the Conqueror's Challenge to limit the destruction caused by interplanetary wars.
**The Galvan were also among the first signatories of the GCC.
*It is unknown what relations the Code has to other law systems throughout the universe.
** It likely coexists with the regulations and jurisdiction of the Plumbers.
*Ultimos admits the first 12,000 pages are "a bit dry", but get more exciting afterwards.
*Since the Incarcecons were built by the first Galactic EnforcersBen 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, the Code likely contains rules about the manufacturing and regulation of prisons.
*Despite initiating the Conqueror's Challenge himself, and officially yielding once defeated, Vilgax made numerous more attempts to take over Earth; returning to it as early as Ghost Town.
*Area 51's underground prison facility continues to violate the Casey-Kelly Accords.
*"Casey-Kelly Accords" references Man of Action members Joe Casey and Joe Kelly.
==References==
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