Planetary Police Grades

The planetary police grade system is a strategic categorization method employed by the Thoria Empire to gauge the necessary scale of law enforcement efforts required to maintain order and uphold imperial law on various planets. Utilizing a structured approach, this system assesses several factors such as crime rates, potential threats from hostile factions, societal stability, and the overall complexity of law enforcement operations.

This grading system operates on a spectrum, utilizing different tiers, denoted by numerals, to represent the varying degrees of law enforcement challenges faced by the empire on different planets. Planets with lower grades typically require fewer law enforcement personnel and resources due to their relative safety and low crime rates, while higher grades denote planets that demand a more substantial police presence to manage higher crime rates, potential insurrections, or other security concerns.

## Grades

* Grade I - Autonomus: Planets classified under Grade I possess a highly disciplined and orderly society. Here, minimal imperial intervention is needed, and local police forces are empowered to handle law enforcement matters at their discretion. The empire respects the self-governance of these planets, relying on their own internal security mechanisms to maintain peace.
* Grade II - Secure: Grade II planets have a generally stable environment with low to moderate crime rates. While local law enforcement agencies are capable of managing routine matters, the presence of imperial law enforcement advisors ensures adherence to imperial law and standards. Collaborative efforts are focused on maintaining security and preventing any potential escalation of criminal activities.
* Grade III - Vigilant: In Grade III, planets experience occasional spikes in criminal activities or face external threats that require closer imperial involvement. Imperial law enforcement units are stationed on these planets to work in tandem with local forces, addressing criminal challenges promptly and maintaining a vigilant watch to thwart potential destabilizing factors.
* Grade IV - Controlled: Grade IV planets experience more substantial criminal activity or civil unrest. Imperial police forces play a pivotal role in enforcing law and order alongside local authorities. A joint effort between the empire's security personnel and local law enforcement is crucial to maintaining control and safeguarding the populace.
* Grade V - High Alert: Planets designated as Grade V are facing heightened security concerns, ranging from organized crime syndicates to active rebellion movements. Imperial law enforcement takes a proactive approach, assuming a lead role in managing security operations. Collaboration with local forces intensifies to neutralize threats and restore stability.
* Grade VI - Emergency: Grade VI planets are on the brink of crisis, with serious threats to public safety and potential large-scale disturbances. Imperial intervention becomes paramount, and martial law may be declared under the oversight of an adjudicator. The planet's administration temporarily cedes authority to the empire's security forces to ensure rapid and effective response.
* Grade VII - Martial Law: At the pinnacle of the scale, Grade VII planets are engulfed in severe turmoil or face imminent danger. Martial law is enforced directly by the imperium, overseen by an adjudicator vested with supreme authority. This level of intervention is reserved for critical situations where immediate action is required to restore order and secure the planet.