Lawfulness

Lawfulness is a scalar value (0–255) that tracks each player's alignment with the rules and civil expectations of society in Rise. A value of 127–128 is considered neutral. Players gain or lose lawfulness based on their actions, and low lawfulness may result in surveillance, access restrictions, or bounties.

Bonus Reference Table

Players may increase their Lawfulness score through civic, economic, or altruistic actions. These bonuses help offset criminal penalties and can elevate a player's standing to unlock public services, reduce transaction fees, or earn civic recognition. The ones that are hyperlinked have been implemented.

Action	Type	Lawfulness Bonus	Notes
Pay for goods	Routine	+1
Complete a trade contract	Moderate	+4 to +10	Based on contract complexity or value
Buy a vehicle or container legally	Moderate	+1 to +10	Based on vehicle or container value
Tow a car from no-parking zone	Civic	+2	Encouraged civic enforcement
Rescue a stranded NPC pilot	Heroic	+15	Often requires coordination or risk
Deliver emergency supplies	Heroic	+10 to +20	Based on urgency and zone conditions
Turn in stolen vehicle or container a the impound lot	Difficult	+20	Player must choose civic duty over profit
Pay off bounty on oneself	Forgiveness	+30	Restores standing after criminal activity
Donate to local government or civic fund	Voluntary	+3 to +15	Scaling with donation amount
Raise colonist morale with Diplomacy	Social	+5 to +10	Based on Diplomacy skill
Repair damaged public equipment (ATM, uplink)	Technical / Civic	+5	May require Engineering skill
Complete public service mission	Mission	+5 to +15	Missions flagged with civic benefit tags

Penalty Reference Table

The following actions result in a reduction in Lawfulness. The amount deducted depends on the severity and nature of the offense. The ones that are hyperlinked have been implemented.

Action	Category	Lawfulness Impact
Sneaking into seed building (failed attempt)	Trespass Attempt	–15
Stealing commodities	Theft	–20 to –30
Sabotaging ATM or uplink	Infrastructure Attack	–40 to –50
Kidnapping colonists	Abduction	–30
Coercing/bribing laborers	Exploitation	–25 to –30
Inciting unrest	Subversion	–20
Bribing unauthorized personnel	Corruption	–10 to –15
Exceeding speed limits	Civil / Negligent	–2 to –5
Hitting the dock (collision)	Accidental Damage	–5
Firing at the dock	Hostile Aggression	–20
Undocked, unattended ship near orbital facility	Dereliction / Violation	–10
Evicted from orbital facility for non-payment	Financial Neglect	–10
Violating ATC or airspace instructions	Aviation Violation	–15 to –30
Leaving vehicle or container parked and unattended	Nuisance	–5
Killing a person (player or NPC)	Lethal Force	–50 to –100
Profanity in chat	Behavioral	–3
Failed open lock (Car / Civilian Ground Vehicle)	Tampering	–5
Failed open lock (Truck / Cargo)	Tampering	–10
Failed open lock (Airplane)	Tampering	–15
Failed open lock (Aerospace Vehicle)	Tampering	–20
Failed open lock (ARJ container)	Tampering	–5

Notes

• Lawfulness cannot exceed 255 or fall below 0.
• Failed actions still carry penalties based on intent.
• Lawfulness naturally trends toward neutral (127–128) over time if no new offenses are committed.
• Severe or repeated offenses may trigger regional alerts, bounties, or denied access to services.