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.

Penalty Reference Table

The following actions result in a reduction in Lawfulness. The amount deducted depends on the severity and nature of the offense.

Action	Category	Lawfulness Impact
Sneaking into FBO (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
Leaving ship unattended in TAC space	Dereliction / Violation	–10
Evicted from dock for non-payment	Financial Neglect	–10
Violating ATC or airspace instructions	Aviation Violation	–15 to –30
Leaving vehicle unattended (urban zone)	Nuisance	–5
Killing a person (player or NPC)	Lethal Force	–50 to –100
Profanity in chat	Behavioral	–3
Attempted open lock (Car / Civilian Ground Vehicle)	Tampering	–5
Attempted open lock (Truck / Cargo)	Tampering	–10
Attempted open lock (Airplane)	Tampering	–15
Attempted open lock (Aerospace Vehicle)	Tampering	–20
Attempted 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.