Martial Law

Martial Law is the arbitrary suspension of certain rights and liberties guaranteed under the Articles of Imperium, and usually involves the utilization of martial or military forces for the enforcement of strict policies of government. This is usually done during periods of intense civil unrest or emergency. Governors are specifically granted this power by Article __ of the Articles of Imperium, enabling them to suspend any Provincial laws currently operating, and rule by arbitrary decree.

Portshire was under a state of martial law from [October 23 2003] to [July 22 2004] 31 Ioannes, Summer or Era X in the Age of the Darkening, during the Mageocracy of Julos the Mad. While the state of martial law was formally lifted by Commodore Ha'akanis, the formal restitution of civil government only took place during the appointment of Riconus Kaldres, a former officer in the Imperial Legions, as Thane of Portshire.

Arakmat was declared under martial law by General Khamûl Noir-Est during the aftermath of the Hurricane (Era VIII PF). The state of Martial law was lifted after a civil government was designated by the appointment of Toshi of Zinn as Grand Vizier (thane) of the city.

Paxia was also placed under state of martial law.

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