With the implemented and acknowledgement of media news journalism in the 'verse as seen in the MISC Reliant Mako 'newsvan', some headcanon expansion is additionally indicated. Journalism in the 'verse is an acknowledged and encouraged game loop within Star Citizen. This is the root of the following guidelines. Its purpose is to lay down parameters to increase safety for journalists and those stories and Citizens they interview. As with any headcanon, Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV). This outline is but a suggestion and in no way reflects support from Cloud Imperium Games or Roberts Space Industries. Nor is this heuristic meant to challenge the IP of its holders. heuristic (comparative more heuristic, superlative most heuristic) 1. (of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; not following or derived from any theory. 2. (computing, of a method or algorithm) That solves a problem more quickly but is not certain to arrive at an optimal solution. 3. (of an argument) That reasons from the value of a method or principle that has been shown by experimental investigation to be a useful aid in learning, discovery and problem-solving. Almost a decade after the implementation of regeneration technology and the elevation of Citizenry from Civilians, the Senate heard from those taking the floor legislation proposals that could aid the dissemination of news to the United Earth Empire going forward. Proposed was the following guidelines, a 'heuristic' for members of the media to follow for their protection in a lawless frontier of space. The Non-aggression In Media Heuristic (hereafter NIMH) is an outline of behaviors adopted by Citizen journalists of any media and of any media outlet or network. While not all possible theatres of operation can be covered by NIMH in fullness, it is the hope of this legislation that safety among Citizens and Civilians will be increased as news is collected, edited and disseminated throughout the Empire. A journalist acting under NIMH: ● shall identify themselves as media and display livery, any logo or iconography, apparel, gear and vessels identifying them as journalists on site. ● shall announce their intention to interview, record or otherwise conduct journalism in the area of operations ● shall abide by temporary Armistice Zones declared by occupying locals who acknowledge and respect NIMH ● shall not hinder operations of locals or provide sensible information with intention of disrupting operations or endangering lives ● shall report objectively and with journalistic integrity ● shall defend themselves should NIMH become compromised ● shall take no stance on current affairs or events encountered unless a breach of NIMH occurs ● shall not suffer offensive behavior while acting under NIMH ● shall abide by a living NIMH document recognised by authorities or groups in command. It is the hope of the Senate, Imperator, Organizations and news networks across the United Earth Empire shall read, acknowledge, and sign their adherence to the Non-aggression In Media Heuristic. Again, this is a heuristic only. No document can cover every possible happenstance or mishap in the vastness of Known Space. Org leaders, please feel free to sign below.